Cisco ASR 1000 Series - Safety Recommendations; Compliance Requirements

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Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 5 Preparing Your Site for Installation
Compliance Requirements
Safety Recommendations
The following guidelines will help to ensure your own safety and protect your Cisco equipment. This list
does not cover all potentially hazardous situations, so be alert.
• Cisco safety policy is that all of its routers must conform to the requirements of IEC 60950, with
appropriate national deviations, as a minimum. In addition, Cisco routers must also meet the
requirements of any other normative documents (for example, standards, technical specifications,
laws or regulations).
• Review the safety warnings listed in Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco
ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers that accompanied your Cisco ASR 1000 Series
Router, before installing, configuring, or maintaining the router.
• Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
• Always turn all power supplies off and unplug all power cables before opening the chassis.
• Always unplug the power cable before installing or removing a chassis.
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust free during and after installation.
• Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry (including rings and chains), or other items that could get caught
in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and sleeves.
• The Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers operate safely when it is used in accordance with its marked
electrical ratings and product usage instructions.
Compliance Requirements
This section includes Safety Compliance and Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) standards.
The Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers are in compliance with national and international standards as
described in Table 5-1.
You must observe the following safety guidelines when working with any equipment that connects to
electrical power or telephone wiring. These guidelines help you avoid injuring yourself or damaging the
devices.
Table 5-1 Compliance Requirements
Safety Compliance and NEBS Requirements
Specification Description
Safety
Caution To comply with Class A emissions requirements, shielded-twisted pair T1/E1 cables
must be used with the 8-port channelized T1/E1 SPA interface in any Cisco ASR 1000
chassis.
Telcordia NEBS
GR-1089-Core Statement
Caution To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic
compatibility and safety, for Ethernet RJ-45 ports, use only shielded Ethernet cables
that are grounded on both ends. In a NEBS installation, all Ethernet ports are limited
to intrabuilding wiring.