Site Planning Checklist 16
Environmental Requirements 16
Airflow Guidelines 16
Recommended Airflow 18
Site Power Guidelines 18
Electrical Circuit Requirements 19
Site Cabling Guidelines 19
Asynchronous Terminal Connections 20
Interference Considerations 20
Electromagnetic Interference 20
Radio Frequency Interference 20
Lightning and AC Power Fault Interference 20
Tools and Equipment 20
Prepare Your Location 21
Prepare Yourself 22
Prepare Rack for Router Installation 23
Cabinet Selection Guidelines 24
Unpack the Cisco NCS 540 Large Density Routers 25
Install the Device 27
CHAPTER 4
Rack Compatibility 27
Rack Types 28
Set up Device on Rack 30
Rack Mount 30
Ground the Device 35
Install the AC Power Cables 36
Activate an AC Power Supply Module 37
Install the DC Power Cables 38
Activate a DC Power Supply Module 39
Port Connection Guidelines 39
Connect to the Console Port 40
Connect to the Management Ethernet Port 42
Connecting Timing Cables 43
Connecting a Cable to the Input 10MHz or 1PPS Interface 43
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