• Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for accessing the server and for adequate
airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Environmental Specifications.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Rack Requirements, on page 5.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Power Specifications. If available,
you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements
NEBS describes the environment of a typical United States Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC) central
office. NEBS is the most common set of safety, spatial, and environmental design standards applied to
telecommunications equipment in the United States. It is not a legal or regulatory requirement, but rather an
industry requirement.
The following NEBS statements apply to the different models of Cisco UCS C220 M6 server:
Statement 7001—ESD Mitigation
This equipment may be ESD sensitive. Always use an ESD ankle or wrist strap before handling equipment.
Connect the equipment end of the ESD strap to an unfinished surface of the equipment chassis or to the ESD
jack on the equipment if provided.
Note
Statement 7003—Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Requirements for Intrabuilding Lightning Surge
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must use shielded intrabuilding cabling/wiring that
is grounded at both ends.
The following port(s) are considered intrabuilding ports on this equipment:
RJ-45 Copper Ethernet Ports
Warning
Statement 7004—Special Accessories Required to Comply with GR-1089 Emission and Immunity
Requirements
To comply with the emission and immunity requirements of GR-1089, shielded cables are required for the
following ports:
RJ-45 Copper Ethernet Ports
Note
Installing the Server
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Installing the Server
Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements