CHAPTER 2
Planning the Installation
This chapter provides preinstallation information such as recommendations and requirements that must be
met before you begin installing the voice gateway. Before you begin, inspect all the items for shipping damage.
If anything appears to be damaged or if you encounter problems while installing or configuring your hardware,
contact Cisco customer service.
• Standard Warning Statements, on page 11
• General Safety Recommendations, on page 11
• Safety With Electricity, on page 12
• General Site Requirements, on page 13
• Site Environmental Requirements, on page 14
• Rack Requirements, on page 14
• Environmental Requirements, on page 15
• Power Guidelines and Requirements, on page 15
• Network Cabling and Interface Considerations, on page 16
• Tools and Equipment Required for Installation, on page 16
• Site Log, on page 17
Standard Warning Statements
This section describes the warning definition and then lists the core safety warnings for the Cisco VG410
Voice Gateway.
General Safety Recommendations
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
• Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
• If you remove the chassis cover, place it in a safe place.
• Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
• Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten any tie or scarf and roll up sleeves.
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