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Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation

This chapter guides you through the process of preparing for your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System installation. It describes the equipment and site requirements for installing the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system.

The chapter contains the following sections:

Before installing your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system, you should consider power and cabling requirements, the equipment you will need to install the system, and the environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation.

Note For further information on Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system environmental specifications, refer to the section "Site Environment Specifications".

General Site Requirements and Recommendations

Consider the following issues when planning your installation site for the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system:

Warning In order to safeguard both equipment and personnel during the installation process, we recommend that 4 people participate in moving the unit. Using adequate manpower is the best guarantee that you will avoid harming people or equipment.
Caution Imperfections or obstructions in the floor between the unloading and installation site might hamper the movement of the unit. If you encounter an obstacle such as a sill or carpet, exercise care in navigating over it.

Prepare Seismic Safety Holes

Part of preparing your site for installation of the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system is to drill seismic safety holes that you will use to anchor the system in the floor. To drill the seismic safety holes:

Step 1 Choose 1 seismic safety pattern from the 3 provided in Figure 2-1.

Step 2 Measure and drill the holes. The holes must be at least 110 mm (4.33 inches) deep.

Step 3 Install the anchors (casings) into which you will insert the threaded rods that secure the system to the floor. See Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System," and specifically the section called "Install the Cabinet" for detailed instructions on securing the system to the floor.

Note Cisco recommends the use of a bolting kit from HILTI, which has passed seismic testing when used with the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system. If you use a bolting kit from another vendor (or if you supply another), it is your responsibility to ascertain the fulfillment of seismic safety standards.

The recommended kit, which you can order from HILTI, includes:

In addition, you will use the load plate removed when unbolting the system from the pallet.

Note Cisco provides for Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) patterns and its own recommended pattern. Figure 2-1 shows the various seismic safety bolting patterns available. The Cisco-recommended drilling pattern is based on the 4 filled holes shown in Figure 2-1. Unlike the NEBS patterns, usage of the Cisco-recommended pattern does not require removal of any part of the equipment infrastructure.

Figure 2-1: Seismic Safety Bolting Patterns for the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System


Note If you have a Catalyst 5002 switch and have applied NEBS drilling patterns, you will need to remove the Catalyst 5002 before you bolt your system down. Refer to the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System Hardware Scaling and Configuration Guide for more information on removing and installing the Catalyst 5002 switch.

Safety Recommendations

The following guidelines will help to ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list does not cover all potentially hazardous situations, so be alert.

Moving the Unit Safely

A fully configured Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system, with casters installed for transport, weighs approximately 1300 lb (590 kg). The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently.

Note Before you install the system, make sure that your site is properly prepared so you can avoid having to move the chassis later. Specifically, choose your installation site to accommodate existing power sources and network connections.

Whenever you move the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:

Safety with Electricity

The port adapters and power supplies in the Router Shelves are designed to be removed and replaced while the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage.

However, you must power down the Switch Shelf before removing or replacing its I/O controller and network processing engine. Additionally, you must power down any Cisco AS5300 Access Server Shelves when replacing their port adapters or power supplies.

Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment.

Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.

In addition, use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source, but still connected to telephone wiring or other network cabling.

Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.Warning

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

The network processing engine, I/O controller, and each port adapter consists of a printed circuit board that is fixed in a metal carrier that has connectors and a handle. If you are not already familiar with the terms "ESD" and "EMI," review the following descriptions:

Although the carrier helps protect the boards, use an antistatic strap whenever handling the network processing engine, I/O controller, and port adapters. Handle the carriers by the handles and the carrier edges only; never touch the boards or connector pins.

Caution Always tighten the captive installation screws on the Switch Shelf's network processing engine and I/O controller. (See the Catalyst 5000 series documentation.) These screws prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the system, and help ensure that the bus connectors are properly seated in the midplane.

Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megaohms (Mohms).

Environmental Requirements

The environmental monitoring functionality in the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system protects it and its components from potential damage from overvoltage and overtemperature conditions. After installation, make sure the site maintains an ambient temperature of 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC), and keep the area around the chassis as free from dust as is practical.

The following sections address the site environment requirements for the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system.

Note To assure normal operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan your site configuration and prepare your site before installation.

AC and DC Power

The AC-input power supplies operate on input voltage and frequency within the ranges of 100 to 240 VAC and 50/60 Hz. Each AC-input power supply operating at 120 VAC requires up to 5A service.

Note We recommend powering the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system from a 20A (100 to 127 VAC) or a 15A (200 to 240 VAC) receptacle at the power source.

The DC-input power supply allows the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system shelves to operate at -48 VDC nominal in North America and -60 VDC in the European Community.

Note We recommend an uninterruptible power source to protect against power failures at your site.

For system and device power specifications, including input voltage and operating frequency ranges, refer to the appropriate specification tables in Chapter 1, "Product Overview."

Plant Wiring

Following are guidelines for setting up the plant wiring and cabling at your site. When planning the location of the new system, consider the distance limitations for signaling, EMI, and connector compatibility. Each issue and its effect on Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system site planning is described in 1 of the sections that immediately follow.

Interference Considerations

When wires are run for any significant distance in an electromagnetic field, interference can occur between the field and the signals on the wires. The potential presence of interference has 2 implications for the construction of plant wiring:

Note To predict and remedy strong EMI, you might also need to consult experts in radio frequency interference (RFI).

Follow these guidelines to reduce the possibility of extraneous interference and damage from EMI pulses:

Distance Limitations and Interface Specifications

The size of your networks and the distances between connections depend on the type of signal, the signal speed, and the transmission media (the type of cabling used to transmit signals). For example, standard coaxial cable has a greater channel capacity than twisted-pair cabling and can transmit signals more clearly for a greater distance.

The distance and rate limits in the following descriptions are the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) recommended maximum speeds and distances for signaling.

Note Cisco recommends that you do not exceed specified transmission rate and distance limits. However, if you understand the electrical problems that might arise and can compensate for them, you can obtain good results with rates and distances greater than those shown here. For example, the recommended maximum rate for V.35 is 2 Mbps. Still, it is commonly used at 4 Mbps without any problems. Be advised that you exceed the recommended limits at your own risk.

When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system, you must consider a number of factors related to each type of interface:

For ordering information for any additional special equipment that you might require, contact a Cisco customer service representative. Keep in mind, however, that the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system is preconfigured in the configuration that you ordered. All devices, cables, documentation and miscellaneous parts should be included with the system.

Equipment Racks

In the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system, field replaceable units (FRUs) are accessible from the front of the system. This means that all installation and removal procedures (with the exception of Router Shelf power cables) are performed at the front of the unit.

Note Do not substitute a third-party vendor's rack mounting system for the one provided with the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system. Cisco has designed the mechanical aspects of the cabinet - including the cabling connections - specifically for your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system.

When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines:

In addition to the preceding guidelines, review the precautions for avoiding overtemperature conditions in the following section, "Site Environment Specifications."

Caution To prevent chassis overheating, never install the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system in a room that is not properly ventilated or air conditioned.

Site Environment Specifications

This section lists the operating and nonoperating environmental site requirements. The following ranges are those within which the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system will continue to operate; however, a measurement that is approaching the minimum or maximum of a range indicates a potential problem. You can maintain normal operation by anticipating and correcting environmental anomalies before they approach a maximum operating range.


Table 2-1: Environmental Requirements
Specification Minimum Maximum

Temperature, ambient operating (continuous)

32ºF (0ºC)

104ºF (40ºC)

Temperature, ambient operating (short term)

122ºF (50ºC)

Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage

-4ºF (-20ºC)

149ºF (65ºC)

Humidity, ambient (noncondensing) operating

10%

90%

Humidity, ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage

5%

95%

Altitude, operating and nonoperating

Sea level (0 ft [0 m])

10,000 ft (3050 m)

Vibration, operating

5 to 200 Hz, 0.5 g (1 oct/min)

-

Vibration, nonoperating

5 to 200 Hz, 1 g (1 oct/min)
200 to 500 Hz, 2 g (1 oct/min)

-

Preventive Site Configuration-Maintaining Normal Operation

Planning a proper location for the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet are essential for successful operation. Equipment placed too close together or inadequately ventilated can cause system overtemperature conditions. In addition, chassis panels made inaccessible by poor equipment placement can make system maintenance difficult.

Following are precautions that can help avoid problems during installation and ongoing operation:

General Precautions

Follow these general precautions when planning your equipment locations and connections:

Power Considerations

Observe these precautions when planning power connections to your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system:

Tools Required

Your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system has been fully configured at the factory; no assembly is required. However, you will need the following tools and equipment to install the
Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system:

In addition, you might need the following external equipment:

Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Installation Checklist

To monitor your installation procedure and to provide a historical record of each installation step, use the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Installation Checklist in Table 2-2.

Make a copy of this checklist and indicate when each procedure or verification is completed. When the checklist is completed, place it in your site log (see the section "Site Log") along with additional Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System records.


Table 2-2: Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Installation Checklist
Task Verified by Date

Installation Checklist copied

Safety recommendations and guidelines reviewed

Site log established and background information entered

Site power voltages verified

Site T1 or E1 circuits installed and tested

Site environmental specifications verified

Required passwords, IP addresses, device names available

Required tools available

Network connection equipment available

Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system received

Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system and all accessories unpacked

Types and numbers of interfaces verified

Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system cabling checked

AC power cable(s) connected to AC source(s) and Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system; retention clip secured

DC power cable(s) connected to DC source(s) and Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system

Captive installation screws on I/O controller and network processing engine checked

T1 or E1 network cables connected

ASCII terminal or modem attached to console port

Console port set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600 8N1)

System power turned on (DC OK LEDs are on)

System boot complete (I/O controller enabled LEDs are on)

I/O controller, network processing engine, and all port adapters operational (enabled LEDs on the port adapters and the I/O controller are on)

Console screen displays correct hardware configuration (displayed after system banner)

System ready for global and interface-specific configuration

Checking the Shipping Container Contents

When you receive your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system, use the following procedure to check the contents of the shipping container. Use the system installation checklist in Table 2-2 and the component list in Table 2-3 to ensure you received all the components you ordered.

Note Do not discard the shipping container. You will need the container if you move or ship the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system in the future.

Step 1 Verify that the following are included in the shipping container (the accessories box might be separate):

Step 2 Check the contents of the accessories box against the Installation Checklist and the packing slip to verify that you received all listed equipment.

Step 3 Verify that the port adapters installed in your Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system match the port adapter types on the packing list.

Step 4 Proceed to the section "Site Log", then to Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System," to begin installation.


Table 2-3: Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Component List
Component Description Quantity Received

Preinstalled Accessories

Cables:

  • Signal cables connecting installed devices to the cable harness

  • Power cables connecting installed devices to the AC power strip or DC busbar

Read Me First Bag

  • Release Notes for the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Integrated Access System, Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)

  • A printout of your requested configuration

  • A disk containing backup files for your requested configuration

Accessory Kits

  • Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system documentation set and CD-ROM package:

    • Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System Quick Start Guide

    • Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System Hardware Installation Guide

    • Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 Integrated Access System Hardware Scaling and Configuration Guide

    • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Integrated Access System

    • Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Integrated Access System Software Configuration Guide

    • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package

  • Modem and cables for out-of-band connection to the
    Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system (North America only)

  • Expansion Cables (only for customers ordering a High-End Extended configuration and 12-foot (3.66 m) cables for cabinet-to-cabinet connections)

Note The seismic safety anchor kit discussed in the section called "Prepare Seismic Safety Holes" is not included as an accessory kit within the system components. If you have not yet ordered this kit from HILTI (or a similar kit from another vendor), do so now.

Site Preparation Checklist

To help ensure a successful installation, verify the preinstallation requirements discussed earlier in this guide and complete and return the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Component List in Table 2-3 to Cisco Systems. All site requirements must be met prior to shipment.

Note Complete 1 Site Preparation Checklist for each Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system installed.

Have the installation site contact person fill out the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Site Preparation Checklist. An example of the list is shown in Figure 2-2. After you have completed the form, fax it to the Cisco Systems fax number provided by your Cisco sales representative. Please retain a copy of this checklist for your records.


Figure 2-2: Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 System Site Preparation Checklist


1. The site modem telephone number must be within 10 ft (3 m) of the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system.
2. The Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system will require large door access and/or a freight elevator.
3. These circuits include T1 or E1 lines and backhaul WAN or LAN connections.
4. Software configuration development is your responsibility. If you need assistance, consult your sales representative.
5. Contact your sales representative for the e-mail address or fax number to submit your information.
6. The enable and virtual terminal password.

Site Log

A site log provides a historical record of all actions relevant to the Cisco AccessPath-TS3 Model 531 system operation and maintenance. Keep your site log in a common place near the chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Site log entries might include the following:

Table 2-4 shows a sample site log page. Make copies of the sample or design your own site log to meet the needs of your site and equipment.


Table 2-4: Site Log Example
Date Description of Action Performed or Symptom Observed Initials




































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