Setup guide

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Preparing Your Site for Installation
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Installation and Setup Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Appliance
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Use the following precautions when planning the operating environment for your
Cisco Secure ACS Appliance.
• Always follow the ESD-prevention procedures described in Preventing EMI,
page 27, to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge can
cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure.
• Make sure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis allows cooling air to
flow effectively within it. An open chassis allows air leaks, which could
interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from internal components.
• Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature might not be
adequate to cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without
adequate circulation. Make sure that the room in which you operate has
adequate air circulation.
Choosing a Site for Installation
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted
access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
• Choose a site with a dry, clean, well-ventilated and air-conditioned area.
• Choose a site that maintains an ambient temperature of 10° to 35°C (50° to
95°F).
Grounding the System
Warning Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of
a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable
grounding is available.