User guide

Preparing to Install the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 2-3
General Site Requirements
• Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded
power extension cables, frayed power cords, and missing safety grounds.
• If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
— Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
— Turn off power to the system.
— If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition
of the victim and then call for help.
— Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions;
then take appropriate action.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It
occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or
intermittent failures.
Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components.
Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground. Wear an ESD-preventive
wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to an unpainted
surface of the chassis frame to safely channel unwanted ESD voltages to ground. To
properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate
effectively. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the
chassis.
Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which
should be between 1 and 10 megohms.
General Site Requirements
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and
operation of your system. Ensure that your site is properly prepared before beginning
installation.
The access server can be placed on a desktop or mounted in a rack or on a wall.