Site Requirements; Environmental Requirements - Cisco 6160 Hardware Installation Manual

Site Requirements

2.1.4.3 Installation and Replacement Suggestions
The following examples list recommended installation and replacement practices for the Cisco 6160
system cards.
Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can disrupt system operation.
Caution
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2.2 Site Requirements
This section describes requirements for the site at which the Cisco 6160 system is to be installed. Before
you install the Cisco 6160 system, ensure that all the criteria in this section are met. This section includes
the following information:
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2.2.1 Environmental Requirements

Proper operation of the Cisco 6160 system depends on a proper environment. Before you install the
Cisco 6160 system, ensure that all the criteria in this section are met. This section describes the
following environmental requirements:
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Cisco 6160 Hardware Installation Guide
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Do not force the line card into its slot. This action can damage the pins on the backplane if they are
not aligned properly with the line card.
Ensure that the line card is straight and not at an angle when you install the line card in the slot.
Installing the line card at an angle can damage the line card. Use the guide rails to install the line
card correctly.
Fully depress the ejector tabs to ensure that the line card connector mates with the backplane
correctly. Firmly seat the line card in the slot.
Do not force the I/O card onto the chassis connectors. Ensure that the I/O card is straight and parallel
to the chassis when you install the module onto the connectors. The pins on the connectors can be
damaged if the I/O card is not installed correctly.
Firmly press on the I/O card to ensure that the connectors mate with the chassis correctly.
Environmental Requirements, page 2-10
Power Requirements, page 2-13
Rack-Mounting Requirements, page 2-15
Temperature, Altitude, and Humidity, page 2-11
Ventilation, page 2-11
Space, page 2-12
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