Chapter 2 Planning Your Installation; Location And Mounting Requirements; Temperature Control And Ventilation; Rack-Mounted Installation - Cisco IAD2430 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Planning Your Installation
Before you install your Cisco IAD2430 series integrated access device (IAD), see the information in this
chapter:
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Location and Mounting Requirements

The three mounting possibilities for your Cisco IAD are as follows:
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The mounting location must provide the following:
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Temperature Control and Ventilation

For proper cooling, the installation location (room, closet, or cabinet) for the Cisco IAD2430 series IAD
should always be well ventilated and provide adequate air circulation. The room temperature should be
maintained at from 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C).
The Cisco IAD2430, IAD2431, and IAD2432 series IAD chassis is designed for front-to-back airflow.
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Rack-Mounted Installation

If the Cisco IAD is installed in an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan at the top, make sure that heated
air drawn upward from other equipment does not prevent adequate cooling.
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Location and Mounting Requirements, page 2-1
Distance Limitations for Interface Cables, page 2-4
Interference Considerations, page 2-6
Rack mounting
Wall mounting
Desktop mounting
Access to the chassis
Access to a suitable power source
Access to an appropriate earth ground
Allowance for adequate heat dissipation and airflow around the chassis
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