Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series User Manual

CHAPTER 2
Preparing for Installation
• Safety Warnings, on page 11
• Site Requirements, on page 14
• Power Requirements, on page 23
• Cabling Requirements, on page 23
• Rack-Mounting Guidelines, on page 24
• Site Preparation Checklist, on page 25
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if you perform them
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings
that are applicable to the entire publication.
An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure that
no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the connector(s) or terminal block(s).
Statement 122
Warning
AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground wire.
NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284
Warning
High leakage current—earth connection essential before connecting to system power supply. Statement 342
Warning
Power Cable and AC Adapter - When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection
cables/power cables/AC adaptors.Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical
Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the "UL or CSA" shown
on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are
certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have "PSE" shown on the code) is not limited
to CISCO-designated products. Statement 371
Warning
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Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 9600 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English