CHAPTER 2
Prepare for Installation
The images in this chapter are only for representation purposes, unless specified otherwise. The chassis' actual
appearance and size may vary.
Note
• Review Installation Roadmap, on page 19
• Review Safety Guidelines, on page 19
• Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS, on page 20
• Review Installation Guidelines, on page 21
• Procure Tools and Equipment, on page 21
• Prepare Your Location , on page 24
• Prepare Yourself , on page 24
• Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation, on page 26
Review Installation Roadmap
The following figure lists the steps to install Cisco NCS 5500 Series chassis and its components and prepare
the system for operation. For information about a step, see the respective section of this installation guide.
Review Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid
injuring yourself or damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect
equipment. Because the guidelines do not include all hazards, be constantly alert.
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