General Site Guidelines
Efficient device operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper layout of the equipment,
rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.
To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your device and prevent environmentally
caused equipment failures:
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Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as metal flakes.
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Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly and that
exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the device.
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Follow the prescribed electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention procedures to prevent damaging the
equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail completely or intermittently over time.
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Install the device in a secure area, so that only authorized personnel can access the device.
Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines
Table 25 on page 60 describes the factors you must consider while planning the electrical wiring at your
site.
WARNING: You must provide a properly grounded and shielded environment and use
electrical surge-suppression devices.
Table 25: Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines
GuidelinesSite Wiring Factor
If your site experiences any of the following problems, consult experts in electrical surge
suppression and shielding:
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Improperly installed wires cause radio frequency interference (RFI).
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Damage from lightning strikes occurs when wires exceed recommended distances or
pass between buildings.
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Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) caused by lightning damage unshielded conductors and
electronic devices.
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