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Site Preparation Checklist Appendix F Site Planning and Maintenance Records Send documentation comments to [email protected]. Site Preparation Checklist Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful switch operation, ventilation, and accessibility. Table F-1 lists the site planning tasks that Cisco recommends completing before installing the Cisco MDS 9500 Series. Consider heat dissipation when sizing the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. See Table D-1 on page D-1 for the environmental requirements. See the"Power Specifications for the Cisco MDS 9513 Director" section on page D-6, the "Power Specifications for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director" section on page D-9, and the "Power Specifications for the Cisco MDS 9506 Director" section on page D-14 for power and heat ratings. Table F-1 Site Planning Checklist Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date 1 Space evaluation: • Space and layout • Floor covering • Impact and vibration • Lighting • Maintenance access 2 Environmental evaluation: • Ambient temperature • Humidity • Altitude • Atmospheric contamination • Air flow 3 Power evaluation: • Input power type • Power receptacles (20 A)1 • Receptacle proximity to the equipment • Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant power supplies • UPS2 for power failures • DC systems: proper gauge wire and lugs 4 Grounding evaluation: • Circuit breaker size • CO ground (AC- and DC-powered systems) Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide F-4 OL-17467-02