Cisco IE-3000-8TC Getting Started Guide - Page 12

Cisco IE 3000 Switch Getting Started Guide • Attaching the Power and Relay Connector, page 20 • Optional Procedures, page 21 Equipment That You Supply Obtain these necessary tools and equipment: • Ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver that exerts up to 15-inch pound (in-lb) of pressure • Ring terminal lug (such as Thomas & Bett part number 10RC6 or equivalent) • Crimping tool (such as Thomas & Bett part number WT2000, ERG-2001, or equivalent) • 10- to 12-gauge copper ground wire (such as Belden part number 9912 or equivalent) • For DC power connections, use UL- and CSA-rated style 1007 or 1569 twisted-pair copper appliance wiring material (AWM) wire (such as Belden part number 9318) • Wire-stripping tools for stripping 10-, 12-, and 18-gauge wires • For rack-mounting, a number-2 Phillips screwdriver • A flat-blade screwdriver Before You Begin When you determine where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met: • Operating environment is within the range in the switch hardware installation guide. • Clearance to front and rear panels meets these conditions: - Front-panel LEDs can be easily read. - Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling. - Front-panel direct current (DC) power and relay connector is within reach of the connection to the DC power source. Cisco IE 3000 Switch Getting Started Guide 12 OL-16234-01