Technical Documentation

M320 Site Preparation Checklist Requirements

The checklist in Table 1 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing a site for router installation.

Table 1: Site Preparation Checklist

Item or Task

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Performed By

Date
Environment

Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed router tolerances.

M320 Environmental Specifications

    
Power

Locate sites for connection of system grounding.

M320 Chassis Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications

    

Calculate the power consumption and requirements.

M320 Power Requirements

    
Hardware Configuration

Choose the configuration.

M320 Chassis Description

    
Rack

Verify that your rack meets the minimum requirements for the installation of the router.

Rack Requirements for the M320 Router

    

Plan rack location, including required space clearances.

M320 Clearance Requirements

    

If a rack is used, secure rack to floor and building structure.

Rack Requirements for the M320 Router

    
Cables

Acquire cables and connectors:

  • Determine the number of cables needed based on your planned configuration.
  • Review the maximum distance allowed for each cable. Choose the length of cable based on the distance between the hardware components being connected.

M320 Calculating Power Budget for Fiber-Optic Cable

M320 Calculating Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cable

    

Plan the cable routing and management.

Maintaining M320 PICs and PIC Cables

    

Published: 2009-09-26