User manual

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Preparing Your Site
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Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Shared Site Preparation Responsibilities
You and the Cisco authorized representative share the following site preparation
responsibilities:
• Identify who will be installing and testing the system.
• Select an appropriate location for the system unit.
• Determine the cable routing paths and routing method (cable tray, conduit, or
other means).
• Calculate the cable distance and optical budget, and order the cables.
• Install AC or DC power receptacles and circuits, if necessary.
• Prepare the floor.
Cisco Installation Responsibilities
The Cisco authorized representative is responsible for the following installation
tasks:
• Reviewing the “Power Requirements” section on page 2-2 and the “Cisco
Authorized Personnel Checklist” section on page 2-5.
• Installing the hardware at the designated location.
• Connecting all fiber-optic cables.
• Testing the hardware and communications link offline.
Note You and the Cisco authorized representative are jointly responsible
for online testing.