Cisco Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Maintenance Manual
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Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server 5.2 Customer Engineering Guide (for Cisco MeetingPlace 8112)
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Chapter 3 Installing the 8112 Server
Evaluating the site
Warning
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Warning
Supplemental earth grounding is required at all times.
Tools used during installation
Refer to
for a list of tools needed for installation.
Evaluating the site
Before installing the 8112 server, make sure the MeetingPlace System Manager has provided the name
of a site contact who can answer relevant questions regarding the site.
of a site contact who can answer relevant questions regarding the site.
Warning
If any of the requirements in this section have not been met prior to installation, do not proceed with
the installation.
the installation.
Environmental requirements
The recommended operating temperature range for MeetingPlace is 50-104 degrees Fahrenheit (10-40
degrees Celsius), with a non-condensing humidity of 5-80 percent.
degrees Celsius), with a non-condensing humidity of 5-80 percent.
It is essential to keep the server equipment properly cooled. To ensure this, the 8112 server has three
internal DC powered fans cool the server. To ensure all system components are adequately cooled, the
system must meet these requirements:
internal DC powered fans cool the server. To ensure all system components are adequately cooled, the
system must meet these requirements:
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at least 24 inches (60 cm) of clearance exists in the back of the 8112 server
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at least 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) of clearance exists on top of the 8112 server
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all module slots must be filled or covered (use filler panels in empty slots)
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air flow in an open frame rack must be from front to back
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air flow in an enclosed cabinet must be from front to back, bottom to top
Power requirements
Power for the rack system must come from a totally dedicated circuit breaker within 8 feet (2.43 meters)
of the equipment. Do not plug any other electrical devices into an outlet connected to the circuit breaker
serving the rack equipment. In addition, the site should have additional power outlets for test and
maintenance equipment.
of the equipment. Do not plug any other electrical devices into an outlet connected to the circuit breaker
serving the rack equipment. In addition, the site should have additional power outlets for test and
maintenance equipment.
MeetingPlace power requirements are 100-115/200-230V, 6/3A, 50/60 Hz. If the power in your area is
susceptible to fluctuations or interruptions, consider installing surge suppressors or connecting the
servers to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). MeetingPlace does not maintain telephony
connections should the system lose power.
susceptible to fluctuations or interruptions, consider installing surge suppressors or connecting the
servers to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). MeetingPlace does not maintain telephony
connections should the system lose power.
MeetingPlace draws a maximum of 600 watts of power and produces a maximum of 2048 BTU/hour.