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Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server 6.x
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Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series Hardware
Tools Required for the Installation
Tools Required for the Installation
Before installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server, confirm that you have the following
tools necessary for a successful installation:
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Laptop computer.
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Null modem female to female DB9 serial cable. Cisco Systems provides this cable. (For details, see
the
“Connecting Your Laptop to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace” section on page 3-1
.)
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Screwdriver with a type #2 blade.
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Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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Antistatic grounding strap.
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Connectivity tester (ohm tester or pen light).
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Crossover cable for RJ-48 connectors. Cisco Systems provides this cable. See
Figure 1-1
.
Figure 1-1
Crossover-Cable Pinouts
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106
The recommended operating temperature range for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 is 50 to 95
degrees Fahrenheit with a noncondensing humidity of 5 to 80 percent.
It is essential to keep the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 equipment cool. The Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106 has an internal fan assembly with four fans. To ensure that all Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106 components are adequately cooled, the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 must meet
the following requirements:
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At least 1.5 inches of clearance in the front and back of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.
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At least 0.5 inches of clearance to the right and left of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.
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At least 0.5 inches of clearance on the top and bottom of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.
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Fill or cover all module slots (use filler panels in empty slots).
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Airflow in an open frame rack or in an enclosed cabinet must be from left to right.