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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
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112
The recommended operating temperature range for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 is 50 to 104
degrees Fahrenheit with a noncondensing humidity of 5 to 80 percent.
It is essential to keep the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 equipment cool. The Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112 has three internal DC-powered fans. To ensure that all Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112 components are adequately cooled, the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 must meet
the following requirements:
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At least 24 inches of clearance in the back of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112.
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At least 1.75 inches of clearance on top of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112.
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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 must be from front to back.
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Airflow in an enclosed cabinet must be from front to back and bottom to top.
Power Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100
Series
Power for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series must come from a totally dedicated circuit
breaker within 8 feet of the equipment. In addition, the site must have additional power outlets for test
and maintenance equipment.
Do not plug any other electrical devices into an outlet connected to the circuit breaker serving the Cisco
Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series.
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 requirements
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100-240V
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3 A
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50/60 Hz
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 requirements
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100-115/200-230V
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6/3 A
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50/60 Hz
If the power in your area is susceptible to fluctuations or interruptions, consider installing surge
suppressors or connecting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server system to an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS). If the Audio Server system loses power, it does not maintain its telephony
connections.
The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 draws a maximum of 300 watts of power and produces a
maximum of 1364 BTU per hour. The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 draws a maximum of 600 watts
of power and produces a maximum of 2048 BTU per hour.
Table 1-1
lists the power requirements by country for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series.