Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation Manual

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C H A P T E RInstallation 2-1Installation2This chapter explains how to install an IPX 8/16/32.Site PreparationThe IPX 8/16/32 site must meet the following requirements:• SpaceEach IPX 16/32 cabinet requires a floor space of 22 inches (55.9 cm) wide and 80 inches(203.2 cm) deep. Each IPX 8 cabinet requires a floor space 19 inches (48.25 cm) wide and24 inches (61.0 cm) deep. This depth measurement allows for opening the front and back cabinetdoors. Sufficient clearance around the cabinet is also necessary to allow access to the front andback of the cabinet while the doors are open.• PowerAn AC or DC power source must be available within six feet of the IPX 16/32 cabinet. At 180 to264 VAC, an IPX 16 may require up to 9.2 A maximum (1700 VA) and an IPX 32 up to 17 Amaximum (3100 VA). At –42 to -56 VDC, an IPX 16 may require up to 28 A maximum (1200W) and an IPX 32 up to 50 A maximum (2100 W).• CoolingThe site must be capable of maintaining an ambient temperature of 40˚C (max.) while the systemis operating (recommended range is 20˚C to 30˚C). Each fully loaded IPX 8 node dissipatesapproximately 1300 BTUs (0.38 KW hour) to the room; the IPX 16 cabinet, 3419 BTUs (1 KWhour), and the IPX 32 cabinet, 6836 BTUs (2 KW hour).• WeightEach fully loaded IPX 32 cabinet can weigh up to 700 lbs (318 kgs). A fully loaded IPX 16cabinet can weigh up to 400 lbs (182 kgs). Each fully loaded IPX 8 cabinet can weigh up to125 lbs. (55 kgs).• FlooringRaised flooring with sufficient under-floor space to house the cables is recommended.• MountingThe IPX 8 cabinet can be mounted in a rack or be left free-standing. The location of the IPXshould give consideration to the routing of the data cables and the termination of the telephonecompany or common carrier circuits.