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Before you install

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Chapter 3

Before you install

About this chapter

This chapter explains steps to take before installation and contains these sections:

• Site planning and construction

on page 51

• Planning the network

on page 51

• Receiving all shipping and materials

on page 52

• Electro static discharge and GR-1089 compliance

on page 52

• Safety Recommendations and Warnings

on page 52

Site planning and construction

Before installation, the site planner or installation manager must read the IP-RN 8000 Site Planning

Guide. This guide explains all site requirements that must be met for a successful installation.

These requirements include the following:

• Site construction, including the concrete pad or equivalent pad or floor that meets loading

requirements

• Power supply

• Grounding infrastructure

• Backhaul link(s)

• Power and backhaul conduits

• Antenna configuration

• Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna(s)

• Primary external lightening/surge protection equipment

Planning the network

The network has to be planned. Network planning includes radio network planning, backhaul

infrastructure planning, and IP address/network planning.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Chapter 3 DR AF T Before you install About this chapter This chapter explains steps to take before installation and contains these sections: • Site planning and construction on page 51 • Planning the network on page 51 • Receiving all shipping and materials on page 52 • Electro static discharge and GR-1089 compliance on page 52 • Safety Recommendations and Warnings on page 52 Site planning and construction Before installation, the site planner or installation manager must read the IP-RN 8000 Site Plan
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Chapter 3 ● Before you install Receiving all shipping and materials All expected crates and packages associated with the installation must be received at the installation site. • All shipping containers must be present and accounted for. • All shipping containers must be undamaged DR AF T Electro static discharge and GR-1089 compliance The IP-RN 8000 complies with GR-1089 System Level Electrostatic Discharge with the door closed.
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Safety Recommendations and Warnings Maintaining Safety With Electricity Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cords on an AC-powered system. On a DC-powered system, disconnect the power at the circuit breakers. Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity: • • • • • Locate the emergency power-off switch for the area in which you are working. If an electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off the power.
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Chapter 3 ● Before you install Power Supply Disconnection Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. Power Disconnection Warning Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. Grounded Equipment Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the IP-RN 8000 is connected to earth ground during normal use.