If the chassis is installed using slide rails, check for blocked ventilation ports when it is fully in position. If the Cisco IAD is installed in an enclosed rack with a ventilation fan at the top, make sure that heated air drawn upward is not too hot for adequate cooling. Baffles can help isolate exhaust air from intake air, which also helps draw cooling air through the chassis. The best placement of the baffles depends on the airflow patterns in the rack, which are found by experimenting with different arrangements. If the unit is placed on a desktop, the rubber feet must remain in place to provide space for cooling air circulation.
Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating and damage.
Access to Chassis Allow space at the rear of the chassis for cable connections. Also consider the need to access the chassis for future upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Install a power conditioner if necessary. Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.