Ensure that your site is properly prepared before beginning installation. Environmental The Cisco IAD1101 can be placed on a desktop or mounted in a rack or on a wall. The location of the chassis and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring room are extremely important for proper system operation. Placing equipment too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can make system maintenance difficult or cause system malfunctions and shutdowns. Ensure that the room in which you operate your system has adequate air circulation.
Electrical equipment generates heat.
Ambient air temperature might not be able to cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation. Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure. Ensure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis is designed to allow cooling air to flow effectively inside it. An open chassis allows air leaks, which might interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from internal components.