Tools and Equipment
Warning
Each time you lift the chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:
• Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chassis between your feet.
• Lift the chassis slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must bend down to lift the chassis,
• Do not remove installed components from the chassis.
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the chassis.
Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are recommended as the minimum necessary equipment to install the
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 and CW9800H2 Wireless Controllers. You may need additional tools and equipment
to install associated equipment and cables. You may also require test equipment to check electronic and optical
signal levels, power levels, and communications links.
• Philips hand screwdriver
• 3.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver
• Tape measure (optional)
• Level (optional)
• 8-gauge wire
• Rack-mount brackets
• Cable-management brackets
Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents
When you receive your chassis, perform the following steps and use the shipping contents checklist in the
following section.
Step 1
Inspect the box for any shipping damage. (If there is damage, contact your Cisco service representative).
Step 2
Unpack the controller.
Step 3
Perform a visual inspection of the chassis.
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To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to
support the weight of the unit.
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bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the strain on your back muscles.
Preparing Your Site for Installation