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Chapter 3 Installing the AVS 3180
Unpacking and Inspecting the AVS 3180
Unpacking and Inspecting the AVS 3180
The AVS 3180 shipment contains the following items:
• One RJ-45 to female 25-pin sub-d connector
• Two RJ-45 to female 9-pin sub-d connectors
• One RJ-45 console cable
• One four-post rack mounting kit
• One two-post rack mounting kit
• Four rubber feet
• Cisco Product Documentation CD-ROM and Warranty Package
• Cisco AVS 3180 Management Station Hardware Installation Guide
The AVS 3180 is shipped in a protective shipping carton. It is shipped as a self-contained chassis; no
components can be added or removed.
Follow these steps to unpack the AVS 3180:
1. Remove the AVS 3180 accessories from the shipping carton. Save the packing materials in case you
need to repack the AVS 3180 later.
2. Check the configuration of the AVS 3180 and the accessories against the items listed on the packing
slip. Report any discrepancies as described in “If the Product is Damaged”.
3. Before installing the AVS 3180, review the information outlined in Chapter 2, “Preparing for
Installation”
If the Product is Damaged
If any portion of the unit or component is damaged in transit, forward an immediate request to the
delivering carrier to perform an inspection of the product and to prepare a damage report. Save the
container and all packing materials until the contents are verified.
Concurrently, report the nature and extent of the damage to Customer Service. Report the problem or
deficiency to Customer Service along with the model number and serial number. Upon receipt of this
information, you will be provided with service instructions, or a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number and shipping information. To obtain assistance, refer to the “Obtaining Technical Assistance”
section on page xvi.
Installing Your AVS 3180
Place the AVS 3180 in the desired location. You can mount it in a rack for your convenience, or place it
on a solid, stable surface. If you do not plan to install the AVS 3180 in an equipment rack, proceed to
the “Installing the AVS 3180 on a Workbench or Tabletop” section on page 3-10.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches (4.45 cm). Each increment is referred to as a rack
unit (RU). A 1-RU device is 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) tall.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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