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3Com X Family Hardware Installation Guide 11
Prepare the Site
This chapter discusses the general requirements necessary to prepare your site for the installation of
the 3Com X Family device.
Overview
Before you install your new 3Com X Family security device, you need to gather materials and prepare
the network and hardware site. To carefully and correctly install the components, you must read
through all preparation instructions and requirements. This chapter includes general guideline
information for all devices in the family.
This chapter covers these topics:
• “Safety Requirements” on page 12
• “Environmental Requirements” on page 15
• “System Grounding Requirements” on page 15
• “Unpack the System” on page 16
