Cisco Systems 78-10588-03 manual Installing the System

Chapter 3 Installing the Chassis

Installing the System

Caution Because of rack mounting, the plugs of the power cables on the rear side of the unit might not be accessible. Please provide a power circuit breaker to allow front power access. If you do not use a power circuit breaker, ensure quick access to the plug-socket combinations on the rear side of the unit at all times. In this case they serve as the main means of disconnecting.

Installing the System

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

To install, connect, and test the system, follow these steps:

Step 1 Unpack and inspect each unit. Verify completeness against the packing list.

Step 2 Fill out the form in Appendix E, “Unit Maintenance and Network Record.”

Step 3 Mount each unit in a cabinet or a rack.

Step 4 Power up each unit.

Step 5 Run online tests as described in the “Running Online Tests” section on page 3-25.

Step 6 Connect the fiber-optic link between sites using the remote channel.

Step 7 Connect applications using the local channels.

Step 8 Test the system online to verify operation.

Note If a network element management interface (NEMI) is not installed, you have completed this portion of the installation tasks. If a NEMI is installed, refer to the Cisco Metro 1500 Series Software Configuration Guide and continue with Step 9.

Step 9 Connect to the serial port.