C H A P T E R 3

Site Preparation

This section describes the steps to take and the considerations you should keep in mind prior to installing an MGX 8230 chassis in a rack. It also contains information that applies to an MGX 8230 installation in a Cisco closed rack. If the MGX 8230 arrives in a Cisco closed rack, your initial concerns would be the cabinet grounding, and power connections.

For specifications on the enclosure and power system, see the Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”

The topics and section names in this chapter are:

Site Preparation, page 3-1

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information, page 3-3

Maintaining Safety with Electricity, page 3-3

Seismic Considerations, page 3-14

Seismic Anchoring for a Cisco Rack, page 3-14

Power and Grounding, page 3-17

Making the Frame Bonding (Ground) Connection, page 3-21

Parts Checklist

Before proceeding with the installation, verify that all the ordered parts are present and in good condition. Store a record of the parts and serial numbers. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative.

Site Preparation

The site must satisfy the requirements in the following categories:

Space

The MGX 8230 IP + ATM Edge Concentrator is typically co-located in a rack with either an MGX switch or a BPX switch.

Refer to the Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration documents for information about rack and cabinet mounted switches.

Environment

The operating environment should be as follows:

 

 

Cisco MGX 8230 Edge Concentrator Installation and Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Release 1.1.31, Part Number 78-11215-03 Rev. B0, May 2001

 

 

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Cisco Systems MGX 8230 manual Parts Checklist, Site Preparation, Environment Operating environment should be as follows