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Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Releases 2 - 5.2, Part Number OL-4545-01, Rev. H0, May 2006
Chapter3 Preparing for Installation
Site Requirements for a MGX 8830 or MGX 8830/B Switch
Site Requirements for a MGX 8830 or MGX 8830/B Switch
This section describes requirements for the site where the MGX 8830 or MGX 8830/B switch is to be
installed. Before you install the switch, ensure that all of the criteria in this section are met.
Table 3 -15 summarizes the space, weight, and power requirements for the switch. Specifications are
described in greater detail in the following sections:
•Environmental Requirements, page 3-42
•Power Requirements, page 3-47
Note One rack unit (RU) is equal to 1.75 inches (4.45 cm).
Caution The AC power source must be within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the system and easily accessible.
3-in-1 tool (part 700-07569-01) with the following heads:
•A flat head for unlatching front card ejectors and loosening and tightening the back card
captivescrews
•A hex head for unlatching the chassis door
•A Phillips head for loosening and tightening the back card captive screws
Power screwdriver, optional
Wire stri pper
Wire-wrapping tool, optional
Fuse replacement tool (218090-00).
Warning
This tool should only be used by trained personnel.
Table3-14 MGX 8950 Required Tools and Equipment (continued)
Check Tools and Equipment
Table3-15 Space, Weight, and Power Specifications for a MGX 8830 or MGX 8830/B Switch
Specification Description
Dimensions
Note Racks must
have at least
17.75in. (45
cm) between
mounting rails.
DC-powered system 7 RUs
Height: 12.25 in. (31.12 cm)
Width: 17.72 in. (45.01 cm)
Depth: 23.5 in. (59.69 cm)—Excluding cable management and front door
AC-powered system 8 RUs
Height: 14.00 in. (35.56 cm)
Width: 17.72 in. (45.01 cm)
Depth: 23.5 in. (59.69 cm)—Excluding cable management and front door