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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
Chapter5 Installing the Cisco MGX Switch or Gateway
Installing the MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45) Switch, MGX 8850/B or MGX 8880 Media Gateway
Note After completing these steps, proceed to the “First Time Power On Procedure for MGX Switches”
section on page 5-137 if this is a first-time installation.
Installation Procedures
Warning
The switch should not receive power while you install components.
The following sections describe how to install the MGX 8850, MGX 8850/B, and MGX 8880 systems.
Special Installation Notes for the MGX 8880 Media Gateway
Installing the MGX 8880 gateway varies from MGX 8850 installation in the following ways:
The MGX 8880 DC version is 14 RUs. The AC version is 17 RUs. The new low profile cooling
system makes the space savings possible. Refer to Table 3 -24 and Ta ble 3-2 5 when planning your
MGX 8880 space needs.
Step10 Install the Exhaust Plenum Connect the Alarms (optional)
Step11 Install the DC PEM(s) as necessary Connect the MP Connection
(optional)
Step12 Install the Cable Management Assembly Connect the LAN1/2 Ports
(optional)
Step13 Connect the Fan Tray Power Cables to the switch Verify EMI Compliance
Step14 Connect the AC Power Supply Tray to the switch as necessary
Step15 Connect the DC PEM to the switch
Step16 Connect the Back Cards
Step17 Connect the Console Port
Step18 Connect Power to the switch
Connect AC Power to the Switch
Connect DC Power to the Switch
Step19 Connect the External Clock (optional)
Step20 Connect the Alarms (optional)
Step21 Connect the MP Connection (optional)
Step22 Connect the LAN1/2 Ports (optional)
Step23 Verify EMI Compliance
Table5-1 Installation Checklist—MGX 8850, MGX 8850/B, or MGX 8880 Systems (continued)
Check Steps
Rack-Mounted System
(WithoutLift) Rack-Mounted System (with Lift) Cisco Cabinet System