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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
Figure 5-8 shows a front view of the mounting rails.
Figure5-8 Rack Mounting Dimensions, Front View
Tip If a component requires more than two screws for installation in the rack or cabinet, install the two
bottom screws first.
Caution Make sure that mounting the equipment does not create a hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical
loading. The equipment rack should be securely supported.
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure
your safety:
—This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
—When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
17.750 in.
Minimum
between rails
22.750 in.
13 RMUs
MGX 8850
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