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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 8950 Switch
Note Refer to the appropriate software configuration guide for your switch and your release to configure
general switch features.
Installing the MGX 8950 Switch
This section provides procedures for installing a MGX 8950 switch in a rack or in a Cisco-supplied
cabinet.
Caution Due to the weight of the switch, it is recommended that a mechanical lift be used to install the
Cisco MGX 8950 switch in a rack.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.
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Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where
access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or
other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
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Caution Before you begin the installation procedures, read the entire section for important information and safety
warnings.
Note Before installing and cabling the equipment, be aware of standard safety practices and the
hazardsinvolved in working with electrical circuitry to prevent accidents. See the “Safety
Requirements” section on page 3-2 for cautions and warnings that are necessary to ensure a safe and
hazard-free installation.
To see translations of the warnings that appear in this guide, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information for Cisco Multiservice Switch Products (MGX, BPX, and SES) that shipped with your
chassis.
Installation Checklist
When you install a MGX 8950 system, be sure that you follow the installation procedur es in the proper
sequence. Tabl e 5-1 is a checklist of the installation steps in the order in which they should occur.
Detailed installation instructions are located in the sections following Table 5 -1.