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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
The MGX 8950 switch is shipped in one of two hardware configurations:
•Open rack—Modules and cards are shipped preinstalled in a the Cisco MGX 8950 switch and are
tested according to customer specifications before they are shipped. The system is ready for
installation in a customer-supplied open rack. The optional AC power supply tray, air intake plenum,
upper and lower fan trays, and exhaust plenum are packaged separately and will need to be installed
in the rack.
If you are not using a mechanical lift, you will need to remove the modules and cards from the
MGX 8950 switch to lessen the weight of the chassis prior to installing it in the rack. Follow the
installation procedures in the “Rack-Mounted System (Without Lift)” column of Ta ble 5- 1.
If you are using a lift to mount the MGX 8950 switch in a rack, you do not need to remove the
modules, cards, and hardware components. Follow the installation procedures in the
“Rack-Mounted System (with Lift)” column of Ta ble 5-1 .
•Cisco cabinet—All components are shipped preinstalled in a Cisco cabinet. Follow the installation
procedures in the “Cisco Cabinet System” column of Table 5-1 .
Note Using a lift to install a fully loaded MGX 8950 switch in a rack greatly simplifies the installation process,
because the modules do not need to be removed from the chassis.
Before proceeding with the installation, verify that all of the ordered parts are present and in goo d
condition. Store a record of the parts and serial numbers. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact
your sales representative.
Caution Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle Cisco equipment. Ins tallation and maintenance
personnel should be properly grounded through the use of ground ing straps to eliminate the risk of ESD
damage to the equipment. Modules are subject to ESD dam age whenever they are removed from
the chassis.
Table5-3 Installation Checklist—MGX 8950 System
Check Steps
Rack-Mounted System
(WithoutLift) Rack-Mounted System (with Lift) Cisco Cabinet System
Step1 Install Stability Plate for Seismic Anchoring
Step2 Ground the Frame Bonding Ground Connection for a Cisco-Supplied Rack
Step3 Measure Rack Space Connect the Fan Tray Power
Cables to the MGX 8950 Switch
Step4 Connect the Fan Tray Power Cables to the MGX 8950 Switch
Step5 Install the AC Power Supply Tray, as necessary
•Remove the AC Power Supplies from the AC Power Supply Tray
•Install the AC Supply Power Tray(s)
•Reinstall the AC Power Supplies
Connect the DC PEM to the MGX
8950 Switch, as necessary
Step6 Install the Air Intake Plenum Connect the Back Cards
Step7 Install the Lower Fan Tray Connect the Console Port