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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
Installation Procedures
Caution The switch should not receive power while you install components.
The following sections detail the installation procedures for the MGX 8950 system:
Install Stability Plate for Seismic Anchoring, page 5-52
Ground the Frame Bonding Ground Connection for a Cisco-Supplied Rack, page 5-55
Measure Rack Space, page 5-57
Prepare for Rack Installation, page 5-58
Install the AC Power Supply Tray, page 5-61
Install the Air Intake Plenum, page 5-64
Install the Lower Fan Tray, page 5-64
Install the MGX 8950 Switch without a Mechanical Lift, page 5-65
Install the MGX 8950 Switch with a Mechanical Lift, page 5-74
Install the Upper Fan Tray, page 5-76
Install the Exhaust Plenum, page 5-76
Install the DC PEM(s), page 5-77
Install the Cable Management Assembly, page 5-78
Connect the Fan Tray Power Cables to the MGX 8950 Switch, page 5-78
Connect the AC Power Supply Tray to the MGX 8950 Switch, page 5-80
Connect the DC PEM to the MGX 8950 Switch, page 5-84
Connect the Back Cards, page 5-88
Connect the Console Port, page 5-89
Connect Power to the MGX 8950 Switch, page 5-90
Connect the External Clock, page 5-95
Connect the Alarms, page 5-95
Connect the MP Connection, page 5-95
Connect the LAN1/2 Ports, page 5-96
Verify EMI Compliance, page 5-97
Install Stability Plate for Seismic Anchoring
You can anchor your Cisco-supplied rack or cabinet to the floor with an optional stability plate designed
for seismic anchoring.