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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 8830 or MGX 8830/B Switch
Installation Procedures
Caution The switch should not receive power while you install the components.
The following sections detail the installation procedures for a MGX 8830 system:
•“Install Stability Plate for Seismic Anchoring” section on page5-101
•“Ground the Frame Bonding Ground Connection for a Cisco-Supplied Rack” section on page 5-104
•“Measure Rack Space” section on page5-106
•“Prepare for Rack Installation” section on page 5-107
•“Install the AC Power Supply Tray” section on page 5-108
•“Install the MGX 8830 Switch without a Mechanical Lift” section on page 5-109
•“Install the MGX 8830 Switch with a Mechanical Lift” section on page 5-118
•“Install the Cable Management Assembly” section on page 5-122
•“Connect the AC Power Supply Tray to the MGX 8830 Switch” section on page5-122
•“Connect the Back Cards” section on page 5-124
•“Connect the Console Port” section on page 5-124
•“Connect Power to the MGX 8830 Switch” section on page 5-126
•“Connect the External Clock” section on page 5-1 30
•“Connect the Alarms” section on page 5-130
•“Connect the MP Connection” section on page 5-131
•“Connect the LAN1/2 Ports” section on page 5-132
•“Verify EMI Compliance” section on page 5-132
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.
Note These instructions are specific to a Cisco-supplied cabinet, but can be used for anchoring a
Cisco-supplied rack. If you are not installing your system in a Cisco-su pplied rack or cabinet, anchor
your third-party rack or vendor cabinet according to guidelines in the third-party vendor documentation.
The slots in the stability plate use up to 5/8-inch anchor bolts.
Caution When moving a Cisco-supplied cabinet, do not push the cabinet at its sides. Instead, grip the front or
backedges of the cabinet.
Complete the following steps to anchor your Cisco cabinet to a stabi lity plate:
Step1 Drill holes into the floor to install the stability plate. See Figure5-65 for the dimensions.