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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
Step4 Use a wrench to tighten a nut onto the threaded studs.
Measure Rack Space
Before you install the MGX 8830 switch and its related components, calculate the total rack space
required to install your system. See Table 3-17 on page 3-45 for the MGX 8830 dimensions and rack
units (RUs) required.
System components must be installed in the rack in the following sequence, beginning at the bottom of
the rack or cabinet (see Figure5-68):
1. AC power supply tray with power supply modules (optional)
Note If a second AC power supply tray is used (optional), install it just above the first AC power
supply tray and below the air intake plenum.
2. MGX 8830 switch (with optional door)
Figure5-68 Component Locations in a MGX 8830 System
Note If you plan to expand your system to include more switches in the future, allow space in the rack for
additions, keeping in mind the weight distribution and stability of therack
SRM
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
SRM
SM SM
SM SM
SM SM
SM SM
F
A
N
T
R
A
Y
7 RU
(12.25 in.,
31.1 cm.)
17.72 in.
(45 cm.)
1 RU
(1.75 in.,
4.5 cm.)
PXM
PXM
Optional AC power tray
14
13
12
11
10
23.5 in.,
(59.7 cm.)
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8
9