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Cisco SCE8000 Installation and Configuration Guide, Rel 3.1.7
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Cisco SCE8000 Component List 2-14
Cisco SCE8000 Installation Checklist 2-15
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3Cisco SCE8000 Topology and Topology-Related Parameters 3-1
The Cisco SCE8000 Platform 3-1
Topology Considerations 3-1
Physical Topologies 3-3
SCE8000 Interface Numbering 3-3
Single Cisco SCE8000 Topologies 3-3
Single Link: Inline Topology 3-4
Dual link: Inline Installation 3-4
Single Link: Receive-only Topology 3-5
Dual Link: Receive-Only Topology 3-5
Dual Cisco SCE8000 Topology (Cascade) 3-6
Multi-Gigabit Service Control Platform (MGSCP) Topology 3-7
Type of SCE Platform Redundancy 3-8
Redundant Cisco 7600 Series Router 3-8
Link Continuity 3-9
Internal Bypass Mechanism 3-9
External Optical Bypass 3-9
Topology-Related Parameters 3-11
Connection Mode Parameter 3-11
Physically Connected Links Parameter 3-12
Priority 3-12
On-Failure Mode Parameter 3-12
Asymmetric Routing Topology 3-13
Asymmetric Routing and Other Service Control Capabilities 3-13
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4Installing the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis 4-1
Preparing for Installation 4-2
Safety 4-2
Site Requirements 4-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 4-3
Environmental Requirements 4-3
Power Requirements 4-3
Power Connection Guidelines 4-4
AC-Powered Systems 4-4
DC-Powered Systems 4-10
Site Planning Checklist 4-11