Cisco 6000 series Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation Roadmap
Table 1-1 lists the steps to install the Cisco NCS 6008 chassis and its components and prepare the system
for operation. Use this table as a checklist to ensure that all components are properly installed in the
correct order. For information about a step, see the respective section of this installation guide.
Table 1-1 Overview of Installation Steps
Step See Check
1. Verify that the chassis is securely bolted to the floor. Cisco Network
Convergence System
6000 Series Routers
Unpacking, Moving,
and Securing Guide
2. Ground the chassis. “Installing the Chassis
Ground Cable” section
on page 4-12
3. Install the external cosmetics on the front of the chassis. “Installing the Front
Exterior Cosmetics”
section on page 3-4
4. Install the external cosmetics on the rear of the chassis. “Installing the Rear
Exterior Cosmetics”
section on page 3-11
5. Install either AC or DC input power connections to the power
trays.
“Installing AC Input
Power Cords” section
on page 4-25 or
“Installing DC Input
Power Cables” section
on page 4-26
6. Install power modules in the power trays. “Installing an AC or DC
Power Module” section
on page 4-19

Cisco 6000 series Specifications

General

Category	Network Router
Model	Cisco 6000 series
Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP
Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	Varies by model
Power Supply	Redundant power supply options
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Redundancy	Power supplies, fans, route processors
Operating System	Cisco IOS