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Figure 15: Attach Bottom-Support Minipack2 Rails to a 19inch 4 Post Rack

Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8500 Switches

Unpack and Install the Chassis

Install Bottom-Support Rails

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Table of Contents3
Cisco 8500 Switch Overview7
Cisco 8500 Switches7
System Control Module Overview11
Switch Main Board Overview13
Temperature and Physical Specifications14
Weight and Power Consumption15
Airflow Direction15
Maximum Power Available to the Switch15
Supported Optics16
Prepare for Installation17
Standard Warning Statements17
Safety Guidelines20
Compliance and Safety Information21
Laser Safety21
Energy Hazard22
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage22
Installation Guidelines22
Procure Tools and Equipment23
Switch Accessory Kit23
Prepare Your Location24
Prepare Yourself25
Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation26
Clearance Requirements27
Unpack and Install the Chassis29
Unpack the Chassis29
Install Bottom-Support Rails30
Transfer Chassis to a Mechanical Lifting Device33
Mount Chassis into the Rack34
Locate and Ground the Chassis41
Powering on the Switch47
Power Supply Overview47
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems47
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems49
Connect AC Power to the Chassis50
Connect DC Power to the Chassis53
Power Supply Power Cord Specifications56
Power Cord Illustrations56
Connect Switch to the Network59
Connecting a Console to the Switch59
Connect the Management Interface60
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables61
Transceiver and Cable Specifications61
RJ-45 Connectors61
Install and Remove Transceiver Modules62
Required Tools and Equipment64
Installing the Transceiver Module64
Attach the Optical Network Cable69
Removing the Transceiver Module71
Connect Interface Ports74
Connect a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network74
Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network75
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables75
Replace Chassis Components77
Replace a System Control Module77
Replace the Switch Main Board81
Remove the Switch Main Board82
Install the Switch Main Board84
Replace a Fan Module86
Replace Power Module91
Leds95
System Control Module Leds95
Switch Main Board LED95
Port Status Leds96
Power Module LED97
Fan Tray LED98

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