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Unpack the Chassis 23
Install Bottom-Support Rails 24
Transfer Chassis to a Mechanical Lifting Device 27
Mount Chassis Into the Rack 28
Locate and Ground the Chassis 35
Powering on the Switch 41
CHAPTER 4
Power Supply Overview 41
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 41
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 43
Connect AC Power to the Chassis 44
Connect DC Power to the Chassis 47
Power Supply Power Cord Specifications 50
Power Cord Illustrations 50
Connect Switch to the Network 53
CHAPTER 5
Connecting a Console to the Switch 53
Connect the Management Interface 54
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables 55
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 55
RJ-45 Connectors 55
Install and Remove Transceiver Modules 56
Required Tools and Equipment 58
Installing the Transceiver Module 58
Attach the Optical Network Cable 63
Removing the Transceiver Module 65
Connect Interface Ports 68
Connect a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network 68
Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network 69
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables 69
Replace Chassis Components 71
CHAPTER 6
Replace a System Control Module 71
Replace the Switch Main Board 75
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8500 Switches
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