Cisco 8700 Series - User Manual

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Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8700 Series Routers

First Published: 2024-09-04

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Table of Contents3
Cisco 8700 Series Routers Overview7
Cisco 8700 Series Routers7
Modular Port Adapters Overview10
Temperature and Physical Specifications14
Weight and Power Consumption14
Airflow Direction14
Maximum Power Available to Router16
Supported Optics17
Prepare for Installation19
Standard Warning Statements19
Safety Guidelines23
Compliance and Safety Information23
Laser Safety24
Energy Hazard24
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage24
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS25
Installation Guidelines27
Procure Tools and Equipment27
Router Accessory Kits28
Prepare Your Location30
Airflow for Site Planning31
Prepare Yourself31
Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation33
Clearance Requirements34
Unpack and Install the Chassis37
Install the Bracket Mounting Adapter on 23-Inch Rack Post37
Install Bottom-Support Rails39
Rack Mount the Chassis40
Mount Cisco 8711-32FH-M Router in a 2-Post Rack with Sliders41
Mount Cisco 8711-32FH-M Router in a 4-Post Rack with Sliders46
Ground the Chassis50
Mount the Cisco 8712-MOD-M Chassis in a 2-Post Rack with Sliders52
Mount the Cisco 8712-MOD-M Chassis in a 4-Post Rack with Sliders56
Ground the Chassis60
Install Cable Management Brackets62
Install a Cable Management Bracket on Cisco 8711-32FH-M62
Powering on the Router65
Power Supply Overview65
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems65
Power Supply Unit Input and Output Ranges67
Connect AC Power to the Chassis68
Connect DC Power to the Chassis71
AC/DC-Input Power Cord Options73
Connect Router to the Network75
Interfaces and Port Description76
Connecting a Console to the Router79
Connect the Management Interface80
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables81
Transceiver and Cable Specifications81
RJ-45 Connectors81
Install and Remove SFP or SFP+ Modules81
Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module82
Remove a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module83
Using the Optical Transceiver Extraction Tool84
Install and Remove QSFP Transceiver Modules87
Required Tools and Equipment88
Installing the Transceiver Module89
Attach the Optical Network Cable92
Removing the Transceiver Module94
Connect Interface Ports96
Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network96
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables96
Create the Initial Router Configuration96
Verify Chassis Installation98
Replace Chassis Components113
Replace Modular Port Adapters113
Remove a Modular Port Adapter113
Install a Modular Port Adapter114
Replace Blank Cards116
Remove a Blank Card116
Install a Blank Card116
Replace Fan Modules117
Replace Power Supply119
Leds121
Leds for Cisco 8711-32FH-M Router121
Chassis Leds121
Port Status Leds122
Leds for Cisco 8712 Router123
Chassis LED123
MPA Leds124
Fan LED126
Power Supply Leds128

Brand	Cisco
Model	8700 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English

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