Unpack and Install the Chassis 31
CHAPTER 3
Install the Bracket Mounting Adapter on 23-inch Rack Post 31
Install Bottom-Support Rails 33
Rack Mount the Chassis 34
Mount Cisco 8711-32FH-M Router in a 2-Post Rack with Sliders 35
Mount Cisco 8711-32FH-M Router in a 4-Post Rack with Sliders 40
Ground the Chassis 44
Mount the Cisco 8712-MOD-M Chassis in a 2-Post Rack with Sliders 46
Mount the Cisco 8712-MOD-M Chassis in a 4-Post Rack with Sliders 50
Ground the Chassis 54
Install Cable Management Brackets 56
Install a Cable Management Bracket on Cisco 8711-32FH-M 56
Powering on the Router 59
CHAPTER 4
Power Supply Overview 59
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 59
Power Supply Unit Input and Output Ranges 61
Connect AC Power to the Chassis 62
Connect DC Power to the Chassis 65
AC/DC-Input Power Cord Options 67
Connect Router to the Network 69
CHAPTER 5
Interfaces and Port Description 70
Connecting a Console to the Router 73
Connect the Management Interface 74
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables 75
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 75
RJ-45 Connectors 75
Install and Remove SFP or SFP+ Modules 75
Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 76
Remove a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 77
Using the Optical Transceiver Extraction Tool 78
Install and Remove QSFP Transceiver Modules 81
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