Name: Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series
Brand: Cisco
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CHAPTER 2

Prepare for Installation

This chapter provides preinstallation information, such as recommendations and requirements that must be

met before installing your platform. Before you begin, inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything

appears to be damaged or if you encounter problems installing or configuring your platform, contact customer

service.

• Standard Warning Statements, on page 15

• Safety Recommendations, on page 20

• General Site Requirements, on page 21

• Rack Requirements, on page 23

• Router Environmental Requirements, on page 23

• Power Guidelines and Requirements, on page 24

• Network Cabling Specifications, on page 24

• Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance, on page 26

Standard Warning Statements

This section describes the warning definition and then lists core safety warnings grouped by topic.

Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be

familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Read the installation instructions before using,

installing or connecting the system to the power source. Use the statement number provided at the end

of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device.

Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Statement 1071

Warning

General Safety Warnings

Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Statement 1004

Warning

Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms

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Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Specifications

General

Software	Cisco IOS XE
Interface Modules	Modular
WAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
LAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
Redundancy	Yes, with dual power supplies and modular components
Security	Integrated threat defense, encryption, and secure boot
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Rack Height	1RU or 2RU
Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Serial
Power Supply	Redundant power supply options available
Key Features	SD-WAN, advanced security
Product Family	Catalyst
Port Density	Varies based on module selection
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model and module selection