Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series

• Phillips screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm)
• To install or remove modules
• To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
• Screws that fit your rack
• Wire crimper
• Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
• AWG 6 (13 mm²) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding
• AWG 14 (2 mm²) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding
• AWG 18 (1 mm² ) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding
• For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter of 1/4
in. (5 to 7 mm)
In addition, depending on the type of modules you plan to use, you might need the following equipment to
connect a port to an external network:
• Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration)
• Ethernet hub or PC with a network interface card for connection to an Ethernet (LAN) port.
• Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulation
software) configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and no parity.
• Modem for connection to the auxiliary port for remote administrative access (optional).
• Data service unit (DSU) or channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) as appropriate for serial
interfaces.
• External CSU for any CT1/PRI modules without a built-in CSU.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
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Prepare for Installation
Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance