Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series - Connecting a Terminal

Standard Warning Statements 12
General Safety Warnings 13
Site Planning 15
General Precautions 15
Site Cabling Guidelines 16
Console Port Connections 16
Interference Considerations 17
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 18
Precautions for Rack-Mounting 18
General Rack-Selection Guidelines 19
Guidelines for 23-in. (Telco) Racks 19
Equipment Rack Guidelines 20
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 21
Electrical Safety 21
Chassis-Lifting Guidelines 22
Tools and Equipment 22
Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents 23
Checking the Shipping Container Contents 23
Installing the Router 25
CHAPTER 3
Installation Instructions 25
Guidelines for Installation 26
Installing the Router on a Standalone Equipment Shelf or Tabletop 27
Guidelines for Rack Installation 27
Verifying Rack Dimensions 28
Attaching the Front Rack-Mount Brackets 29
Attaching the Rear Rack-Mount Brackets 30
Mounting the Router in the Rack 30
Two-Post Rack Installation 31
Four-Post Rack Installation 32
Attaching the Cable Management Bracket 32
Chassis Ground Connection 33
Recommended Tools and Supplies 33
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection 34
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