Floor Loading Considerations 14
Site Power Guidelines 14
Electrical Circuit Requirements 15
Site Cabling Guidelines 15
Asynchronous Terminal Connections 16
Interference Considerations 16
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 17
Installation Checklist 18
Creating a Site Log 19
Chassis-Lifting Guidelines 19
Tools and Equipment 19
Unpacking and Verifying the Shipped Contents 21
Install the Cisco N540-6Z14S-SYS-D Routers 23
CHAPTER 3
Prerequisites 23
Install the Router in a Rack 23
Install the Chassis Brackets 24
Install the Router Chassis in the Rack 24
Attach the Cable Guides 26
Connect the Chassis Ground and Power 27
Ground the Router 27
Power Connection Guidelines 30
Assemble and Connect the DC Power Cable to the Router 31
Install and Remove SFP Modules 34
Connect to the 10/100/1000 Ports 36
Connect the Router to the Network 37
Install the Front Cover 44
Appendix 45
CHAPTER 4
LEDs 45
Router LEDs 45
Power Status LEDs 47
Combination of LEDs 47
SFP SFP+ Port LED 47
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