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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide, R8.0
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Chapter 1 Install the Shelf and Common Control Cards
NTP- G1 Unpack and Verify the Shelf Assembly
DLP-G1 Unpack and Verify the Shelf Assembly 
Step 1 When you receive the ONS 15454 system equipment at the installation site, open the top of the box. The 
Cisco Systems logo designates the top of the box.
Step 2 Remove the foam inserts from the box. The box contains the ONS 15454  shelf (wrapped in plastic) and 
a smaller box of items needed for installation.
Step 3 To remove the shelf, grasp both rings of the shelf removal strap and slowly lift the shelf out of the box. 
Step 4 Open the smaller box of installation materials, and verify that you have all items listed in the “Required 
Tools and Equipment (ETSI)” section on page 1-5 or the “Required Tools and Equipment (ANSI)” 
section on page 1-3. 
Note The fan-tray assembly is shipped separately.
Step 5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-G2 Inspect the Shelf Assembly 
Step 1 Open the shelf using the pinned hex key. For more information, see the “DLP-G9 Open the Front Cabinet 
Compartment (Door)” task on page 1-22.
Step 2 Verify the following:
• The pins are not bent or broken.
• The frame is not bent.
Step 3 If the pins are bent or broken, or the frame is bent, call your Cisco sales engineer for a replacement.
Step 4 Close the front door before installing.
Purpose This task removes the shelf assembly from the package.
Tools/Equipment None
Prerequisite Procedures None
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None
Purpose This task verifies that all parts of the shelf assembly are in good condition.
Tools/Equipment Pinned hex (Allen) key for front door
Prerequisite Procedures DLP-G1 Unpack and Verify the Shelf Assembly, page 1-7
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None