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Chapter 4 Installing the Cisco SCE8000 GBE Chassis
Installing the Cisco SCE8000 GBE Chassis in the Rack
Installing the Cisco SCE8000 GBE Chassis in the Rack
This section describes how to install a Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform in a rack. For first-time
installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:
• Unpacking the Cisco SCE8000 GBE Chassis, page 4-15
• Installation Guidelines, page 4-15
• Required Tools, page 4-16
• Installing the Chassis Brackets, page 4-16
• Installing the Chassis in the Rack, page 4-17
• Installing an Optical Bypass Module, page 4-19
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, see the Site Planning Checklist, page 4-13 to
verify that all site planning activities were completed.
5 Cable and interface equipment
evaluation:
• Cable type
• Connector type
• Cable distance limitations
6 EMI evaluation:
• Distance limitations for signaling
• Site wiring
• RFI levels
Table 4-6 Site Planning Checklist (continued)
Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date