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Chapter 4 Installing the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis
Installing the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis in the Rack
Installing the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis in the Rack
This section describes how to install a Cisco SCE8000 platform in a rack. For first-time installations,
perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:
• Unpacking the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis, page 4-14
• Installation Guidelines, page 4-14
• Required Tools, page 4-15
• Installing the Chassis Brackets, page 4-15
• Installing the Chassis in the Rack, page 4-16
• Installing an Optical Bypass Module, page 4-17
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, see the Site Planning Checklist,
page 4-12section to verify that all site planning activities were completed.
3 Power evaluation:
Input power type
Power receptacles
Receptacle proximity to the equipment
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant power
supplies
UPS for power failures
DC systems: Proper gauge wire and lugs
4 Grounding evaluation:
Circuit breaker size
CO ground (AC- and DC-powered systems)
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