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Note The grounding lug and M4 hex-head screws with locking washers are provided in kit 69-0815-01
• One grounding wire—Must be sized according to local and national installation requirements. Depending on the power
supply and system, a 12 AWG conductor or larger size wire is required for U.S. installations.
• Crimping tool—Must be large enough to accommodate the girth of the grounding lug when crimping the grounding cable
into the lug.
• Wire-stripping tool
• Appropriate cables to connect the SCE8000 to the network and console terminal
Unpacking the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis
Tip When you unpack the Cisco SCE8000, do not discard the shipping container. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
them with the pallet. You may need these containers if you move or ship the Cisco SCE8000 in the future.
Check the contents of the shipping container:
• Check the contents of the accessories kit against the list of accessories in the Cisco SCE8000 Component List in the Cisco
SCE8000 Installation and Configuration Guide and the packing slip. Verify that you received all listed equipment, which
should include the following:
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Hardware and software documentation, if ordered
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Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special connectors
Check the modules in each slot. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and that all the specified interfaces are
included.
2 Rack-Mounting the SCE8000 Chassis
This chapter provides information for rack-mounting the SCE 8000 chassis.
Warning
Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Cisco SCE8000 Platform. This guide contains important safety information you should know before working with
the system.
Note Before you start the installation described in this chapter, see the Site Planning Checklist in the Cisco SCE8000
Installation and Configuration Guide to verify that all site planning activities are complete.
Installation Guidelines
Table 1 lists rack dimensions. Carefully check the contents of the shipping container, the accessories kit, and optional
equipment.
Table 1 Rack Dimensions
Width 17.75 inches (45.09 cm)
Depth • Minimum: 19.25 inches (48.9 cm)
• Maximum 32 inches (81.3 cm)
Minimum vertical clearance 8.7 inches (22.09 cm) (5 RU)