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Chapter 4 Installing the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis

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 4-12

• Installation Guidelines, page 4-12

• Required Tools, page 4-13

• Installing the Chassis Brackets, page 4-13

• Installing the Chassis in the Rack, page 4-14

• Installing an Optical Bypass Module, page 4-15

Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, see the Site Planning Checklist,

page 4-11section to verify that all site planning activities were completed.

Unpacking the Cisco SCE8000 Chassis

Tip Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the Cisco SCE8000. Flatten the shipping cartons

and store them with the pallet. You will need these containers if you need to move or ship the Cisco

SCE8000 in the future.

Perform the following to 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, page 2-14 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.

Installation Guidelines

Before installing the chassis, ensure that the equipment rack complies with the following guidelines:

• The width of the rack, measured between the two front mounting strips or rails, must be 17.75 inches

(45.09 cm)

• The depth of the rack, measured between the front and rear mounting strips, must be at least 19.25

inches (48.9 cm) but not more than 32 inches (81.3 cm)

• The rack must have sufficient vertical clearance to insert the chassis. The height of the Cisco

SCE8000 chassis is 8.7 inches (22.09 cm) (5 RU).

If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.