Specifications

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Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration
Release 9.3.0, Part Number 78-10674-01 Rev. D0, July 2001
Chapter 8 Installation with Cisco Cabinets including 7000 Series Routers
Installing a BPX Switch in a Cisco Cabinet
Step 4 Secure one support bracket to the back of each of the two rear rails located at 19.86 inches from the
front flange of the Cisco cabinet. Use two #10-32 machine screws and flat washers per bracket. The
flange on each bracket faces down and inward to support the bottom of the BPX shelf.
Note European installations may use a size M6 metric screw.
Warning An empty BPX switch shelf weighs 75 pounds (34 Kgs.) and requires a 2 or 3 persons to
lift and move it into position.
Figure 8-2 BPX Shelf Aligned with Temporary Support Brackets and Bar
Step 5
AttachtheBPXswitchshelftothecabinetfrontrailbyusing8#10-32screws.
Step 6 An extra set of support brackets may be mounted to the rear rails at the top back of the shelf. These
brackets will prevent any upward movement of the shelf.
Note If another device is installed above the BPX shelf, you can use the extra set of
support bracketsat the top of that device, rather than at the top of the BPX shelf.
Step 7 Remove the temporary support brackets and spacer bar.
Step 8 If this is a DC-powered shelf, proceed to Chapter 10, Installing the DC Shelf.
Step 9 If this is an AC-powered shelf, proceed to Chapter 11, Installing the AC Shelf.
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Temporary
spacer bar
BPX shelf
Temporary
support
bracket