Installation guide

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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Installation Guide, Release 9.3.3 and Later Releases
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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Product Overview
This guide describes how to install, troubleshoot, and repair a Cisco IGX 8400 series node running
Switch Software Release 9.3.30 or later release. In addition to the chapters that provide these
descriptions, the appendix describes system specifications for the operating environment and data
transport technologies, supported peripherals, cabling, and the possible arrangements for all series of
Cisco WAN switches in a Cisco rack.
The Cisco IGX 8400 Series
The Cisco IGX 8400 series of WAN switches consist of the IGX 8410, IGX 8420, and IGX 8430. A
Cisco IGX 8400 series switch can reside in a rack or a standalone cabinet. Figure 1-1 illustrates an
IGX 8410 mounted in a cabinet.
The installation and related topics in this guide consist of the following:
• Enclosure or rack installation
This includes procedures for installing all switches in the IGX series in a cabinet or rack, using
appropriate tools and mounting rails.
• AC or DC power supply installation
Procedures for mounting the AC or DC power supplies, installing redundant power supplies, and
connecting to the power-entry back cards.
• Cooling unit installation
Installation of cooling fans in the IGX enclosure.
• Power and ground connections
Connecting the IGX to power and ground.
• Card installation
Procedures for installing the various front and back cards available for the IGX node.
• Node startup
Starting the node for the first time.
• Troubleshooting
General directions for isolating a problem area, and possible quick fixes.
• Replacing system components
• Upgrading a rack-mounted IGX 8420 to a rack-mounted IGX 8430