Installation guide

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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Installation Guide, Release 9.3.3 and Later Releases
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Chapter 2 Preparing to Install
Site Preparation
General Requirements
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings,
necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can
cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. To see translations of this warning,
refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this product.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. To see
translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that
accompanied this product.
Warning Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
document that accompanied this product.
Warning This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260.
Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be hazardous. The
telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector or 2)
while the housing is open, or both. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this product.
Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information document that accompanied this product.
Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. To see
translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that
accompanied this product.
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information document that accompanied this product.
The following safety requirements must be observed:
• Only authorized personnel should have access to the IGX node.
• Correct alignment of connector pins with connectors is vitally important. Before you insert a card,
make sure that the pins are straight and that the connectors on the card and the backplane align with
each other. Insert the card gently.