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

IGX 8410 Enclosure Installation

Tools and Equipment

Installing an IGX 8410 switch requires the following tools and equipment:

• Box knife (or equivalent)

• Flat-blade screwdriver set

• Phillips screwdriver set, which must include a No. 1 size for front card installation

• Grounding wrist strap

• A variety of wrenches, possibly including an adjustable wrench or channel locks, for raising and

lowering cabinet feet (for example, a Cisco cabinet requires a 1 3/8-in. wrench)

• 5/32-in. Allen wrench for opening the IGX 8410 door (Cisco provides a wrench)

Standalone System Installation

The installation steps consist of placing the standalone IGX 8410 node at its operating location,

unpacking it, and verifying the integrity of the enclosure and power connections. Note that the cabinet

is 19.9 in. wide.

After the system is at its operational location, follow the steps for connecting power. If the system has

an AC power source, go to the “AC Power Connections” section on page 2-39. If the system has a DC

power source, go to the “DC Power Connections” section on page 2-41.

Rack-Mount Installation

The rack-mount IGX 8410 node fits in a 19-in. (48.25-cm) rack with a minimum of 17.75 in. between

rails. For mounting the chassis in a rack, brackets are attached to the front of the chassis. A pair of

mounting brackets are attached at the back of the chassis after it is placed in the rack. Brackets for a

mid-rack mounting also come with the kit.

To support the weight of the IGX 8410 node during installation, Cisco includes two temporary spacer

brackets and a temporary mounting bracket. You remove these pieces after installation. The spacer

brackets stabilize the rack. Also, the temporary mounting bracket together with the spacer brackets

create a partial shelf onto which you can slide the node. These pieces support the system while you

secure the permanent front and back mounting brackets to the rack.

Caution If an IGX node is mounted in a cabinet, be sure that an unrestricted air flow is available in and out of

the enclosure.

To install an IGX 8410 node in a rack:

Step 1 Decide on the position of the IGX 8410 node in the rack. See Figure 2-3 for external dimensions. Note

that vertical spacing between the IGX 8410 node and other components (such as a BPX or MGX 8220)

must be in the range 0.047–0.077 in. (0.119–0.196 cm).