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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 8420 or IGX 8430 Enclosure Installation

Tools and Equipment

Installing an IGX 8420 or IGX 8430 node 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

(the No. 1 Phillips screwdriver is included with the combination tool that Cisco provides)

• ESD-preventive wrist strap

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

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

requires a 5/8-in. wrench)

• 5/32-in. Allen wrench for opening and closing the door latch (included with the combination tool

that Cisco provides)

Rack-mount systems ship with the parts described in the assembly instructions.

Standalone System Installation

Because Cisco standalone systems ship with all components installed in the cabinet, the installation steps

consist of placing the unit at its operational location, unpacking it, and verifying the structural and power

connection integrity before turning on the power. Note that a standalone cabinet is 19.9-in. wide. The

adjustable levelers require a 5/8-in. wrench. 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.

IGX 8420 Rack-Mount Installation

The rack-mount IGX 8420 node fits in a 19-in. (48.25-cm) rack. The front of each assembly has flanges

that serve as the front mounting brackets. The assembly kit contains other brackets for different

mounting setups. The following order of component installation is the most convenient and efficient. For

some of these components, separate sections follow with detailed installation steps.

1. Optional AC power assembly

2. Cooling unit

3. Card cage

4. Exhaust plenum

Note that the vertical spacing between components, such as the card cage and fan tray, must be in the

range 0.047–0.077 in. (0.119–0.196 cm).

The miscellaneous parts kit for rack systems contains brackets for both a Cisco cabinet and a

user-supplied rack. The kit includes mid-mount brackets for open racks.