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Cisco IGX 8400 Series Installation Guide, Release 9.3.3 and Later Releases

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Chapter 3 Installing the IGX

Preparing the Cards

Note Do not connect both W5 and W6 jumpers. The setting is not supported.

Caution Turn off the IGX node before removing or inserting the SCM card. Damage to the node can occur if you

insert the SCM card while the node is on.

Figure 3-1 W6 Jumper

Tools and Equipment

Installing an IGX 8420 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

• ESD-preventive 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 8420 door (Cisco provides a wrench.)

Table 3-1 Valid SCM Jumper Settings

IGX Node Type Jumper Setting

IGX 8410

(8 slots)

Connect the W5 jumper.

Remove the W6 jumper.

IGX 8420

(16 slots)

Remove the W5 jumper.

Connect the W6 jumper.

IGX 8430

(32 slots)

Remove the W5 jumper.

Remove the W6 jumper.

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