Unpacking The Multiservices Platform Series Device; Mounting The Multiservices Platform Series Device In A Rack; Preparing For Rack Mounting - Cisco CPS-MSP-1RU-K9 User Manual

Setting up a Multiservices Platform Series Device

Unpacking the Multiservices Platform Series Device

A Multiservices Platform Series device ships in one or two boxes, depending on the model and number
of hard drives that your ordered:
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To unpack the Multiservices Platform Series device, follow these steps:
Procedure
Step 1 If your shipment includes two boxes, make sure that the serial number that is printed on the shipping
label on each box is the same.
If the serial numbers are not identical, contact Cisco or your Cisco partner before you set up the system.
Caution
Setting up a Multiservices Platform Series device with mismatched components prevents the system
from operating.
Step 2 Carefully open each shipping box and remove its contents.
Make sure that the box in which the chassis shipped includes these items:
Step 3
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Mounting the Multiservices Platform Series Device in a Rack

The Multiservices Platform Series device is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. The
server ships with a pair of rail assemblies.
This chapter describes how to rack mount the Multiservices Platform Series device. It includes these
sections:
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Some figures in this chapter show sample hardware and devices. The procedures are similar for all
Note
models.
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1-RU model—Ships in one box that contains the chassis with hard drives preinstalled.
2-RU model—Ships in two boxes. One box contains the chassis and one box contains from 4 to 12
hard drives.
Rail assemblies for rack mounting
Operating system license and activation packet (if applicable)
Envelope that contains the following:
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Recovery disk
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End user license and warranty information disk
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One or two power cables (if ordered).
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Screws and washers for rack mounting
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Preparing for Rack Mounting, page 2-3
Rack Mounting, page 2-4
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Maintaining the Multiservices Platform Series Device
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