Chapter 4: Installation preparation
This section provides basic information about preparing to install the Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 series
chassis.
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Hardware installation time requirements
The total time required to install ERS 8300 hardware is approximately 20 to 40 minutes,
depending on the chassis type, the number and type of modules, the number of power supplies,
and so on.
The following table lists tasks used to install Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 hardware and the
estimated time to complete each task.
Table 1: Installation tasks and times
Attach mounting brackets
Install chassis into rack
Install cable guide
Install cable management
Install modules
Install power supplies
Install flash memory
Quick Start
on page 22
Task
8306 Chassis
8310 Chassis
on page 21
Application
7 minutes
12 minutes
5 minutes
2 minutes
3 minutes
3-5 minutes for each module
2 - 5 minutes (This time
depends on how many power
supplies you are installing.)
1 minute
Time
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