Before You Begin - Cisco IR8340 Installing And Connecting

Installing and Connecting the Router
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Before You Begin

Before installing and connecting a Cisco IR8340 router, read the safety warnings and gather the following
tools and equipment:
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• 0# Phillips screwdriver
• Screws that fit your rack
In addition, depending on the type of modules you plan to use, you might need the following equipment to
connect a port to an external network:
Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Statement
1022
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard. Statement 1056
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 60°C (140°F). Statement 1047
Hot surface. Statement 1079
Heat sinks applicable to warning statement 1079, can exceed 90º C in a 60º C ambient. Suitable
precautions should be taken to avoid burns.
This equipment needs to be grounded. Use a green and yellow 12 to 14 AWG ground wire to connect
the host to earth ground during normal use. Statement 242
Before You Begin
Installing and Connecting the Router
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