Chapter Summary; Mechanical Lift Guidelines - Cisco MGX 8230 Installation And Configuration Manual

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Chapter Summary

This chapter contains instructions for installing an MGX 8230 as a stand-alone unit or in a rack. Due to
the weight of the equipment, a mechanical lift should be used to install the MGX 8230 chassis.
Use of a lift greatly simplifies the installation process since the cards and power supplies do not need
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to be removed.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Mechanical Lift Guidelines

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If a mechanical lift is not available, the cards and power supplies must be removed so the chassis can be
lifted into the rack. This section contains instructions for installations with or without a mechanical lift.
Release 1.1.31, Part Number 78-11215-03 Rev. B0, May 2001
Installing a Stand-Alone MGX 8230, page 4-2
Rack Mounting an MGX 8230, page 4-2
Prepare for Rack Installation, page
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– Install the MGX 8230 Using a Mechanical Lift (Recommended), page
Install the MGX 8230 Without a Mechanical Lift (Optional), page
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– Connecting Power for DC Systems, page
Connecting Power for AC Systems, page
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– Install the Cable Manager, page
– Power up the MGX 8230, page
The lift should be capable of handling 300lbs.
A sample lift is the T & S Hefti-Lift, Model HYD-5. For specifications, see
http://www.tseq.com/products/ergosol/hefti-lift.htm.
The minimum platform dimensions are 175" wide by 24" deep.
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