Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Hardware Installation Manual page 4

Contents
C H A P T E R 3 Installing the Router
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
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Standard Warning Statements
General Safety Warnings
Site Planning
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General Precautions 15
Site Cabling Guidelines
Console Port Connections
Interference Considerations
Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Precautions for Rack-Mounting
General Rack-Selection Guidelines
Guidelines for 23-in. (Telco) Racks
Equipment Rack Guidelines
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrical Safety 21
Chassis-Lifting Guidelines
Tools and Equipment
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Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents
Checking the Shipping Container Contents
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Installation Instructions 25
Guidelines for Installation
Installing the Router on a Standalone Equipment Shelf or Tabletop
Guidelines for Rack Installation
Verifying Rack Dimensions
Attaching the Front Rack-Mount Brackets
Attaching the Rear Rack-Mount Brackets
Mounting the Router in the Rack
Two-Post Rack Installation
Four-Post Rack Installation
Attaching the Cable Management Bracket
Chassis Ground Connection
Recommended Tools and Supplies
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection
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