Installing the
This chapter explains how to install the BPX switch cards, check for a 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps backplane,
connect line and trunk cables, connect peripherals, connect to a network management station, initial
power up, and initial configuration.
Contents of this chapter include:
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Before proceeding to this chapter, you should first complete the procedures in either:
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and before that, the procedures in either:
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Installing the Cards
Ground yourself before handling BPX switch cards by placing a wrist strap on your wrist and
Caution
clipping the strap lead to the cabinet, or use the wrist strap that is connected to the cabinet.
The card shelf in the BPX switch has card slots numbered from 1 to 15, as viewed from left to right from
the front of the cabinet. Front and rear views of the BPX switch card shelf are shown in Figure 13-1 and
Figure 13-2, respectively.
Release 9.3.30, Part Number 78-12907-01 Rev. E0, May 2005
BPX Switch
Installing the Cards
Verifying 9.6 or 19.2 Gbps Backplane
Upgrading to BCC-4 Cards
Specifying Card Redundancy
Installation of APS Redundant Frame Assembly and Back Cards
Chapter 10, "Installing the DC Shelf"; or
Chapter 11, "Installing the AC Shelf"
and
Chapter 12, "Installing the T3/E3 Cable Management Tray"
Chapter 8, "Installation with Cisco Cabinets including 7000 Series Routers"
or
Chapter 9, "Installation in Customer Cabinet"
C H A P T E R
Cards
Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration
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