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Cisco SCE8000 GBE Installation and Configuration Guide
Chapter 4 Installing the Cisco SCE 8000 Chassis
Installing the Cisco SCE 8000 Chassis in the Rack
Installing the Cisco SCE 8000 Chassis in the Rack
This section describes how to install a Cisco SCE 8000 platform in a rack. For first-time installations,
perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:
1. Unpacking the Cisco SCE 8000 Chassis, page 4-15
2. Installation Guidelines, page 4-16
3. Required Tools, page 4-16
4. Installing the Chassis Brackets, page 4-17
5. Installing the Chassis in the Rack, page 4-17
6. Installing an Optical Bypass Module, page 4-19
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, see the “Site Planning Checklist” section on
page 4-14 to verify that all site planning activities were completed.
Unpacking the Cisco SCE 8000 Chassis
Tip Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the Cisco SCE 8000. Flatten the shipping cartons
and store them with the pallet. You need these containers to move or ship the Cisco SCE 8000.
Perform the following to check the contents of the shipping container:
• Check the contents of the accessories kit against the list of accessories in the “Cisco SCE 8000
Component and Accessory Lists” section on page 2-18 and the packing slip. Verify that you received
all listed equipment, which should include the following:
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Hardware and software documentation, if ordered
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Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special
connectors
• Check the modules in each slot. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and that all
the specified interfaces are included.