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The device, accessory kit, publications, and any optional units may be shipped in more than one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you have received all the items on the list.
Only unpack the product when you are ready to install it.
If not already installed, the DIMMs must be installed before rack-mounting the chassis.
The Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge uCPE has circular markings on the bottom of the chassis for rubber feet. Apply the rubber feet when installing the router on horizontal surface (desk or shelf).
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Rubber feet |
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Circular markings for placing the feet |
The Cisco Catalyst 8300 Edge uCPE can be installed in 19-inch (48.26-cm) or 23-inch (58.42-cm) racks. The mounting ears for the device are designed for #12 screws for securing to the rack.
The device can be rack-mounted in the following ways:
Front (I/O-face) mounting: Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel (I/O) facing forward
Back (PSU-side) mounting: Brackets attached at the back of the chassis with the back (PSU-side) panel facing forward
Attach one mounting bracket to each side of the device as shown in following figures. Four screws are required to attach each bracket to the device. Screws are provided with the mounting kit to attach the screws to the device.
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23 inches Rack Mount brackets |
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19 inches Rack Mount brackets |
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Securing screws |
Brackets have optional securing locations so they can be mounted flush to the I/O-face or recessed from the face when RFID is provisioned. The following image shows the brackets secured to the I/O-face in the recessed position (RFID is applied). If flush securing is desired, slide the bracket forward and secure the other 4 bracket-securing holes.
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Recessed mounting is not supported on the PSU-face. |
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RFID provisioned (reference) |
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Rack-mount bracket |
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Screws |
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Rack-mount bracket |
Afteryou secure the brackets to the device, install the chassis in the rack as shown in following figures. Four screws are required to secure in the rack. The screws for attaching the device to the rack are not provided with the kit.
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For both the 19-inch EIA brackets and 23 inch brackets, start the lower pair of screws first, and the rest of the brackets are on the lower screws while you insert the upper pair of screws. |
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The screw slots in the brackets are spaced to line up with every second pair of screw holes in the rack. When the correct screw holes are used, the small threaded holes in the brackets line up with unused screw holes in the rack. If the small holes do not line up with the rack holes, raise or lower the brackets to the next rack hole. |
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Statement 1006—Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
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Statement 1032—Lifting the Chassis To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules, such as power supplies, fans, or cards. These types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. |
The following figures show a typical rack mounting of a chassis in a rack.
Locate the desired position in the equipment rack.
Align the holes in the rack mount brackets with the mounting holes in the equipment frame.
Secure the device using mounting screws appropriate for your equipment frame. The rack mount brackets have been designed for #12 screws.
Tighten the screws to the appropriate torque value for your equipment.
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Securing screws (not included) |
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19-inch rack (upright) |
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Securing screws (not included) |
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23-inches rack upright |
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The screw slots in the brackets are spaced to line up with every second pair of screw holes in the rack. When the correct screw holes are used, the small threaded holes in the brackets line up with unused screw holes in the rack. If the small holes do not line up with the rack holes, raise or lower the brackets to the next rack hole. |
Four-point mounting is supported for 19-inches cabinets that require rear-support of the device. A range of rear-support depths is supported depending on whether you choose flush-mounting or recessed-mounting.
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19-inches rackmount brackets |
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Securing screws |
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Slider bracket |
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Rear bracket (adjustable depth) |
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RFID (reference) |
Wall-mounting is supported for the device.
For safety reasons, the device must be mounted as shown in the following figure with the I/O-face to the side. I/O-face may be oriented to the right (as shown) or to the left, but only a side of the chassis may be facing down.
Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided with the mounting kit.
Two screws should be used to attach each bracket to the chassis as shown in the following figure.
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The wall-mounting kit is different from the rack-mounting kit. |
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Mounting bracket |
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Securing screws |
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Bushings |
Fix the chassis to the wall using the brackets that you attached to the device.
The screws or anchors for attaching the device to the wall are not provided with the kit. Depending on the type of wall (wood, brick, stone etc), use appropriate screws or anchors to fix the device to the wall.
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Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware. For safety reasons, the chassis may only be mounted with ports going out in left or right direction. Do not mount the chassis with ports facing upward or downward direction. |
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Vertical spacing; hole centre to hole centre |
18.4 inches |
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Horizontal spacing; hole center to hole centrer |
12.06 inches |
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Statement 1024—Ground Conductor This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. |
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Statement 1046—Installing or Replacing the Unit To reduce risk of electric shock, when installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. If your unit has modules, secure them with the provided screws. |
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Ground lug |
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Screws |
These are the steps to install the ground connection for the device. The ground lug kit is provided with the chassis:
Before you begin
Connect the chassis to the earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical safety standards.
For grounding, use size 14 AWG copper wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.
Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the groundlug.
Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug using a crimp tool of the appropriatesize (7/8 inches strip length).
Attach the ground lug to the chassis as shown in the figure. Use the screws provided and with the ground lug to attach the lug to the device.
Local Connection Procedure
Ensure that the device is powered on.
Connect serial console port on the front panel of the device.
When you see the prompt, you can press F2 to get into the setup (BIOS) to change some settings.
After you have performed the required configuration, save the setup and continue to boot.
For more information on initial server setup see, Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE.
Remote Connection Procedure
Plug in your terminal server to the Serial port (Refer to front panel of chassis).
Telnet into the console and perform the necessary configuration using corresponding commands.
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