Preface

Preface

This preface discusses the objectives, audience, and organization of the Cisco RF Gateway 10 Hardware Installation Guide. The following sections are in this preface:

Document Revision History

The Document Revision History table below records technical changes to this document.

 

Document Version
Date
Change Summary

OL-16264-01

January 2009

This is the first version of this document.

OL-16264-02

April 2009

Updated with the new cable assembly information.

OL-16264-03

June 2012

Updated with information about:

  • Cisco RF Gateway 10 UEQAM Downstream 384 Line Card (also called Cisco RFGW-10 DS-384)
  • Cisco RF Gateway 10 Supervisor Engine 7-E

OL-16264-04

September, 2012

Added information about Lineage AC-DC power shelf

Document Objectives

This publication describes Cisco RF Gateway 10 (RFGW-10) Universal Edge Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (UEQAM) installation, and replacement or upgrading of field-replaceable units (FRUs). The purpose of this guide is to enable a safe and efficient installation of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Audience

This publication is primarily designed for the person responsible for installing, and maintaining the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM. The users of this guide should:

  • Be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices.
  • Have experience as electronic or electromechanical technicians.
  • Have experience in installing high-end networking equipment. Certain procedures described in this guide require a certified electrician.

Document Organization

The major sections of this installation guide are:

 

Section
Description

Chapter 1, “Overview”

This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Chapter 2, “Preparing Your Site for Installation”

This chapter provides site preparation guidelines for installing the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Chapter 3, “Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM Installation”

This chapter describes the installation procedures of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Chapter 4, “Thermal Management”

This chapter describes thermal management of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Chapter 5, “Installing and Removing FRUs”

This chapter describes the installation and removal procedures for the field-replaceable units (FRUs).

Chapter 6, “Cabling the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM”

This chapter describes the cabling information for the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Chapter 7, “Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM System Specifications”

This chapter lists the specifications of the Cisco RFGW-10 UEQAM.

Document Conventions

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Safety Warnings

Most safety warnings for the Cisco RF Gateway 10 are placed in relevant sections throughout the document. For translated safety warnings, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco RF Gateway 10.

Warning Definition

Warning MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide that shipped with the product. Please refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other enclosed additional documentation for further details.

Related Documentation

Your Cisco RF Gateway 10 (RFGW-10) Universal Edge Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (UEQAM) and the Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which are documented in the following resources:

  • All documentation related to the Cisco RF Gateway 10 is listed in the online Cisco RF Gateway 10 Documentation Roadmap.
  • The Cisco RF Gateway 10 Quick Start Guide contains installation and configuration information. It contains quick reference information about chassis or parts installation.
  • The Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco RF Gateway 10 document provides international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for the Cisco RF Gateway 10.
  • Cisco IOS software documentation contains Cisco IOS software configuration information and support. See the modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
  • To check the minimum software requirements of Cisco IOS software with the hardware installed on your router, Cisco maintains the Software Advisor tool on Cisco.com. This tool does not verify whether modules within a system are compatible, but it does provide the minimum IOS requirements for individual hardware modules or components.

Note Access to this tool is limited to users with Cisco.com login accounts.

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