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Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation

This chapter provides safety information, instructions for checking the contents of the Cisco 6400 carrier-class broadband aggregator shipping container, and directions for unpacking and repacking the Cisco 6400.

This chapter includes the following:

• Preinstallation Checklist
  
  
• Safety Recommendations
  
  
• Unpacking and Repacking the System
  
  
• Checking System Components Prior to Installation
  
  

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  Note   The illustrations in this guide depict the original Cisco 6400 chassis. Your chassis may appear or look slightly different.

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Preinstallation Checklist

Completing these steps will help you prepare for the installation of the Cisco 6400.

Step 2   Unpack and check the contents of the shipping container against the unpacking instructions attached to the outside of the shipping container. Refer to the section "Unpacking and Repacking the System."

Step 3   Check that you have received all the system components you need to install the Cisco 6400. Refer to the section "Checking System Components Prior to Installation."

Step 4   If you have to return or move the system to a different site, refer to the section "Unpacking and Repacking the System."

"Configuration Worksheets" contains forms to be used during the initial installation and subsequent maintenance of your Cisco 6400. Copy the configuration worksheets and use them to record installation and configuration information. Retain these worksheets along with other records as part of the Site Log (also in "Configuration Worksheets").

Safety Recommendations

When installing the Cisco 6400, observe all caution and warning statements. For warning translations, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6400 (Cisco document number 78-5789-xx).

The following guidelines will help ensure your safety and protect the equipment. However, these guidelines may not cover all potentially hazardous situations you may encounter during system installation.

• The installation of the Cisco 6400 should comply with national and local electrical codes:
  
  
  • In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States National Electrical Code
    
  • In Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, part 1, CC22.1
    
  • In other countries, the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC)
    Recommendation 364, part 1 through part 7
    
• Review the safety warnings listed in Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
  Cisco 6400 (Cisco document number 78-5789-xx) that is supplied with your Cisco 6400, before installing, configuring, or performing maintenance on the system.
  
• Never attempt to lift the chassis by yourself; two people are required to lift the system.
  
  
• Always disconnect all power connections before installing or removing a chassis.
  
  
• Keep the chassis area clear and free of dust during and after installation.
  
  
• Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
  
  
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry (including rings and chains), or other items that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten loose ties, scarves, sleeves, and other items before you start installation procedures.
  
  
• The Cisco 6400 operates safely when it is used in accordance with its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions. The equipment grounding must meet local and national electrical codes.
  
  

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Warning This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.4 Service Personnel. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Warning Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. For systems with a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply even when the power switch is off and the power cord is connected. For systems without a power switch, line voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is connected. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Safely Lifting the Chassis

The fully configured system weighs approximately 130 pounds. The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the system, ensure that your site is properly prepared so you can avoid having to move the chassis later to accommodate power sources and network connections. For more information about site preparation, refer to the Cisco 6400 Site Planning Guide.

Two or more people are required to lift the chassis. Whenever you lift the chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:

• Never attempt to lift the chassis by yourself. Because of the size and weight of the chassis, at least two persons are needed to safely lift and move it without causing injury or damaging the equipment.
  
  
• Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chassis between your feet.
  
  
• Lift the chassis slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
  
  
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must bend down to lift the chassis, bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the strain on your lower back muscles.
  
  
• Do not remove installed components from the chassis.
  
  
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the chassis.
  
  

Warning 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. Lift the unit only by using handles that are an integral part of the chassis, or by grasping the chassis underneath its lower edge. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Warning Two people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

To safely lift the chassis:

Step 2   With the other hand, grasp the top rear of the chassis under the air exhaust and carefully lift the chassis as shown in Figure 2-1.

Safety with Electricity

All system components are redundant. They are designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the system.

Follow these basic guidelines when you are working with any electrical equipment:

• Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis interior, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working.
  
  
• Disconnect all power and external cables before installing or removing a chassis.
  
  
• Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
  
  
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
  
  
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe. Never install equipment that appears damaged.
  
  
• Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
  
  

In addition, use the guidelines that follow when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source but is still connected to telephone wiring or other network cabling.

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
  
  
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
  
  
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  
  
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
  
  

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. To see translations of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which occurs when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, can result in complete or intermittent failures. The node switch processor (NSP), node route processor (NRP), and node line card (NLC) each consist of a printed circuit card that is fixed in a metal carrier. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the cards from ESD, use an antistatic strap whenever you handle the modules. Handle the carriers by the edges only; never touch the cards or connector pins.

Caution   Always tighten the captive installation screws on all system components when you are installing them. These screws prevent accidental removal of the module, provide proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that the bus connectors are properly seated in the backplane.

Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:

• Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
  
• Before removing a card from the chassis, connect the equipment end of the strap to the ESD plug at the bottom of the chassis (Figure 2-2) below the power entry modules (PEMs).
  
  
• Handle carriers by the faceplates and carrier edges only; avoid touching the card or any connector pins.
  
  
• When removing a card, place the removed module component-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding bag. If the module will be returned to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding bag.
  
  
• Avoid contact between the modules and clothing. The wrist strap protects the card from ESD voltages on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
  
  

Caution   For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms.

Unpacking and Repacking the System

The Cisco 6400 is shipped assembled in a cardboard box. Power cables, manuals, and other additional items are packaged in separate boxes.

Unpacking instructions are attached to the outside of the shipping container. To verify that you have received all of the required components, see the "Checking the Contents" section.

Caution   Static voltages as low as 30 volts can damage circuitry. Be sure to observe all standard anti-static procedures (for example, wear a grounding strap) when handling electronic equipment and components.

Unpacking the Cisco 6400

To unpack the Cisco 6400:

Step 2   Remove strapping tape (Figure 2-3) and any exterior covering from the pallet, and place the accessory boxes on a flat, solid surface where they can be unpacked separately.

Note   Do not discard the shipping containers after you have unpacked the system. Flatten the shipping cartons and store them with the pallet. You will need these containers if you want to move or ship the system in the future.

Step 3   Review chassis lifting guidelines in the section "Safely Lifting the Chassis" section.

Step 4   Carefully remove the system chassis from its container.

Step 5   Open the boxes that contain the cables and documentation. (Do not use a knife to open these boxes.) Carefully inspect the items for damage.

Checking the Contents

Use the worksheets in "Configuration Worksheets" while checking the contents of the shipping container. The completed System Installation Checklist provides a record of components that you have ordered and received.

To verify the contents of the Cisco 6400 shipping container:

• System hardware and software documentation, if ordered
  
  
• Optional equipment that you ordered, such as PEMs, transceivers, or special connectors
  
  

Step 2   Check that all line cards are included in the shipment. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and that all of the interfaces are included.

Step 3   Complete the Port Configuration Worksheet in "Configuration Worksheets."

Repacking the System

If your system is damaged, you will need to repack it for return shipment. Use the original shipping containers. Figure 2-4 shows an exploded view of the system and packing materials.

To return or move the Cisco 6400 to a different location, follow these instructions for repacking the system, using the original packaging material:

Step 2   Use at least two people to place the Cisco 6400 chassis inside the container. Be sure that the chassis is positioned correctly before you lower it inside the container.

Step 3   Place the top packing material over the top of the Cisco 6400 chassis.

Step 4   Place both accessory boxes inside the cutouts in the top section of the packing material.

Step 5   Fold the outside carton down over the top of the accessory boxes and seal with packing tape. Figure 2-3 shows the packaged Cisco 6400.

Step 6   Wrap two packaging straps tightly around the top and bottom of the package to hold the outside carton and the bottom pallet.

Note   Do not use tape to hold the outside carton to the bottom pallet. You must use packaging straps.

Checking System Components Prior to Installation

Before beginning installation of your Cisco 6400, you should verify that you have received all hardware and documentation items listed on the shipping receipt or the bill of materials (BOM). Record information about your Cisco 6400 using the worksheets in "Configuration Worksheets." You should also verify that you have all of the cables, connectors, and adapters required for your particular location.