Installation Roadmap Overview

This chapter provides details on installation steps and references to prepare Cisco Carrier Routing System (CRS) 16-Slot Line Card Chassis (LCC) Enhanced Router for operation.

Installation Roadmap

This table lists the steps to install the chassis component and prepare the Cisco CRS Enhanced 16-Slot Line Card Chassis (LCC) for operation. Use the table as a checklist to ensure that all components are properly installed in the correct order. For information about a task, see the appropriate section of this installation guide.

Table 1 Overview of Installation Steps

Installation Steps

Reference

  1. Verify that the chassis is securely bolted to the floor.

Cisco CRS Enhanced 16-Slot Line Card Chassis Unpacking, Moving, and Securing Guide

  1. Un-cradle and install the upper power shelf bus bar.

“Installing the Power A Bus Bar” section on page 3-9

  1. Remove the exhaust air deflector from the rear of the chassis.

“Removing the Exhaust Air Deflector” section on page 7-45

  1. Ground the chassis.

“Installing the Chassis Ground Cable” section on page 3-17 .

  1. Install both AC or DC power shelves in the chassis.

“Installing an AC or DC Power Shelf” section on page 3-20 .

  1. Install AC cables or DC wiring on upper power shelf.

“Installing AC or DC Power Shelf Wiring” section on page 3-25 .

  1. Install AC cables or DC wiring on lower power shelf.

“Installing AC or DC Power Shelf Wiring” section on page 3-25 .

  1. Reinstall the exhaust air deflector.

“Installing the Exhaust Air Deflector” section on page 3-31

  1. Install alarm modules in both power shelves.

“Installing an Alarm Module” section on page 3-34 .

  1. Install power modules in both power shelves.

“Installing a Power Module” section on page 3-38 .

  1. Power up the chassis and verify basic chassis operation.

“Power Up a Chassis” section on page 3-43 .

  1. Install default or optional external cosmetic components on the front (PLIM) side of the chassis.

“Installing the Front (PLIM) Side Exterior Cosmetic Components” section on page 5-5

  1. Install external cosmetic components on the rear (MSC) side of the chassis.

“Installing the Rear (MSC) Side Cosmetic Components” section on page 5-16

  1. Install line cards and PLIMs and route cables.

Chapter 6, “Installing Line Cards, PLIMs, and Associated Components”


Note
For removal and replacement procedures, see Chapter 7, “Removing Chassis Components.”