The figure, Installation Workflow, lists the steps to install Cisco NCS 5500 Series fixed-port chassis and its components and prepare the system for operation. Use this workflow as a reference to ensure that all components are properly installed in the correct order. For information about a step, see the respective section of this installation guide.

Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. Because the guidelines do not include all hazards, be constantly alert.

• Keep the work area clear, smoke and dust-free during and after installation. Do not allow dirt or debris to enter into any laser-based components.

• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in the router or other associated components.

• Cisco equipment operates safely when used in accordance with its specifications and product-usage instructions.

• Be sure to power down a fixed configuration PDU or modular configuration power shelf before removing it from the chassis.

• If potentially hazardous conditions exist, do not work alone.

• Take care when connecting multiple units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.

• This equipment must be grounded. 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 about whether suitable grounding is available.

• 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.

• Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing.

• When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

• The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack may cause the rack to tip over.

Warning

Statement 1071—Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Read the installation instructions before using, installing, or connecting the system to the power source. Use the statement number at the beginning of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warning

Statement 1051—Laser Radiation Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.

The following are NEBS GR-1089-CORE cautions, regulatory compliance statements, and requirements:

• The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must use shielded intra-building cabling/wiring that is grounded at both ends.

Caution

The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must not be metallically connected to interfaces which connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

• Products that have AC power ports that are intended for deployments where an external Surge Protective Device (SPD) is utilized at the AC power service equipment (see definition in National Electric Code).

• This product is designed for a Common Bonding Network (CBN) installation.

• This product can be installed in network telecommunication facilities or locations where the National Electric Code applies.

• An electrical conducting path shall exist between the product chassis and the metal surface of the enclosure or rack in which it is mounted or to a grounding conductor. Electrical continuity shall be provided by using thread-forming type mounting screws that remove any paint or nonconductive coatings and establish a metal-to-metal contact. Any paint or other nonconductive coatings shall be removed on the surfaces between the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack. The surfaces shall be cleaned and an antioxidant applied before installation.

• The DC return connection to this system should remain isolated from the system frame and chassis (DC-I).

• The nominal DC operating voltage -48 VDC.

This equipment requires specific environmental operating conditions such as temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration for better performance and reliability. The following sections provide guidelines for installation of the equipment to ensure operating conditions are within specified limits mentioned in the Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series: 55A2 Chassis Data Sheet. There are two categories of installation sites: Central Office and Outside Plant.

Note	We recommended that you check the concentration of pollutants periodically at CO and OSP sites. Equipment should be provided with necessary protection to ensure it is not exposed to high concentration level of pollutants.

Caution

Installation in highly corrosive areas is not recommended. Examples of highly corrosive areas include: near the sea, rivers, and large bodies of water where high humidity persist for long peroids of time; highly polluted areas such as sites less than 10 meters from high traffic roadways; areas with high industrial pollutants.

Caution

Equipment should be provided with necessary protection against insects, pests, etc.

Before installing the chassis, verify that these guidelines are met:

• Site is properly prepared so that there is sufficient room for installation and maintenance. For specifications on the clearances required for chassis installation, see Clearance Requirements in a Solid Door Cabinet.

• Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Environmental and Physical Specifications

• Chassis is mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

• When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the chassis in the rack.

• Airflow around the chassis and through the vents is unrestricted.

• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.

• For cable requirements for optical module connections, see the Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables section. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the maximum cable length.

Obtain these necessary tools and equipment for installing the chassis:

• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability to rack-mount the chassis

• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver

• Tape measure and level

• ESD wrist strap or other grounding device

• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam

• A Torx T15 screwdriver, or the Torx T15 key to install adapters

• Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities

• Ground lug (1)

• Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the girth of the lug

• Wire-stripping tool

• (ANSI) Pair of 19-inch mounting brackets

• M4 screws to fix brackets (16)

• M4 screws to fix ground lug (2)

The following table contains the accessory kit PIDs and the items present in the accessory kits of the fixed port routers. The rack mount kit present in the accessory kit contains the screws and brackets required for installation.

This section illustrates how the building that houses the chassis must be properly grounded to the earth ground.

This section illustrates how to prepare yourself before removing the chassis from the sealed antistatic bag. The figures show how to cuff the ESD strap around the wrist and the ground cord that connects the cuff to the ground. ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel.