Install and Connect

This chapter describes how to install and connect the Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms to WAN, and Voice networks.

The following sections provide the technical details:

Safety Warnings


Warning

Statement 1100—Before Making Telecommunication Network Connection

High touch/leakage current—Permanently connected protective earth ground is essential before connecting to the telecommunication network.


Warning

Statement 1008—Class 1 Laser Product

This product is a Class 1 laser product.


Warning

Statement 445—Connect the Chassis to Earth Ground

To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the chassis of this equipment to permanent earth ground during normal use.


Warning

Statement 1022—Disconnect Device

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.


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.


Warning

Statement 1056—Unterminated Fiber Cable

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments, for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes, within a distance of 100 mm, may pose an eye hazard.


Warning

Statement 1089—Instructed and Skilled Person Definitions

An instructed person is someone who has been instructed and trained by a skilled person and takes the necessary precautions when working with equipment.

A skilled person or qualified personnel is someone who has training or experience in the equipment technology and understands potential hazards when working with equipment.

There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.


Warning

Statement 1090—Installation by Skilled Person

Only a skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. See statement 1089 for the definition of a skilled person.

There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.


Warning

Statement 1091—Installation by an Instructed Person

Only an instructed person or skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. See statement 1089 for the definition of an instructed or skilled person.

There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.


Warning

Statement 1255—Laser Compliance Statement

Pluggable optical modules comply with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with or without exception for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

What You Need to Know

CLI Console Access

Use the USB or RJ-45 console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS-XE) and XE SD-WAN command line interface (CLI) on the router and perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation program is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the Connect to a Console Terminal or Modem section in this document for instructions.


Note
A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity between the router and the PC.

Software Licenses

To use all the features on the router, you must purchase a software package. For more information on software licenses, see the “Smart Licensing” section of the Software Configuration Guide.

Before You Begin

Before installing and connecting Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms, read the safety warnings and gather the following tools and equipment. For more information about the required tools and equipments, see the tools and equipment section.

Unpack the Device

Do not unpack the device until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are ready to install the chassis, proceed with unpacking it.

The chassis, accessory kit, publications, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in more than one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received all of the items on the list.

Install the Device

If you need to install Network Interface Modules (NIMs), Pluggable Interface Modules (PIMs), and Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) on the Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms devices, then, you can install them either before or after you install the device. Ideally, you can install these modules when you have access to the I/O side of the device. Internal modules, memory cards and fan trays should be installed before rack-mounting the device.

You can install the device in one of the following ways:

  • Set the chassis on a desktop

  • Attach the chassis to the wall

  • Mount the chassis on a rack

Mount the Chassis on a Desktop


Warning

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 Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms have 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).

Figure 1. Applying Rubber Feet to the Router

Note
Do not set the chassis in an area where the moderate acoustic noise can be an issue.

Caution

Do not place anything on top of the device that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5 kg), and do not stack device on a desktop. Excessive distributed weight of more than 10 pounds, or pound point load of 10 pounds on top could damage the chassis.


Caution

Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling. For placing the device on a desktop, keep at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) of clear space beside the cooling inlet and exhaust vents.

After the device is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the Chassis Grounding section.

Rack Mount the Chassis


Warning

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.

The Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms can be installed in 19-inch (48.26-cm) racks. You can order the standard brackets for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch EIA rack.

The mounting ears for the device are designed for #12-24 UNC screws for rack mounting.

You can rack-mount the device in the following ways:

  • I/O-side mounting—Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing forward

  • Power-input side mounting—Brackets attached at the back of the chassis with the back panel facing forward

Attach the Rack-Mounting Brackets


Caution

Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 15 to 18 inch-lbs (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).

Caution

Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

Attach the mounting brackets to the chassis as shown in the below figure using the screws provided. Use a #2 Philips screwdriver.

To attach the rack-mounting brackets to the Cisco 8200 Series device, perform these steps:

Procedure

Step 1

Select the mounting orientation for the router in the equipment rack. I/O- side (recessed to allow space for the RFID badge) or power-input side (flush).

Step 2

Align the rack mount bracket with the mounting holes in the side of the device.

Step 3

Insert the #6-32 FHM screws. Use only the screws that are provided in the rack mount bracket kit.

Step 4

Tighten the screws to a torque value of 15 to 18 inch-lb. (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).

Figure 2. Bracket Installation for I/O Side Mounting

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Rack Mounting brackets

2

Mounting screws
Figure 3. Bracket Installation on Power-input Side Mounting

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Rack Mounting brackets

2

Mounting screws

Mount the Chassis on a Rack

After you attach the brackets to the device, install the chassis on the rack as shown in following figures. You need two screws to attach each bracket to the rack. Total four screws are required to attach the device to the rack. The screws for attaching the device to the rack are not provided with the kit.


Tip

For the 19-inch EIA brackets, start the lower pair of screws first, and rest the brackets on the lower screws while you insert the upper pair of screws.


Tip

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, you must raise or lower the brackets to the next rack hole.


Warning

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:

  • This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

  • When mounting this unit 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 unit in the rack.


Warning

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.

Figures below shows a typical rack mounting of a chassis in a rack.

Step1. Locate the desired position in the equipment rack.

Step2. Align the holes in the rack mount brackets with the mounting holes in the equipment frame.

Step3. Secure the device using mounting screws appropriate for your equipment frame. The rack mount brackets have been designed #12-24 PHM screws.

Step4. Tighten the screws to the appropriate torque value for your equipment

Figure 4. Mounting the Chassis on the Rack – I/O-Side (Cisco 8200 Series Chassis)

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Rack

2

Rack Mounting screws

Figure 5. Mount the chassis on the rack - Power-input Side (Cisco 8200 Series Chassis)

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Rack

1

Rack Mounting screws

Attach Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms on a Wall


Caution

When mounted on a wall, the Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms should always be oriented with a side of the device oriented in the downward position. The I/O side and power-input side should be oriented so that the fan vents and cable entry will be oriented to the left or right. Neither the I/O side nor Power-input side should ever be oriented downwards.


Caution

Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

Step 1 Attach the rack mount brackets to the sides of the device using only the hardware provided in the wall mounting kit (#6-32 x 0.44 inch PHMS).

Step 2 The outer face of the rack mount bracket ear, the part that typically mounts to an equipment rack, should be placed against the side of the router. Use the spacers provided to adapt the larger obround holes down to smaller holes for the screws to fit into.

Step 3 The brackets should be located diagonally from each other as shown in the figure below.

Step 4 Tighten the screws to a torque value of 15 to 18 inch-lb. (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).

Step 5 Use #6 or 4mm hardware to secure the brackets to the wall; at least 2 per bracket. Securing hardware should be a minimum of 1 inch in length (25.4 mm).


Note

The customer must supply the appropriate hardware for securing the mounting brackets to the wall. Each mounting bracket has 4 holes and 2 slots that may be used for mounting the brackets to the wall.

Step 6 Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.

Figure 6. Attach Wall Mount Brackets (Cisco 8200 Series Chassis)

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Bracket slot spacer for screw. Orient spacer in slot as shown.

2

Screws

Figure 7. Wall Mount the Cisco 8200 Series Chassis

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Wall-mount bracket against wall

Ground the Chassis

After the device is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground.

Chassis Grounding


Warning

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.

You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical safety standards.

  • For grounding, use size 6 AWG (13 mm² ) copper wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.


Note
This equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities and locations where the NEC applies. The equipment is suitable for installation as part of the Common Bonding Network (CBN).

  • For NEC-compliant grounding, use size 14 AWG (2 mm² ) or larger copper wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal with an inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5–7 mm)

  • AWG 10 (4 mm²) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-1 and EN/IEC 62368-1 compliant chassis grounding


Note

The grounding wire should be sized according to local and national installation requirements. The above recommended AWG values for NEBS-compliant, NEC-compliant, EN/IEC 60950-1 and EN/IEC 62368-1 as the minimum requirement respectively, the higher AWG value recommendation also with the higher priority, this means AWG 10 is the minimum requirement only when NEBS is not required. Commercially available 6-AWG grounding wire is always preferred from the chassis to the rack ground or directly to the common bonding network (CBN). The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities.

To install the ground connection for your device, perform the following steps:

Procedure

Step 1

Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.

  • For the ground lug—approximately 0.75 inch (20 mm)

  • For user-provided ring terminal—as required

Step 2

Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.

Step 3

Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in Chassis Grounding section. For a ground lug, use the two screws with captive locking washers provided. For a ring terminal, use one of the screws provided. Tighten the screws to a torque of 8 to 10 in-lb (0.9 to 1.1 N-m).

Figure 8. Chassis Ground Connection on the Cisco 8200 Series Chassis

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Ground lug

Step 4

Connect the other end of the ground wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site.

Connect Power to the Device

This section explains how to connect power to the device.


Warning

Statement 1028—More Than One Power Supply

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all connections to de-energize the unit.


Note
The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.

If your device uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent protection.


Note
The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 90 and 264 VAC.

Note
This product requires surge protection to be provided as part of the building installation. To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, an external surge protective device (SPD) is required at the AC power service equipment.

Warning

Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A.

Overview of the Power Options

The Powering options for the Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge devices are as follows:

  • 100W internal PSU (not field upgradeable). Powers the full router with standard AC cord. Always provided.

  • 150W external POE adapter. Optional power input when POE output or modules is required.

Powering On the Server

An external POE supply may be ordered if required. The table below shows the physical parameters depending on the supplier.


Note

The POE supply provided may be of different sizes.

PSU

Delta PSU

FSP PSU

Main Part Dimensions

L-200 * W-100 * H-43 mm

L-177 * W-86 * H-32.2 mm

Weight

1.015 KG

0.575 KG

Connect to a Console Terminal or Modem

The Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms have asynchronous serial ports. These ports provide administrative access to the router either locally (with a console terminal or a PC).To configure the router through the Cisco IOS CLI, you must establish a connection between the router console port and either a terminal or a PC.

Use the following cables and adapters to establish a local or remote connection.

Figure 9. Local and Remote Connections

Port Type

Cable

Section

1. Serial (RJ-45)

EIA RJ-45

Connect to the Serial Port with Microsoft Windows

Connect to the Console Port with Mac OS X

This procedure describes how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built in OS X Terminal utility.

Procedure

Step 1

Use the Finder to go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Step 2

Connect the OS X USB port to the router.

Step 3

Enter the following commands to find the OS X USB port number

Example:


macbook:user$ cd /dev
macbook:user$ ls -ltr /dev/*usb*
crw-rw-rw-  1 root    wheel       9,  66 Apr  1 16:46 tty.usbmodem1a21 DT-macbook:dev user$

Step 4

Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed

Example:


macbook:user$ screen /dev/tty.usbmodem1a21 9600

To disconnect the OS X USB console from the Terminal window

Enter Ctrl-a followed by Ctrl-\

Connect to the Console Port with Linux

This procedure shows how to connect a Linux system USB port to the console using the built in Linux Terminal utility.

Procedure

Step 1

Open the Linux Terminal window.

Step 2

Connect the Linux USB port to the router.

Step 3

Enter the following commands to find the Linux USB port number

Example:


root@usb-suse# cd /dev
root@usb-suse /dev# ls -ltr *ACM*
crw-r--r--    1 root     root     188,   0 Jan 14 18:02 ttyACM0
root@usb-suse /dev#

Step 4

Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed

Example:


root@usb-suse /dev# screen /dev/ttyACM0 9600

To disconnect the Linux USB console from the Terminal window

Enter Ctrl-a followed by : then quit

Connect WAN Interfaces

This section describes how to connect WAN interface cables.

Ports and Cabling

The connections summarized here are also described in detail in the document on Cisco.com: Cisco Modular Access Cable Specifications

Table 1. WAN and Voice Connections

Port or Connection

Port Type, Color1

Connection:

Cable

Ethernet

RJ-45, yellow

Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch

Category 5 or higher Ethernet

T1/E1 WANxCE1T1-PRI

RJ-48C/CA81ARJ-48S, tan

T1 or E1 networkExternal T1 CSU or other T1 equipment

RJ-48 T1/E1RJ-48S to RJ-48S TERJ-48S to RJ-48S NTRJ-48S to RJ-48S T1RJ-48S to bareRJ-48S to BNCRJ-48S to twinaxial cableRJ-48S to DB-15RJ-48S to DB-15 null

T3/DS3/E3 WAN

BNC connector

T3 network, CSU/DSU, or other T3/DS3 equipment

75-ohm coaxial cable

Cisco serial

60-pin D-sub, blue

CSU/DSU and serial network or equipment

Cisco serial transition cable that matches the signaling protocol (EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-449, V.35, X.21, or EIA-530) and the serial port operating mode (DTE or DCE).2

Cisco Smart serial

Cisco Smart compact connector, blue

CSU/DSU and serial network or equipment

Gigabit Ethernet SFP, optical

LC, color according to optical wavelength

1000BASE-SX, -LX, -LH, -ZX, -CWDM

Optical fiber as specified on applicable data sheet

Gigabit Ethernet SFP, copper

RJ-45

1000BASE-T

Category 5, 5e, 6 UTP

1 Cable color codes are specific to Cisco cables.
2 See the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document for information about choosing these cables.

General Precautions

Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms:

  • Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources, and do not block cooling vents.

  • Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet environment.

  • Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing that can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

  • Position system cables and power supply cables carefully. Route system cables and the power supply cable and plug so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing else rests on your system component cables or power cable.

  • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for electrical modifications at your site. Always follow your local and national wiring rules.

  • If you turn off your system, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again to avoid system component damage.