Cisco ME 2600X Series Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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- Updated:
- November 20, 2017
Chapter: Preparing to Install the Cisco ME 2600X Shelf
Contents
- Preparing to Install the Cisco ME 2600X Shelf
- Important Safety Recommendations
- Required Tools and Equipment
- Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco ME 2600X Shelf
Preparing to Install the Cisco ME 2600X Shelf
This chapter explains how to prepare for the Cisco ME 2600X shelf installation.
 Note | In this chapter, “shelf” refers to the steel enclosure that holds cards and connects power, and “node” refers to the entire hardware and software system. |
- Important Safety Recommendations
- Required Tools and Equipment
- Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco ME 2600X Shelf
Important Safety Recommendations
Important Safety Recommendations
 Warning | 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 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document for the appropriate Cisco chassis. Statement 274 |
Warning | Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 |
Warning | This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260. Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be hazardous. The telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector or 2) while the housing is open, or both. Statement 1043 |
Warning | This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017 |
Warning | Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 |
Warning | A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Statement 1022 |
Required Tools and Equipment
The following sections describe the tools and equipment you need to install and test the Cisco ME 2600X.
Cisco Supplied Materials
The following materials are required and are shipped with the device (wrapped in plastic). The number in parentheses gives the quantity of the item included in the package.
(Only ANSI) Pair of 19-inch mounting brackets (2)
(Only ANSI) Pair of 23-inch mounting brackets (2)
(Only ETSI) Pair of 21-inch mounting brackets (2)
Cable guides (2)
Rubber bumpers (4)
M4 screws to fix brackets (8)
M4 screws to fix ground lug (2)
Ground lug (1)
Console RJ45 to mini USB cable (1)
Power cable (1)
 Caution | Use only those power cables that are designed to be used with the Cisco ME 2600X shelf. These are sold separately. |
User Supplied Materials
The following materials, tools, and equipment are required but are not supplied with the device:
Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco ME 2600X Shelf
| Purpose | This procedure explains how to unpack the Cisco ME 2600X shelf and verify its contents. |
| Tools/Equipment | None |
| Prerequisite Procedures | None |
| Required/As Needed | Required |
| Onsite/Remote | Onsite |
| Security Level | None |
| Step 1 | When you receive the shelf equipment at the installation site, open the top of the box. The Cisco Systems logo indicates the top of the box. |
| Step 2 | Remove the foam inserts from the box. The box contains the shelf (wrapped in plastic) and other items needed for installation. |
| Step 3 | To remove the shelf, grasp both rings of the shelf removal strap and slowly lift the shelf out of the box. |
| Step 4 | Verify that you have all items listed in the Required Tools and Equipment section. |
| Step 5 | Inspect and verify the following: |
| Step 6 | If there is any damage, call your Cisco sales engineer for a replacement. |
| Step 7 | Return to your originating procedure. |