Introduction

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Introduction

Introduction

Installation Sequence

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Introduction

Introduction

This document provides installation and configuration instructions for the BPX 8600 Series wide-area switches.

•Installation instructions are provided in this part, PART 1.

•Configuration information is provided in PART 2.

•Reference information is provided in PART 3.

For additional information on the BPX switch, including card descriptions and additional information on configuration, refer to the Cisco BPX 8600 Series Reference. For a description of the commands used to operate a BPX switch, refer to the Cisco WAN Switching Command Reference. Refer to the Cisco StrataView Plus manuals for information on network management.

Installation Sequence

shows the sequence of operations followed during the installation of the BPX switch. A summary of this sequence is as follows:

• Chapter 2, , provides preliminary setup instructions for the mechanical installation of a BPX switch shelf. Depending on the type of rack or cabinet, the installer is then directed to either:

• Chapter 3, with rear rail setback at 19.86 inches, or

• Chapter 4, that is 19 inches wide with a rear rail setback of 30 inches.

•Otherwise, the installation is non-standard and requires that Customer Service be contacted.

The BPX switch shelves are either AC or DC powered. At the completion of the procedures in Chapter 3 or Chapter 4, the installer is directed to the appropriate power setup and connection chapter:

• Chapter 5, , or

• Chapter 6, .

The remaining installation procedures are common and the installer is directed to the final setup and configuration procedures in:

• Chapter 7,

An optional cable management tray and optional BXM T3/E3 cable management brackets are available for use with T3/E3 BXM cards. The brackets are for use with cards set up as non-redundant (single cables rather than Y-cabling). The tray is designed primarily for use in a mid-mount open rack configuration. Instructions for installing the optional tray are provided in:

• Chapter 8,

Following the completion of these installation procedures, the BPX switch can be configured. Configuration procedures are provided in PART 2, Configuration, starting with Chapter 9, .

Figure 1-1 Installation Sequence

Support

Contact your local Cisco sales office for Customer Service information.