• Phillips hand screwdriver
• 3.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver
• Tape measure (optional)
• Level (optional)
• Power drill
• 8-gauge wire
• Rack-mount brackets
• Cable-management brackets
Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents
When you receive your chassis, perform the following steps and use the shipping contents checklist in the
following section.
Procedure
Step 1
Inspect the box for any shipping damage. (If there is damage, contact your Cisco service representative).
Step 2
Unpack the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms.
Step 3
Perform a visual inspection of the chassis.
Step 4
After you have unpacked the system, verify that you have received all of the required components, including
all the accessory items. Using the packing list as a guide, verify that you have received all the equipment listed
in your order, and ensure that the configuration matches the packing list.
Checking the Shipping Container Contents
Use the components list shown in the following table to check the contents of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series
Edge Platforms shipping container. Do not discard the shipping container. You need the container if you move
or have to ship the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms in the future.
Table 4: Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Shipping Container Contents
Description
Component
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are configured with dual AC
or dual DC power supplies and an EPA and NIM blank panel if an EPA
or NIM has not been ordered.
Chassis
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Preparing Your Site for Installation
Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents
