Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx
Before Installing
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Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide
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Note
To ensure that your hardware is supported by your release of Cisco IOS software,
see the
“New and Changed Information” section on page xii
. Also refer to the
“Hardware Supported” section of the latest release notes for the
Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.
Warning
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the
card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or
you could shock yourself.
Before Installing
Before you install the chassis, you must complete the following tasks:
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Unpack and inspect the chassis.
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Maintain a network record.
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Mount the chassis.
Caution
Use extreme care when removing or installing connectors so you do not damage
the connector housing or scratch the end-face surface of the fiber. Always install
protective covers or dust covers on unused or disconnected components to prevent
contamination. Always clean fiber connectors before installing them.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx
The Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx ships with 19-inch mounting brackets. The chassis
is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage has occurred during
transportation or if any item is missing, notify your Cisco customer service
representative immediately.