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Chapter 5: Installing the Virtual Services
Platform 8000 Series
This section provides the information and procedures to install the VSP 8000 Series.
Installation checklist
Use this checklist to install the VSP 8000 Series.
No. Task Description
1. Mount the VSP 8000 Series switch
in the equipment rack. See Installing the VSP 8000 Series in an
equipment rack on page 37.
You have two options for installing the switch
in an equipment rack:
• Using the optional slide rack mount kit on
page 38
• Using the supplied brackets on page 70
2. Install the primary or redundant
power supply.
Important:
A combination of AC-input and
DC-input power supplies in the
same chassis is not supported.
If you have an AC power supply, see Installing
an AC power supply on page 73.
If you have a DC power supply, see Installing
a DC power supply on page 77.
3. For the VSP 8400, install an
Ethernet Switch Module. See Installing an Ethernet Switch Module on
page 28.
4. Check the LEDs to verify the
installation. For a description of the LEDs, see LED state
definitions on page 84.
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