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Quick installation checklist
Quick installation checklist
This checklist provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to
the point where the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the
suggested order ensures successful installation.
Pre-installation tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and
site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
TABLE 5
Installation prerequisites
Task
Task details or additional information
Completed
Unpack the device.
Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to
Shipping carton contents
on page 23.
Gather necessary components and
required tools.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning of each chapter to
ensure you have gathered all necessary components required for the following
installation tasks:
•
Mounting the Device
on page 25
•
Power Supply and Fan Assembly
on page 75
•
Installing the Transceivers and Cables
on page 59
Review the safety precautions.
Refer to
Safety precautions
on page 17. For translations, refer to
Cautions and
Danger Notices
on page 95 at the end of this guide.
Plan the installation.
Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a rack. For rack
installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer to
Mounting options
on
page 25.
Review and verify installation
requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to
Facility requirements
on
page 20.
• Power requirements
• Environmental requirements
• Clearance for standalone or rack installation
Gather network configuration
parameters.
• IP address:
• Subnet mask:
• Default gateway:
• Domain ID:
• Time zone:
Installation and initial configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the
configuration tasks necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
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Summary of Contents for 8960-F64
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Page 64: ...Verifying the operation of new transceivers 66 Hardware Installation Guide...
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