Cisco 8800 Series Manual

Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8800 Series Routers
First Published: 2019-11-07
Last Modified: 2020-03-13
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CONTENTS
Cisco 8800 Series Routers Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
Cisco 8800 Series Routers 1
Line Card Overview 2
Route Processor Card Overview 3
Temperature and Physical Specifications 3
Weight and Power Consumption 4
Airflow Direction 4
Maximum Power Available to the Router 4
Power Values 5
Supported Optics 7
Prepare for Installation 9
CHAPTER 2
Safety Guidelines 9
Compliance and Safety Information 10
Laser Safety 10
Energy Hazard 11
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 11
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 12
Installation Guidelines 12
Procure Tools and Equipment 13
Rack Mount and Accessory Kits 14
Prepare Your Location 15
Prepare Yourself 16
Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation 16
Clearance Requirements 17
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Unpack and Install the Chassis 19
CHAPTER 3
Unpack the Chassis 19
Install Bottom-Support Rails 23
Transfer Chassis to a Mechanical Lifting Device 24
Mount Chassis Into the Rack 25
Locate and Ground the Chassis 33
Install Cable Management and Door Kit on a Chassis 35
Attach Front Door to Chassis 44
Ground the Front Door 48
Powering on the Router 49
CHAPTER 4
Connect the Power Modules 49
Connect DC Power Supply to Power Source 50
Connect HVAC/HVDC Power Supply to Power Source 54
Power Supply Power Cord Specifications 56
Connect Router to the Network 59
CHAPTER 5
Connecting a Console to the Router 59
Connect the Management Interface 61
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables 61
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 61
RJ-45 Connectors 62
Install and Remove QSFP Transceiver Modules 62
Required Tools and Equipment 63
Installing the Transceiver Module 63
Attach the Optical Network Cable 64
Removing the Transceiver Module 65
Connect Interface Ports 65
Connect a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network 65
Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network 66
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables 66
Create the Initial Router Configuration 66
Verify Chassis Installation 68
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Set Fabric Bandwidth Threshold 75
LEDs 77
CHAPTER 6
Chassis LED 77
Port Status LEDs 77
Power Supply LEDs 78
Fan Tray LEDs 79
Route Processor Card LEDs 80
Fabric Card LEDs 82
Line Card LEDs 83
Replace Chassis Components 85
CHAPTER 7
Replace Chassis Door Foam Air Filters 85
Replace a Route Processor Card 86
Replace a Line Card 88
Replace a Fan Tray 90
Remove Fan Tray 91
Install Fan Tray 91
Replace Fabric Card 93
Remove a Fabric Card 93
Install a Fabric Card 95
Replace Power Supply Components 99
Replace DC Power Module 102
Disconnect DC Power 102
Reconnect DC Power 103
Replace HVAC and HVDC Power Module 103
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CHAPTER 1
Cisco 8800 Series Routers Overview
The Cisco 8800 series routers include:
• The Cisco 8812 is a 21-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
• The Cisco 8808 is a 16-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
• The Cisco 8818 is a 32.5-RU router that supports distributed forwarding across multiple field replaceable
units (FRUs).
•Cisco 8800 Series Routers, on page 1
•Line Card Overview, on page 2
•Route Processor Card Overview, on page 3
•Temperature and Physical Specifications, on page 3
•Weight and Power Consumption, on page 4
•Airflow Direction, on page 4
•Maximum Power Available to the Router, on page 4
•Supported Optics, on page 7
Cisco 8800 Series Routers
The following table describes the Cisco 8818 router components, and the supported quantity.
Table 1: Cisco 8818 Router Components
QuantityComponent
18Line cards
2Route Processors
8Fabric Cards
4Fan trays
6Power trays
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QuantityComponent
HVAC/HVDC—9 (3 per tray)
DC60—12 (4 per tray)
Power supplies
The following table describes the Cisco 8812 router components, and the supported quantity.
Table 2: Cisco 8812 Router Components
QuantityComponent
12Line cards
2Route Processors
8Fabric Cards
4Fan trays
3Power trays
HVAC/HVDC—9 (3 per tray)
DC60—12 (4 per tray)
Power supplies
The following table describes the Cisco 8808 router components, and the supported quantity.
Table 3: Cisco 8808 Router Components
QuantityComponent
8Line cards
2Route Processors
8Fabric Cards
4Fan trays
3Power trays
HVAC/HVDC—9 (3 per tray)
DC60—12 (4 per tray)
Power supplies
Line Card Overview
Cisco 8800 Series Routers support the following line cards:
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Line Card Overview

Table 4: Supported Line Cards
TransceiversLine Card
QSFP28 / QSFP+8800-LC-48H—LC 48x100GE QSFPDD-28 line card
QSFPDD-56 / QSFP28 / QSFP+8800-LC-36FH—LC 36x400GE QSFPDD-56 line
card
Route Processor Card Overview
Route Processor cards (8800-RP) manage all routing operations on the Cisco 8800 Series Routers.
Route Processor
(5) SyncE BITS/DTI/J.211(1) Console RS-232 Serial Port RJ45
(6) G.703 Time-of-Day (TOD)(2) USB Port Type-A (2-ports). Port A gets detected
ahead of Port B.
Top: Port B
Bottom: Port A
(7) Mini coaxial connector for 10 MHz, input, and
output
(3) Control Plane Expansion SFP/SFP+ port
(8) Mini coaxial connector for 1 PPS, input, and
output
(4) Top: Management Ethernet (10/100/1000-Mbps)
RJ-45 (Copper) port LAN;
Bottom: IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Temperature and Physical Specifications
For temperature and physical specifications, refer to the Physical characteristics table in the Cisco 8000 Series
Routers Data Sheet.
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Route Processor Card Overview

Weight and Power Consumption
For weight and power consumption, refer to the Physical characteristics table in the Cisco 8000 Series Routers
Data Sheet.
Airflow Direction
The airflow through the fan trays and power supplies on the Cisco 8818, Cisco 8812 and 8808 routers are
from front to back (port side intake). There are four fan trays in the chassis with six fans per tray.
To ensure proper airflow for the router in your facility, position the router with its air intake on a cold aisle
and the air exhaust on a hot aisle.
Maximum Power Available to the Router
The maximum power available for operations depends on the input power from your power source, the number
and output capabilities of your power supplies, and the power redundancy mode that you use.
The following table lists the amount of power available for Cisco 8818, Cisco 8812 and 8808 routers from
all three power trays.
Table 5: Maximum Power Available for a Router with HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies
Total Power
Tray
N+1 Redundancy Mode in Watts
(with Single Supply Loss)
Combined Mode in Watts (No
redundancy)
Total Power
Supply
1—6,3001
6,30012,6002
12,60018,9003
2
18,90025,2004
25,20031,5005
31,50037,8006
3
37,80044,1007
44,10050,4008
50,40056,7009
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Weight and Power Consumption

Table 6: Maximum Power Available for a Router with DC60 Power Supplies
Total
Power
Tray
N+N Redundancy Mode
in Watts (with Feed Loss)
N+1 Redundancy Mode in
Watts (with Single Supply
Loss)
Combined Mode in Watts
(No redundancy)
Total Power
Supply
12,200—4,4001
4,4004,4008,8002
6,6008,80013,2003
8,80013,20017,6004
2
11,00017,60022,0005
13,20022,00026,4006
15,40026,40030,8007
17,60030,80035,2008
3
19,80035,20039,6009
22,00039,60044,00010
24,20044,00048,40011
26,40048,40052,80012
Power Values
The following table lists the power values available for Cisco 8818, Cisco 8812 and 8808 routers.
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Power Values

Table 7: Power Values
Max
(extended-temperature)
MaxMin (power
action
enabled)
Min (power
action
disabled)
CardChassisMode
0000FC0, FC6,
FC7
8808
8812
5fc
NA
(shutdown
state)
NA
(shutdown
state)
6060LC36
101510156060LC48
395
39539520FC8
(FC1-5)
8808
687687687687FT8
644
64464420FC12 (FC1-5)8812
1072107210721072FT12
18961896
6060LC368808
8812
8fc
101010106060LC488808
57557557520FC8
687687687687FT8
1065
10656060LC488812
10751075107520FC12
1072107210721072FT12
9595
9595RPAllAny fc
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Power Values

Supported Optics
To determine which transceivers and cables are supported by this router, refer to the Transceiver Module
Group (TMG) Compatibility Matrix Tool:
https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/home
• For QSFP-DD data sheets, refer to the Cisco 400G QSFP-DD Cable and Transceiver Modules Data
Sheet.
• For QSFP28 data sheets, refer to the Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G Modules Data Sheet.
• For QSFP+ data sheets, refer to the Cisco 40GBASE QSFP Modules Data Sheet.
Note
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Supported Optics

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Supported Optics

CHAPTER 2
Prepare for Installation
The images in this chapter are only for representational purposes, unless specified otherwise. The chassis'
actual appearance and size may vary.
Note
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work
on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, and be familiar with standard
practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate
its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
•Safety Guidelines, on page 9
•Compliance and Safety Information, on page 10
•Laser Safety, on page 10
•Energy Hazard, on page 11
•Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, on page 11
•Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS, on page 12
•Installation Guidelines, on page 12
•Procure Tools and Equipment, on page 13
•Prepare Your Location , on page 15
•Prepare Yourself , on page 16
•Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation, on page 16
•Clearance Requirements, on page 17
Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid
injuring yourself or damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect the
equipment. Because the guidelines do not include all hazards, be constantly alert.
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• Keep the work area clear, smoke and dust-free during and after installation. Do not allow dirt or debris
to enter into any laser-based components.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in the router or other associated
components.
• Cisco equipment operates safely when used in accordance with its specifications and product-usage
instructions.
•Be sure to power down a fixed configuration PDU or modular configuration power shelf before removing
it from the chassis.
• If potentially hazardous conditions exist, do not work alone.
• Take care when connecting multiple units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
• This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain about whether suitable grounding is available.
• When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected
last.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to
support the weight of the unit.
• Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when
servicing.
• The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide
out the unit for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack may cause the rack to tip over.
Compliance and Safety Information
The Cisco 8000 Series Routers are designed to meet the regulatory compliance and safety approval requirements.
For detailed safety information, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information—Cisco 8000 Series
Routers.
Laser Safety
Statement 1051—Laser Radiation
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or
view directly with optical instruments.
Warning
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Statement 1055—Class 1/1M Laser
Warning – Invisible Laser Radiation. Do not expose users of telescopic optics. Class 1/1M Laser Products.
Warning
Statement 1255—Laser compliance statement
Pluggable optical modules comply with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with or without
exception for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.
Warning
Energy Hazard
The routers can be configured for a DC power source. Do not touch terminals while they are live. Observe
the following warning to prevent injury.
Statement 1086—Power Terminals
Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals are
not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place.
Warning
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Many router components can be damaged by static electricity. Not exercising the proper electrostatic discharge
(ESD) precautions can result in intermittent or complete component failures. To minimize the potential for
ESD damage, always use an ESD-preventive antistatic wrist strap (or ankle strap) and ensure that it makes
adequate skin contact.
Check the resistance value of the ESD-preventive strap periodically. The measurement should be 1–10
megohms.
Note
Before you perform any of the procedures in this guide, attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist and
connect the leash to the chassis.
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Energy Hazard

Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS
The NEBS-GR-1089-CORE regulatory compliance statements and requirements are discussed in this section.
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly, which is the management Ethernet port, must use
shielded intrabuilding cabling/wiring that is grounded at both ends. Statement 7003
Warning
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly, which is the management Ethernet port, must not
be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed
for use as intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require
isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in
order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring. Statement 7005
Warning
This equipment shall be connected to AC mains provided with a surge protective device (SPD) at the service
equipment complying with NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC). Statement 7012
Warning
This equipment is suitable for installations utilizing the Common Bonding Network (CBN). Statement 7013
Warning
The battery return conductor of this equipment shall be treated as (DC-I). Statement 7016
Warning
This equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities. Statement 8015
Warning
This equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the NEC applies. Statement 8016
Warning
Installation Guidelines
Before installing the chassis, ensure that the following guidelines are met:
• Site is properly prepared so that there is sufficient room for installation and maintenance.
• Operating environment is within the ranges that are listed in Environment and Physical specifications.
• Chassis is mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
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Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS

• When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
chassis in the rack.
• Airflow around the chassis and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
• Each port must match the wave-length specifications on each end of the cable, and the cable must not
exceed the stipulated cable length.
Cisco 8000 Series Routers function in operating temperatures of up to 40 degrees C at sea level. For every
300 meters (1000 feet) elevation, the maximum temperature is reduced by 1 degrees C. For more details on
environmental requirements, see Cisco 8000 Series Routers Data Sheet.
Note
When the Cisco 8200 Series Routers use port side exhaust fans and power supplies, the maximum temperature
is reduced by 5 degrees C (for example, 35 degrees C at sea level or 30 degrees C at 1500 meters).
Note
Procure Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment for installing the chassis:
• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability to rack-mount the chassis.
• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver.
• Tape measure and level.
• ESD wrist strap or other grounding device.
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam.
• Two-hole ground lug (1).
• Pair of mounting brackets.
•Grounding cable (2 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements;
the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities.
• A crimping tool specified by the lug manufacturer that is large enough to accommodate the girth of the
lug.
• Wire-stripping tool.
• A maximum of 70 rack mount screws can be used based on your rack selection.
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Procure Tools and Equipment

Rack Mount and Accessory Kits
Router Accessory Kit
Router accessory kit (8800-INSTKIT) includes the following:
Table 8: Router Accessory Kit
QuantityDescriptionIllustration
1Rack mount rails:
• Support rails are non-adjustable
• Set the vertical support rack rails at 32"
pitch
1Ground lug kit
• Two-hole lug (1)
• 1/4"-20 Phillips pan-head screws (2)
1ESD wrist strap (disposable)
More Hardware Components
If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, you might receive more contents in your kit, such as
documentation, hardware, and power cables.
The shipped cables depend on your specification when placing an order. See the Power Supply Power Cord
Specifications section for information on the available power cords.
If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service
representative by email:
• Invoice number of the shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the missing or damaged unit
• Description of the problem and how it affects the installation
• Photos of the damage to external packaging, internal packaging, and product
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Rack Mount and Accessory Kits