Installing Power Components
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco NCS 6008 LCC power components.
Note
For information about removing power components, see the "Removing the Power Components" section.
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Power System Overview
The LCC power system is made up of six AC or DC power trays that contain AC or DC PMs.
Basic Chassis Power Information
The Cisco NCS 6008 LCC can be configured with either an AC input power system or a DC input power
system. Site power requirements differ, depending on the source voltage used.
For information about power safety requirements, see the
the Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers guide.
Follow these precautions and recommendations when planning power connections to the LCC:
• Check the power at your site before installation to ensure that you are receiving clean power (free of
• Install proper grounding to avoid damage from lightning and power surges.
There are two types of power trays: an AC tray and a DC tray. An AC power tray houses up to three AC PMs,
while a DC power tray houses up to four DC PMs. It is required that you use only one type of power tray,
either AC or DC, in a LCC at a time.
Bonding and Grounding Guidelines
The LCC has two safety earth ground connections. The LCC allows you to connect the central office ground
system or interior equipment grounding system to either of the two grounding points on the rear side of the
Power System Overview, on page 1
Installing Power Components, on page 10
Powering On and Powering Off the LCC, on page 27
spikes and noise). Install a power conditioner, if necessary.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
Installing Power Components
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