
Preparing for installation
Overview
This series is a line of data center routers. You can deploy the A8800 routers at the core layer and
distribution layer of large-scale MANs, the core layer of enterprise networks, and the distribution layer
of carrier networks. Table 1 lists the chassis models in the series.
Table 1 Router chassis
Chassis Power in
ut Card slot orientation MPU slots LPU slots
A8805 AC/DC Horizontal 2 5
A8808 AC/DC Vertical 2 8
A8812 AC/DC Horizontal 2 12
NOTE:
•
An MPU is the supervisor engine of a router. An LPU receives and forwards traffic and provides network
services.
• The LPU slots can hold SPE cards, SPC cards, and OAA modules. For card specifications, see
"Hardware specifications."
Safety recommendations
ARNING!
Before installation and operation, read all of the safety instructions in the
Compliance and Safety Gui
de
supplied with your device.
This section provides general recommendations. For more information, see the Compliance and
Safety Guide.
• Turn off all power and remove all power cables before opening the chassis.
• Unplug all power and external cables before moving the chassis.
• Locate the emergency power-off switch before installation and shut off power immediately if
necessary.
• Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap when installing the router.
• Do not stare into the open optical interface. The laser light emitted from the optical fiber may
hurt your eyes
• Use a good grounding system to protect your router against lightning shocks, interference, and
ESD. This is essential to the operating reliability of your router.
• Make sure the resistance between the chassis and the ground is less than 1 ohm.
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