Chapter 3 Installing the Router
Installing a Router
Installing a Router
This section explains the procedures for installing Cisco 12006 and Cisco 12406 Routers and contains the following sections:
•Installing the
•Installing the Chassis in a Rack, page
•Installing
•Installing the Chassis on a Tabletop or Flat Surface, page
Before installing Cisco 12006 and Cisco 12406 Routers, see Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” for information on environmental considerations and requirements.
Ensure the following before you install the router:
•The exhaust vents on the blower module mounted at the rear of the chassis are not blocked.
•The air filter is mounted on the right side as you face the router; air flow to the blower module is not blocked.
•There is 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance at the rear of the chassis so you can read the blower module LEDs and perform maintenance on the module.
•There is 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance in front of the router chassis to enable working with line cards and power supplies, and attaching Network Interface Cable (NICs) or other components.
•Location is temperature controlled, air conditioned, and dust free.
•Power cables and power supplies have been checked for compatibility with your power service.
•Labels on the equipment have been checked to ensure that the power service at your site is suitable for the router.
•AC power source receptacles are easy to reach.
Warning Do not mix power module input types in the router. All power modules installed in a router must be either
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