Prerequisites
•If the rack has a vertical power strip or other obstacle, ensure that there is sufficient clearance to install and remove processor modules. Allow at least 12 inches of clearance to pull the modules straight out of their slots.
•When mounting the chassis in
Ventilation
Planning a proper location for the router and the layout of your equipment rack is essential for successful system operation. Equipment placed too close together or inadequately ventilated can cause overtemperature conditions inside the chassis. When viewing the chassis from the interface processor end, the inlet air is drawn in through the right side of the chassis, and the exhaust air is forced out of the left side.
To help avoid overtemperature conditions, consider the following precautions when planning your rack installation:
•Install the router in an open rack whenever possible. If installation in an enclosed rack is unavoidable, ensure that the rack has adequate ventilation.
•Maintain a minimum clearance of 2 inches on each side of the chassis for the cooling air inlet and exhaust ports. Avoid placing the router in an overly congested rack or directly next to another equipment rack. Otherwise, the heated exhaust air from other equipment can enter the inlet air vents and cause an overtemperature condition inside the router.
•Equipment near the bottom of a rack may generate excessive heat that is drawn upward and into the inlet ports of equipment above, leading to overtemperature conditions in devices at or near the top of the rack.
•A ventilation system that is too powerful in a closed rack may also prevent cooling by creating negative pressure around the chassis and redirecting the air away from the inlet vents. If necessary, operate the chassis with the door or access panel open.
•The correct use of baffles in an enclosed rack can help to ensure that cool air reaches the chassis.
The environmental monitoring functions provide status reports and warning messages about the internal chassis environment. For a description of the environmental monitor functions and related commands, refer to the Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance or Cisco 7505 Hardware Installation and Maintenance publications.
General Precautions
In addition to the preceding guidelines and precautions, follow these general precautions when planning your rack installation:
•Install heavier equipment in the lower half of the rack to maintain a low center of gravity, particularly in mobile racks. Never install equipment in the upper half of an otherwise empty rack.
•Allow sufficient clearance around the rack for maintenance. If the rack is mobile, you can push it back near a wall or cabinet for normal operation and pull it out when necessary for maintenance (installing or moving interface processors, connecting cables, or replacing or upgrading internal components). Poor equipment placement can make system maintenance difficult.
•When moving mobile racks that contain heavy devices such as the chassis, push the rack from the bottom or lower half to avoid tipping it or causing it to become unstable.
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