Cisco Systems 7609 manual Installing the Rack-Mount Kit, Rack-Mounting Guidelines

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router

Installing the Rack-Mount Kit

Installing the Rack-Mount Kit

This section describes how to install the rack-mount kit provided in the accessories box. The kit contains a shelf bracket and crossbar assembly that attaches directly to the rack and L brackets that attach to the chassis.

Open the rack-mount kit and use the checklist in Table 3-1to verify that all parts are included.

Table 3-1 Rack-Mount Kit Checklist

Part Description		Received
L brackets
M3	Phillips countersunk-head screws
M4	Phillips countersunk-head screws
12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws
10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws
Shelf brackets
Crossbar bracket
M3	Phillips pan-head screws

Rack-Mounting Guidelines

Before rack-mounting the Cisco 7609 Internet Router, ensure that the equipment rack complies with the following guidelines:

•The width of the rack, measured between the two front mounting strips or rails, must be 17.75 inches (45.09 cm).

•The depth of the rack, measured between the front and rear mounting strips, must be at least 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) but not more than 32 inches

(81.3 cm).

•The rack must have sufficient vertical clearance to insert the chassis. The chassis height for the Cisco 7609 Internet Router is 33.5 inches (85.1 cm) (20 RU).

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