Replacing the Chassis Cover | Cisco Systems 2500 Series specification

Replacing the Cover

Caution To ﬁt the two sections together, it may be necessary to work them together at one end and then the other, working back and forth; however, use care to prevent bending the chassis edges. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the router.)

Figure 8 Replacing the Chassis Cover

		C
	Top section
	Bottom section	B
		B
Rear	Left end	Front
	toward you

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Step 3 When the two sections ﬁt together snugly, turn the chassis so that the bottom is facing up, with the front panel toward you.

Step 4 Replace the cover screw. (See Figure 8.)

Step 5 Remove the protective cover from the back of the power requirements label.

Step 6 Carefully place the label directly over the silk screened power requirements information on the rear panel of the system.

Step 7 Remove the protective cover from the back of the system designation label.

Step 8 Carefully place the label directly over the silk screened system designation information on the rear panel of the system.

Step 9 Reinstall the chassis on the wall, rack, desktop, or table.

Step 10 Replace all cables.

Step 11 Remove your ESD-preventive wrist strap.

Note Ensure that the System OK LED is not covered by the system designation label.

This completes the procedure for installing AC and DC power supplies. If you have questions or need assistance, see the section “Obtaining Service and Support.”

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2500 Series specifications

The Cisco Systems 2500 Series routers are a series of versatile, feature-rich networking devices designed to address the needs of various enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Released in the early 1990s, the 2500 Series quickly became a backbone solution for organizations seeking reliable and efficient networking capabilities.

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