Cisco Systems 10008 quick start Installing the Router

3Installing the Router

The Cisco 10008 router can be rack-mounted in a 19-inch rack with either a flush-mount or center-mount configuration, or in

a23-inch rack in a center-mount configuration. Use the rack-mounting kit provided with your system. If you choose to install the Cisco 10008 router on a workbench or tabletop:

Step 1 Ensure that you have a minimum of 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (at both the front and top/rear sides of the chassis) and a minimum of 19 inches (48.3 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis for cables and maintenance.

Step 2 Follow the lifting instructions provided for lifting the chassis in the “Lifting the Chassis” section on page 9. Step 3 Attach the cable-management bracket. See Figure 8 on page 16.

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