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Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter1 Product Overview Chassis
frames constitutes a single unified network element with a unique Ethernet
address. For more details, refer to the Cisco Metro 1500 Series Software
Configuration Guide.
Chassis
Each chassis of the Cisco Metro 1500 series can be mounted in a 19-inch cabinet
or in open racks. Each chassis requires five rack units. The chassis houses all of
the system modules required to achieve the optical communications link.
This section describes the following chassis components:
Dimensions
Labeling
Airflow System
Power Supply Module

Dimensions

The housing is modular in accordance with DIN specification 41494 part 5. The
construction comprises two aluminum sides and four aluminum cross extrusions.
Standard features also include sheet-steel covers and die-cast aluminum cover
extrusions. All covers are uncoated aluminum; cross extrusions, side extrusions,
and handles are textured powder-coated. Figure 1-8 shows the dimensions of
the chassis.