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Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and Operations Guide
November 2001
Chapter1 Hardware Installation
Rack Installation
Figure1-1 Cisco ONS 15454 dimensions
1.3.1 Reversible Mounting Bracket
Caution Use only the fastening hardware provided with the ONS 15454 to prevent loosening, deter ioratio n,
and electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material.
Caution When mounting the ONS 15454 in a frame with a non-conductive coating (such as pa int, lacquer, or
enamel) either use the thread-forming screws provided with the ONS 15454 shipping kit, or remo ve
the coating from the threads to ensure electrical continuity.
The shelf assembly comes preset for installation in a 23-inch rack, but you can reverse the mounting
bracket to fit the smaller, 19-inch rack. The following steps describe how to reverse the shelf assembly
mounting bracket to fit a 19-inch rack.
Front View
Side View
Top View
18.5"
12"
12"
5"
22" total width
19" or 23" between mounting screw holes
22" total width
19" or 23" between mounting screw holes
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