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Cisco Wide Area Application Engine 7326 Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter3 Installing the Wi de Area Application Engine
Installing the Wide Area Application Engine 7326
Note Insert the optional M6 screws (labeled 2 in Figure 3-7) in the front and rear of the
appliance when moving the rack, or if you install the rack in a vibration-prone
area.
To remove the WAE from the rack, reverse these instructions. Store these
installation instructions with your WAE documentation for futureuse.
Installing the Chassis on a Tabletop
When you install a WAE on a workbench or tabletop, ensure that the surface is
clean and in a safe location and that you have considered the following points:
•The chassis should be installed off the floor. (Dust that accumulates on the
floor is drawn into the interior of the chassis by the cooling fans. Excessive
dust inside the WAE can cause overtemperature conditions and component
failures.)
•There must be approximately 19 inches (48.26 cm) of clearance at the front
and rear of the chassis for accessing network cables or equipment.
•The WAE will receive adequate ventilation (it is not being installed in an
enclosed cabinet where ventilation is inadequate).
To install the WAE on a workbench or tabletop, follow these steps:
Step1 Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as from the
surrounding area. Also make sure that your path between the WAE and its new
location is unobstructed.
Step2 Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the chassis. The rubber feet have an
adhesive backing. Peel the protective tape off the adhesive and stick the feet to the
bottom of a clean chassis surface. Place one foot in each corner.
Step3 Place the chassis on the tabletop or workbench.
Step4 Ensure that no exhaust air from other equipment will be drawn into the chassis.
Also make sure that there is adequate clearance at the front and rear of the chassis.