Cisco Systems 7576 quick start Prepare to Install the Router, For rack-mounting optional

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Install the Hardware

Prepare to Install the Router

Note For detailed hardware installation instructions and safety guidelines, refer to the Cisco 7500 Series Router Installation and Configuration Guide, Site Preparation and Safety Guide, and the Cisco 7500 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Guide.

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.

Step 1 Lift the router safely out of the packing container.

Step 2 Ensure the power service at the site is suitable for the router you are installing.

Step 3 Check the packing slip to ensure that all the proper components are present.

Step 4 Confirm that you have the required tools and parts:

For rack-mounting (optional):

•Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips screwdrivers

•1/4-inch and 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdrivers

•Tape measure

•Level (optional)

•Two mounting brackets (identical), each with an attached spanner bar

•Two chassis ears with captive grommets (identical)

•Four M4 x 10-mm Phillips flat-head screws to secure the ears to the chassis

•Twelve 10-32 x 5/8-inch LG Phillips pan-head screws with integral square cone washers

For cable-management brackets:

•Number 1 Phillips screwdriver

•Two cable-management brackets

•Six M3 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws

For interface modules:

•Number 1 Phillips or 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver

For DC-Input Power Supply:

•Twin-lead, 10-AWG cable terminal block connection

•Single 8-AWG wire for the ground connection

•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver

•8-mm nut driver