Cisco Systems 9001, 9001S, ASR9001, ASR9001s Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9001 Router

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Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9001 Router
Required Tools and Equipment
Before you begin the rack-mount installation, you must read and understand the information in the
“Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines” section on page 1-8 and have these tools and
equipment:
•ESD-preventive wrist strap
•Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
•1/4-inch (6.35-mm) and 3/16-inch (4.5-mm) flat-blade screwdrivers
•Tape measure
•Level (optional)
•Minimum of 10 slotted binderhead screws (usually provided with the rack) to secure the chassis to
the mounting flanges (also called rails) in the rack. Three screws should be installed on each side of
the chassis.
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9001 Router
Follow these unpacking steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9001 Router from its shipping container (see
Figure 2-1).
Step 1 Cut the packaging tape and open the cardboard shipping container.
Step 2 Remove the accessory box.
Step 3 Remove the packaging material (see Figure 2-1).
a. Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b. Remove cardboard caps from both sides.
c. Remove the router from the bag.
Step 4 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.