Cisco Systems ASR 903 manual Prerequisites, Installing the Router in a Rack

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Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router

This chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router and includes the following sections:

•Prerequisites, page 3-1

•Installing the Router in a Rack, page 3-1

•Installing the Chassis Ground Connection, page 3-7

•Installing the Fan Tray, page 3-10

•RSP Installation, page 3-13

•Interface Module Installation, page 3-17

•Installing the Power Supply, page 3-19

•Connecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router to the Network, page 3-30

Prerequisites

Before installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router, it is important to prepare for the installation by:

•Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures (MOP)

•Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router

•Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 903 Router

For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 903 Router, see Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”

Installing the Router in a Rack

The following sections describe how to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router in a rack:

•Installing the Chassis Brackets, page 3-2

•Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack, page 3-3

•Attaching the Cable Management Brackets, page 3-5

Cisco ASR 903 Router Hardware Installation Guide

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