Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco 7201 Router
Installing the Router
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for
Following are the steps for installing a Cisco 7201 router on a workbench or tabletop:
Step 1 Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as the surrounding area. Also make sure your path between the router and its new location is unobstructed.
Step 2 On the chassis, ensure that the port adapter lever is in the locked position.
Step 3 Lift the chassis by placing your hands around the chassis sides and lifting the chassis from underneath. To prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.
Step 4 Place the router on the tabletop or workbench.
Step 5 Ensure that there is at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents of the router and no exhaust air from other equipment will be drawn into the chassis. Also, ensure that there is approximately 19 inches (48.26 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis.
This completes the general tabletop or workbench installation. Go to the “Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection” section on page
Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7201 Router
The chassis mounts to two rack posts with brackets that attach to either the front or the rear sides of the chassis. The inside width between the two posts or mounting strips (left and right) must be at least 19 inches (48.26 cm).
Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the mounting strips. Figure
The inlet and exhaust ports for cooling air are located on the front and rear of the chassis, respectively, so multiple routers can be stacked in a rack with little or no vertical clearance.
Before beginning the installation, determine the type of rack you are using and whether or not you want the chassis front- or
Note To use the
Cisco 7201 Installation and Configuration Guide
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