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Cisco 7204 Installation and Configuration Guide
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Chapter2 Preparing for Installation Site Requirements
Figure2-2 Cisco7204 Footprint and Outer Dimensions
When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines:
•Install the Cisco7204 in an open rack whenever possible. If installation in an enclosed rack is
unavoidable, ensure that the rack has adequate ventilation.
Caution To prevent chassis overheating, never install the Cisco7204 in an enclosed rack or room that is not
properly ventilated or air conditioned.
•If you plan to use an equipment shelf, ensure that the shelf is constructed to support the weight and
dimensions of the chassis. shows the chassis footprint, which you will need if you are designing a
customized shelf. We recommend that you use the rack-mount kit designed for th e Cisco 7204.
•Allow sufficient clearance around the rack for maintenance. If the rack is mobile, you can push it
back near a wall or cabinet for normal operation and pull it out for maintenance (installing or moving
port adapters, connecting cables, or replacing or upgrading components). Othe rwise , allow 19
inches (48.3 cm) of clearance to remove Cisco7204 FRUs.
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Card cage and I/O
controller width
13.5 in. (34.29 cm)
Network processing engine width
13.8 in. (35.05 cm)
Chassis depth (including cable service loop
and port adapter cables) 26 in. (66.04 cm)
Chassis depth 17.0 in. (43.18 cm)
Fan tray depth 15.81 in.
(40.16 cm)
Chassis width
16.8 in. (42.67 cm)