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Cisco 7204 Installation and Configuration Guide
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Chapter3 Installing the Cisco 7204
General Installation
•There must be approximately 19 inches of clearance at the front and rear of the router for installing
and replacing router FRUs, or accessing network cables or equipment.
•Port adapter and power supply filler panels are installed.
•The router will receive adequate ventilation (it is not being installed in an enclosed cabinet where
ventilation is inadequate).
•If you plan to install the cable-management brackets on the front of the cha ssis, you have unpacked
and set aside the two cable-management brackets and four M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws.
•Provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection for yo ur rout er cha ssis.
Note We strongly recommend that you provide a chassis ground connection. Refer to the
following section “Providing a Chassis Ground Connection for the Router Chassis” for
instructions.
Following are the steps for installing the Cisco 7204 on a workbench or tabletop:
Step1 Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as the surrou nding area. Also make
sure your path between the router and its new location is un obstr uc ted.
Step2 On the chassis, ensure that all captive screws on the network processing engine, the I/O controller, and
each power supply are tightened and the port adapter levers are in the locked position.
Warning
To prevent damage to the chassis or personal injury, never attempt to lift or tilt the Cisco7204 using
the port adapter handles or the I/O controller handle; they are not designed to support the weight of
the router. Always have someone help you when installing the Cisco7204.
Step3 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.
Step4 Place the router on the tabletop or workbench.
Step5 Ensure that there is at least three inches 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 app roximately
19 inches of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis.
This completes the general installation.
To install the cable-management brackets on the Cisco 7204, complete the following steps:
Step1 Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis.
Step2 Align the first cable-management bracket to the threaded hol es in the rig h t si d e of th e c ha s si s. ( Re fe r to
Figure 3-9.)
Step3 Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket and into the chassis. Use a number
2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Step4 Repeat Step 1 through Step3 for th e other cabl e-man agemen t bracket .
This completes the steps for installing the cable-management brackets on the Cisco 7204.