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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco uBR10012 Router

Installation Methods

Installation Methods

For stability and ease of use, the Cisco uBR10012 router chassis should be mounted in an equipment rack. The chassis can be mounted in a 19-inch (standard) equipment rack (either the 4-post equipment rack or the telco-type equipment rack) or in a 23-inch rack.

Note For 23-inch racks, optional mounting brackets must be ordered from third-party vendors.

Caution The Cisco uBR10012 router chassis should always be secured in the equipment rack for normal use and operations.

The rack-mount kit that is shipped with the Cisco uBR10012 router includes four mounting brackets for mounting the chassis in a standard 19-inch wide equipment rack (4-post equipment rack or telco-type). One set of mounting brackets is sufficient to properly secure the router chassis, but an additional set can also be ordered for mounting the chassis from the front and the back.

Note Although installing the chassis in a rack-mount is preferred for permanent installations, you can mount the router in an alternate location, such as on an equipment shelf or on a tabletop for testing or diagnostic purposes.

Preparing the Cisco uBR10012 Router for Rack-Mounting

The Cisco uBR10012 router chassis can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or telco rack, either front or rear mounted, and either flush or offset from the rack.

This section describes the following guidelines and steps that must be followed before rack-mounting the Cisco uBR10012 router:

•General Rack Installation Guidelines, page 3-3

•Removing the Power Modules, Fan Assembly, and Line Cards, page 3-4

•Attaching the Mounting Brackets, page 3-17

•Installing the Cable Management Brackets (Optional), page 3-21

Caution Before performing any of the steps in this section, be certain you have read and understood the guidelines given in Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”

Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Hardware Installation Guide

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