Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Requirement Guidelines
Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions
To help maintain
•Ensure the site of the rack includes provisions for source AC or DC power, grounding, and network interface cables.
•Allow sufficient space to work around the rack during the installation. You need:
–At least 3 feet adjacent to the rack to move, align, and insert the chassis.
–At least 2 feet in front of the power shelf to insert power entry modules.
•Maintain at least 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance in front of and behind the chassis for maintenance after installation.
•To mount the router between two posts or rails, the usable aperture (the width between the inner edges of the two mounting flanges) must be at least 17.7 inches (45.0 cm).
•The height of the router is 37.0 inches (93.98 cm). Most racks accommodate two routers.
•When fully populated with cards, the router can weigh as much as 275 lb (124.74 kg). To maintain equipment rack stability and to ensure your safety, the rack is provided with stabilizing devices. Make sure you install the stabilizers before installing the router.
•If you use a
–The weight of the router does not make the frame unstable.
–The frame is bolted to the floor and is secured to the building structure using either wall brackets or overhead brackets.
•When mounting the router in a
•Install the
–Use appropriate
–Make sure that cables from other equipment installed in the rack do not restrict access to the card cages.
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