Chapter 5

Preparing for Router Installation

This chapter describes how to prepare your site for installation of the M160 Internet router. It discusses the following topics:

Rack Requirements on page 59

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on page 62

Routing Node Environmental Specifications on page 62

Fire Safety Requirements on page 63

Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications on page 64

Network Cable Specifications and Guidelines on page 70

Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications on page 74

Site Preparation Checklist on page 75

Rack Requirements

The router must be installed in a rack. Many types of racks are acceptable, including front-mount racks, 4-post (telco) racks, and center-mount racks. An example of a center-mount rack appears in Figure 26.

The following sections describe rack requirements:

Rack Size and Strength on page 60

Spacing of Mounting Holes on page 61

Connection to Building Structure on page 62

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