28 Chapter 1 Installing the Nortel VPN Router 2750 chassis
Additional equipment
You need items that are not included in the VPN Router 2750 shipping container. Before you begin the installation, ensure that you have all the cables, tools, and other equipment that you need.
Cables
You need cables that are not included in the VPN Router 2750 shipping container. For information about which cables are shipped and which ones you can order, see “Connecting communications cables” on page 36. If you do not have the proper cables, contact your network administrator.
Hardware for mounting the chassis in an equipment rack
To install the VPN Router 2750 in an equipment rack, you need a Phillips screwdriver and an equipment rack that meets the following specifications:
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•width of 19 in. (48.26 cm) and depth of 24 in. (60.96 cm)
•Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard
If the rack does not have threaded rail holes, you must use the cage nuts shipped with the VPN Router 2750.
Site requirements
The installation site must provide sufficient free space around the VPN Router 2750 to ensure proper ventilation and access for servicing. For information about the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements for the VPN Router 2750, see Appendix A, “Technical specifications,” on page 77.
