• When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
chassis in the rack.
• Airflow around the chassis and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
• Each port must match the wave-length specifications on each end of the cable, and the cable must not
exceed the stipulated cable length.
Cisco 8000 Series Routers function in operating temperatures of up to 40°C at sea level. For every 300 meters
(1000 ft) elevation upto 1800 meters (6000 ft), the maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C. For more details
on environmental requirements, see
Cisco 8000 Series Routers Data Sheet
.
Note
For fixed-port routers that support port side exhaust fans and power supplies, the maximum temperature is
reduced by 5°C (for example, 35°C at sea level or 30°C at 1500 meters).
Note
Procure Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment for installing the chassis:
• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability to rack-mount the chassis.
• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver.
• Tape measure and level.
• ESD wrist strap or other grounding device.
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam.
• Two-hole ground lug (1).
• A crimping tool specified by the lug manufacturer that is large enough to accommodate the girth of the
lug.
• Wire-stripping tool.
Accessory Kit
The following table contains the accessory kit PID and the items present in the accessory kit of the routers.
The rack mount kit present in the accessory kit contains the screws and brackets required for installation.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8100 Series Routers
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Prepare for Installation
Procure Tools and Equipment
