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Installing the Chassis
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Rack Mount the Chassis, on page 17
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Ground the Chassis, on page 19
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Connect AC Power to the Chassis, on page 20
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Connect DC Power to the Chassis, on page 22
Rack Mount the Chassis
The chassis can be mounted on a 4-post or a 2-post rack.
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Rack-Mount the Chassis in a 4-Post Rack , on page 17
- Contains the procedures for mounting the chassis
in a 4-post rack.
Rack-Mount the Chassis in a 4-Post Rack
This section describes how to install the router in a 4-post rack.
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Caution
The following table lists the items that are contained in the rack-mount kit.
Table 3: Rack-Mount Kit
Part Description
Quantity
Rack-mount brackets
2
M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws
18
M4 x 6-mm Phillips pan-head screws
2
Rack-mount guides
2
Rack-mount guide rails, 2 lengths for different 4-post depths
2
Grounding lug and screws
1
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