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Chapter 12 Cisco ASR 1001 Router Overview and Installation
Installing the Cisco ASR 1001 Router in a Rack
Step 2
Make sure that your path to the rack is unobstructed. If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are
engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized. See the next sections on the types of racks you can use
to install the chassis.
Step 3
(Optional) Install a shelf in the rack to support the Cisco ASR 1001 Router. If you use a shelf, this will
help support the chassis while you secure it to the rack.
Step 4
With two people, lift the chassis into position between the rack posts.
Step 5
Align the mounting bracket holes with the rack post holes and attach the chassis to the rack.
Note
If you are using a shelf then raise the chassis to the level of the shelf. Let the bottom of the
chassis rest on the brackets, but continue to support the chassis.
Step 6
Position the chassis until the rack-mounting flanges are flush against the mounting rails on the rack.
Tip
To allow space to attach the cable-management brackets to the chassis in the rack easily, use the
rack-mount bracket ear holes mentioned in Steps 7 and 8.
Step 7
Hold the chassis in position against the mounting rails in the equipment rack and follow these steps:
a.
Insert the bottom screw into the second hole up from the bottom of the rack-mount ear and use a
hand-held screwdriver to tighten the screw to the rack rail.
Tip
To make installation easier, insert one screw at the bottom of the chassis and the next screw at
the top of the chassis diagonally from the first screw.
b.
Insert the top screw into the second hole from the top of the rack-mount ear diagonally from the
bottom screw and tighten the screw to the rack rail.
c.
Insert the four screws to secure the chassis to the rack equipment.
Tip
By using the specified rack-mount bracket ear holes, the cable-management bracket can be easily
attached to the rack-mount bracket when the chassis is in the rack.
Step 8
Tighten all screws on each side to secure the chassis to the equipment rack.