Installing the Router on a Standalone Equipment Shelf or
Tabletop
Procedure
Step 1
Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or platform, as well as the surrounding area.
Step 2
Lift the chassis into position on the equipment shelf or tabletop.
Step 3 through Step 9 are optional if you are installing the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms
on a rack shelf. The chassis rack-mount brackets must be installed prior to installing the
cable-management brackets.
Note
Step 3
Attach the front rack-mount brackets. Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis (first holes
beyond the vent holes) and use the package of black screws that shipped with the chassis.
Step 4
Align the front rack-mount bracket to one side of the chassis.
Step 5
Insert and tighten the screws on one side.
Step 6
Repeat Step 3 through Step 5 on the other side of the chassis. Use all the screws to secure the rack-mount
brackets to the chassis.
Step 7
Gather the two cable-management brackets and screws shipped with your chassis.
Step 8
Screw a cable-management bracket to each side of the rack-mount brackets that are attached to the chassis.
Use two screws for each cable-management bracket. Use a screw from the package of four screws.
Ensure that the cable-management U feature device has the open end pointing outwards when you
attach it to the chassis.
Note
Step 9
Check that all the screws are securely tightened.
Guidelines for Rack Installation
The Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms can be installed in the following rack types:
• Two-post rack, either 19 inch or 23 inch. Inner clearance (the width between the inner sides of the two
posts or rails) must be at least 19 inches (48.26 cm). Airflow through the chassis is from front to back.
• Four-post, 19-inch equipment rack. Inner clearance (the width between the inner sides of the two posts
or rails) must be at least 19 inches (48.26 cm). Airflow through the chassis is from front to back.
The Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms can be installed with both front or rear rack-mount
brackets.
When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines:
• The Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms requires a minimum of 1.75 inches or 4.45 cm
rack units of vertical rack space. The Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms requires a minimum
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