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Cisco SCE 2000 4xGBE Installation and Configuration Guide
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Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance
Installing the SCE 2000 Platform
This section provides instructions for the physical installation of the SCE 2000 platform, including how
to install the SCE 2000 in a rack, how to install the SCE 2000 on a tabletop or workbench, and how to
properly ground the SCE 2000 platform. The section contains the following topics:
•
Installation Precautions, page 4-5
•
How to Install the SCE 2000 on a Workbench or Tabletop, page 4-5
•
Rack-Mounting a SCE 2000 Platform, page 4-6
•
How to Attach a Chassis Ground Connection, page 4-11
Installation Precautions
The router should already be in the area where you will install it, and your installation location should
already be determined. If not, see
Information About Site Requirement Guidelines, page 4-3
and the
Site
Preparation and Safety Guide
.
When installing the SCE 2000, please observe the following conditions:
•
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance at its left and right sides for airflow clearance from the
inlet and exhaust vents, and that no exhaust air from other equipment is drawn into the SCE 2000 .
For descriptions and illustrations regarding airflow, see
•
Do not place the SCE 2000 on the floor during installation. Dust that accumulates on the floor is
drawn into the interior of the SCE 2000 by the cooling fans. Excessive dust inside the SCE 2000 can
cause over-temperature conditions and component failures.
•
Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the SCE 2000 for installing
and rudimentary maintenance for accessing network cables or equipment.
•
Ensure that the SCE 2000 will receive adequate ventilation. Do not install the SCE 2000 in an
enclosed cabinet where ventilation is inadequate.
•
Provide an adequate chassis Ground (earth) connection for the SCE 2000
(see
Chassis Ground Connection, page 4-11
for instructions).
How to Install the SCE 2000 on a Workbench or Tabletop
You can install the SCE 2000 platform on any flat surface (
) as long as the surface is large
enough for the SCE 2000, and allows for adequate airflow/ventilation around the sides of the SCE 2000,
as described in the
Installation Precautions, page 4-5
. When installing the SCE 2000 on a workbench or
tabletop or in a rack, ensure that the surface is clean and in a safe location.
