Planning the Site and Installation
Preparing for Installation
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Figure 3-5 shows the extension of the chassis past the front of the rack when installed in each of the four
mounting positions.
Figure 3-5
SmartEdge 1200 Chassis Extensions Beyond the Front of the Rack
Select the Installation Method
The SmartEdge 1200 chassis is heavy, as much as 110 lb (50 kg) when all slots have cards installed, and
somewhat unwieldy, so that when planning the installation, consideration must be given to how the chassis
can best be installed at the site you have chosen. Two possible installation scenarios are:
• Install the chassis as shipped.
Two people can perform the installation without additional aid if the chassis is empty with no removable
components installed. The effective weight of the chassis without an removable components is 55 lb
(25 kg).
• Install the chassis with all components already installed.
Use a power lifting device to position the chassis in the rack if you intend to install the fan tray, cable
tray, and controller and traffic cards before installing the system in a rack. The effective weight of a fully
loaded chassis is approximately 110 lbs (50 kg).
The installation procedure that is provided in the “Install the Chassis” section in Chapter 4, “Installing the
Hardware” describes the first scenario.
Warnings
Review the following warnings before proceeding with the installation:
