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Step 5
Remove components, such as line cards and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting or moving the
chassis. See
Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 74
for more information.
Step 6
Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router
Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9912 Router from its wooden shipping container.
Procedure
Step 1
Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2
Remove the cardboard shipping container.
Step 3
Remove the packaging material (see the figure below).
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove all screws that secure the four brackets to the router chassis. Save these screws used to hold the
bracket to the chassis to use later to attach the ground strap.
c) Remove two bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet.
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Unpacking and Installing the Chassis
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router