Contents
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Cisco 2900 Series and 3900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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C H A P T E R
2
Preparing for Router Installation
2-1
Safety Recommendations
2-2
Safety with Electricity
2-3
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
2-4
General Site Requirements
2-4
Rack Requirements
2-4
Router Environmental Requirements
2-5
Power Guidelines and Requirements
2-6
Network Cabling Specifications
2-6
Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations
2-6
Console Port Connections
2-6
Auxiliary Port Connections
2-7
Preparing for Network Connections
2-9
Ethernet Connections
2-9
Serial Connections
2-9
ISDN BRI Connections
2-11
CSU/DSU Connections
2-12
Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance
2-12
Installation Checklist
2-14
Creating a Site Log
2-15
C H A P T E R
3
Installing and Connecting the Router
3-1
What you Need to Know
3-3
Before you Begin
3-3
Unpacking the Router
3-4
Installing the Router
3-4
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
3-5
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 2901 Routers
3-5
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 2911, Cisco 2921, and Cisco 2951 Routers
3-6
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 3900 Series Routers
3-8
Mounting the Router in a Rack
3-10
Grounding the Chassis
3-12
Setting the Chassis on a Desktop
3-12
Mounting a Cisco 2901 or 2911 Router on a Wall
3-13
Attaching Brackets to the Router for Wall Mounting
3-13
Attaching the Router to a Wall
3-13
Chassis Grounding
3-15
Connecting Power
3-18