Rack-Mount the Chassis Using Brackets
This procedure describes how to install the Firepower 2100 in a rack using the rack-mount brackets. It also
describes how to install the optional cable management brackets. See
for a list of the
PIDs associated with rack-mounting the chassis.
The rack is a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) rack. It is a 4-post-EIA-310-D, which is the
current revision as specified by EIA. The vertical hole spacing alternates at .50 inches (12.70 mm) to .625
inches (15.90 mm) to .625 inches (15.90 mm) and repeats. The start and stop space is in the middle of the
.50-inch holes. The horizontal spacing is 18.312 inches (465.1 mm), and the rack opening is specified as a
minimum of 17.75 inches (450 mm).
You need the following to install the Firepower 2100 in a rack:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Two rack-mount brackets (part number 700-106374-01) with six 8-32 x 0.281-inch screws (part number
48-101518-01)
The rack-mount brackets ship with the Firepower 2110/2120 and are orderable
for the Firepower 2130/2140.
Note
• Rack-mount screws:
The rack-mount screws ship with the Firepower 2110/2120 and are orderable for
the Firepower 2130/2140.
Note
• Four 12-24 x 0.75-inch Phillips screws (part number 648-0440-01) for securing the chassis to your
rack
• Four 10-32 x 0.75-inch Phillips screws (part number 48-0441-01) for securing the chassis to your
rack
• Four M6 x 1 x19-mm Phillips screws (part number 48-101022-01) for securing the chassis to your
rack
• (Optional) Cable management bracket kit (part number 69-100376-01):
• Two cable management brackets (part number 700-106377-01)
• Four 8-32 x 0.375-inch Phillips screws (part number 48-2696-01)
Step 1
Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the chassis using the six 8-32 x 0.281-inch Phillips screws (three per side).
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Rack-Mount the Chassis Using Brackets
