Step 1
(Optional) Attach the top cover or the NEBs kit by using the M3 screws to the chassis.
Step 2
Attach the two rack-mount brackets to the router as follows:
a) The router has port-side intake modules, position the router so that its ports are facing the cold aisle.
b) With the bracket ears facing the center of the chassis, position a front rack-mount bracket on the side of the chassis
so that its four holes are aligned to four screw holes on the side of the chassis.
c) Use four M4 screws to attach the bracket to the chassis.
d) Repeat Steps 1b and 1c with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the router.
Figure 5: Rack-mount brackets on Cisco NCS 540
Step 3
Install the router onto the 2-post rack as follows:
a) Lift and position the router into position between the two rack posts.
b) Move the router until the rack-mount brackets come in contact with the two rack posts.
c) Hold the chassis at level and have another while the second person insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on
the rack type) in each of the two rack-mount brackets (using a total of four screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded
holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails.
d) Tighten the 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N.m) or tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N.m).
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