Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance
Installing the SCE 2000 Platform
Cisco SCE 2000 4/8xFE Installation and Configuration Guide
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4-5
Installation Precautions
The router should already be in the area where you will install it, and your installation location
should already be determined. If not, see
Site Requirement Guidelines
(on page
4-3
) and the
Site
Preparation and Safety Guide
.
When installing the
SCE 2000
, please observe the following conditions:
•
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance at its left and right sides for airflow clearance from
the inlet and exhaust vents, and that no exhaust air from other equipment is drawn into the
SCE 2000
. For descriptions and illustrations regarding airflow, see
Airflow
(on page
4-3
).
•
Do not place the
SCE 2000
on the floor during installation. Dust that accumulates on the floor
is drawn into the interior of the
SCE 2000
by the cooling fans. Excessive dust inside the
SCE
2000
can cause over-temperature conditions and component failures.
•
Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the
SCE 2000
for
installing and rudimentary maintenance for accessing network cables or equipment.
•
Ensure that the
SCE 2000
will receive adequate ventilation. Do not install the
SCE 2000
in an
enclosed cabinet where ventilation is inadequate!
•
Provide an adequate chassis Ground (earth) connection for the
SCE 2000
(see
Attaching a
Chassis Ground Connection
(on page
4-10
) for instructions).
Installing the SCE 2000 on a Workbench or Tabletop
You can install the
SCE 2000
platform on any flat surface as long as the surface is large enough
for the
SCE 2000
(see the table in
SCE 2000
Dimensions), and allows for adequate
airflow/ventilation around the sides of the
SCE 2000
, as described in the
Installation Precautions
(on page
4-5
). When installing the
SCE 2000
on a workbench or tabletop or in a rack, ensure that
the surface is clean and in a safe location.
Figure
4-3: Installing the System on a Flat Surface
To install a
SCE 2000
platform on a workbench or tabletop, complete the following steps:
Step 1
Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as the surrounding area.
Also make sure your path between the
SCE 2000
platform and its new location is unobstructed.
Step 2
Place the
SCE 2000
platform on the tabletop or workbench.
Step 3
View the bottom panel by lifting the
SCE 2000
, placing your hands around the
SCE 2000
sides
and lifting the
SCE 2000
from underneath. To prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.
There are four marked locations, indicating where to affix the rubber feet (see figure above).
