Step 1: Prepare the Site for Installation
Prepare your site for installation by observing the following guidelines:
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You can install the router in a four-post rack or cabinet or an open-frame rack.
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The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the chassis's external
dimensions: 1.7 in. (4.4 cm) high, 9.4 in. (24 cm) deep, and 17.5 in. (44 cm) wide. The
outer edges of the mounting brackets extend the width to 19.2 in. (48.7 cm).
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One person must be available to lift the router while another secures the router to the
rack.
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The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured router,
up to 7 lb (3.2 kg).
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For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, allow at least
2.16 in. (5.5 cm) in front of the router.
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The rack or cabinet must have an adequate supply of cooling air.
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Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit from the cabinet
without recirculating into the router.
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When deploying the router in environments where the router may operate between
131° F (55° C) and 149° F (65° C), allow a 1 rack unit (U) gap above and below the
router.
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When installing the router in a cabinet, ensure that the bottom of the cabinet is closed
and there is no opening.
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You must install the router into a rack that is secured to the building structure.
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Mount the router at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
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When mounting the router in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to
the top, with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
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Install the router only in restricted areas, such as dedicated equipment rooms and
equipment closets, in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Step 1: Prepare the Site for Installation
