Cisco 3845 Quick Start Guide - Page 11

Rack-Mounting the Router Cisco 3800 series routers can be installed in 19-inch (48.26-cm) racks. Use the standard brackets for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch (48.26-cm) rack. Note If you choose to install your Cisco router in a 23-inch (58.42-cm) rack, you must acquire a 23-inch (58.42-cm) rack adapter from the rack manufacturer. You can mount the router in the following ways: • Center mounting-Brackets attached in the center of the chassis with the front panel facing forward • Front mounting-Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing forward • Rear mounting-Brackets attached at the rear of the chassis with the rear panel facing forward The brackets are shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4. Figure 3 Rack-Mounting Brackets for Cisco 3825 Routers Bracket pair for 19-inch rack Bracket pair for 23-inch rack 111818 Figure 4 Rack-Mounting Brackets for Cisco 3845 Routers Bracket pair for 19-inch rack Bracket pair for 23-inch rack 117982 Attaching Brackets to the Router for Rack-Mounting Attach the mounting brackets to the router chassis as shown in Figure 5 through Figure 8, using the screws provided. 11