Cisco ASR1002 Installation Guide - Page 19

Chapter 8 Cisco ASR 1002 Router Overview and Installation Installing the Cisco ASR 1002 Router in a Rack Step 1 Locate the threaded holes on the rear side of the chassis. Make certain that you hold the rear rack-mount bracket with the ear and holes facing outward and towards the rear of the chassis. Figure 8-13 shows where to attach the rear rack-mount brackets to the Cisco ASR 1002 Router. Figure 8-13 Attaching the Rear Rack-Mount Brackets to the Cisco ASR 1002 Router 3 280279 2 1 1 Rear rack-mount bracket ear and holes 2 Rear rack-mount bracket 3 Rear rack-mount bracket screws -- Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Position the rear rack-mount bracket top hole with the chassis top hole from the back. Insert and tighten the screws on one side. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 on the other side of the chassis. Use the remaining screws to secure the rear rack-mount brackets to the chassis. This completes the steps for attaching the rear rack-mount brackets to the Cisco ASR 1002 Router. Caution To make installation easier, before you mount the ASR 1002 Router in a rack, make certain you read which rack-mount bracket ear holes to use when positioning the chassis in the rack. As a result of using the designated ear holes on the rack-mount bracket, the cable-management bracket installation will be made easier. Installing the Cisco ASR 1002 Router in a Rack After installing the rack-mount brackets on the chassis, you mount the chassis by securing the rack-mount brackets to two posts or mounting strips in the rack using the screws provided. Because the rack-mount brackets support the weight of the entire chassis, be sure to use all screws to fasten the two rack-mount brackets to the rack posts. Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: -This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. OL-13208-09 Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide 8-19