Installation Methods; General Rack Installation Guidelines - Cisco ASR 1013 Hardware Installation Manual

Cisco ASR 1002-X Router Overview and Installation

Installation Methods

The Cisco ASR 1002-X Router is designed for a standalone, 2-rail 19-inch rack mount (front rail only), 4-rail
19-inch rack mount (front and rear rail).
Although rack-mounting is the preferred method of installation for the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router, you can
mount the chassis on an equipment shelf or tabletop.
The Cisco ASR 1002-X Router is usually shipped fully loaded. However, you can remove components
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such as the power supplies, from the chassis to make the chassis lighter for your rack installation.
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
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work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning
to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071
Warning Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers publication. This document provides important
safety information you should know before working with the system. Statement 200
Proceed with the installation only after you unpack your chassis and read all the site requirements for your
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new equipment. Proceed with the installation.

General Rack Installation Guidelines

When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines:
• The Cisco ASR 1002-X Router requires a minimum of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) rack units of vertical rack
• Before using a particular rack, check for obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair rack
• Allow sufficient clearance around the rack for maintenance. If the rack is mobile, you can push it back
• Maintain a minimum clearance of 3 inches on the front side and back side of the chassis for the cooling
space. Measure the proposed rack location before mounting the chassis in the rack.
mount installation. If a power strip does impair a rack mount installation, remove the power strip before
installing the chassis, and replace the strip after the chassis is installed
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near a wall or cabinet for normal operation and pull it out for maintenance (installing or moving cards,
connecting cables, or replacing or upgrading components). Otherwise, allow 19 inches (48.3 cm) of
clearance space to remove field-replaceable units.
air inlet and exhaust ports, respectively. Avoid placing the chassis in an overly congested rack or next
to another equipment rack; otherwise, the heated exhaust air from other equipment may enter the inlet
air vents and cause an overtemperature condition inside the router.
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router Hardware Installation Guide

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