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Cisco 7200 VXR Series Manual

Preparing for installation
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Preparing for Installation

Before installing your Cisco 7200 VXR router, you should consider the power and cabling requirements
that must be in place at your installation site, the equipment you need to install the router, and the
environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation. This chapter
guides you through the process of preparing for your router installation.
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Warning
Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the
Information for Cisco 7200 Series Routers
information you should know before working with the system. Statement 200

Tools and Parts Required

Your Cisco 7200 VXR chassis is fully assembled at the factory; no assembly is required. However, you
need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis and the rack-mount and cable-management
kit:
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The rack-mount and cable-management kit includes the following parts:
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Tools and Parts Required, page 2-1
Site Log, page 2-13
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
A 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
A 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver
Tape measure (optional)
Level (optional)
Two rack-mount brackets for mounting the chassis in the rack
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Statement 200 Tools and Parts Required Your Cisco 7200 VXR chassis is fully assembled at the factory; no assembly is required. However, you need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis and the rack-mount and cable-management...

  • Page 2: Electrical Equipment Guidelines

    I/O controller, and port adapters. Handle the carriers by the handle and the carrier edges only; never touch the boards or connector pins. Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide OL-5013-09...

  • Page 3: Site Requirement Guidelines

    104°F (0°C through 40°C), and keep the area around the chassis as free from dust as is practical. Planning a proper location for the Cisco 7200 VXR router and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful system operation. Equipment placed too close together or inadequately ventilated can cause system overtemperature conditions.
  • Page 4 If warning messages are displayed, take immediate action to identify the cause and correct the problem. We recommend keeping Cisco 7200 VXR routers off the floor and out of any area that tends to • collect dust.
  • Page 5 If a power strip does impair a rear rack-mount installation, remove the power strip before installing a Cisco 7200 VXR router in the rack, and then replace it after the chassis is installed. As an alternative, you can mount a Cisco 7200 VXR router on an equipment shelf provided that the rack dimensions allow you to secure the router to the shelf, and the overall configuration permits safe installation and access.
  • Page 6 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Site Requirement Guidelines Figure 2-2 Cisco 7200 VXR Router Footprint and Outer Dimensions Network processing engine width 13.8 in. Fan tray depth 15.81 in. (40.16 cm) (35.05 cm) Chassis depth (including cable service loop Card cage and I/O controller width 13.5 in.

  • Page 7: Temperature And Humidity Requirements

    We recommend that you use the rack-mount kit designed for Cisco 7200 VXR routers. To prevent chassis overheating, never install the Cisco 7200 VXR in an enclosed rack or room that is not Caution properly ventilated or air-conditioned.

  • Page 8: Power Connection Guidelines

    • Note The Cisco 7200 VXR router installation must comply with all applicable codes and is approved for use with copper conductors only. The ground bond fastening hardware should be of compatible material and preclude loosening, deterioration, and electrochemical corrosion of hardware and joined material.

  • Page 9: Initial Configuration Information

    We recommend that you do not exceed specified transmission rate and distance limits. Note When preparing your site for network connections to a Cisco 7200 VXR router, you must consider a number of factors related to each type of interface: •...

  • Page 10: Cisco 7200 Vxr Router Installation Checklist

    For complete configuration instructions, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference, which are available on Cisco.com or on the Documentation DVD.
  • Page 11 I/O controller, network processing engine or network services engine, and all port adapters operational (enabled LEDs on the port adapters and the I/O controller are on) Correct hardware configuration displayed after system banner appears System ready for global and interface-specific configuration Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide 2-11 OL-5013-09...

  • Page 12: Checking The Shipping Container Contents

    Table 2-3 to ensure you received all the components you ordered. Do not discard the shipping container. You need the container if you move or ship the Cisco 7200 VXR Note router in the future. Verify that the following are included in the shipping container (the accessories box might be separate):...

  • Page 13: Site Log

    Site Log A site log provides a historical record of all actions relevant to the Cisco 7200 VXR router operation and maintenance. Keep your site log in a common place near the chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Site log entries might include the following: Installation progress—Make a copy of the Cisco 7200 VXR Router Installation Checklist and insert...
  • Page 14 Make copies of the sample or design your own site log to meet the needs of your site and equipment. Table 2-4 Site Log Sample Date Description of Action Performed or Symptom Observed Initials Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide 2-14 OL-5013-09...

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