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7. Position the other rear bracket at the right rear of the rack on the same level as the right front bracket, so that the rear
bracket overlaps with the right front bracket. The screw holes for connecting the front and rear brackets should overlap.
Use four mounting screws appropriate for your rack to attach the rear bracket to the rack.
8. Connect the right front and rear brackets (see
a. Insert six of the screws provided with the mounting brackets into the overlapping bracket holes.
b. Hand-tighten the screws fully (to 12–16 in.-lb torque) using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
Mounting the MX10016 Using a Mechanical Lift
Because of the router's size and weight, the MX10016 can safely be installed only by using a mechanical lift.
CAUTION:
or cabinet.
CAUTION:
the rack or cabinet is strong enough to support the router's weight and is adequately supported at the
installation site.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the router:
A mechanical lift rated for 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
12 mounting screws appropriate for your rack
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack-mounting screws
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bottom of the rack.
To install the router using a mechanical lift (see
1. Ensure that the rack or cabinet is placed in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the
installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and maintenance. For details, see
Requirements" on page
2. Load the router onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform.
Do not install line cards in the chassis until after you mount the chassis securely on a rack
Before front-mounting the router on a rack or cabinet, have a qualified technician verify that
If you are installing more than one router in a rack or cabinet, install the first router at the
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