Verifying The Securing Location; Front And Rear Clearances - Cisco NCS 4000 Series Manual

Verifying the Securing Location

• External connection unit (ECU)
• Craft panel
• Cosmetic door
Note The RP, LC, and FC card slots are populated with filler cards.
The card pallet contains the route processor cards (RPs), fabric cards (FCs), and line cards (LCs).
The Cisco NCS 4016 chassis is shipped in a double-wall carton on a standard shipping pallet. Always transport
the chassis in its original packaging and make sure that the system is transported and stored in an upright
position. If you plan to store system components before the installation, be sure to store the components
carefully and in their original shipping containers to prevent accidental damage.
Verifying the Securing Location
Before moving the chassis into position, make sure that you have properly prepared the site so that there is
sufficient room for installation and maintenance. Verifying the recommended space ensures that you have
enough space available to perform the initial installation of the chassis and its components.
The floor plan for the Cisco NCS 4016 chassis must include enough space to install the chassis in the equipment
rack and allow sufficient airflow for the system. The floor plan must also provide enough room to access
chassis components for maintenance (for example, to remove fan trays, power modules, cables, and air filters).
For chassis installation, make sure that enough room exists in front of the chassis to accommodate installation
personnel and the lifting device used to hold the chassis in the rack while it is bolted to the rack.

Front and Rear Clearances

The site requires the following front and rear clearances for chassis installation and maintenance access:
• To install the chassis in the equipment rack: approximately 23.6 inches (60 cm)
• To service components and allow system airflow in front of the chassis: 36 inches (91.4 cm)
• To service components and allow system airflow behind the chassis: 24 inches (61 cm)
If the chassis in installed in a cabinet with doors, note the following restrictions:
• The chassis can be placed in a cabinet with the front and rear doors at least 80% open in front of the
• The distance between the inlet/exhaust and the door can be as small as 6 inches, but the door should be
• A foot of clearance at front and back should be maintained from the inlet/exhaust and a solid object.
Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Unpacking, Moving and Securing Guide
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inlet and exhaust openings of the chassis.
facing to an open isle.
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