Installing The Chassis; Rack-Mounting The Chassis - Cisco 3745 Quick Start Manual

Installing the Chassis

You can set the chassis on a desktop or install it in a rack. See the applicable instructions in the following sections:
• Rack-Mounting the Chassis, page 10
• Installing on a Desktop, page 11
Cisco 3745 routers are not designed for wall-mounting.
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Rack-Mounting the Chassis

The standard accessory kit contains brackets for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch rack. You can order an optional accessory
kit with brackets and instructions for mounting the chassis in a 23- or 24-inch rack.
You can mount the chassis in the following ways:
• Front panel forward
• Back panel forward
• Center mount with either front or back panel forward
Attaching Brackets
Attach the mounting brackets to the chassis as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, or Figure 3, using the screws provided in the bracket
kit. Attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the chassis. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install the bracket
screws.
Note Some 19-inch racks have power strips on the back vertical rails that block cable access to power supplies. Be sure to
choose an orientation that provides unrestricted access to the back panel.
Figure 1 Bracket Installation—Front Panel Forward
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