Installing On A Desktop; Grounding The Chassis - Cisco 3745 Quick Start Manual

Figure 2 Bracket Installation—Back Panel Forward
Figure 3 Bracket Installation—Back Panel Forward, Center-Mount Rack
Note The brackets can also be installed with the front panel forward.
Installing the Chassis in a Rack
Install the chassis in the rack. Rack-mounting screws are not provided with the router. Use two screws for each side (supplied
with the rack).

Installing on a Desktop

If you place the Cisco 3745 on a desktop, do not place anything on top of the router that weighs more than
Caution
10 pounds (4.5 kg). Excessive weight on top could damage the chassis.

Grounding the Chassis

You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical
safety standards.
• For NEBS-compliant grounding, use AWG 6 (13 mm
• For NEC-compliant grounding, use AWG 14 (2 mm
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) wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.
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) or larger wire and a user-supplied ring terminal.
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