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6. Ensure that you have all the parts and tools available to mount the PTX10001-36MR in a rack (see
"Mount the PTX10001-36MR on Two Posts in a Rack" on page 83
on Four Posts in a Rack" on page
CAUTION: PTX10001-36MR routers require two people for installation, one person to
lift the device into place and another person to attach the device to the rack. If you are
installing the PTX10001-36MR above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from the floor, you can remove
the power supplies and fan modules to minimize the weight before attempting to
install the PTX10001-36MR.
CAUTION: If you are mounting multiple devices in a rack, mount the heaviest device at
the bottom and mount the rest bottom to top in order of decreasing weight.
Mount the PTX10001-36MR on Four Posts in a Rack
• ESD grounding strap (not provided).
• A pair of front mounting rails and rear mounting blades. These mounting blades support the rear of
the chassis and must be installed. (ordered separately)
• Screws to secure the mounting rail to the chassis (16 screws are provided).
• Eight screws to secure the chassis and mounting blades to the rack (not provided).
• Screwdriver appropriate for the rack-mounting screws (not provided).
• Two power cords with plugs appropriate to your geographical location (provided).
• RJ-45 cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter (provided).
• Management host, such as a PC laptop, with a serial port (not provided).
To mount the PTX10001-36MR on four posts in a rack by using the provided mounting kit:
1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and an connect the other end of the
strap to the ESD point on the device.
2. Decide whether to place the front (port) end or the back (FRU) end of the PTX10001-36MR at the
front of the rack. Position the PTX10001-36MR in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on
components are next to the hot aisle.
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"Mount the PTX10001-36MR
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