Rack-Mounting Guidelines - Cisco 7206VXR - VPN Bundle Router Configuration Manual

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation

Rack-Mounting Guidelines

Before installing the Cisco 7200 VXR router in a rack, read the "Site Preparation and Safety" section of
the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 7200 Series Routers to familiarize yourself
with proper site and environmental conditions. Failure to read and follow the guidelines could lead to an
unsuccessful installation and possible damage to the router and components.
The rack-mounting hardware included with Cisco 7200 VXR routers is suitable for most 19-inch
equipment racks and two-post racks. To easily access FRUs while the router is installed in a rack, make
certain you have access to the front and rear of the router.
Before using a particular rack, check for obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair
rack-mount installation. If a power strip does impair a rear rack-mount installation, remove the power
strip before installing a Cisco 7200 VXR router in the rack, and then replace it after the chassis is
installed. As an alternative, you can mount a Cisco 7200 VXR router on an equipment shelf provided
that the rack dimensions allow you to secure the router to the shelf, and the overall configuration permits
safe installation and access. However, we recommend rack-mounting Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
Figure 2-2
To use the rack-mounting hardware provided with the Cisco 7200 VXR routers, consider the following
guidelines:
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OL-5013-09
shows the Cisco 7200 VXR router footprint and outer dimensions.
To mount the router between two posts or rails using the brackets, the inner clearance (the width
between the inner sides of the two posts or rails) must be at least 17.00 inches (43.18 cm).
The height of the chassis is 5.25 inches (13.34 cm).
When mounting the router in either four-post or two-post racks, be sure to use all the screws and the
brackets provided to secure the chassis to the rack posts.
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