Chapter 3 Installing A Cisco 7200 Vxr Router; Rack-Mounting A Cisco 7200 Vxr Router - Cisco 7206VXR - VPN Bundle Router Configuration Manual

Chapter 3 Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router

Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router

If you do not plan to install your Cisco 7200 VXR router in an equipment rack, proceed to the "General
Tabletop or Workbench Installation" section on page 3-14.
Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router
The chassis mounts to two rack posts with brackets that attach to either the front or the rear sides of the
chassis. The inside width between the two posts or mounting strips (left and right) must be at least 17.00
inches (43.18 cm).
Rack-mounting procedures for the Cisco 7204VXR and the Cisco 7206VXR are identical. Therefore,
Note
the illustrations in this section apply to both Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the mounting strips. Figure 3-1
shows a typical four-post equipment rack with a power strip along one of the back posts. If your rack has
this feature, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points to ensure that you will be
able to pull port adapters and other field replaceable units (FRUs) straight out of their respective slots.
The inlet and exhaust ports for cooling air are located on the right and left of the chassis, respectively,
so multiple routers can be stacked in a rack with little or no vertical clearance.
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