Rack-Mounting The Chassis; Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets To Cisco 1900 Series Routers - Cisco 1900 series Hardware Installation

Chapter 4 Installing and Connecting the Router

Rack-Mounting the Chassis

Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
Warning
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system. Statement 378
Warning Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the
floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip
over. Statement 1048
The Cisco 1900 series router can be installed in a 19-inch EIA rack. Mounting brackets allow installing
in either a front and rear facing position.
You can mount the router in the following ways:
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The rubber feet need to be removed for rack mounting.
Note

Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 1900 Series Routers

Use four of the supplied number-8 Phillips screws to attach the long side of each bracket to the router.
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Torque the screws to 15 to 18 in-lb (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).
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Front mounting—Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing forward.
Back mounting—Brackets attached at the back of the chassis with the back panel facing forward.
shows how to attach the brackets to the sides of the router with the front panel forward.
Bracket Installation for Front Mounting the Cisco 1905 and Cisco 1921 ISRs
shows how to attach the brackets to the sides of the router with the back panel forward.
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