Figure 3: Rear of Chassis
The chassis includes two electrostatic discharge (ESD) points (banana plug receptacles) for
electrical safety, one front and one rear, as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3.
Table 3 summarizes physical specifications for the router chassis.
Table 3: Chassis Physical Specifications
Forwarding Engine
Routing Engine
Board
cover
Power supply A
Power supply B
Before removing or installing components of a functioning router, attach an
ESD strap to an ESD point and place the other end of the strap around your
bare wrist. Failure to use an ESD strap could result in damage to the router.
The router must be connected to earth ground during normal operation.
For further safety information, see "Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Information" on page 129.
Description
Chassis height
Chassis width
Chassis depth
Weight, maximum configuration
ESD
point
Fan tray
Value
5.25 in. (13.3 cm)
17.5 in. (44.5 cm) for sides of chassis
19 in. (48.3 cm) with mounting ears
24 in. (61 cm)
M5 router: 61 lb (27.6 kg)
M10 router: 67 lb (29.5 kg)
Hardware Component Overview
Chassis
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