Rack-Mounting A Cisco 7200 Vxr Router - Cisco 7200 VXR router User Manual

Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router

If you are installing an equipment shelf or using mounting hardware other than that
supplied with the chassis, review the guidelines in the section "Rack-Mounting Guidelines"
in the chapter "Preparing for Installation," and then proceed to the "General Tabletop or
Workbench Installation" section on page 14.
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 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).
Note
identical. Therefore, 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 4-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 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.
3-2 Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide
Rack-mounting procedures for the Cisco 7204VXR and the Cisco 7206VXR are