Mounting Options; Weight Considerations; Unpacking The Asr 5000 Chassis - Cisco ASR 5000 Installation Manual

Chassis Installation
Table 24: Operating Temperature and Humidity Recommendations
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity

Mounting Options

There are two options for mounting the chassis in a standard equipment rack or telecommunications cabinet:
• Flush Mount: In this configuration, the flanges of the mounting brackets are flush with the front of the
• Mid-mount: In this configuration, the flanges of the mounting brackets are recessed from the front of

Weight Considerations

The shipping weight of the chassis is approximately 160 pounds (72.57 kg). Please consider the following
recommendations before proceeding:
• If available, use an equipment lift to lift and move the chassis during the installation process.
• If no lift is available, reduce the weight according to the instructions in the
• At least two people are required to perform the installation. These individuals should be physically able
• When lifting any heavy object, it is important to remember to bend at the knees and lift with your legs.

Unpacking the ASR 5000 Chassis

Important
The chassis ships in a wooden container that is 28.25 in. (64.135cm) wide by 36.75 in. (93.35cm) high by
33.75 in. (85.75cm) deep. The container consists of an upper and lower section. The upper section forms the
sides and top of the container. The lower section serves as the bottom of the container. The upper and lower
chassis. This is the default configuration as shipped as is commonly used with 4-post racks and equipment
cabinets. Refer to Flush Mount Installation of the Chassis, on page
the chassis. This configuration is required when mounting the chassis in a 2-post rack. To do this, install
the mounting brackets toward the middle of the chassis on either side. Refer to
of the Chassis, on page 58.
Chassis Prior to Installation, on page
approximately 125 lbs. (56.7 kg).
to lift and control the weight of the chassis.
Bending at the waist and lifting with your back could cause personal injury.
Before unpacking the chassis, use a pallet jack to move the container as close to the final installation site
as possible.
0 degrees C to +55 degrees C
32 degrees F to +131 degrees F
20 percent to 80 percent, non-condensing
54. These procedures reduces the weight of the chassis to
Mounting Options
57.
Mid-Mount Installation
Reducing the Weight of the
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