Installation Site Requirements
Installation Hazards
Installation Site Requirements
Rack-Mounting and Ventilation Guidelines
Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide
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Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes
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the equipment unsafe.
Never install equipment that appears damaged.
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Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as:
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Moist floors
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Ungrounded power extension cables
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Missing safety grounds.
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Use these guidelines when working with equipment that is disconnected from a
power source, but is still connected to telephone or network wiring.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
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designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless you are sure the
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telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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This section provides site requirement guidelines that you must consider before
installing the Cisco 12404 router.
Before installing the Cisco 12404 Internet router in a rack, consider the following
general rack-mounting guidelines.
As you face the rear of the chassis, the fan tray assembly is located on the right
side. Air flow to the air filter and fan tray assembly should not be blocked.
Chapter 2
Preparing for Installation
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