Mounting The Cisco Asr 1001 Router On An Equipment Shelf Or Tabletop Installation - Cisco ASR 1013 Hardware Installation Manual

Cisco ASR 1001 Router Overview and Installation
If you are not rack-mounting your Cisco ASR 1000 series chassis, place it on a sturdy equipment shelf or
tabletop.
When installing the Cisco ASR 1001 Router on an equipment shelf or tabletop, ensure that the surface is clean
and that you have considered the following:
• The Cisco ASR 1001 Router requires at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust
• The Cisco ASR 1001 Router should be installed off the floor. Dust that accumulates on the floor is drawn
• There must be approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis to
• The Cisco ASR 1001 Router needs adequate ventilation. Do not install it in an enclosed cabinet where
• Keep the cable-management bracket ready if you plan to install it on the front of the chassis.
• An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for your router chassis (see the
• Always follow proper lifting practices as outlined in the "Electrical Safety" section in the Preparing
Mounting the Cisco ASR 1001 Router on an Equipment Shelf or
Tabletop Installation
To mount your Cisco ASR 1001 Router on an equipment shelf or tabletop, follow these steps.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or platform, as well as the surrounding area.
2. Lift the chassis into position on the equipment shelf or tabletop.
3. Attach the front rack-mount brackets. Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis (first holes
beyond the vent holes) and use the package of black screws that shipped with the chassis.
4. Align the front rack-mount bracket to one side of the chassis.
5. Insert and tighten the screws on one side.
6. Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 on the other side of the chassis. Use all screws to secure the rack-mount
brackets to the chassis.
7. Gather the two cable-management brackets and screws shipped with your chassis. The following image
shows cable-management brackets attached on the front of the Cisco ASR 1001 Router.
8. Screw the cable-management bracket to each side of the rack-mount brackets that are attached to the
chassis. Use two screws for each cable-management bracket. Use a screw from the package of four screws.
9. Check that all screws are securely tightened.
10. Go to the
vents (the front and top/rear sides of the chassis).
into the interior of the router by the cooling fans. Excessive dust inside the router can cause
overtemperature conditions and component failures.
install and replace FRUs, or to access network cables and equipment.
ventilation is inadequate.
Ground Connection).
Your Site for Installation chapter, when handling the chassis.
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection

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for instructions about continuing the installation.
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