Install The Chassis; Rack-Mount The Chassis On A 4-Post Rack - Cisco NCS 5501 Hardware Installation Manual

Install the Chassis

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Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack

The Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501 and Cisco NCS 5501-SE can be installed in 4-post rack and
Note
2-post rack.
This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the router to install the Cisco NCS
55A1-36H-S,Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501, Cisco NCS 5501-SE, Cisco NCS 5502, and Cisco
NCS 5502-SE routers into a cabinet or rack.
Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
The following table lists the items contained in the rack-mount kit provided routers.
Table 2: Cisco NCS-55A1-24H, Cisco NCS 5501 and Cisco NCS 5501-SE Router Rack-Mount Kit
Quantity
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Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 4-Post Rack, page 13
Rack-Mount the Chassis on a 2-Post Rack, page 22
Install the Air Filter, page 23
Ground the Chassis, page 25
Connect AC Power to the Chassis, page 28
Wiring a DC Power Connector, page 29
Connect DC Power to the Chassis, page 30
C H A P T E R
Part Description
Rack-mount brackets
M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers
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