Installing The Cisco Asr 903 Router; Prerequisites; Installing The Router In A Rack; Installing The Chassis Brackets - Cisco ASR 903 Installation Manual

Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router

This chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router.
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Prerequisites

Before installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router, it is important to prepare for the installation by:
• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures (MOP)
• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router
• Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 903 Router
For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 903 Router, see
Installation, on page

Installing the Router in a Rack

The following sections describe how to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router in a rack:

Installing the Chassis Brackets

The chassis is shipped with mounting brackets that can be installed on the front or rear of the chassis. To
install the brackets on the front of the chassis, perform these steps:
Step 1
Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis. The figure below
hows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 903 Router for a 19-inch EIA rack.
Prerequisites, on page 71
Installing the Router in a Rack, on page 71
Installing the Chassis Ground Connection, on page 83
Installing the Fan Tray, on page 86
RSP Installation, on page 89
Interface Module Installation, on page 92
Installing the Power Supply, on page 96
Connecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router to the Network, on page 107
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