Connect The Vedge 2000 Router - Cisco vEdge Series Hardware Installation Manual

Connect the vEdge 2000 Router

2. Use a tape measure or level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and that all screws on one side
of the rack are aligned with the screws on the other side.
Tip: It is recommended that you retain the dust covers in any unused ports.
Connect the vEdge 2000 Router
This article describes how to connect the vEdge 2000 router to system ground, an AC power source, a
management console, and to a network for out-of-band-management.
Step 1: Connect Earth Ground to the Router
To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and to ensure proper operation of the
vEdge 2000 router, connect the router to earth ground before you power it on. To do so, you need the following
tools:
• Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver
To connect system ground to the vEdge 2000 router (see Figure 1):
1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which the vEdge
2000 router is mounted.
2. Secure the grounding lug to the protective grounding terminal with the washers and screws.
3. Dress the grounding cable, and make sure that it does not touch or block access to other router components.
Figure 1: Connecting a Grounding Cable to a vEdge 2000 Router
Note: If you plan to mount the vEdge 2000 router on four posts of a rack, mount the router in the rack before
attaching the grounding lug to the router.
Step 2: Connect AC Power to the Router
Once you have connected the vEdge 2000 router to system ground and at least one power supply is installed,
you can connect AC power to the router. Before you connect power to the router, make sure you have:
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
• Power cords appropriate for your geographical location. See AC Power Cord Specifications .
To connect the vEdge 2000 router to an AC power source:
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