Connect The Vedge 5000 Router - Cisco vEdge Series Hardware Installation Manual

vEdge 5000 Router
Rack Requirement
Rack secured to
building structure
Airflow Requirements
When planning your site for installing the vEdge 5000 router, allow enough clearance around the installed
router. Since the router works with a front-to-back airflow there are no clearance requirements for the sides,
but it is recommended that you provide at least 3 in. of clearance at the back.

Connect the vEdge 5000 Router

This article describes how to connect the vEdge 5000 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 5000 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 5000 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 5000
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 5000 Router
Note: Mount the vEdge 5000 router on a four-post rack before attaching the grounding lug to the router.
Step 2: Connect AC Power to the Router
Once you have connected the vEdge 5000 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:
Guidelines
For maximum stability, secure the rack to ceiling brackets and to floor brackets.
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