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Installing the Cisco 6100 Thermal Upgrade Kit
Move Cisco 6100 Series System Hardware Components
If you need to prepare the rack to accommodate the fan tray and install the thermal guard, you will need
to complete the following steps to move the Cisco 6100 chassis or the POTS splitter:
Warning
Two people are required to lift the chassis. Grasp the chassis underneath the lower
edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with
your legs, not your back.
Close and secure the Cisco 6100 rear door (if applicable).
Step 1
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the mounting screws that bolt the Cisco 6100 chassis in
Step 2
the rack.
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Note
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the mounting screws that bolt the POTS splitter in the rack.
Step 3
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If you are migrating from dual-port to quad-port ATU-C modules, refer to the Cisco 6100
Note
with NI-1 Direct Connect Installation Guide for conversion procedures. Different cables
and an additional POTS splitter will be needed.
Cisco 6100 Thermal Upgrade Kit Installation Procedures
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Gently move the Cisco 6100 chassis up in the rack to accommodate the fan tray (3 RUs) (if your
racks are not side-by-side). The top of the fan tray should be flush with the bottom of the chassis.
Use the mounting screws and a Phillips-head screwdriver to bolt the Cisco 6100 in the rack.
Gently remove the Cisco 6100 chassis from the rack (if your racks are side-by-side).
Remove each Cisco 6100 chassis from the rack if you have a side-by-side rack
configuration. The Cisco 6100 needs to be removed from the rack to install the
thermal guard.
Gently move the POTS splitter down in the rack to accommodate the fan tray (3 RUs).
Use the mounting screws and a Phillips-head screwdriver to bolt the POTS splitter in the rack.
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