Preparing To Mount The Chassis In A Rack; Installing The Mounting Brackets - Cisco NCS 4000 Series Unpacking, Moving, And Securing Manual

Chapter 4 Securing the Chassis
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Preparing to Mount the Chassis in a Rack

Before you mount the Cisco NCS 4016 chassis into a rack, it is critical that the installation site be
prepared properly to handle the chassis weight, power requirements, cooling needs, and other
requirements.
Because a fully-configured chassis weight can be up to 412 lb (187 kg), you should review the rack
specifications from the manufacturer to determine whether the racks you have are appropriate to handle
the weight of the chassis. For specifications on the chassis, see the
4000 Series Hardware Installation
To avoid tipping the chassis and possible injury when installing it, take care to properly position the
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chassis in the rack when you are mounting it.
Before mounting the chassis in the rack, perform the following steps:
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Installing the Mounting Brackets

This section explains how to install the top and bottom mounting brackets for the specific type of rack
you are using.
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The chassis should be mounted on a rack that is permanently affixed to the building.
Statement 1049
Installing the Mounting Brackets, page 4-3
Installing the Aid Brackets, page 4-7
Removing the Chassis Door, page 4-9
For 2-post ANSI racks, the brackets are installed in the middle position.
For 4-post ANSI racks and ETSI cabinets, the brackets are installed in the front position.
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