Site Selection Guidelines; Rack Requirements - Cisco 1000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Prepare for Router Installation
Warning
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Statement 1005
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to
ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate the devices in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature:
Statement 1047
Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected
through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection, LAN or PoE. Statement 1044.
Warning
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 1.75 in. (4.4
cm). Statement 1076.

Site Selection Guidelines

The Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers require specific environmental operating conditions.
Temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration can affect the performance and reliability of the router. The
following sections provide specific information to help you plan for the proper operating environment.
The Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers are designed to meet the industry EMC, safety, and
environmental standards described in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 1000
Series Integrated Services Routers document.

Rack Requirements

For the Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Router, use brackets with a 19-inch rack.
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
unit in the rack. Statement 1006.
Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Router
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