Install The Chassis Brackets; Install The Router Chassis In The Rack - Cisco NCS 540 Installation Manual

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Install the Chassis Brackets

The chassis is shipped with mounting brackets that can be installed on the front of the chassis. To install the

brackets on the front of the chassis, perform these steps:

1. Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis.

Figure below shows how to attach the brackets at the front position on the router for a 19-inch EIA rack.

Figure 6: Attach Mounting Brackets for a 19-inch EIA Rack

2. Position one of the brackets against the chassis side, and align the screw holes.

3. Secure the bracket to the chassis with the M5 screws removed when performing Step 1. The recommended

maximum torque is 10 in.-lb.

4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for the other bracket.

Note

Ensure adequate clearance and air flow when mounting the router in a rack. For more information, see the

Clearance Guidelines section.

Note

Install the cable guides along with rackmount brackets to install the router in a 19-inch EIA rack. See Attaching

the Cable Guides.

To install the router chassis in the equipment rack, perform these steps:

1. Insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.

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