General Installation - Cisco Router 7204 Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7204
To prevent the rack from tipping when installing the router in telco-type racks, ensure that the rack
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is bolted to the floor and, if necessary, anchored with appropriate fixtures.
To install the chassis in the rack, complete the following steps:
On the chassis, ensure that all captive screws on the network processing engine, the I/O controller, and
Step 1
each power supply are tightened and the port adapter levers are in the locked position.
Make sure that your path to the rack is unobstructed. If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are
Step 2
engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
To prevent damage to the chassis or personal injury, never attempt to lift or tilt the Cisco 7204 using
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the port adapter handles or the I/O controller handle; they are not designed to support the weight of
the router. Always have someone help you when installing the Cisco 7204.
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Step 3 Position the chassis so that the front end is closest to you; then lift the chassis and move it to the rack.
To prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.
Step 4 Slide the chassis into the rack, pushing it back until the brackets (installed at the front or rear of the
chassis) meet the mounting strips or posts on both sides of the equipment rack.
Step 5 While keeping the brackets flush against the posts or mounting strips, position the router so the holes in
the brackets are aligned with those in the mounting strips.
Insert all six 10-32 x 3/8 slotted screws (three on each side) through the brackets and into the mounting
Step 6
strip (use the top and bottom bracket holes, as shown in
Figure
This completes the procedure for installing the chassis in the rack. Proceed to the
Adapter Cables" section on page 3-13

General Installation

The router should already be in the area where you will install it, and your installation location should
already be determined. If not, refer to the
"Preparing for Installation."
When installing the Cisco 7204 on a workbench or tabletop, ensure that the surface is clean and in a safe
location and that you have considered the following:
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Two people should perform Step 3 through Step 6.
3-5). Using a 1/4-inch, flat-blade screwdriver, tighten all the screws.
The router requires at least three inches of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (the right and left
sides of the router).
The router should be installed off the floor. (Dust that accumulates on the floor is drawn into the
interior of the router by the cooling fans. Excessive dust inside the router can cause overtemperature
conditions and component failures.)
Figure 3-2,
in this chapter to continue the installation.
"Site Requirements" section on page 2-4
Cisco 7204 Installation and Configuration Guide

General Installation

Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4, and
"Connecting Port
in Chapter 2,
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