Installing The Wave-7541, Wave-7571, And Wave-8541; Rack-Mounting Parts, Tools, And Considerations - Cisco 7541 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and
WAVE-8541
This chapter describes information related to installing a WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541 in
an equipment rack.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Before you begin the installation, read
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Virtualization Engines
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement
1004.

Rack-Mounting Parts, Tools, and Considerations

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
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The WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541 appliances draw in cool air through the front rack door
and expel warm air through the rear rack door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be
adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be
adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
Caution
To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.
Rack-Mounting Parts, Tools, and Considerations
Rack Mounting and Cabling the WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541
Connecting Power and Booting the System
Checking the LEDs
Removing or Replacing a WAVE Appliance
and the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Wide Area
document.
Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another
rack or row of racks.
Cisco Wide Area Virtualization Engine 7541, 7571, and 8541 Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2, "Preparing to Install the WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571,
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