Prepare For Rack-Mount Installation; Attach The Rack-Mount Brackets-Chassis Front-Mounted; Rack-Mount The Router - Cisco ASR1002 - ASR 1002 Router Quick Start Manual

Prepare for Rack-Mount Installation

Before you begin the rack-mounting tasks:
• Decide whether or not you want to front-mount or rear-mount the chassis.
• Decide whether or not you want to attach cable-management brackets to your chassis.
If you install cable-management brackets, make certain that you use the specified rack-mount ear holes as stated
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in the procedure and install the brackets after the chassis is mounted in the equipment rack.
• Decide if two-post or four-post rack-mount equipment will be used.
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Rack-Mount the Router

This section provides information for rack-mounting the router.
Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets—Chassis Front-Mounted
To install the rack-mount brackets on a Cisco ASR 1002-F Router for a front rack-mount configuration, follow these steps:
Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis.
Step 1
Align the rack-mount bracket to the side of the router. Depending on which set of rack-mount bracket holes you choose
Step 2
to use to attach the rack-mount bracket to the router, the chassis will either be recessed in the rack or protrude from
the rack.
Position the front rack-mount bracket top hole with the chassis first top hole behind the side vent holes as shown in
Step 3
Figure 2.
Figure 2 Attaching Front Rack-Mount Brackets for the Cisco ASR 1002-F Router
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1 Front rack-mount bracket ear and holes
Front rack-mount bracket
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Step 4 Insert and tighten the black screws on one side.
Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 on the other side of the chassis.
Step 5
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3 Front rack-mount bracket screws
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