Mounting A Cisco 2901 Or 2911 Router On A Wall - Cisco 2900 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router

Mounting a Cisco 2901 or 2911 Router on a Wall

This section explains how to mount Cisco 2901 and Cisco 2911 routers on a wall or other vertical
surface. We do not recommend mounting a Cisco 2921, 2951, or Cisco 3900 series router on a wall.
The following warning applies to Cisco 2901 and 2911 routers:
This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please read the wall mounting instructions carefully
Warning
before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures
could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 248
Tip When choosing a wall-mounting location, consider cable limitations and wall structure.
Note The Cisco 2901 and Cisco 2911 routers use brackets designed for the 19-inch EIA rack-mounting, the
part number 700-16559-01 is stamped on the bracket (shown in
Attaching Brackets to the Router for Wall Mounting
Attach the standard brackets to the chassis using the four screws provided for each bracket.
Attaching the Router to a Wall
Attach the router to the wall using the brackets previously attached. Use attachment hardware that you
provide as follows:
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This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please read the wall mounting instructions carefully before
Caution
beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could
result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
The router must be mounted with the power connections oriented downward. Failure to do so could
Caution
present a fire hazard.
For attaching to a wall stud, each bracket requires two number-10 wood screws (round- or pan-head)
with number-10 washers, or two number-10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough
to penetrate at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) into the supporting wood or metal wall stud.
For hollow-wall mounting, each bracket requires two wall anchors with washers. Wall anchors and
washers must be size number 10.
Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.
The NEBS air baffle (Cisco 2911) should not be used when wall-mounting the router.
Figure 3-15).
Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series Hardware Installation
Installing the Router
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