Cisco 2900 Series User Manual

Contents
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Cisco 2900 Series and 3900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Router Installation 2-1
Safety Recommendations 2-2
Safety with Electricity 2-3
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-4
General Site Requirements 2-4
Rack Requirements 2-4
Router Environmental Requirements 2-5
Power Guidelines and Requirements 2-6
Network Cabling Specifications 2-6
Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations 2-6
Console Port Connections 2-6
Auxiliary Port Connections 2-7
Preparing for Network Connections 2-9
Ethernet Connections 2-9
Serial Connections 2-9
ISDN BRI Connections 2-11
CSU/DSU Connections 2-12
Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance 2-12
Installation Checklist 2-14
Creating a Site Log 2-15
CHAPTER 3 Installing and Connecting the Router 3-1
What you Need to Know 3-3
Before you Begin 3-3
Unpacking the Router 3-4
Installing the Router 3-4
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 3-5
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 2901 Routers 3-5
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 2911, Cisco 2921, and Cisco 2951 Routers 3-6
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 3900 Series Routers 3-8
Mounting the Router in a Rack 3-10
Grounding the Chassis 3-12
Setting the Chassis on a Desktop 3-12
Mounting a Cisco 2901 or 2911 Router on a Wall 3-13
Attaching Brackets to the Router for Wall Mounting 3-13
Attaching the Router to a Wall 3-13
Chassis Grounding 3-15
Connecting Power 3-18

Cisco 2900 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	2900 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English