Cisco ASR 1000 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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Chapter 12 Cisco ASR 1001 Router Overview and Installation
Guidelines for an Equipment Shelf or Tabletop Installation
Guidelines for an Equipment Shelf or Tabletop Installation
The chassis should already be in the area where you will install it. If you have not determined where to
install your chassis, see the “Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers Component Overview” section on page 2-1
for information about site considerations.
If you are not rack-mounting your Cisco ASR 1000 series chassis, place it on a sturdy equipment shelf
or tabletop.
When installing the Cisco ASR 1001 Router on an equipment shelf or tabletop, ensure that the surface
is clean and that you have considered the following:
• The Cisco ASR 1001 Router requires at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust
vents (the front and top/rear sides of the chassis).
• The Cisco ASR 1001 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.
• There must be approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis to
install and replace FRUs, or to access network cables and equipment.
• The Cisco ASR 1001 Router needs adequate ventilation. Do not install it in an enclosed cabinet
where ventilation is inadequate.
• Keep the cable-management bracket ready if you plan to install it on the front of the chassis.
• An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for your router chassis (see the “Attaching a
Chassis Ground Connection” section on page 12-27).
• Always follow proper lifting practices as outlined in the “Electrical Safety” section on page 5-21,
when handling the chassis.
Mounting the Cisco ASR 1001 Router on an Equipment Shelf or
Tabletop Installation
To mount your Cisco ASR 1001 Router on an equipment shelf or tabletop, follow these steps.
Step 1 Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or platform, as well as the surrounding area.
Step 2 Lift the chassis into position on the equipment shelf or tabletop.
Warning At least two people are required to lift the chassis onto a tabletop or platform. To prevent injury, keep
your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. Statement 164
Step 3 Attach the front rack-mount brackets. Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis (first
holes beyond the vent holes) and use the package of black screws that shipped with the chassis.
Step 4 Align the front rack-mount bracket to one side of the chassis.
Step 5 Insert and tighten the screws on one side.
Step 6 Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 on the other side of the chassis. Use all screws to secure the rack-mount
brackets to the chassis.

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	ASR 1000 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English