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2 Prepare for Installation
This section contains information about the tools and parts, warnings, site preparation information, and other information for
the rack-mount installation and equipment shelf or tabletop installation.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Caution The eUSB panel door on the side of the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router must not be opened. If there is a problem with
eUSB flash card, the chassis should be returned.
Before beginning the installation of this router, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASR 1000
Series Aggregation Services Routers document.
Site Preparation and Unpacking
Ensure that the following guidelines are followed:
• Lift the router safely out of the packing container.
• Ensure that the power service at the site is suitable for the router you are installing.
• Check the packing slip to ensure that all the correct components are present.
• Locate the Site Log and ensure that it is accessible for recording information about the installation.
Tools and Parts
Use the following list of tools and parts as a checklist for preparing to install the Cisco ASR 1002-X Router:
• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• AC power cord
• Appropriate cables to connect the router to the network and to the console terminal
• Tape measure and level (optional)
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver and 3.5 mm or 3/16 inch flat-blade screwdriver
• Two chassis ground lugs and four screws
• The rack-mount and cable-management kit:
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Four 19-inch rack-mount brackets (with front and rear rails) and two cable-management brackets
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Two sets of screws: one set for the front rack-mount brackets (packaged with several black screws), and another set for
the cable-management brackets (packaged with four screws).
Prepare for Equipment Shelf Installation or Tabletop Installation
For an equipment shelf installation or tabletop installation, verify the following before installing the router:
• The router is off the floor and has adequate ventilation.
• An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for the router.
• The router needs at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (at the front and rear of the router).
• The router needs 19 inches (48.26 cm) of clearance at the front and rear to allow for installation or to access cables or
equipment.