Figure 11: Cisco ASR 9001 Router Mounted in a 2-Post Rack
Open 4-Post Rack
Item b in Figure 9: Equipment Rack Types, on page 12 shows a free-standing, 4-post open rack with two
mounting posts in the front and two mounting posts in the back or along the side. The mounting posts in this
type of rack are often adjustable so that you can position the rack-mounted unit within the depth of the rack
rather than flush-mount it with the front of the rack.
Two adjustable 4-post slide rails and two side-mounted guide brackets are provided for mounting the Cisco
ASR 9901 Router in a 4-post rack. Two rear mounting brackets are provided for mounting the Cisco ASR
9001 Router in a 4-post rack.
Enclosed Rack with Perforated Sides
Item c in Figure 9: Equipment Rack Types, on page 12 shows a free-standing 4-post enclosed rack with
perforated sides and two mounting posts in the front.
Preparing for Installation
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Preparing for Installation
Open 4-Post Rack