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Installing
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M,
ASR-920-24TZ-M Router and includes the following sections:
• “Prerequisites” section on page 3-1
• “Installing the Router in a Rack” section on page 3-1
• “Installing the Chassis Ground Connection” section on page 3-44
• “Connecting a Router to the Network” section on page 3-48
Prerequisites
Before installing the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M Router, it is
important to prepare for the installation by:
• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures
(MOP). See “Site Planning” section on page 2-8.
• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM, ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M
Router. See “Receiving the Router” section on page 2-19.
• Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM,
ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M Router. See “Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-21.
For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 920-24SZ-IM,
ASR-920-24SZ-M, ASR-920-24TZ-M Router, see Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”
Installing the Router in a Rack
The procedures in this section apply to both horizontal and vertical mounting of the router in a rack:
• “Installing the Chassis Brackets” section on page 3-2
• “Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack” section on page 3-11
• “Attaching the Cable Guides” section on page 3-13