Cisco 2600 Series - Manual (Page 4)

4 Rack-Mounting the Cisco 2600 Series Router
Required Tools and Equipment
Required Tools and Equipment
Installation might require some tools and equipment that are not provided as standard equipment
with the router. Following are the tools and parts required for a typical router installation:
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Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-inch (0.476 cm) and medium, 1/4-inch (0.625 cm)
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Screws to secure the rack-mount brackets to the router
Mounting the Chassis in a Rack
This section describes the procedures for rack-mounting the chassis. The chassis comes with
brackets for use with a 19-inch rack or, if specified in your order, optional larger brackets for use
with a 23- or 24-inch rack. Figure 1 shows the two types of brackets.
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure
your safety:
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If the rack contains only one unit, mount the unit at the bottom of the rack.
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If the rack is partially filled, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest component
at the bottom of the rack.
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If the rack contains stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers prior to mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack.
Figure 1 Identifying the Brackets
Attaching the Brackets
To install the chassis in a rack, attach the brackets in one of the following ways:
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With the front panel forward (see Figure 2 and Figure 3)
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With the rear panel forward (see Figure 4 and Figure 5)
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In a center-mount rack, with the rear panel forward (see Figure 6)
Note Use the Cisco-supplied screws for this installation.
Bracket for use with a
23-inch or 24-inch rack Bracket for use
with a 19-inch rack
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