Lifting Guidelines; Site Requirement Guidelines; Site Layout And Equipment Dimensions - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Manual
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Site Requirement Guidelines
Lifting Guidelines
Fully configured Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers can weigh as much as 1038 pounds (470.28 kg), and an
empty chassis weighs up to 300 pounds (136 kg). These systems are not intended to be moved frequently.
Before you install the router, ensure that your site is properly prepared to prevent moving the router later to
accommodate power sources and network connections.
Use the following lifting guidelines to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment:
• Do not lift equipment alone; have another person help you to lift heavy equipment.
• Ensure that your footing is solid; balance the weight of the object between your feet.
• Lift the equipment slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. When bending down to lift equipment,
To prevent injury and equipment damage, never attempt to lift or tilt the router chassis using the handles
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on the fan tray or on line cards. These handles do not support the weight of the chassis.
Site Requirement Guidelines
The following sections contain the site requirement guidelines that you should be familiar with before installing
the router:
Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions
To help maintain trouble-free operation, adhere to the following precautions and guidelines when planning
your rack installation:
• Install the system in a restrictive access location with means for a permanent ground.
• Ensure the site of the rack includes provisions for source AC or DC power, grounding, and network
• Allow sufficient space to work around the rack during the installation. You need:
• Maintain at least 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance in front of and behind the chassis for maintenance after
• To mount the router between two posts or rails, the usable aperture (the width between the inner edges
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bend at the knees (not at the waist), to reduce the strain on your lower back muscles.
interface cables.
◦ At least 3 ft (91.44 cm) adjacent to the rack to move, align, and insert the chassis.
◦ At least 2 ft (60.96 cm) in front of the power tray to insert power modules.
installation.
of the two mounting flanges) must be at least:
◦ 17.50 inches (44.45 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router.
◦ 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router.
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