This document describes the Cisco 7609 Internet Router (OSR-7609) and not Note the Cisco 7609 Internet Router (CISCO7609). This chapter describes how to install a Cisco 7609 Internet Router (OSR-7609) in a rack. For first-time installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed: Unpacking the Cisco 7609 Internet Router, page 3-2 •...
Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the Cisco 7609 Internet Router. Flatten the shipping cartons and store them with the pallet. You will need these containers if you need to move or ship the Cisco 7609 Internet Router in the future. Repacking instructions are provided in Appendix C, “Repacking the Cisco 7609 Internet Router.”...
19.25 inches (48.9 cm) but not more than 32 inches (81.3 cm). The rack must have sufficient vertical clearance to insert the chassis. The • chassis height for the Cisco 7609 Internet Router is 33.5 inches (85.1 cm) (20 RU). Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installation Guide OL-5079-04...
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installing the Rack-Mount Kit Chassis height is measured in rack units (RU). Note If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is Caution otherwise stabilized.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installing the Rack-Mount Kit Figure 3-1 Installing the Shelf Brackets Shelf bracket Shelf bracket 12-24 x 3/4-inch 10-32 x 3/4-inch screw (6x) Figure 3-2 Attaching the Crossbar Bracket to the Shelf Brackets...
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Installing the L Brackets and Cable Guides The Cisco 7609 Internet Router L bracket screw holes are stamped + and –. You can install the brackets either on the left or right side of the chassis; use the + holes on one side and the –...
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installing the Rack-Mount Kit Figure 3-3 Attaching L Brackets and Cable Guides L bracket L bracket STATUS Cable guide M4 screws Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installation Guide OL-5079-04...
Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installing the Cisco 7609 Chassis in the Rack Installing the Cisco 7609 Chassis in the Rack If you are not installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router in the rack, you must Note install the stabilizer kit. See “Installing the Stabilizer Kit”...
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installing the Cisco 7609 Chassis in the Rack Figure 3-4 Installing the Cisco 7609 Chassis in the Rack bracket INPUT OUTP UT FAIL INPUT OUTP UT FAIL Crossbar bracket Shelf bracket Install the eight or ten (four or five per side) 12-24 x 3/4-inch or 10-32 x 3/4-inch...
Note Internet Router. If you are not installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router in a rack, you must install stabilizer brackets to the bottom of the chassis. The stabilizer brackets reduce the possibility that the freestanding chassis will tip over.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installing the Stabilizer Kit Figure 3-5 Installing the Stabilizer Brackets STATUS Tilt the chassis to the other side. Step 3 Attach the second stabilizer bracket to the other side of the chassis with eight M4 Step 4 screws.
Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router System Ground Connection System Ground Connection This section describes how to connect a system (earth) ground to the Cisco 7609 Internet Router. You must connect both the system ground connection and the power supply Note ground connection to an earth ground.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router System Ground Connection Wire-stripping tool • Figure 3-6 System Ground Location INPUT OUTP UT INPUT FAIL OUTP UT INPUT FAIL OUTP UT INPUT FAIL OUTP UT FAIL Grounding pad location under lip...
Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate Step 7 grounding point in your site to ensure adequate earth ground for the Cisco 7609 Internet Router. Installing the Power Supplies in the Cisco 7609...
Depending on the modules you have installed in your chassis, you will have different styles of connectors to attach. Refer to the Cisco 7600 Series Internet Router Module Installation Guide for Note additional module information.
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MO DE C O N SO LE SU PE R VI SO R The accessory kit that shipped with your Cisco 7609 Internet Router contains Note the necessary cable and adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the console port.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Attaching the Interface Cables To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console cable, perform these steps: Place the console port mode switch in the out position. Step 1...
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Attaching the Interface Cables Connecting the Supervisor Engine Uplink Ports This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine uplink ports. Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Attaching the Interface Cables When you plug the SC-type connector into the GBIC, make sure that Note both the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) fiber-optic cables are fully inserted into the SC-type connector.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Attaching the Interface Cables Figure 3-10 LC Fiber-Optic Connector Figure 3-11 MT-RJ Fiber-Optic Connector Figure 3-12 RJ-45 Connectors Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installation Guide 3-20 OL-5079-04...
After you finish connecting the modules, you need to verify that the modules, power supplies, and fan assembly are correctly and securely installed. To verify the Cisco 7609 chassis installation, perform these steps: Verify that the ejector levers of each module are fully closed (parallel to the...
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7609 Internet Router Verifying Cisco 7609 Chassis Installation Cisco 7609 Internet Router Installation Guide 3-22 OL-5079-04...