Site Requirement Guidelines
Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions
Cisco XR 12410 Router Installation Guide
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To help maintain trouble-free operation, adhere to the following precautions when
planning your rack installation:
Ensure the site of the rack includes provisions for source AC or DC power,
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grounding, and network interface cables.
Allow sufficient space to work around the rack during the installation. You
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need:
At least 3 feet adjacent to the rack to move, align, and insert the chassis.
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At least 2 feet in front of the power shelf to insert power entry modules.
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Maintain at least 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance in front of and behind the
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chassis for maintenance after installation.
To mount the router between two posts or rails, the usable aperture (the width
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between the inner edges of the two mounting flanges) must be at least
17.7 inches (45.0 cm).
The height of the router is 37.0 inches (93.98 cm). Most racks accommodate
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two routers.
When fully populated with cards, the router can weigh as much as 275 lb
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(124.74 kg). To maintain equipment rack stability and to ensure your safety,
the rack is provided with stabilizing devices. Make sure you install the
stabilizers before installing the router.
If you use a telco-style rack, the weight of the chassis is cantilevered off of
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the two rack posts. Make sure that:
The weight of the router does not make the frame unstable.
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The frame is bolted to the floor and is secured to the building structure
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using either wall brackets or overhead brackets.
When mounting the router in a telco-type rack or 4-post rack, be sure to use
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all of the screws provided to secure the chassis to the rack posts.
Install the cable-management brackets included with the router to keep cables
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organized. Be sure to:
Use appropriate strain-relief methods to protect cables and equipment
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connections.
Make sure that cables from other equipment installed in the rack do not
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restrict access to the card cages.
Chapter 2
Preparing for Installation
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