Rack Mount the Chassis
The chassis can be mounted on a 4-post or a 2-post rack.
Warning |
Statement 1032—Lifting the Chassis To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules, such as power supplies, fans, or cards. These types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. |
Warning |
Statement 1006—Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing 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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Rack-Mount the Chassis in a 4-Post Rack
This section describes how to install the Cisco 8102-64H-O, Cisco 8101-32H-O, and Cisco 8111-32EH-O router in a 4-post rack.
Caution |
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized. |
The following table lists the items that are contained in the rack-mount kit.
Quantity |
Part Description |
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2 |
Rack-mount brackets |
18 |
M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws |
2 |
M4 x 6-mm Phillips pan-head screws |
2 |
Rack-mount guides |
2 |
Rack-mount guide rails, 2 lengths for different 4-post depths |
1 |
Grounding lug and screws |
Note |
The Cisco 8102-64H-O and Cisco 8111-32EH-O routers do not support the port-side exhaust configuration. |
Procedure
Step 1 |
Install the rack-mount brackets to the router as follows: |
Step 2 |
Install the two rack-mount guides on the chassis:
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Step 3 |
Install the guide rails to the rack: |
Step 4 |
Insert the router into the rack and attach: |
Rack-Mount the Chassis in a 2-Post Rack
This section describes how to install the Cisco 8101-32H-O and Cisco 8111-32EH-O router into a cabinet or 2-post rack.
Caution |
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized. |
The following table lists the items contained in the rack-mount kit that is provided with the routers.
Quantity |
Part Description |
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2 |
Rack-mount brackets |
8 |
M4 x 0.7 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws |
Procedure
Step 1 |
Install two rack-mount brackets to the router: |
Step 2 |
Install the router onto the 2-post rack:
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Rack-Mount the Cisco 8111-32EH-O Router in a 4-Post Guide Rail
Note |
The 4-post guide rail is designed only for a 19-inch, Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) rack with square-hole vertical rails. |
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Install the ground lug to the chassis.
1
Grounding plate
3
Ground lug 2
M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws
4
Captive screws
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Install the side brackets on the left-side and right-side of the chassis.
1
Side brackets
2
M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws
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Secure the slide rails to each side of the square-hole vertical rails by using the latch.
1
Slide rails
2
Latch
3
Thread for captive screws
Note
The two slide rails are identical and can be installed to either left or right vertical rails in any orientation.
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Slide the chassis into the mounted rack.
1
Slide rails
2
Chassis with side brackets
3
Thread for captive screws
4
Captive screws
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Tighten captive screws on front bracket (on each side) to secure chassis to the rack. Tighten the screws to a torque value of 14 in-lbs (1.58 N-m).
1
Captive screws