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Cisco 7100 Series VPN Router Installation and Configuration Guide
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Installing a Cisco 7100 VPN Series Router
This chapter explains how to install a Cisco 7100 series router. Before performing any of the procedures
in this chapter, review Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” to ensure you understand all the tools
required and safety guidelines. This chapter includes the following sections:
• Setting the Chassis on a Tabletop, page 3-1
• Rack-Mounting the Chassis, page 3-2
• Attaching a System Ground Connection, page 3-4
• Connecting to the Network, page 3-7
• Connecting to the Network, page 3-7
• Connecting the Console Port and Auxiliary Port, page 3-16
• Connecting the Power, page 3-18
Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Setting the Chassis on a Tabletop
The location of the chassis should be placed to avoid inadequate ventilation; inaccessible panels can
cause malfunctions and shutdowns, and can make maintenance difficult.
Note For help planning the location of your chassis, see the “Site Requirement Guidelines” section on
page 2-6.
We strongly recommend that you provide a chassis ground connection. See the “Attaching a System
Ground Connection” section on page 3-4 for instructions.
Attach the rubber feet as shown in Figure 3-1. Rubber feet are included in the accessory kit that shipped
with your router.For help planning the location of your chassis, see the “Site Requirement Guidelines”
section on page 2-6.