Users Guide

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Chassis

This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your chassis into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch

equipment rack.

• Unpack the System Components

• Install the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

• Mount the Chassis in a Rack

• Mount the Chassis in a Cabinet

Install the Chassis

Installing the chassis is a three-step process:

Unpack the System Components

Install the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

Mount the Chassis in a Rack

Mount the Chassis in a Cabinet

Unpack the System Components

To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) wear an ESD-preventative wrist or foot-heal ground strap when

handling system components.

1 Remove all contents from the shipping packaging. After you remove the original packaging, place

RPMs, SFMs, and line cards on an antistatic surface.

2 Move the chassis to the rack. The packaging and contents weigh approximately 400 pounds. The

unpacked chassis and floater pallet weigh approximately 100 pounds. Use a hand cart, pallet jack, or

forklift to lift and move the chassis.

CAUTION: Lift the chassis from the bottom only. Lifting by the chassis shelves or fan tray opening might

damage the chassis.

CAUTION: Do not remove the chassis front shipping cover until you have installed the chassis; this protective

cover prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals.

Install the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

The rack shelf bar (

Figure 4-1

) enables you to easily position the chassis into the rack and provides the

unit additional support.