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Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit Installation Instructions

Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit Installation Instructions

Product Numbers: ACS-7200-RMK=, CISCO7204=, CISCO7206=, RS7206S=, RS7206VXR=, CISCO7202=, CISCO7204VXR=, CISCO7206VXR=

Introduction

This document explains how to install Cisco  7200 series routers in an equipment rack and how to install the cable-management brackets on the routers using the rack-mount and cable-management kit. The Cisco  7200 series routers consist of the 2-slot Cisco  7202, 4-slot Cisco  7204 and Cisco  7204VXR, and the 6-slot Cisco  7206 and Cisco  7206VXR.


Note The Cisco  7206VXR and Cisco  7206 can be used as router shelves in a Cisco  AS5800 Universal Access Server. References to the Cisco  7200 series routers in this document include the Cisco  7206VXR and Cisco  7206 as router shelves in a Cisco  AS5800 Universal Access Server, unless indicated otherwise.

Contents

This document includes the following sections:

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Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit Overview

The Cisco  7200 series rack-mount and cable-management kit includes rack-mount brackets and cable-management brackets.

The rack-mount brackets are designed for mounting Cisco  7200 series routers in 19-inch, 4-post and telco-type equipment racks. The cable-management brackets are designed to relieve strain on port adapter interface cables that are installed on port adapters in Cisco 7200 series routers.


Note Eight removable tie wraps installed on the cable-management brackets secure port adapter interface cables to the brackets. We recommend that you use the tie wraps that shipped with the cable-management brackets. You can use standard tie wraps; however, you will have to cut and replace them with new tie wraps when you want to release or secure an interface cable to a bracket.

The cable-management brackets can be installed on Cisco 7200 series routers that are installed on a tabletop or workbench, or in a rack. The rack-mount and cable-management brackets are shipped with Cisco  7200 series routers and are also available as single field-replaceable units (FRUs).

Installation Prerequisites

This section provides a list of parts and tools you need to install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on Cisco  7200 series routers. This section also includes safety and ESD-prevention guidelines to help you avoid injury to yourself and damage to the equipment.

Tools and Parts Required

You will need the following parts and tools to install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on your Cisco 7200 series router. If you need additional equipment, contact a service representative for ordering information.

The rack-mount and cable-management kit includes the following parts:

Safety Guidelines

Following are safety guidelines that you should follow when working with any equipment that connects to electrical power or telephone wiring.

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.

Safety Warnings

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Waarschuwing    Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.

Varoitus    Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät laitteen mukana olevasta Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information -kirjasesta (määräysten noudattaminen ja tietoa turvallisuudesta).

Attention    Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d'avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez le document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformité aux règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.

Warnung    Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Dokument Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informationen zu behördlichen Vorschriften und Sicherheit), das zusammen mit diesem Gerät geliefert wurde.

Avvertenza    Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nel documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformità alle norme e informazioni sulla sicurezza) che accompagna questo dispositivo.

Advarsel    Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble levert med denne enheten.

Aviso    Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informação de Segurança e Disposições Reguladoras) que acompanha este dispositivo.

¡Advertencia!    Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Para ver una traducción de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el documento titulado Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Información sobre seguridad y conformidad con las disposiciones reglamentarias) que se acompaña con este dispositivo.

Varning!    Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. Se förklaringar av de varningar som förkommer i denna publikation i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer denna anordning.

Electrical Equipment Guidelines

Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:

Telephone Wiring Guidelines

Use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is connected to telephone wiring or to other network cabling:

Chassis Lifting Guidelines

A fully configured Cisco  7200 series router weighs approximately 50 pounds. The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the router, ensure that your site is properly prepared, so you can avoid having to move the chassis later to accommodate power sources and network connections.

Whenever you lift the chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines (see Figure 1):

Warning 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. Lift the unit only by using handles that are an integral part of the chassis, or by grasping the chassis underneath its lower edge.

Figure 1: Lifting the Chassis---Cisco  7204 Shown


Warning Two people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back.

Rack-Mount Considerations

The rack-mounting hardware included with your Cisco  7200 series router is suitable for most 19-inch, 4-post and telco-type equipment racks. Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the mounting strips. Figure 2 shows a typical 19-inch, 4-post equipment rack with a power strip along one of the back posts.

If your rack has a power strip, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points to ensure that you will be able to pull port adapters and other FRUs straight out of their respective slots. If the power strip does impair a rear rack-mount installation, remove the power strip before installing the router in the rack, then replace it after the chassis is installed.


Figure 2: Typical 19-Inch Equipment Rack Posts and Mounting Strips


To use the rack-mounting hardware provided with your Cisco  7200 series router, consider the following guidelines:

When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines:

Caution To prevent chassis overheating, never install your Cisco  7200 series routers in an enclosed rack or room that is not properly ventilated or air conditioned.

Figure 3:
Cisco  7200 Series Router Footprint and Outer Dimensions


Rack-Mounting Cisco  7200 Series Routers


Note If you plan to install your Cisco  7200 series router on a tabletop or workbench, proceed to the "Installing Cable-Management Brackets on Routers in Workbench or Tabletop Configurations" section.

The chassis mounts to two rack posts with two brackets that attach to either the front or the rear sides of the chassis. If you want the port adapter end (the front) of the chassis recessed in the rack, install the rack-mount brackets at the front or rear of the chassis in the orientation shown in Figure 4. If you want the front of the chassis protruding from the rack, install the rack-mount brackets at the front or rear of the chassis in the orientation shown in Figure 5.


Figure 4: Installing the Chassis in a 4-post Rack---Front Installation (Cisco 7204 Shown)



Figure 5:
Installing the Chassis in a Telco-Type Rack---Front Installation (Cisco 7204 Shown)


If you plan to install the cable-management brackets on a Cisco  7200 series router that you are rack-mounting, you must install the cable-management brackets and rack-mount brackets on the chassis before you install the chassis in the rack.

There are two cable-management configurations when you rack-mount a Cisco  7200 series router from the front. In the first configuration, the cable-management brackets are installed over the rack-mount brackets, and four screws secure both sets of brackets to the chassis (see Figure 6). In the second configuration, two screws secure each rack-mount bracket to the chassis, and two additional screws secure each cable-management bracket to a rack-mount bracket (see Figure 7).


Figure 6: Rack-Mounting the Chassis in a Telco-Type Rack With Installed Cable-Management Brackets---Front Installation (Cisco 7204 Shown)



Figure 7:
Rack-Mounting the Chassis in a 4-post Rack With Installed Cable-Management Brackets---Front Installation (Cisco  7204 Shown)


If you are rack-mounting a Cisco  7200 series router from the rear, the rack-mount brackets are installed at the rear of the chassis, and the cable-management brackets are installed at the front of the chassis. You must install both sets of brackets before you install the chassis in the rack.

The following sections explain the procedure for rack-mounting the Cisco  7200 series routers:

These tasks are described in detail in the following subsections.


Note The tasks for rack-mounting the Cisco  7200 series routers and the Cisco  7206VXR and Cisco  7206 as router shelves in a Cisco  AS5800 Universal Access Server are the same. Therefore, the illustrations in the following sections show the Cisco  7206, unless indicated otherwise.

Powering Down the Router and Disconnecting Input Power

If your router is already installed on a tabletop or workbench, or in a rack, you must power down the router and disconnect input power before attempting the rack-mount procedure. If your router is already installed in a rack with the original rack-mount brackets (brackets that were shipped before February 1997), you must also remove the original rack-mount brackets from the chassis.

Warning This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power cords before servicing the unit.

Powering Down the Router

To power down Cisco  7200 series routers, complete the following steps:


Note Before powering down the router, use the copy running-config startup-config command to save the router's running configuration to nonvolatile memory.

Step 1 Facing the rear of the router, place the power switch (on the power supply) in the OFF (O) position. Repeat this action if a second power supply is installed in the router.

Step 2 Observe the following items:

This completes the procedure for powering down Cisco  7200 series routers.

Disconnecting AC-Input Power

To disconnect AC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Unplug the input power cable from the power source.

Step 2 Push up on the cable-retention clip that secures the input power cable to the router's power supply.

Step 3 Unplug the input power cable from the power supply. (See Figure 8.)


Figure 8: Disconnecting Power from a Cisco  7200 Series AC-Input Power Supply


Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 if a second power supply is installed.

This completes the procedure for disconnecting AC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers.

Disconnecting DC-Input Power

To disconnect DC-input power to Cisco 7200 series routers, complete the following steps:

Warning Before completing any of the following steps, and to prevent short-circuit or shock hazards, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.
Warning When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

Step 1 Turn off the power source and disconnect the -48V and +48V leads from the power source. You can leave the ground cable connected.

Step 2 Remove the cable tie that secures the -48V, +48V, and ground leads to the power supply faceplate. Save the cable tie.

Step 3 Using a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the screw below the +48V lead receptacle and pull the lead from the connector (see Figure 9). Repeat this step for the -48V lead and the ground lead.


Figure 9: Disconnecting Power from a Cisco  7200 Series DC-Input Power Supply


Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 if a second power supply is installed.

This completes the procedure for disconnecting DC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers.

Installing the Brackets on the Chassis

This section explains how to install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets at the front and the rear of Cisco  7200 series routers. Before installing the chassis in the rack, you must install a rack-mount bracket on each side of the front or rear of the chassis. If you are rack-mounting the chassis from the front and you plan to use the cable-management brackets, you must install the cable-management brackets when you install the rack-mount brackets on the chassis.

If you are rack-mounting the chassis from the rear, you may install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets separately; however, both sets of brackets must be installed on the chassis before the chassis is installed in the rack.

The parts and tools required for installing the rack-mount and cable-management brackets are listed in the "Tools and Parts Required" section.

Warning After attaching the brackets, and to avoid injury, we recommend that two people install the chassis in the rack. (One person should support the chassis in the rack while the second person installs the fasteners.)

Installing Brackets on the Front of the Chassis

To install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on the chassis for a front rack-mount configuration, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis.

Step 2 If you want the front of the chassis protruding from the rack, align the first rack-mount bracket and the first cable-management bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis as shown in Figure 10.

Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through both brackets and into the side of the chassis. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. (See Figure 10.)


Figure 10: Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets on the Front of the Chassis so the Front of the Chassis Protrudes from the Rack---Cisco  7204 Shown


Step 3 If you want the front of the chassis recessed in the rack, align the first rack-mount bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis as shown in Figure 11.

Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket into the side of the chassis and use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. Then align the first cable-management bracket to the rack-mount bracket and thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the two brackets. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. (See Figure 11.)


Figure 11: Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets on the Front of the Chassis so the Front of the Chassis is Recessed in the Rack---Cisco  7204 Shown


Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the other cable-management bracket (if required) and the rack-mount bracket.

This completes the procedure for installing the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on the chassis for a front rack-mount configuration.

Installing Brackets on the Rear of the Chassis

To install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on the chassis for a rear rack-mount configuration, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Locate the threaded holes in the rear sides of the chassis.

Step 2 Align the first rack-mount bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis.

If you want the front of the chassis protruding from the rack, align the rack-mount bracket to the chassis as shown in Figure 12. If you want the front of the chassis recessed in the rack, align the rack-mount bracket to the chassis as shown in Figure 13.


Figure 12: Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets on the Rear of the Chassis so the Front of the Chassis Protrudes from the Rack---Cisco  7204 Shown



Figure 13:
Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets on the Rear of the Chassis so the Front of the Chassis is Recessed in the Rack---Cisco  7204 Shown


Step 3 Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the rack-mount bracket and into the side of the chassis. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the other rack-mount bracket.

Step 5 If you plan to include the cable-management brackets in your rear rack-mount configuration, align the first rack-mount bracket to the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis. (See Figure 12 and Figure 13.)

Step 6 Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket and into the chassis, and tighten the screws.

Step 7 Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 for the other cable-management brackets.

This completes the procedure for installing the rack-mount brackets and cable-management brackets on the chassis. Proceed to the section "Installing the Chassis in the Rack.

Warning To prevent injury, review the safety precautions in the section "Safety Guidelines" before installing the router in a rack.

Installing the Chassis in the Rack

After installing the brackets on the chassis, mount the router by securing the rack-mount brackets to two posts or mounting strips in the rack using the six slotted screws provided. Because the brackets support the weight of the entire chassis, be sure to use all six slotted screws to fasten the two rack-mount brackets to the rack posts. Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7 show typical installations in a 19-inch 4-post rack and a telco-type equipment rack.

Warning To prevent the rack from tipping when installing the router in telco-type racks, ensure that the rack is bolted to the floor and, if necessary, anchored with appropriate fixtures.

We recommend that you allow at least 1 or 2 inches of vertical clearance between the router and any equipment directly above and below it.

Warning To maintain a low center of gravity, ensure that heavier equipment is installed near the bottom of the rack.

To install the chassis in the rack, complete the following steps:

Step 1 On the chassis, ensure that all captive screws on the network processing engine, the I/O controller, and each power supply are tightened and the port adapter levers are in the locked position.

Step 2 Make sure that your path to the rack is unobstructed. If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.

Warning 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. Lift the unit only by using handles that are an integral part of the chassis, or by grasping the chassis underneath its lower edge.
Warning Two people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back.

Step 3 Position the chassis so that the front end is closest to you; then lift the chassis and move it to the rack. To prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.

Step 4 Slide the chassis into the rack, pushing it back until the brackets (installed at the front or rear of the chassis) meet the mounting strips or posts on both sides of the equipment rack.

Step 5 While keeping the brackets flush against the posts or mounting strips, position the router so that the holes in the brackets are aligned to those in the mounting strips.

Step 6 Insert all six 10-32  x  3/8-inch slotted screws (three on each side) through the brackets and into the mounting strip. (Use the top and bottom bracket holes, as shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7.) Using a 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver, tighten all the screws.

This completes the procedure for installing the chassis in the rack.

Reconnecting Input Power and Powering Up the Router

The following procedures explain how to reconnect AC-input and DC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers, power up the router, and verify a successful system boot.

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Reconnecting AC-Input Power

To reconnect AC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers, complete the following steps:

Step 1 At the rear of the router, check that the power switch on the power supply is in the OFF (O) position.

Step 2 Slide the cable-retention clip up, away from the AC receptacle, and plug in the power cable.

Step 3 Secure the cable in the power supply AC receptacle by sliding the cable-retention clip down until it snaps around the connector. The cable-retention clip provides strain relief for the AC power cable. (See Figure 14.)


Figure 14: Connecting AC-Input Power to Cisco  7200 Series Routers


Step 4 Plug the AC power supply cable into the AC power source.

Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 if a second power supply is installed.

This completes the steps for reconnecting AC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers.

Reconnecting DC-Input Power

To reconnect DC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers, complete the following steps:


Note The color coding of the DC-input power supply leads depends on the color coding of the DC power source at your site. Typically, green or green/yellow is used for ground, black is used for +48V (return), and red or white is used for -48V. Make certain the lead color coding you choose for the DC-input power supply matches lead color coding used at the DC power source.
Warning Before completing any of the following steps, and to prevent short-circuit or shock hazards, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.
Warning When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

Step 1 Ensure that the -48V and +48V leads are disconnected from the power source.

Step 2 If necessary, use a wire stripper to strip approximately 0.55 inch (14 mm) from the -48V, +48V, and ground leads. (See Figure 15.)


Figure 15: Stripping the DC-Input Leads


Step 3 At the rear of the router, check that the power switch on the power supply is in the OFF (O) position (see Figure 8).

Step 4 Insert the stripped end of the ground lead all the way into the ground lead receptacle on the DC-input power supply and tighten the receptacle screw using a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver. (See Figure 16.)


Figure 16: Connecting DC-Input Power


Step 5 Insert the stripped end of the +48V lead all the way into the +48V lead receptacle and tighten the receptacle screw using the same 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver. Repeat Step 5 for the -48V lead.

Step 6 After tightening the receptacle screw for the ground, +48V, and -48V DC-input leads, use the cable tie you saved earlier in this procedure to secure the three leads to the power supply faceplate.

Step 7 Connect the ground, +48V, and -48V leads to the power source.

Step 8 Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 if a second power supply is installed.

This completes the steps for reconnecting DC-input power to Cisco  7200 series routers.

Powering Up the Router

To power up Cisco  7200 series routers that have an installed AC-input or DC-input power supply, complete the following steps:

Caution Do not mix AC- and DC-input power supplies in the same router.

Step 1 Check for the following:

Step 2 At the rear of the router, place the power switch on the power supply in the ON (|) position. Repeat this step if a second power supply is installed in the router. The green OK LED on the power supply turns on.

Step 3 Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.

Step 4 During the boot process, observe the system's LEDs. The LEDs on most of the port adapters go on and off in irregular sequence. Some may go on, go out, and go on again for a short time. On the I/O controller, the IO power OK LED comes on immediately.

Step 5 Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (a few seconds), the network processing engine begins to initialize the port adapters and the I/O controller. During this initialization, the LEDs on each port adapter behave differently (most flash on and off). The enabled LED on each port adapter goes on when initialization is completed, and the console screen displays a script and system banner similar to the following:

This completes the procedures for connecting input power and powering up the router. This also completes the procedures for rack-mounting Cisco  7200 series routers and attaching cable-management brackets.

Installing Cable-Management Brackets on Routers in Workbench or Tabletop Configurations

This section explains how to install the cable-management brackets on Cisco  7200 series routers in tabletop or workbench installations. Instructions for installing the cable-management brackets on routers in rack-mount installations are in the "Rack-Mounting Cisco 7200 Series Routers" section. The list of tools and parts required to install the cable-management brackets are listed in the "Tools and Parts Required" section.

To install the cable-management brackets on Cisco  7200 series routers, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Ensure that input power to the router is turned off and disconnected. See the section "Powering Down the Router and Disconnecting Input Power" on page 13 of this document for instructions.

Step 2 Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis.

Step 3 Align the first cable-management bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis. (See Figure 12.)

Step 4 Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket and into the chassis. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for the other cable-management bracket on the left side of the chassis.

This completes the steps for installing the cable-management brackets on Cisco  7200 series routers in workbench or tabletop configurations.

Securing Port Adapter Interface Cables to Cable-Management Brackets

The cable-management brackets are designed to relieve strain on port adapter interface cables that are installed on Cisco  7200 series port adapters. Eight removable tie wraps installed on the cable-management brackets secure port adapter interface cables to the brackets. We recommend that you use the tie wraps that shipped with the cable-management brackets. You can use standard tie wraps; however, you will have to cut and replace them with new tie wraps when you want to release or secure an interface cable to a bracket.

To secure port adapter interface cables to the cable-management brackets, complete the following steps:

Step 1 Ensure that input power to the router is turned off and disconnected.

Step 2 Select a tie wrap and release its locking mechanism.

Step 3 Carefully lace the interface cables from a port adapter installed in the chassis between the two ends of the unlocked tie wrap.

Step 4 With the interface cables between the ends of the tie wrap and the interface cables' service loop in place, tighten the cable tie down around the interface cables until they are secured against the cable-management bracket. (See Figure 17.)


Figure 17: Securing Interface Cables to the Cable-Management Brackets---Cisco  7204 Shown


Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for any other port adapter interface cables installed in the router.

Step 6 After securing port adapter interface cables to the cable-management brackets, reconnect input power, power up the router, and verify a successful system boot.

See the "Reconnecting Input Power and Powering Up the Router" section, to reconnect input power and power up Cisco  7200 series routers.

This completes the procedure for securing port adapter interface cables to cable-management brackets on Cisco  7200 series routers.

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Maintenance customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional information and services.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.

CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

For a copy of CCO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), contact cco-help@cisco.com. For additional information, contact cco-team@cisco.com.


Note If you are a network administrator and need personal technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract, contact Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 800  553-2447, 408  526-7209, or tac@cisco.com. To obtain general information about Cisco Systems, Cisco products, or upgrades, contact 800  553-6387, 408  526-7208, or cs-rep@cisco.com.

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more current than printed documentation. To order additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco. We appreciate your comments.



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