Pre-Installation Considerations and Requirements
Before you perform any procedures in this chapter, review these sections:
In particular, observe the guidelines for preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage described in Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage. Use the figure as a reference in locating and using the ESD sockets on the front of the router chassis.
For additional safety and compliance information, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers.
Note |
A fully-equipped ASR 9901 router with 2 power modules and 3 fans can weigh as much as 55.97 pounds (25.4 kg); an empty chassis weighs 47.62 pounds (21.6 kg). A fully-equipped ASR 9001 router with two power modules can weigh as much as 37.91 pounds (17.2 kg); an empty chassis weighs 24.69 pounds (11.2 kg). The chassis is designed to be lifted by two persons. |
Caution |
The router is not designed to be installed as a shelf-mounted or a free-standing router. The router must be installed in a rack that is secured to the building structure. You must install the router in either a telco-style frame or a four-post equipment rack. |