Rack Mounting the Router
You can choose to either set up the router on a rack or wall mount it.
We recommend that you use the following racks while mounting the router.

Post Type |
Rack Type |
Rack Front Opening (X) |
Rack Mounting Hole Centre-Centre (Y) |
Mounting Flange Dimension (Z) |
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4 Post |
19 inches (48.3 centimeters) |
17.75 inches (45 centimeters) |
18.31 inches (46.5 centimeters) |
19 inches (48.2 centimeters) |
2 Post |
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4 Post |
23 inches (58.4 centimeters) |
21.75 inches (55.24 centimeters) |
22.31 inches (56.6 centimeters) |
23 inches (58.4 centimeters) |
2 Post |


Rack Mounting Brackets
The router is shipped with rack mounting brackets that are to be secured on the sides of the router.
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If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized. |
Product Identification Number |
Description |
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RCKMT-19-V1 |
19 inch rack mounting kit |
RCKMT-23-V1 |
23 inch rack mounting kit |
RCKMT-ETSI-V1 |
ETSI rack mounting kit |
53-101699-01 |
Grounding lug kit |
CBL-BRKT-V1 |
Cable management |
53-101650-01 |
Wall mount bracket |
Quantity |
Part Description |
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2 |
Rack-mount brackets |
8 |
M4 x 0.7 x 7-mm Phillips flat-head screws |
4 (48-101690-01) |
SCR, M, PAN, PH, 12-24 x 0.49"L, CSwZN, nickel alloy |
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Mounting the Router on the Rack
To mount the router on the rack:
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Attach the rack-mount brackets and the cable guides to the router as follows:
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The router has port-side intake modules, position the router so that its ports are facing the cold aisle.
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Position the bracket ears facing front or middle rack-mount, on the side of the chassis so that the holes are aligned.
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Use four M4 screws to attach the brackets to the chassis. Tighten the M4 screws to 13.3 inch-pounds (1.5 Nm).
Figure 4. Installing 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front 1
Mount Bracket
2
Screw
Figure 5. Installing Cable Management and 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front 1
Cable Management Bracket
2
Cable Management Screw
3
Screw
Figure 6. Installing 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle 1
Mount Bracket
2
Cable Management Bracket
3
Screw
Figure 7. Installing Cable Management and 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle 1
Cable Management Bracket
2
Cable Management Screw
3
Screw
Figure 8. Installing 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front 1
Mount Bracket
2
Screw
Figure 9. Installing Cable Management and 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front 1
Cable Management Bracket
2
Cable Management Screw
3
Screw
Figure 10. Installing 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle 1, 2
Mount Bracket
3
Screw
Figure 11. Installing Cable Management and 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle 1
Cable Management Bracket
2
Cable Management Screw
3
Screw
Figure 12. Installing ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front 1
Mount Bracket
2
Screw
Figure 13. Installing Cable Management and ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front 1
Cable Management Bracket
2
Cable Management Screw
3
Screw
Figure 14. Installing ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle 1,2
Mount Bracket
3
Screw
Figure 15. Installing Cable Management and ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle 1
Cable Management Bracket
2
Cable Management Screw
3
Screw
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Repeat Steps 1b and 1c with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the router.
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Use four 12-24 screws and mount the router to the rack.
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Install the router onto the 2-post rack as follows:
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Lift and position the router into position between the two rack posts.
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Move the router until the rack-mount brackets come in contact with the two rack posts.
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Hold the chassis at level and have another while the second person inserts two screws 12-24 in each of the two rack-mount brackets (using a total of four screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails.
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Tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N.m).
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Wall Mount
The router is shipped with wall mounting brackets that are to be secured on the sides of the router.
Install the wall mounting brackets and cable guides on to the chassis before you mount the chassis on the wall.
Install Wall Brackets
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Remove the wall mounting brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router. You can install the brackets as shown in the figure.
Figure 16. Install Wall Mount Brackets 1
Wall Mount Bracket
2
Screw
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Secure the bracket to the router with the recommended maximum torque of 13.3 inch-pounds (1.5 newton meters) using M4 flat head screws.
Wall Mount the Router
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Before mounting the router, ensure that all unused holes at the sides of the router are always protected by screws. |
![]() Note |
While you mount the router, always ensure that the power supplies are at the bottom position. |
For the support of the router and cables, ensure that the router is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.

1 |
Cable Management |
2 |
Cable Management Screw |
3 |
Cable Management Bracket |
4 |
Cable Management Bracket Screw |
5 |
Wall Mount Bracket Screw |