Installing the Slide Rails
This section describes how to install Cisco CSP 2100 X2 in a rack using the rack kits that are sold by Cisco.
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006
Step 1 Attach the inner rails to the sides of Cisco CSP 2100 X2:
a. Align an inner rail with one side of Cisco CSP 2100 X2 so that the three keyed slots in the rail align with the three pegs on the side of Cisco CSP 2100 X2 (see Figure 7-1).
b. Set the keyed slots over the pegs, and then slide the rail toward the front to lock it in place on the pegs. The front slot has a metal clip that locks over the front peg.
c. Install the second inner rail to the opposite side of Cisco CSP 2100 X2.
Figure 7-1 Attaching Inner Rail to Side of Cisco CSP 2100 X2
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Front of Cisco CSP 2100 X2
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Locking clip on inner rail
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Step 2 Open the front securing plate on both slide-rail assemblies. The front end of the slide-rail assembly has a spring-loaded securing plate that must be open before you can insert the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes (see Figure 7-2).
On the outside of the assembly, push the green arrow button toward the rear to open the securing plate.
Figure 7-2 Front Securing Mechanism, Inside of Front End
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Front mounting pegs
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Securing plate shown pulled back to open position
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Rack post
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Step 3 Install the slide rails into the rack:
a. Align one slide-rail assembly front end with the front rack-post holes that you want to use.
The slide rail front-end wraps around the outside of the rack post and the mounting pegs enter the rack-post holes from the outside-front (see Figure 7-2).
Note The rack post must be between the mounting pegs and the open securing plate.
b. Push the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes from the outside-front.
c. Press the securing plate release button, marked “PUSH.” The spring-loaded securing plate closes to lock the pegs in place.
d. Adjust the slide-rail length, and then push the rear mounting pegs into the corresponding rear rack-post holes. The slide rail must be level front-to-rear.
The rear mounting pegs enter the rear rack-post holes from the inside of the rack post.
e. Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail assemblies are at the same height with each other and are level front-to-back.
f. Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops and lock in place.
Step 4 Insert Cisco CSP 2100 X2 into the slide rails:
Caution Cisco CSP 2100 X2 can weigh up to 67 pounds (30 kilograms) when fully loaded with components. We recommend that you use a minimum of two people or a mechanical lift when lifting Cisco CSP 2100 X2. Attempting this procedure alone could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
a. Align the rear of the inner rails that are attached to Cisco CSP 2100 X2 sides with the front ends of the empty slide rails on the rack.
b. Push the inner rails into the slide rails on the rack until they stop at the internal stops.
c. Slide the release clip toward the rear on both inner rails (Figure 7-3), and then continue pushing Cisco CSP 2100 X2 into the rack until its front slam latches engage with the rack posts.
Figure 7-3 Inner Rail Release Clip
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Inner rail release clip
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Outer rail attached to rack post
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Inner rail attached to Cisco CSP 2100 X2
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Step 5 (Optional) Secure Cisco CSP 2100 X2 in the rack more permanently by using the two screws that are provided with the slide rails. Perform this step if you plan to move the rack with Cisco CSP 2100 X2 installed.
With Cisco CSP 2100 X2 fully pushed into the slide rails, open a hinged slam latch lever on the front of Cisco CSP 2100 X2 and insert the screw through the hole that is under the lever. The screw threads into the static part of the rail on the rack post and prevents Cisco CSP 2100 X2 from being pulled out. Repeat for the opposite slam latch.