Cisco Cisco CRS-X Multishelf System Installation Guide
Because of the chassis size and weight, it is unsafe to lift the chassis without mechanical assistance.
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Mounting the Chassis Into a Rack
This section describes how to mount the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis into a standard 19-inch rack
with the front (PLIM) side of the chassis facing out (in other words, by sliding the rear (MSC) side of the chassis into the rack first).
Use only a four-post rack that matches the mounting specifications required for the chassis.
with the front (PLIM) side of the chassis facing out (in other words, by sliding the rear (MSC) side of the chassis into the rack first).
Use only a four-post rack that matches the mounting specifications required for the chassis.
For more detailed information about rack types and preparations required for mounting the chassis at your site, see the information
in
in
Planning a Cisco CSR-1 Series Carrier
Routing System Site.
On the PLIM side, no components should be removed at any time unless it is installed in a rack and is to
be replaced by a functioning PLIM.
be replaced by a functioning PLIM.
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On the MSC side, blanks and impedance carriers need to be removed to remove rack mounting brackets.
After the chassis and the mounting bracket are installed, the blanks and impedance carriers should be
re-installed.
After the chassis and the mounting bracket are installed, the blanks and impedance carriers should be
re-installed.
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