Rack-Mounting M40e Hardware Description

Install the mounting hardware before you install the router. After you install the mounting hardware, proceed to Installing the M40e Router Using a Mechanical Lift or Installing the M40e Chassis into the Rack, depending on your type of installation.

The mounting hardware required and the procedure for installing the mounting hardware depends on the type of rack.

The following mounting hardware is supplied with the M40e MultiService Edge Router:

• Mounting shelf—Required for all mounting options
• Front-mounting flanges on the chassis—Required for a four-post rack or cabinet, or for front-mounting in an open-frame rack
• Center-mounting brackets attached to the sides of the chassis—Required for center-mounting in an open-frame rack

M40e Chassis Description shows the center-mounting brackets and the front-mounting flanges.