• Supported Platforms
• T640 Routers

• Related Topics
• T640 Chassis Description
• Safety Requirements, Warnings, and Guidelines for Installing the T640 Router
• T640 Chassis Lifting Guidelines

T640 Router Installation Summary

It is important to proceed through the installation process in the following order:

1. Prepare your installation site.

   See T640 Site Preparation Checklist .

2. Review the safety guidelines.

   See General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers.

3. Unpack the router and verify the parts received.

   Unpacking the T640 Router.

4. Install the mounting hardware.

   See Installing the T640 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet or Installing the T640 Mounting Hardware for an Open-Frame Rack.

5. Install the router.

   See Mounting the T640 Chassis Using a Mechanical Lift or Installing the T640 Chassis in the Rack Manually.

6. Ground the router.

   See Connecting the T640 Grounding Cable .

7. Connect the router to a management device.

   See Connecting the T640 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device.

8. Power on the router.

   See Powering On a DC-Powered T640 Router.

9. Perform the initial system configuration.

   See Initially Configuring the T640 Router.