Installing the Chassis Using a Mechanical Lift

Using a mechanical lift to maneuver the router into the rack is recommended because of the router's size and weight. The lift must be able to accommodate the router's weight—between 190 lb (86 kg) and about 370.5 lb (168 kg) depending on configuration—and must fit between the support posts of the rack.

If you are installing multiple routers in a rack, install the lowest one first and proceed upward.

First, perform the following prerequisite procedures:

• Verify that the router site meets the requirements described in Preparing for Router Installation.
• Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and secure it to the building structure. For details, see Rack Requirements.
• Read the information in Installation Safety Guidelines and Warnings, with particular attention to Chassis Lifting Guidelines.
• Remove the router from the shipping carton, as described in Unpacking the Router.

Then, perform the following procedures to install the router:

1. If you are front-mounting the router, remove the center-mounting ear from each side of the chassis. (Also, we recommend installing a shelf or other support for the rear of the chassis.)
2. Load the router onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform.
3. Use the lift to position the router at the correct height in the rack.
4. Align the bottom hole in both front support posts or center-mounting brackets with a hole in each rack rail, making sure the chassis is level.
5. Install one of the mounting screws provided into each of the two aligned holes. Use a 5/32-in. Allen wrench to tighten the screws.
6. Moving up each post or ear, install a screw in every mounting hole.
7. Verify that all the mounting screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the mounting screws on the opposite side and that the router is level.
8. Move the lift away from the rack.
9. To continue the installation, proceed to Connecting the Router and Performing Initial Configuration.