Before You Begin

Before you begin installation, complete the following tasks:

• Read the information in Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings, with particular attention to Chassis Lifting Guidelines.
• Determine where to install the Services Router, and verify that the rack or installation site meets the requirements described in Preparing for Router Installation.
• For installation, gather the equipment and tools listed in Table 28.

  Table 28: Equipment and Tools Required for Services Router Installation

  Desk Installation—J2300 Services Router Only	Wall Installation—J2300 Services Router Only	Rack Installation
  Rubber feet (provided)	Rubber feet (provided) Mounting brackets and screws (provided) Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Four wall screws or four mounting screws and anchors capable of supporting the full weight of the chassis, up to 12 lb (5.4 kg)	Mounting brackets and screws (provided) Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Four (J2300) or eight (J4300 and J6300) mounting screws appropriate for your rack

• To connect the router to power and ground, have ready a 14 AWG grounding cable and lug, as specified in Chassis Grounding, and the power cord or cords shipped with the router.
• To connect network interfaces, have ready a length of cable used by the interface, as specified in Network Cable Specifications and Connector Pinouts.