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 following equipment and tools: mounting brackets and screws (provided), number 2 Phillips screwdriver, and mounting screws appropriate for your rack.
• To connect the router to power and ground, have ready a grounding cable and lug, as specified in Chassis Grounding, and the power cords or cords shipped with the router. (You must supply your own power cables if you have a DC-powered router. See DC Power, Connection, and Power Cable Specifications.)

  Note: The AC power cord for the Services Router is intended for use with the router only and not for any other use.

• To connect network interfaces, have ready a length of cable used by the interface, as specified in Network Cable Specifications and Connector Pinouts.
• If your router has ISDN ports, you might need an NT1 device to connect to the ISDN service. For details, see ISDN Provisioning.