Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power
SUMMARY This procedure guides you through the simplest steps for the most common installation to mount your PTX10001-36MR router in a rack and connect it to power.
Mount the PTX10001-36MR on a Square Hole Four-Post Rack
You can mount a PTX10001-36MR router on a four-post rack or cabinet by using the rack mount kit shipped with the router by default. We’ll walk you through the steps to mount a router and connect it to power.
The router chassis weighs approximately 39.7 lb (18 kg) with all the fan modules and power supplies installed.
You must install the router in a restricted-access location and ensure that the chassis is always grounded properly.
Before you mount, review the following:
Mount the Router
To mount the router:
Place the router on a flat, stable surface.
Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD point.
Assemble the mounting brackets. Slide the two brackets together.
Attach the mounting brackets to the rack.
Standing in front of the rack, insert the rear floating bracket's guide block into the rear rack post and slightly pull on the rear floating bracket. You will hear a click sound, indicating that the rear floating bracket is locked.
Move the latch lock on the front mounting bracket to the open position, then insert the front mounting bracket's guide block into the front rack post.
Push the lock latch over to the locked position.
Repeat the above steps for the second mounting bracket.
Visually ensure that the front and rear latches are locked into place.
If the mounting rails are already installed, skip to 6. If the mounting rails are not installed, perform the following steps:
Align the holes in the mounting rail with the screw holes on the side of the chassis.
Attach the mounting rail to the device using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
Repeat the above steps for the second mounting rail.
Grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position the device so that the mounting rails slide into the channel of the front mounting brackets.
Tighten the thumb screws on the front of the mounting rails.
Ensure that the PTX10001-36MR chassis is level by verifying that all the screws on the front of the rack are aligned with the screws at the back of the rack.
Connect to Power
To connect the router to AC power:
Install the Power Supplies
To install the power supplies:
If the power supply has protective plastic wrap, peel and remove the plastic wrap from all four sides of the power supply. Save the cover for later use.
Taking care not to touch power supply components, pins, leads, or solder connections, remove the power supply from its bag.
Using both hands, place the power supply in the power supply slot on the field replaceable units (FRU) panel of the router and slide it in until it is fully seated and the ejector lever slides into place.
Ground the Router
To ground the router:
Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the protective earthing terminal lug (provided in the accessory kit) to the grounding cable.
Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which the router is installed.
Remove the two screws on the earthing terminal on the left panel by using a screwdriver. Save the screws.
Secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal with the washers and screws.
Dress the grounding cable and ensure that it does not touch or block access to other device components and that it does not drape where people can trip over it.
Connect the Power Cable and Power On the Router
To connect the power cable and power on the router:
Locate the power cord or cords shipped with the router; the cords have plugs appropriate for your geographical location.
Warning:Ensure that the power cords do not block access to router components or drape where people can trip on them.
Connect each power supply to the power sources. Insert the coupler end of the power cord into the AC power cord inlet on the AC power supply faceplate.
If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the off (O) position.
Note:The device powers on as soon as power is provided to the power supply. There is no power switch on the device.
Insert the power cord plug into an AC power source outlet.
If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the on (|) position.
Verify that the status LEDs on each power supply are lit green.
If the status LED is lit amber, remove power from the power supply, and replace the power supply (see Maintain the PTX10001-36MR Power Supplies). Do not remove the power supply until you have a replacement power supply ready.
CAUTION:Replace a failed power supply with a new power supply within 2 minutes of removal to prevent chassis overheating.