Mount a PTX10016 in a Four-Post Rack Using a Mechanical Lift
Before you install the router:
Prepare the site for installation as described in PTX10016 Site Preparation Checklist.
Be sure the site has adequate clearance for both airflow and hardware maintenance as described in PTX10016 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance.
Unpack the router as described in Unpack the PTX10016 Shipping Pallet.
Install the mounting hardware in the four-post rack, install (see PTX10016 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance).
Review chassis lifting guidelines described in PTX10016 Chassis Lifting Guidelines.
Be sure you have the following parts and tools available to install the router:
A mechanical lift rated for 1000 lb (453.6 kg)
Twelve mounting screws appropriate for your rack (not provided)
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your mounting screws
Because of the router's size and weight, the PTX10016 can only safely be installed using a mechanical lift.
Do not install line cards in the chassis until after you mount the chassis securely on a rack or cabinet.
Before mounting the router on a rack or cabinet, have a qualified technician verify that the rack is strong enough to support the router's weight and is adequately supported at the installation site.
If you are installing more than one router in a rack or cabinet, plan to install the first router at the bottom of the rack.
To install the router using a mechanical lift (see Figure 1):