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Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power

This procedure guides you through the simplest steps to install the SSR440 Routers on a desk or other level surface. The procedure also includes the steps to mount each router in a two-post rack and connect it to power. Have more complex installation needs? See Install the SSR440 Routers.

Install the SSR440 Routers

Before you install, review the following:

You can mount SSR440 Routers:

  1. On a desk or other level surface using rubber feet.

  2. On a two-post rack or cabinet using the separately orderable SSR400-RMK rack mount kit.

We’ll walk you through the steps to mount the router on a desk or other level surface or to mount the router on a two-post rack.

Mount an SSR440 on a Desk or Other Level Surface

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Four rubber feet to stabilize the chassis on a desk or other level surface (provided)

  • One AC power adapter for the SSR440 and SSR440-C models

  • Two AC power adapters for the SSR440-2AC and SSR440-C-2AC models

To mount an SSR440 on a desk or other level surface:

Note:

Place the desk in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.

  1. Remove the router from the shipping carton—see Unpack the SSR440.

  2. Turn the chassis upside down on the desk or the level surface where you intend to mount the router.

  3. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the chassis.

  4. Turn the chassis right side up and place it on the desk or the level surface.

  5. Ensure the router rests firmly on the desk or level surface.

After you finish mounting the router on a desk or level surface, see Connect the SSR440 Routers to Power.

Mount an SSR440 on a Two-Post Rack

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • SSR400-RMK rack mount kit—separately orderable

    • Power adapter tray

    • Four cable ties

    • Four M4 screws

  • One AC power adapter for the SSR440 and SSR440-C models

  • Two AC power adapters for the SSR440-2AC and SSR440-C-2AC models

  • Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2

Note:

If you are mounting multiple units on a rack, mount the units from the bottom to the top of the rack in decreasing order of weights. Therefore, you mount the heaviest unit right at the bottom and the lightest unit right at the top of the rack.

To mount an SSR440 Router on a two-post rack:

  1. Remove the router, power adapter tray, and the AC power adapter from the shipping carton.

    The power adapter tray will host the SSR440 Router and one or two AC power adapters.

    Callout

    Component

    1

    SSR440 Chassis

    2

    Power adapter 1

    3

    Power adapter 2

  2. To install the power adapter on the tray:

    1. Take a cable tie and insert the tailend of the cable tie through the two holes on the tray.

    2. Repeat 2.a with the second cable tie.

    3. Place the power adapter on the tray in between the cable ties.

    4. Take the tailend of one cable tie, insert it through the square locking piece (other end of the cable tie) and pull the tie through the main head to set the length of excess material.

    5. Repeat 2.d with the second cable tie.

  3. Repeat 2 to insert the second power adapter if your router is SSR440-2AC or SSR440-C-2AC.

  4. To install any one of the SSR440 chassis on the tray:

    1. Have one person grasp the sides of the tray and hold it.

    2. Have a second person position the chassis on the tray and align the bottom holes of the chassis with the four holes on the tray.

    3. Install the four M4 screws into each of these four holes on the tray. Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 to tighten the four screws and secure the chassis to the tray.

  5. Plug the DC connector end of the power cable into the power connector on the back of the router.

    Repeat if you've installed the second power adapter.

  6. Have one person grasp the sides of the tray, lift it, and position it in the rack.

  7. Align the holes on the tray with the holes on the rack rails, making sure the router is level.

  8. Have a second person secure the router to the rack by using four mounting screws (not provided). Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 to tighten the four screws and secure the power adapter tray to the rack. Tighten the screws with a torque of 18 Nm.

  9. Ensure that the router is level by verifying that all the screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the screws on the other side.

Connect the SSR440 Routers to Power

Connecting the SSR440 to power involves the following steps and safety precautions to prevent equipment damage and personal injury.

Ground the SSR440 Routers

Before connecting an SSR440 to an earth ground, ensure that you have the following parts and tools:

  • An electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap

  • Grounding cable for your router (not provided)—The grounding cable must be 6 AWG (13.3 mm²) stranded wire and rated 90 °C or according to local electrical code.

  • Grounding lug for your grounding cable (not provided)—This lug attaches to the chassis grounding point. The grounding lug required is a Panduit LCD6-14A-L or equivalent.

  • Two M5 X 9.5 screws (not provided)

  • Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 to tighten the screws.

You must install heat-shrink tubing insulation around the crimped section of the power cables and lugs.

Note:

To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and to ensure proper operation, you must connect the SSR440 to an earth ground before you connect the router to power.

Before you connect an earth ground to the protective earthing terminal of the router, ensure that a licensed electrician attaches an appropriate grounding terminal to the grounding cable you supply. Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached terminal can damage the router.

Note: The router should be permanently connected to ground during operation.

To ground the SSR440:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the electrostatic discharge (ESD) cable grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD point.
  2. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before making the grounding connections.
  3. Connect the 6 AWG (13.3 mm²) grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which you mount the router.
  4. Place the grounding cable terminal over the grounding point (sized for M5 X 9.5 grounding screws) on the rear of the chassis.
  5. Secure the grounding cable terminal to the grounding point with the two M5 X 9.5 screws. Apply between 2.5 Nm and 2.8 Nm of torque to the screw.
  6. Dress the grounding cable. Ensure that the cable doesn’t block access to or come in contact with other device components, and that it doesn’t drape where people could trip over it.

Connect the Power Cord and Power on the SSR440

Ensure that you have a power cord appropriate for your geographical location.

For information about the supported AC power cord specifications for your router, see SSR440 Routers Power System.

To connect the power cord:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD point.
  2. Locate the AC power cord or cords shipped with the router; the cords have plugs appropriate for your geographical location.
  3. Insert the AC power cord coupler firmly into the power cord inlet on the AC power adapter.
  4. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it off.
  5. Plug the AC power cord into an AC power source outlet.
  6. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it on. The SSR440 models do not have a power switch and each device powers on as soon as you plug it in.

Power Off the SSR440

You can power off tthe SSR440 in one of the following ways:

  • Graceful shutdown—You can perform a graceful shutdown in either of the following ways:

    • Log in to the SSR CLI and issue the shell halt command.

    • Log in to the serial console and run sudo halt.

    In each situation, after the system has stopped, you must manually disconnect the router from the power source.

    CAUTION:

    Use the graceful shutdown method to power off the router.

  • Forced shutdown—Unplug the power cord or switch off the power source.

    CAUTION:

    Forced shutdown can result in data loss and corruption of the file system.

    Use the forced shutdown method as a last resort to recover the router if the router operating system is not responding to the graceful shutdown method.

After powering off the router, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back on. After powering on the router, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it off.