• To install or remove modules
• To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
• Screws that fit your rack
• Wire crimper
• Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
• AWG 14 (2 mm²) or larger wire.
• For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter of 1/4
in. (5 to 7 mm)
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Prepare for Router Installation
Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance