• Level (optional)
• One of the following rack-mounting kits (provided by Cisco):
• Cisco PID ASR-9901-2P-KIT for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch or 23-inch two-post rack.
• Cisco PID ASR-9901-4P-KIT for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch or 23-inch four-post rack.
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack
To install the chassis in a two-post rack, follow these steps:
Before you begin
Before you install the chassis in the rack, make sure that you have the necessary tools and equipment (see
Before you Begin, on page 48).
Procedure
Step 1 Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the chassis using twelve M4 flat-head screws per side. The
recommended maximum torque is 15 in.-lb (1.7 N-m).
Step 2 Attach the left and right slide rail assemblies to the back of the 2-post rack using four M5 pan head screws
per side. The recommended maximum torque is 31 in.-lb (3.5 N-m).
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Unpacking and Installing the Chassis
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack