Site Preparation Guidelines
Efficient operation of routers requires proper site planning and proper layout of your equipment rack or wiring
closet:
• Ensure that the area around the router is kept free of dust and conductive material.
• Follow appropriate airflow guidelines so that the cooling system functions normally.
• Follow ESD prevention procedures to avoid any damage to the router.
• Install the router in an enclosed, secure area allowing only authorized personnel to access the device.
Environmental Requirements
Install the vEdge routers in a dry, clean, temperature-controlled, and well-ventilated environment:
• Maintain ambient airflow for the router to operate normally. The ambient intake air temperature should
be in the range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). If the airflow is blocked or if the air intake is too warm,
the router can get overheated.
• Avoid temperature extremes. Ensure that the router is operating at an ambient temperature not more that
40°C (104°F) at sea level. For higher altitudes, a derating of 1.50°C per 1,000 feet applies.
• High humidity conditions can cause moisture to penetrate into the chassis. The devices support 10% to
85% humidity levels, non-condensing.
Rack Requirements
For the Cisco vEdge router models that support the rack mount option, you can mount the routers in a two-post
or a four-post rack. Table 1 provides the rack requirements for the routers.
Table 5:
GuidelinesRack Requirement
Use a two-post or a four-post rack that meets the size requirements for the router,
provides bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm)
increments, and is strong enough to support the weight of the router.
Rack type
Ensure that the holes in the mounting brackets are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45
cm). This allows you to mount the router in any location in the rack.
Mounting brackets
It is recommended that the rack comply with the size and strength standards of a
19-inch rack as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment
(document number EIA-310–D), published by the Electronics Industry Association
http://www.eia.org . Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to
accommodate the external dimensions of the chassis and that the outer edges of
the front mount brackets extend the width of the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm). You
must also ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for the proper
clearance around the router and rack.
Rack size
For maximum stability, secure the rack to ceiling brackets and to floor brackets.Rack secured to
building structure
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