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Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power

SUMMARY This procedure guides you through the steps to install your ACX710 router in a rack and connect it to power.

Install an ACX710 Router in a Rack

You can install an ACX710 router into a two-post rack, four-post rack, or a cabinet. We’ll walk you through the steps to install an ACX710 router in a four-post rack and connect it to power.

Before you install, review the following:

To install the router in a four-post rack:

  1. Position the router in front of the rack.
  2. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to a site ESD point.
  3. Align the holes in the front-mounting brackets with the holes on the side of the chassis.
    Figure 1: Install the Mounting Brackets on an ACX710 Router Install the Mounting Brackets on an ACX710 Router
  4. Using the screwdriver, secure the mounting brackets to the chassis using the mounting screws.
  5. With one person on each side, hold on to the bottom of the chassis, and carefully lift the chassis so that the mounting brackets are aligned with the rack rails.
  6. Carefully slide the chassis with the brackets attached on to the rack rails.
    Figure 2: Install the ACX710 Router in a Four-Post Rack Install the ACX710 Router in a Four-Post Rack
  7. Install mounting screws into each of the front-mounting bracket holes aligned with the rack, starting from the bottom, and tighten the screws.
  8. Align the holes in the cable bar with the holes at the top of the mounting bracket, and tighten the screws to attach the cable bar.
    Figure 3: Install the Cable Bar Install the Cable Bar
  9. Visually inspect the alignment of the chassis.

    If you’ve installed the chassis properly in the rack, all the mounting screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the mounting screws on the opposite side, and the router is level.

    Figure 4: ACX710 Router Installed in a Four-Post Rack ACX710 Router Installed in a Four-Post Rack

Connect to Power

Ground the ACX710 Router

To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and to ensure proper operation, the router must be adequately grounded before power is connected.

To ground the ACX710 router:

  1. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the router to the grounding cable.
  2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
  3. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and are brought to a bright finish before you make grounding connections.
  4. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
  5. Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding points on the side of the chassis.
    Figure 5: Connect the Grounding Cable to the ACX710 Router Connect the Grounding Cable to the ACX710 Router
  6. Secure the grounding cable lug with the screws.
  7. Dress the grounding cable, and verify that it does not touch or block access to router components, and that it does not drape where people could trip on it.
Note:

  • Bare connectors and all grounding surfaces must be brought to a bright finish and coated with an antioxidant before crimp connections are made.

  • Non-conductive coatings on equipment that is to be bonded or grounded should be removed from threads and other contact surfaces to assure electrical continuity. To screw the box to its rack, use the thread-forming type unit mounting screws that remove any paint or non-conductive coatings to establish metal-to-metal contact.

Connect the Power Cord and Power On the Router

The ACX710 router supports a dual feed DC power supply module:

Before you begin connecting DC power to the router:

  • Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage (see Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage).

  • Understand the DC power cabling guidelines. For more information, see DC Power Cabling.

  • Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

    • DC power source cables

    • Multimeter (not provided)

To connect DC power to an ACX710 router:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the site ESD point.
  2. Power off the DC input appliance inlet on the source power supply.
  3. Connect the power cord to the power source outlet.
  4. Insert the power cord firmly into the inlet.
    Figure 6: Connect a DC Power Cord to an ACX710 Router Connect a DC Power Cord to an ACX710 Router
  5. Route the power cord appropriately. Verify that the power cord does not block the air exhaust or access to router components, or drape where people could trip over it.
  6. Power on the source power supply.