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Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power

SUMMARY This procedure guides you through the simplest steps to install your ACX7100-32C router in a rack and connect it to power.

Install the ACX7100-32C in a Rack

You can install an ACX7100-32C router into a four-post rack or a cabinet. We’ll walk you through the steps to install an AC-powered ACX7100-32C router in a four-post rack and connect it to power.

Before you install, review the following:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD point.
  2. Position the router so that the AIR OUT labels are facing the hot aisle.
  3. Attach the mounting rails to the sides of the router using the 12 flat head screws.
  4. Lift the router and position it in the rack. Line up the bottom hole in each mounting rail with a hole in each rack rail, making sure the router is level.
  5. While you’re holding the router in place, have a second person insert and tighten the rack mount screws to secure the mounting rails to the rack rails. Make sure they tighten the screws in the two bottom holes first, and then tighten the screws in the two top holes.
  6. Continue holding the router in place, and have the second person slide the mounting blades into the channel of the mounting rails.
  7. Secure the mounting blades to the rack using the rack mount screws (and cage nuts and washers, if your rack requires them).
  8. Verify that the mounting brackets on each side of the rack are level.
    Note:

    If you have unused ports, plug them using dust covers to prevent dust from entering the router.

Connect to Power

Now that you’ve installed your ACX7100-32C in the rack, you’re ready to connect it to power.

The AC-powered ACX7100-32C comes with two AC power supplies preinstalled on the rear panel.

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to one of the ESD grounding points on the router.
  2. Use two #10-32 screws to secure the grounding lug and attached cable to the chassis. Attach the lug through the left rail and blade assembly to the chassis.
  3. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack.
  4. Dress the grounding cable and ensure that it doesn’t touch or block access to other device components, and that it doesn’t drape where people could trip over it.
  5. Ensure that the power supplies are fully inserted in the chassis and the latches are secure.
  6. For each power supply, ensure that the loop on the power cord retainer is open and there’s enough space to insert the power cord coupler into the inlet. If the loop is closed, press the small tab on the retainer to loosen the loop.
  7. On the first power supply, thread the power cord coupler through the power cord retainer loop.
  8. Plug in the power cord to the power supply socket.
  9. Slide the power cord retainer loop toward the power supply until the loop is snug against the base of the coupler.
  10. Press the tab on the loop, and draw out the loop into a tight circle.
    Warning:

    Ensure that the power cord does not block access to router components or drape where people can trip on it.
  11. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it off.
  12. Plug in the power cord to the AC power source outlet.
  13. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it on.
    Note:

    The router powers on as soon as you connect it to power. The ACX7100-32C doesn't have a power switch.
  14. Verify that the AC LED on the power supply is lit green. If the LED is lit steadily amber or is blinking amber, disconnect the power supply from the power source, and replace the power supply (see Maintain the ACX7100-32C Power Supplies).
  15. Repeat steps 7 through 14 to power on the second power supply.