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Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power

SUMMARY This procedure guides you through the simplest steps for the most common installation to get your ACX7348 router in a rack and connect it to power. Have more complex installation needs? See Install the ACX7348 in a Rack.

Install the ACX7348 in a Rack

You can install an ACX7348 router into a two-post rack, four-post rack, or a cabinet. We’ll walk you through the steps to install an AC-powered ACX7348 router in a two-post rack.

Before you install, review the following:

  1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. If you are using a mechanical lift:
    1. Load the router onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform.
      Figure 1: Load the ACX7348 onto a Mechanical Lift Load the ACX7348 onto a Mechanical Lift
    2. Using the lift, align the router in front of the rack.
    3. Carefully position the chassis in the rack until the holes of the mounting brackets align with the holes in the rack posts.
  3. If you are installing the router manually, grasp both sides of the router, lift the router, and position it in the rack, aligning the holes of the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack posts.
  4. Secure the mounting brackets to the rack by using four screws appropriate for your rack. Tighten the screws.
  5. Ensure that the chassis is level by verifying that all screws on one side of the rack align with the screws on the other side.

Connect to Power

To connect the ACX7348 router to AC power, you must do the following:

Ground the ACX7348 Router

To ground the ACX7348 router, do the following:

  1. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug that is provided with the router to the grounding cable.

  2. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before you make grounding connections.

  3. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.

  4. Place the grounding cable lug over the two-hole protective grounding terminal on the rear side of the chassis.

  5. Secure the grounding cable lug with the screws.

  6. 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 over it.

Connect the Power Cord and Power On the Router

For information about the supported AC power cord specifications, see ACX7348 AC Power Cord Specifications.

To connect AC power to an ACX7348 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 ESD point on the chassis.

  2. Power off the AC input appliance inlet on the source power supply.

  3. Connect the power cord to the power source outlet.

    Note:

    You must connect power supply module (PSM) to a dedicated AC power feed and a dedicated customer-site 2-pole circuit breaker. We recommend that you use a dedicated customer-site circuit breaker rated for 16 A, 250 VAC or as required by local code.

  4. Press the small tab on the power cord retainer strip to loosen the loop. Slide the loop until you have enough space to insert the power cord coupler into the inlet.

  5. Insert the power cord coupler firmly into the inlet.

  6. Slide the loop toward the PSM until it is snug against the base of the coupler.

  7. Press the tab on the loop and draw out the loop into a tight circle.

  8. Route the power cord appropriately. Verify that the power cord does not block the air exhaust and access to router components, or drape where people could trip over it.

  9. Power on the source power supply.

  10. Repeat Step 2 through Step 9 for connecting the other PSM to power.