Introduction - Cisco ASR 5500 Installation Manual

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Introduction
The ASR 5500 cable management system consists of two components. The first is a tray that mounts at the rear of the
chassis immediately below the card cage. The second is a cable management bracket that mounts to the faceplate of
each MIO or UMIO card.
Network cables are fed from the ends of the tray and are then routed to the MIO/UMIO ports. The cables are secured to
the cable management brackets on the MIO/UMIOs via cable ties or hook-and-loop straps, and within the cable
management tray via hook-and-loop straps. Placing the tray in the closed (upright) position protects the cables from
damage.
Installing the Cable Management Tray
The cable management tray is packaged in the accessory box that is included in the ASR 5500 chassis shipping
container.
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chassis. When lowered, the tray adds 6.0 in. (15.2 cm) to the depth.
Important:
the other secures the swing arms to the sides of the chassis.
To install the tray:
Step 1
Locate the pre-assembled tray and its mounting hardware (two shoulder screws and two nylon washers).
Step 2
Position the tray below the rear card cage as shown in the figure below.
Step 3
Lift a swing arm upward and use it to locate the tapped hole in the side of the chassis to which the swing arm will be
attached (see the figure below).
Step 4
Insert the shoulder screw and nylon washer through the arm and into the tapped hole.
Step 5
Use the supplied 3/32 in. Allen hex wrench to tighten the shoulder screw. The screw should be tightened to 6 in-lb
(0.68 N-m).
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Step 6
Repeat Step 3 through Step 5 to secure the other swing arm.
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When installed and closed, the cable management tray adds 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) to the depth of the
Having two installers simplifies the installation process. One installer holds the tray in position while
Do not overtighten the shoulder screw or the swing arm will bind.
Cable Management System Installation