Setting Up The Chassis; Setting The Chassis On A Desktop; Rack-Mounting A Cisco 1800 Series Modular-Configuration Router - Cisco 1841 - 3G Bundle Router Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 4 Chassis Installation Procedures for Cisco 1800 Series Routers (Modular)

Setting Up the Chassis

The Cisco 1841 router and the Cisco 1861 ISR can be installed on a desktop, and can also be mounted
on a wall. Select the setup that best meets the needs of your network. These setups are described in the
following sections:
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The front panel bezel must not be removed from the Cisco 1841 router. It is part of the product's
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enclosure, and must be left in place to prevent damage from foreign objects entering the router, to
provide a shield from internal electromagnetic interference (EMI), and to direct the flow of cooling air
properly through the chassis.

Setting the Chassis on a Desktop

You can place Cisco 1841 routers on a desktop or shelf. The Cisco 1841 router is shipped with the rubber
feet attached to the chassis to provide space for air circulation.
To install a chassis on a desktop, table, or other flat surface, place the unit upside-down on a flat surface.
Attach the four rubber pads to the recessed areas on the bottom of the unit. Place the unit on a desktop.
Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed
to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032
Do not place anything on top of the router that weighs more than 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Excessive weight on
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top of the router could damage the chassis.
The Cisco 1861 Integrated Services Router installation must allow unrestricted airflow for cooling. For
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placing the platform on a desktop, keep at least 1 in. (2.54 cm) of clear space beside the cooling inlet
and exhaust vents.

Rack-Mounting a Cisco 1800 Series Modular-Configuration Router

If you are planning to rack-mount the router, rack-mount it before you make the network and power
connections. If you need to install any internal modules, such as an expansion DIMM or an inline power
supply card, install these prior to rack-mounting.
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Setting the Chassis on a Desktop, page 4-3
Rack-Mounting a Cisco 1800 Series Modular-Configuration Router, page 4-3
Wall-Mounting the Chassis, page 4-6
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Setting Up the Chassis
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