Cisco 5510 - ASA SSL / IPsec VPN Edition Getting Started Manual page 46

Installing the Chassis
Warning
Warning
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
Note
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To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must
take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety.
The following information can help plan equipment rack installation:
Allow clearance around the rack for maintenance.
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When mounting a device in an enclosed rack ensure adequate ventilation. An
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enclosed rack should never be overcrowded. Make sure that the rack is not
congested, because each unit generates heat.
When mounting a device in an open rack, make sure that the rack frame does
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not block the intake or exhaust ports.
If the rack contains only one unit, mount the unit at the bottom of the rack.
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If the rack is partially filled, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the
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heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack contains stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers prior to
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mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is
removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit
breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in
the OFF position.
To rack-mount the chassis, perform the following steps:
You can use the mounting brackets to mount the chassis to the front or the back
of the rack, with the front panel or the rear panel of the chassis facing outward.
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