Cisco N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A User manual

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Before you begin this task, ensure that you have read and understood the safety warnings in the Standard
Warning Statements section of the Safety Warnings handout.
Installing the Cisco NCS 540 Small Density routers involves these tasks:
All the installation instructions for N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A/D, N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A/D, and
N540X-4Z14G2Q-A/D variants remain similar and any differences between the routers are specifically
called out.
The illustrations are for reference purpose only and may vary based on your Cisco NCS 540 variant.
Note
•Rack Compatibility, on page 1
•Set up Device on Rack or Wall, on page 3
Rack Compatibility
We recommend that you follow these rack specifications.
Rack Types
Figure 1: Rack specification EIA (19 inches and 23 inches)
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Table 1: Rack specification EIA (19 inches and 23 inches)
Mounting Flange
Dimension (Z)
Rack Mounting Hole
Centre-Centre (Y)
Rack Front Opening
(X)
Rack TypePost Type
19 inches (48.2
centimeters)
18.31 inches (46.5
centimeters)
17.75 inches (45
centimeters)
19 inches (48.3
centimeters)
4 Post
2 Post
23 inches (58.4
centimeters)
22.31 inches (56.6
centimeters)
21.75 inches (55.24
centimeters)
23 inches (58.4
centimeters)
4 Post
2 Post
Figure 2: Four Post Rack Type
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Rack Types

Figure 3: Two Post Rack Type
Set up Device on Rack or Wall
You can choose to either set up the Cisco NCS 540 on a rack or wall mount it.
Rack Mount
The device is shipped with rack mounting brackets that are to be secured on the sides of the device.
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Caution
Table 2: Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Router Rack-Mount Kit
Part DescriptionQuantity
Rack-mount brackets2
M3 x 0.5 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws8 (48-101850-01)
SCR, M, PAN, PH, SEX, 10-32 x 0.365"L, CSwZN, nickel alloy2 (48-101620-01)
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Part DescriptionQuantity
LUG, FAST, UNIN, #6AWG, #10, 2 HOLES1 (32-0619-01)
SCR, M, PAN, PH, 12-24 x 0.49"L, CSwZN, nickel alloy4 (48-101690-01)
To mount the rack on the router:
1. Attach the rack-mount brackets and the cable guides to the router as follows:
a. The router has port-side intake modules, position the router so that its ports are facing the cold aisle.
b. Position the bracket ears facing front or middle rack-mount, on the side of the chassis so that the holes
are aligned.
c. Use four M3 screws to attach the brackets to the chassis.
d. Repeat Steps 1b and 1c with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the router.
e. Use four No. 12-24 screws and mount the router to the rack.
Figure 4: Installing 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front
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Rack Mount

Figure 5: Installing Cable Management and 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front
Figure 6: Installing 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle
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Rack Mount

Figure 7: Installing Cable Management and 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle
Figure 8: Installing Cable Management and 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle
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Rack Mount

Figure 9: Installing Cable Management and 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front
Figure 10: Installing Cable Management and ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front
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Rack Mount

Figure 11: Installing Cable Management and ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle
2. Install the router onto the 2-post rack as follows:
a. Lift and position the router into position between the two rack posts.
b. Move the router until the rack-mount brackets come in contact with the two rack posts.
c. Hold the chassis at level and have another while the second person inserts two screws 12-24 in each
of the two rack-mount brackets (using a total of four screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes
in the vertical rack-mounting rails.
d. Tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N.m).
Install the N540-6Z18G-SYS-A/D router with Air Plenum
Air plenum is only applicable for Cisco N540-6Z18G-SYS-A/D router.
Note
Plenum Assembly on ETSI Rack
1. Remove the screws on the sides of the chassis, according to your mounting option:
• To front mount the chassis, remove four screws on the right side of the chassis. The "F" highlighted
screws.
• To mid mount the chassis, remove six screws on the left side of the chassis. The "F" and "R"
highlighted screws.
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Figure 12: Remove Screws from the Sides of the Chassis
Left side of the chassis1
Right side of the chassis2
Screw3
2. Fix the plenum (800-110707-01) with help of six screws (48-101850-01).
Figure 13: Fix the Plenum with Screws
Air Plenum1
Screw2
3. Fix the mounting bracket (700-131329-01) with the help of four screws (48-101850-01), according to
your mounting option.
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• For front mount (refer image A), fix the mounting bracket in the front and the dummy cover at the
rear.
• For mid mount (refer image B), fix the mounting bracket in the mid and the dummy cover at the
front.
4. Fix the dummy cover (700-131330-01) with help of three screws (48-101850-01).
Figure 14: Fix Mounting Bracket and Dummy Cover
Mounting Bracket1
Dummy Cover2
Screw3
5. Fix the mounting bracket (700-131271-01) with help of four screws (48-101850-01).
6. For mid mount, fix the cable bracket (700-130022-01) with help of two screws (48-101850-01). The cable
bracket is applicable only in case of mid mount.
Figure 15: Fix Mounting Bracket and Cable Bracket
Mounting Bracket1
Cable Bracket2
Screw3
7. Fix the assembly to rack either in the front or in the mid, with help of four screws (48-101690-01).
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