Installing the Cisco 7204 3-9
General Installation
General Installation
The router should already be in the area where you will install it, and your installation
location should already be determined. If not, refer to the section “Site Requirements” in
the chapter “Preparing for Installation.”
When installing the Cisco 7204 on a workbench or tabletop, ensure that the surface is clean
and in a safe location and that you have considered the following:
•The router requires at least three inches of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (the
right and left sides of the router).
•The router should be installed off the floor. (Dust that accumulates on the floor is drawn
into the interior of the router by the cooling fans. Excessive dust inside the router can
cause overtemperature conditions and component failures.)
•There must be approximately 19 inches of clearance at the front and rear of the router
for installing and replacing router FRUs, or accessing network cables or equipment.
•Port adapter and power supply filler panels are installed.
•The router will receive adequate ventilation (it is not being installed in an enclosed
cabinet where ventilation is inadequate).
Following are the steps for installing the Cisco 7204 on a workbench or tabletop:
Step 1 Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as the
surrounding area. Also make sure your path between the router and its new
location is unobstructed.
Step 2 On the chassis, ensure that all captive screws on the network processing engine,
the I/O controller, and each power supply are tightened and the port adapter
levers are in the locked position.
Warning To prevent damage to the chassis or personal injury, never attempt to lift or tilt
the Cisco 7204 using the port adapter handles or the I/O controller handle; they are not
designedto support the weight of the router.Always havesomeone help you wheninstalling
the Cisco 7204. To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the publication
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers
(Document Number 78-3419-xx) that accompanied your Cisco 7204.
