Cisco NCS 4216 Instruction Manual

Installing the Cisco NCS 4216
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco NCS 4216.
•Prerequisites, on page 1
•Installing the Router in a Rack, on page 1
•Installing the Chassis Ground Connection, on page 17
•Installing the Fan Tray, on page 19
•RSP Installation, on page 26
•Interface Module Installation, on page 29
•Installing the Power Supply, on page 33
•Installing the AC power Supply, on page 39
•Connecting the Cisco NCS 4216 Router to the Network, on page 42
Prerequisites
Before installing the Cisco NCS 4216, it is important to prepare for the installation by:
• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures (MOP)
• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco NCS 4216
• Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco NCS 4216
For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco NCS 4216, see the Preparing for
Installation section.
Installing the Router in a Rack
The sections describe how to install the Cisco NCS 4216 in a rack.
The Cisco NCS 4216 Door is not displayed in the figures below. It is only displayed in the Installing the Cisco
NCS 4216 Door figure.
Note
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Installing the Chassis Brackets
The chassis is shipped with mounting brackets that can be installed on the front or rear of the chassis. To
install the brackets on the front of the chassis, perform these steps:
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis.
Figure 1: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 23-inch Rack
Step 2 Position one of the brackets against the chassis side, and align the screw holes.
Step 3 Secure the bracket to the chassis with the screws removed when performing Step 1. The recommended
maximum torque is 28 in.-lb (3.16 N-m).
The A907-FAN-E fan tray with filter (A907-FAN-F) cannot be mounted using the mounting screws that are
supported for fan tray. This is not an issue with the FAN tray filter blank panel (A907-FAN-F-B). We
recommend that you use the short screws provided in the following rack mount kits to avoid interference of
the air filter during rack mounting and while replacing the fan tray with the fan tray filter (A907-FAN-E):
• 23" rack mount kit (A907-RCKMT-23IN)
What to do next
Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for the other bracket.
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Installing Plenum Assembly and Chassis in the Rack
Following steps help you to install the plenum assembly irrespective of the chassis and rack size.
The below illustrations are for representation purpose only. The size displayed in the images may vary
depending upon your chassis type and rack size but the steps remain the same. Ensure to select the 21 or 23
inches adapter for your plenum based on your rack size.
Note
Procedure
Step 1 Position the adapter to the plenum base and secure using a maximum torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See
figure below.
Figure 2: Adapter to Plenum
Plenum2Plenum adapter deflector1
-Securing the Plenum to the base3
Step 2 Position the air deflector inside the plenum and secure using a maximum torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See
figure below.
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Figure 3: Deflector in Plenum
Plenum2Air deflector1
Step 3 Secure the plenum deflector with a recommended torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
Figure 4: Plenum Deflector
Securing screws onto plenum2Secure deflector to plenum base1
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Step 4 Position the air baffle and the side plate to the plenum. Secure the air baffle and the side plate using a maximum
torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
Figure 5: Assembling Air Baffle to the Plenum
Side plate2Air baffle1
Plenum deflector4Plenum base3
Step 5 Secure the air baffle using a maximum torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
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Figure 6: Securing the Air Baffle Tray
-Securing air baffle to air plenum1
Step 6 Repeat Step-3 to Step-5 to complete the plenum assembly on the other side of the plenum base.
Step 7 Position the front cover hinge assembly on the plenum deflector. Secure the front cover using a recommended
torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
Figure 7: Front Cover Hinge Assembly on the Plenum
-Front cover hinge assembly1
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Step 8 Secure the cable brackets to the plenum deflector using a torque of 11.5 in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
Figure 8: Cable Brackets to Plenum Deflector
Screws to secure brackets2Cable brackets1
Step 9 Position the plenum assembly to the rack and secure the cable brackets to the rack using a torque of 11.5 in.-lb
(1.3 N-m). See figure below.
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Figure 9: Plenum Assembly to Rack
Plenum assembly2Rack1
-Securing the plenum to the brackets3
Step 10 Position cable guides on the router chassis.
Step 11 Guide the router chassis carefully into the plenum assembly. See figure below.
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Figure 10: Chassis Assembly to Plenum in Rack
Cable guides on chassis2Plenum assembly1
-Securing screws to chassis onto rack3
Step 12 Position the door onto the router chassis and slide it into the rack. Secure the screws with a torque of 11.5
in.-lb (1.3 N-m). See figure below.
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Figure 11: Door Assembly to Rack
Door2Chassis in plenum assembly1
-Securing door to the chassis onto rack3
Installing the Air Plenum (A907-F2B-AIR) in the Rack
This procedure installs the air plenum to orient the air flow in front-to- back direction in the NCS 4216 router.
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1074
Warning
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal
use. Statement 39
Warning
For nominal voltage of -60 VDC, the input voltage range is from -40 to -72 VDC.
Note
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Use only the fastening hardware provided with the NCS 4216 to prevent loosening, deterioration, and
electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material.
Note
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
Statement 1046
Warning
The Air Plenum is installed on a rack or a cabinet using thread-forming screws that remove any paint or
non-conductive coatings inside the hole threads, and establish a metal-to-metal contact. Also, clean both
surfaces outside the screw points that come in contact, so that they are free of paint and other nonconductive
coating. Apply an appropriate antioxidant compound to the surfaces.
Warning
Installing Air Plenum in NCS 4216 Shelf for ANSI 23-inch Configuration
To install the Air Plenum in NCS 4216 Shelf for ANSI 23-inch configuration, follow the steps below:
Procedure
Step 1 Install the ANSI 23-inch adapter plates on the horizontal air plenums.
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Figure 12: Installing the Air Plenum in the Rack
Step 2 Align the screws to fix the adapter plates to the shelf. Insert the screws and tighten them to a torque value of
11.5 in-lb (1.3 N-m).
Step 3 Place a horizontal air plenum as the base.
Step 4 Install the vertical air plenum to the left of the bottom horizontal plenum.
Step 5 Install the wing head screws from the internal side of the horizontal plenum and tighten the screws to a torque
value of 11.5 in-lb (1.3 N-m).
Step 6 Install the vertical air plenum to the right of the horizontal air plenum. Follow step 5.
Step 7 Install the horizontal air plenum above the vertical air plenums. Follow step 5.
Step 8 Install the pre-assembled air plenum for ANSI 23-inch configuration.
Step 9 Install the pre-assembled air plenums in the ANSI 23-inch rack or cabinet.
Step 10 Check the length between the top and bottom horizontal air plenums where the chassis will be installed. The
length must be not less than 10.5 inches (267 mm). If the length is less, adjust the position of the top horizontal
plenum.
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Step 11 Install the empty NCS 4216 chassis between the horizontal plenums.
Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack
The procedures in this section apply to both horizontal and vertical mounting of the router in a rack.
Figure 13: Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack
To install the router chassis in the equipment rack, perform these steps:
Procedure
Step 1 Position the chassis in the rack as follows:
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• If the front of the chassis (front panel) is at the front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between
the mounting posts.
• If the rear of the chassis is at the front of the rack, insert the front of the chassis between the mounting
posts.
Step 2 Align the mounting holes in the bracket (and optional cable guide) with the mounting holes in the equipment
rack.
Do not use interface module and power supply ejector handles to lift the chassis; using the handles
to lift the chassis can deform or damage the handles.
Caution
Step 3 Install the 8 or 12 (4 or 6 per side) rack mount screws through the holes in the bracket and into the threaded
holes in the equipment rack posts.
Step 4 Use a tape measure and level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and level.
Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Door
This section describes how to install the NCS 4216 door.
You cannot install the 19-inch Rack Door.
Note
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Figure 14: Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 Door
To install the door of NCS 4216 shelf, follow the steps below:
Procedure
Step 1 Align the left door bracket screw holes against the shelf screw holes.
Step 2 Insert the fasteners provided along with the packaging (three screws on the side and two screws on the bottom
of the door bracket) and tighten them to a torque value of 11.5 in-lb (1.3 N-m).
Step 3 Place a safety washer on the front bottom of the door bracket and fasten it with a fastener.
Step 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the door bracket on the opposite side.
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Step 5 Pull the top hinge pin down on the door.
The bottom hinge pin is fixed.
Note
Step 6 Align the door hinges with the bracket hinges.
Step 7 Slide the bottom hinge pin into the bracket hinge and move the top hinge pin in the upward direction.
The ground strap cable is pre-installed on the door.
Note
Step 8 Connect the other end of the ground strap cable to a grounding point on the door bracket using a fastener.
Opening and Removing the Door of the NCS 4216 Shelf
This procedure opens and removes the door of the NCS 4216 shelf.
The NCS 4216 shelf has an ESD plug input and is shipped with an ESD wrist strap. The ESD plug input is
located on the outside of the shelf on the right side. It is labeled “ESD” on the top and bottom. Always wear
an ESD wrist strap and connect the strap to the ESD plug when working on the NCS shelf.
Note
To open and remove the door of the NCS 4216 router, follow the steps below:
Procedure
Step 1 Turn the knob to unlock the door.
Step 2 Swing the door open.
Step 3 Remove the ground cable from the shelf by removing the screw.
Step 4 Pull the top hinge pin holding the door to the chassis, in the downward direction.
Step 5 Lift the door out of the bottom hinge pin to remove the door from its hinges.
Installing the Patch Panel on the Rack
This procedure installs the Patch Panel on the Rack.
Procedure
Step 1 Assemble the patch panels on the opposite side of the rack to make the cable routing process easy.
Step 2 Fix one patch panel with a minimum of two screws on each side.
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Figure 15: Installing the Patch Panel on the Rack
Installing the Chassis Ground Connection
Before you connect the power or turn on the power to the Cisco NCS 4216, you must provide an adequate
chassis ground (earth) connection to your router.
This section describes how to ground the Cisco NCS 4216 chassis. The router provides two locations for
attaching a 2-hole grounding lug according to the rack-mounting brackets you use to install the router.
When installing the unit, assemble grounding lug using screw and serrated washer provided along with Kit
NCS4216-DOOR.
Note
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Figure 16: Attaching a Grounding Lug to the Rear of the Router
Grounding lug1
To ensure that the chassis ground connection that you provide is adequate, you need the following parts and
tools:
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with Phillips head that exerts up to 20 in.-lb (2.25 N-m) of pressure for
attaching the ground wire to the router
• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer
• 6 or 8 AWG copper wire for the power cord
• 6 AWG or larger copper wire for the ground wire
• Wire-stripping tools appropriate to the wire you are using
Before making connections to the Cisco NCS 4216, ensure that you disconnect the power at the circuit breaker.
Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.
Caution
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence
of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician
if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Danger
Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
Warning
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When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement
42
Warning
This unit is to be installed in a restrictive access location and must be permanently grounded to minimum 6
AWG copper ground wire.
Perform the following procedure to ground the Cisco NCS 4216 using a 2-hole lug and the corresponding
mounting point. Most carriers require a minimum 6 AWG ground connection. Verify your carrier’s requirements
for the ground connection.
Procedure
Step 1 If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire-stripping tool to strip the ground wire to 0.5 inch ± 0.02 inch (12.7
mm ±0.5 mm).
Step 2 Slide the open end of your 2-hole ground lug over the exposed area of the ground wire.
Step 3 Using a crimping tool (as specified by the ground lug manufacturer), crimp the ground lug to the ground wire
as shown in the figure below.
Step 4 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to attach the 2-hole ground lug and wire assembly to the router with the 2
pan-head Phillips head screws. For a 23-inch EIA rack, attach the 2-hole ground lug to the rear of the router.
Step 5 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site.
Installing the Fan Tray
The fan tray is a modular unit that provides cooling to the Cisco NCS 4216. Follow these steps to install the
fan tray in the chassis:
Do not introduce body parts or objects in the fan tray slot when installing or removing the fan tray module.
Exposed circuitry is an energy hazard.
Note
Procedure
Step 1 Orient the fan tray so that the captive screws are on the left side of the fan tray’s front panel. The following
figure shows how to orient the fan tray.
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Figure 17: Installing the Fan Tray
Step 2 Guide the fan tray into the chassis until it is fully seated.
The fans are exposed on the left side of the fan tray. Keep your fingers, clothing, and jewelry away
from the fans. Always handle the fan tray by the handle.
Caution
When installing the cabling to the RSPs, we recommend that you leave a service loop of extra
cabling sufficient to allow for fan tray removal.
Note
Step 3 Secure the fan tray to the chassis using the attached captive installation screws. The recommended maximum
torque is 5.5 in.-lb (.62 N-m).
This completes the procedure for installing or replacing the fan tray in a Cisco NCS 4216.
For information about connecting cables to the fan tray alarm port, see the Connecting the Fan Tray Alarm
Port section. For a summary of the LEDs on the fan tray, see the LED Summary section. For more information
about air flow guidelines, see Air Flow Guidelines section.
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