Cisco 1000 ISR Series Guide

Install and Connect the Router

This chapter describes how to install and connect Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Router (ISR) to LAN

and WAN networks.

Read the installation instructions before using, installing or connecting the system to the power source.

Statement 1004

Warning

Installing the Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers involve these tasks:

•Unpack the Router, on page 1

•Set up Router on Desktop, Rack, or Wall, on page 1

•Connect Power Cable, on page 19

•Connect the Router to a Console, on page 21

•Connect WAN and LAN Interfaces, on page 25

•Configure the Router at Startup, on page 26

Unpack the Router

Unpack the router only when you are ready to install it. If the installation site is not ready, to prevent accidental

damage, keep the chassis in its shipping container until you are ready to install.

The router, accessory kit, publications, and any optional equipment you order may be shipped in more than

one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you have received all

listed items.

Set up Router on Desktop, Rack, or Wall

After unpacking, based on your requirements, you can set up a Cisco 1100 Series Integrated Services Routers

(ISRs) on a desktop, a rack, or the wall.

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You can install external modules before or after mounting a router. However, if you choose to install the

external modules after mounting the router on the rack or wall, ensure that you have optimal access to the

back/front panel of the router.

For information on modules and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), see the Install and Upgrade Modules and

FRUs section.

Note

Depending on the model, the available options for mounting a Cisco 1100 ISR are:

Table 1: Models and Mounting Options

Mounting OptionsModel

Desktop,Rack Mount,Wall Mount using Key-hole Slots,Wall Mount

using-Din-Rail

C111x and C1111X

Desktop,Wall Mount using Key-hole SlotsC1101-4P

Desktop,Wall Mount using Key-Hole SlotsC1101-4PLTEPWx

Desktop,Wall Mount using Key-Hole Slots,C1109-2PLTExx

Desktop,Wall Mount using Key-Hole SlotsC1109-4PLTEPWx

Desktop,Rack Mounting using Din-Rail Brackets, Under DeskC1121-4Px

Desktop,Rack Mounting using Din-Rail Brackets, Under DeskC1126(X)-8PLTEP

Desktop,Rack Mounting using Din-Rail Brackets, Under DeskC1128(X)-8PLTEP

If you choose to setup the router on a desktop, you can place the router on a desktop, bench top or on a shelf.

Rack Mount

The router is shipped with rack mounting brackets that are to be secured on the sides of the chassis. You must

first secure rack mounting brackets on the chassis before you set up the chassis on the rack.

Do not stack multiple Cisco 1000 ISRs when mounting the routers on a table top.

Caution

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Rack Mount

When mounting Cisco 1000 ISRs on a rack, ensure that there is ample surrounding space. This ensures more

heat removal, which in turn will enable the surrounding air temperature to stay within the specified operating

conditions.

Note

Attach the Brackets for C111x

This procedure describes how to attach the brackets on the router chassis:

Step 1 Secure the brackets to the router chassis (on the left) as shown in figure below:

Example:

Figure 1: Bracket Installation for Left-Side Mounting - C111x

Step 2 Similarly, secure the brackets on the right-side of the chassis for mounting the router.

Attach the Rack Mounting Brackets for C112x

This procedure describes how to attach the brackets on the router chassis:

Step 1 Remove the 6 screws from the bottom of the chassis.

Step 2 Place the platform into the bottom tray.

Step 3 Secure the original screws from the bottom side of the tray.

Example:

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Attach the Brackets for C111x

Figure 2: Bracket Installation for C1121-4Px, C1126-8PLTEP and C1128-8PLTEP

Mount the Router

Before mounting the router on to the rack, refer to the following safety warning statements:

To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 1.75 in. (4.4

cm). Statement 1076.

Warning

•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:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the

heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the

unit in the rack. Statement 1006.

Warning

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Mount the Router

Procedure

PurposeCommand or Action

To install the router, use the screws provided with the

accessory kit to secure the router when you mount it on the

rack.

Step 1

Mount the Router under a Desk or a Shelf

Installing the router under a desk requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the router. The kit

contains the rack-mount brackets and screws to secure the brackets to the router and the underside of the desk.

You can order these kits from your Cisco representative. This procedure describes how to mount router under

a desk or a shelf .

Step 1 Attach a bracket to one side of the router using the flat-head screws. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket

to the opposite side.

Figure 3: Attaching Brackets to the Router

Figure 4: Flat-head Machine Screws

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Mount the Router under a Desk or a Shelf

Figure 5: Router with Brackets Attached

Step 2 After the brackets are attached, drill a 2 mm hole under the desk and insert the wooden screws provided. Mount the router

under the desk or shelf using the pan-head wood screws).

Figure 6: Mounting the Router under a Desk or Shelf

Figure 7: Pan-head Wood Screws

Mount Router using DIN Rail Brackets

The router is shipped with DIN Rail brackets that are to be secured on the bottom side of the chassis. Your

chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

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Mount Router using DIN Rail Brackets

To attach the DIN Rail brackets to the router chassis, use the PHMS screws and the plastic spacers provided for each

bracket.

Attach Din-Rail Brackets on C112x

This procedure describes how to attach the brackets on the router chassis:

Step 1 Remove the 3 bottom screws from the chassis.

Step 2 Place the din-rail tray assy on the bottom side of the chassis.

Step 3 Secure the original screw from bottom side of tray, leverage the existing chassis screws to secure the din rail mounting

bracket from the bottom of the chassis.

Step 4 Take the other two screws to secure the din-rail trail assy

Example:

Figure 8: Attaching Din Rail Brackets for C1121-4Px, C1126-8PLTEP and C1128-8PLTEP

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Attach Din-Rail Brackets on C112x

Wall Mount the Router

Depending on the models of the Cisco 1100 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs), the tasks for mounting

the router chassis on the wall may vary.

Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware

or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.

Statement 378.

Warning

The recommended clearance when a router is horizontally mounted is 1.5 inches on both sides for clearance

and 1.75 inches on top. I/O side clearance is needed as it is required to access the cable connections. Clearance

is not required on the backside (opposite side from I/O face) unless mounting on a DIN Rail. Clearance is

required to attach and mount the DIN rail bracket.

Note

There are two ways to mount a router on the wall, using Key-hole Slots and DIN Rail Brackets.

Wall Mount Using Key-hole Slots

The Cisco 1100 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) have key-hole slots at the bottom of the chassis for

mounting on a wall or any vertical surface.

Do not mount the router with the output ports facing downwards. For the C111x series, ensure that the cables

are placed on the sides.

Note

When choosing a location for wall mounting the router, consider cable limitations and wall structure.

Note

To attach a router to the wall stud, each bracket should have one number10 wood screw (pan-head) with

number10 washers, or two number10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough to penetrate at

least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) into the supporting wood or metal wall stud.

Note

For hollow-wall mounting, each bracket requires two wall anchors with washers. Wall anchors and washers

must be size number 6 (pan-head). Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or

mounting hardware.

Note

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Wall Mount the Router

Figure 9: Wall Mount Using Key-hole Slots - C111x

Key-hole slots1

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Wall Mount Using Key-hole Slots

Figure 10: Wall Mount Orientation-C111x

Key-hole slots1

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Wall Mount Using Key-hole Slots

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