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Rack-Mount and Ground the Chassis

Unpack and Inspect the Chassis, on page 1

Rack-Mount the Chassis Using Brackets, on page 2

Rack-Mount the Chassis Using Slide Rails, on page 4

Ground the Chassis, on page 9

Unpack and Inspect the Chassis

Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.

Tip

The chassis is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any
items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.

Note

See

Package Contents

for a list of what shipped with the chassis.

Step 1

Remove the chassis from its cardboard container and save all packaging material.

Step 2

Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative. Verify that you have all
items.

Step 3

Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following
information ready:

• Invoice number of shipper (see the packing slip)

• Model and serial number of the damaged unit

• Description of damage

• Effect of damage on the installation

Rack-Mount and Ground the Chassis

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Summary of Contents for Firepower 2100 Series

Page 1: ...ustomer service representative immediately Note See Package Contents for a list of what shipped with the chassis Step 1 Remove the chassis from its cardboard container and save all packaging material Step 2 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative Verify that you have all items Step 3 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your...

Page 2: ...ackets part number 700 106374 01 with six 8 32 x 0 281 inch screws part number 48 101518 01 The rack mount brackets ship with the Firepower 2110 2120 and are orderable for the Firepower 2130 2140 Note Rack mount screws The rack mount screws ship with the Firepower 2110 2120 and are orderable for the Firepower 2130 2140 Note Four 12 24 x 0 75 inch Phillips screws part number 648 0440 01 for securin...

Page 3: ...k mount bracket a Install the cable management screws into the rack mount bracket Figure 2 Install the Cable Management Screws into the Rack Mount Bracket b Install two 8 32 x 0 375 inch screws through the inside of each rack mount bracket to secure the cable management bracket to the rack mount bracket Rack Mount and Ground the Chassis 3 Rack Mount and Ground the Chassis Rack Mount the Chassis Us...

Page 4: ...cal hole spacing alternates at 50 inches 12 70 mm to 625 inches 15 90 mm to 625 inches 15 90 mm and repeats The start and stop space is in the middle of the 50 inch holes The horizontal spacing is 18 312 inches 465 1 mm and the rack opening is specified as a minimum of 17 75 inches 450 mm You need the following to install the Firepower 2100 in a rack using slide rails Phillips screwdriver One slid...

Page 5: ...ound 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 Warning Statement 1030 Equipment Installation Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Warning Statement 1047 Ove...

Page 6: ...bracket a Install the cable management screws into the slide rail locking bracket Figure 4 Install the Cable Management Screws into the Slide Rail Locking Bracket b Install two 8 32 x 0 375 inch Phillips screws through the inside of the slide rail locking bracket to secure the cable management bracket to slide rail locking bracket Rack Mount and Ground the Chassis 6 Rack Mount and Ground the Chass...

Page 7: ...t the three slots on the rail line up with the three pegs on the side of the chassis Figure 6 Line up the Inner Rail with the Pegs on the 2130 2140 Chassis M3 x 6 mm Phillips screw one per side 2 Mounting peg on the chassis for the keyed slot 1 Inner rail 3 c Set the keyed slots over the screws pegs and then slide the rail toward the front to lock it in place on the screw pegs The rear key slot ha...

Page 8: ...ing pegs into the rack post holes from the outside front c Press the securing plate release button marked PUSH The spring loaded securing plate closes to lock the pegs in place d Adjust the slide rail length and then push the rear mounting pegs into the corresponding rear rack post holes The slide rail must be level front to rear The rear mounting pegs enter the rear rack post holes from the insid...

Page 9: ...es according to your software configuration as described in the Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Guide Ground the Chassis Grounding the chassis is required even if the rack is already grounded A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug The grounding lug must be Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory NRTL listed In addition a copper con...

Page 10: ...e appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Warning Statement 1046 Installing or Replacing the Unit To reduce risk of electric shock when installing or replacing the unit the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last Warning Statement 1025 Use Copper Conductors Only To reduce risk of fire use copp...

Page 11: ...dhesive label from the grounding pad on the chassis Step 5 Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad so that there is solid metal to metal contact and insert the two screws with washers through the holes in the grounding lug and into the grounding pad Rack Mount and Ground the Chassis 11 Rack Mount and Ground the Chassis Ground the Chassis ...

Page 12: ...re adequate earth ground What to do next Install the FIPS opacity shield if necessary See Install the FIPS Opacity Shield in a Two Post Rack and Install the FIPS Opacity Shield in a Four Post Rack for the procedure Install the cables according to your default software configuration as described in the Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Guide Rack Mount and Ground the Chassis 12 Rack Mount and Gr...

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