3-2Installing CabinetsFor cabinet installation methods, refer to the part discussing cabinet installation.Skip this section if you want to mount your router on the tabletop or the rack of another vendor.Installing the RouterInstall the router after you have completed the installation preparations.The installation of the router will be respectively described below according to the positions that it will beplaced:z Installing the router on a workbenchz Installing the router on a chassisInstalling the Router on a WorkbenchIn many circumstances, you may not own a 19-inch standard rack. Usually, the router will be installed ona clean workbench. The operations are very simple, but still, you should be aware of the following items:z Ensure the stability and well-grounding of the workbench.z Leave a space of 10 cm (3.9 in.) around the router for heat dissipation.z Do not place heavy objects on the router.Installing the Router in a RackDimensionsThe MSR 30 Series Routers are designed to fit standard 19-inch racks. The following table describestheir dimensions.Table 3-1 MSR 30-16/30-20/30-40/30-60 Router dimensionsRouter model Dimensions(H × W × D) (excluding feet and rack-mounting ear)MSR 30-11 44.2 × 442 × 360 mm (1.74 × 17.4 × 14.2 in.)MSR 30-16 44.2 × 442 × 441.8 mm (1.74 × 17.4 × 17.39 in.)MSR 30-20 44.2 × 442 × 441.8 mm (1.74 × 17.4 × 17.39 in.)MSR 30-40 88.2 × 442 × 422.3 mm (3.47 × 17.4 × 16.63 in.)MSR 30-60 132 × 442 × 421.8 mm (5.2 × 17.4 × 16.61 in.)Installation processStep 1: Check the grounding and stability of the rack. Use the screws to fix the mounting ears at bothsides of the front panel or the rear panel of the router.Step 2: Put the router in a rack tray. For MSR 30-16/30-20 routers, use mounting ears on the rear panelif no tray is available. Depending on the actual situation, slide the router along the chassis guides to anappropriate place.