44 Chapter 2 Installing the Nortel VPN Router 1750 chassisNN46110-316 02.01Additional equipmentYou need items that are not included in the VPN Router 1750 shipping container.Before you begin the installation, ensure that you have all the cables, tools, andother equipment that you need.CablesYou need cables that are not included in the VPN Router 1750 shipping container.For information about which cables are shipped and which ones you can order,see “Connecting communications cables” on page 26. If you do not have theproper cables, contact your network administrator.Hardware for mounting the chassis in an equipment rackTo install the VPN Router 1750 in an equipment rack, you need a Phillipsscrewdriver and an equipment rack that meets the following specifications:• heavy-duty steel construction• width of 19 in. (48.26 cm) and depth of 24 in. (60.96 cm)• Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard hole-spacingIf the rack does not have threaded rail holes, you must use the cage nuts shippedwith the VPN Router 1750.Site requirementsThe installation site must provide sufficient free space around the VPN Router1750 to ensure proper ventilation and access for servicing. For information aboutthe physical, electrical, and environmental requirements for the VPN Router1750, see Appendix A, “Technical specifications,” on page 75.