Environmental Requirements And Specifications For A Qfx5100 Device - Juniper QFX5100 Hardware Manual

QFX5100 Switch Hardware Guide
Table 21: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
Item or Task
Measure the distance between external power
sources and switch installation site.
Calculate the power consumption and
requirements.
Rack or Cabinet
Verify that your rack or cabinet meets the
minimum requirements for the installation of
the switch.
Plan rack or cabinet location, including
required space clearances.
Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and
building structure.
Cables
Acquire cables and connectors:
Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
Review the maximum distance allowed for
each cable. Choose the length of cable
based on the distance between the
hardware components being connected.
Plan the cable routing and management.
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For More Information
"AC Power Specifications for a
QFX5100 Device" on page 73
"Rack Requirements for a QFX5100
Device" on page 69
"Cabinet Requirements for a QFX5100
Device" on page 71
"Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware Maintenance for a
QFX5100 Device" on page 71
Interface Specifications for SFP, SFP+,
and QSFP+ Transceivers for the QFX
Series
Interface Specifications for SFP+ DAC
Cables for the QFX Series
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 187
General Site Guidelines on page 66
Installing and Connecting a QFX5100 Device on page 97
Mounting a QFX5100 Device in a Rack or Cabinet on page 99
The switch must be installed in a rack or cabinet. It must be housed in a dry, clean,
well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled environment.
Follow these environmental guidelines:
The site must be as dust-free as possible, because dust can clog air intake vents and
filters, reducing the efficiency of the switch cooling system.
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