Ptx5000 Clearance Requirements For Airflow And Hardware Maintenance; Figure 64: Chassis Dimensions And Clearance Requirements - Juniper PTX5000 Hardware Manual

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PTX5000 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance

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When planning the installation site, allow sufficient clearance around the rack (see

Figure 64 on page

For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be

unrestricted.

If you mount the chassis in a cabinet, be sure that ventilation is

sufficient to prevent overheating.

For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, there must be

adequate space at the front and back of the chassis. At least 24 in. (61.0 cm) are

required both in front of and behind the PTX5000. NEBS GR-63 recommends that you

allow at least 30 in. (72.6 cm) behind the rack.

Additional clearance is required to accommodate the depth of the following

Front cable management system—3.8 in. (9.7 cm) additional depth in the front of

the chassis.

Front door—5.5 in. (14 cm) additional depth in the front of the chassis.

Rear cable management system—5.5 in. (14 cm) additional depth in the rear of the

PTX5000 Chassis Description on page 11

PTX5000 Cooling System Description on page 27

Chapter 8: Planning and Preparing the Site

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