CHAPTER 10
Planning and Preparing the Site
Overview of Preparing the Site for the MX2020 Router
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Overview of Preparing the Site for the MX2020 Router on page 103
MX2020 Cabinet Airflow Requirements on page 105
MX2020 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements on page 106
MX2020 Chassis Moving Guidelines on page 107
MX2020 Physical Specifications on page 108
MX2020 Rack Requirements on page 110
MX2020 Moving Requirements and Guidelines Using a Router Transport Kit on page 113
MX2020 Router Environmental Specifications on page 116
MX2020 Router Grounding Specifications on page 117
MX2020 Site Preparation Checklist on page 120
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX2020
Router on page 121
Rack-Mounting Requirements on page 123
To prepare a site for router installation:
Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed
1.
router tolerances. See:
MX2020 Router Environmental Specifications on page 116
Verify that the site and installation plan meets all safety guidelines and requirements.
2.
See:
General Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Devices on page 555
Locate sites for connection of system grounding. See:
3.
MX2020 Router Grounding Specifications on page 117
Calculate the power consumption and requirements.
4.
Measure distance between external power sources and the router installation site.
See:
AC power:
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