Step 5: Connect Ground And Power Cables; Connect Grounding Cable; Connect Power To An Ac Router - Juniper MX960 Quick Start Manual

Step 5: Connect Ground and Power Cables

Depending on your configuration, your router uses either AC or DC power supplies.
Perform the appropriate procedures for each power supply in your router.

Connect Grounding Cable

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Connect Power to an AC Router

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NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated AC power feed and a
dedicated external circuit breaker. We recommend that you use a 15 A (250 VAC)
minimum, or as permitted by local code.
Connect Grounding Cable on page 15
Connect Power to an AC Router on page 15
Connect Power to a DC Router on page 16
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and
connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the
router to the grounding cable.
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and
connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding The left pair is sized for M6
bolts, and the right pair is sized for UNC 1/4-20 bolts.
Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding points, first with the washers,
then with the screws.
Verify that the grounding cabling is correct, that the grounding cable does not
touch or block access to router components, and that it does not drape where
people could trip on it.
Locate the power cords shipped with the router, which should have a plug
appropriate for your geographical location (see the MX960 Ethernet Services
Router Hardware Guide).
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and
connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
Move the power switch on the power supply faceplate to the standby position.
Insert the appliance coupler end of the power cord into the appliance inlet on
the power supply.
Insert the power cord plug into an external AC power source receptacle.
Step 5: Connect Ground and Power Cables
Step 5: Connect Ground and Power Cables
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