Manually Mounting An Mx10008 In A 4-Post Rack - Juniper MX10008 Hardware Manual

Manually Mounting an MX10008 in a 4-Post Rack

If you cannot use a mechanical lift to install the router (the preferred method), you can install it manually.
CAUTION:
controllers installed. Lifting the chassis and mounting it in a rack or cabinet requires at
least three people. Make sure the chassis is empty (contains only the backplane) before
you lift it.
The chassis has two handles that are designed for subtle positioning of the chassis. Do
not lift the chassis by the handles.
CAUTION:
that the rack is strong enough to support the router's weight and is adequately supported
at the installation site.
Before you install the router:
1. Prepare the site for installation as described in
2. Ensure the site has adequate clearance for both airflow and hardware maintenance as described in
"MX10008 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance" on page
3. Unpack the router as described in
4. Remove all components except the two fan tray controllers from the chassis. See:
Removing a Routing and Control Board on page 175
Removing an MX10008 Switch Fabric Board on page 248
Removing an MX10008 Fan Tray on page 179
"How to Remove a JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Supply" on page 191
JNP10K-PWR-DC Power Supply on page 215
5. Install the mounting hardware at the desired position (see
page 140).
6. Review chassis lifting guidelines as described in
The chassis weighs approximately 145 lb (66 kg) with only the fan tray
Before front-mounting the router in a rack, have a qualified technician verify
"Unpacking the MX10008" on page
"MX10008 Site Preparation Checklist" on page
132.
or
"Installing the Mounting Hardware" on
"MX10008 Chassis Lifting Guidelines" on page
91.
98.
How to Remove a
319.
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