Installing An Mx240 Router Overview - Juniper MX240 Hardware Manual

Installing an MX240 Router Overview

To install the MX240 router:
1. Prepare your installation site as described in
2. Review the safety guidelines and warnings.
General Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Devices
General Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
3. Unpack the router and verify the parts.
a. Unpacking the MX240 Router on page 212
b. Verifying the MX240 Router Parts Received on page 214
4. Install the mounting hardware.
Installing the MX240 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet on page 217
Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting the MX240 Router on page 219
5. Lift the router on to the rack. Because of the weight of the router, we recommend that you use a
mechanical lift.
Installing the MX240 Router By Using a Mechanical Lift on page 225
Installing the MX240 Chassis in the Rack Manually on page 237
6. Connect cables to the network and external devices as described in Connecting the MX240 Router to
Management and Alarm Devices.
7. Connect the grounding cable as described in
8. Connect the AC power cord or DC power cables:
Powering On an AC-Powered MX240 Router on page 247
Powering On a DC-Powered MX240 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies on page 251
9. Power on the router:
10. Perform the initial system configuration as described in
page 263.
"MX240 Site Preparation Checklist" on page
"Grounding the MX240 Router" on page
"Initially Configuring the MX240 Router" on
211
177.
245.