Step 1: Prepare The Site For The Ptx5000; Rack-Mounting Requirements - Juniper PTX5000 Quick Start Manual

Step 1: Prepare the Site for the PTX5000

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Rack-Mounting Requirements | 4

Tools Required to Unpack and Install the PTX5000 | 5
Before installing the PTX5000, make sure that the site meets all the power, environmental, and clearance
requirements. See the site preparation guidelines in the
Rack-Mounting Requirements
You can install the PTX5000 in different types of racks, including a four-post rack or cabinet, or an
open-frame rack.
The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the chassis's external dimensions: 62.5 in.
(158.8 cm) high, 33.1 in. (84.1 cm) deep, and 17.5 in. (44.5 cm) wide. The outer edges of the mounting
brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). The front cable management system adds 3.8 in. (9.7 cm)
to the depth. If the front door is used, this adds 5.5 in. (14 cm) to the depth of the chassis. The rear cable
management system adds 5.5 in. (14 cm) to the depth of the chassis.
The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured PTX5000, up to about
1200 lb (544.3 kg).
NOTE: In an open-frame rack, center-mounting is required because the more even distribution
of weight provides greater stability. For center-mounting, you use the mounting brackets attached
to the center of the chassis for rack mounting.
You must allow sufficient clearance around the rack (see
For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted.
NOTE: If you mount the chassis in a cabinet, be sure that ventilation is sufficient to prevent
overheating.
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