Installing An Mx480 Router Overview - Juniper MX480 Hardware Manual

Installing an MX480 Router Overview

To install the router:
1. Prepare the installation site.
See "MX480 Site Preparation Checklist" on page
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 that all parts have been received.
a. See "Unpacking the MX480 Router" on page
b. See "Verifying the MX480 Router Parts Received" on page
4. Install the mounting hardware.
See "Installing the MX480 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet" on page
5. Install the router.
See "Installing the MX480 Router Using a Mechanical Lift" on page
6. Connect cables to external devices.
See Connecting the MX480 Router to Management and Alarm Devices.
7. Connect the grounding cable.
See "Grounding the MX480 Router" on page
8. Connect the power cables.
Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX480 Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies on
page 254
Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX480 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies on page 257
9. Power on the router.
Powering On an AC-Powered MX480 Router on page 256
Powering On a DC-Powered MX480 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies on page 259
10. Perform the initial system configuration.
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