MX480 Chassis
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MX480 Chassis Description
The router chassis is a rigid sheet metal structure that houses all the other router components (see
Figure 1 on page
31,
Figure 2 on page
high, 17.45 in. (44.3 cm) wide, and 24.5 in. (62.2 cm) deep (from the front to the rear of the chassis). The
chassis installs in standard 800-mm (or larger) enclosed cabinets, 19-in. equipment racks, or telco open-frame
racks. Up to five routers can be installed in one standard 48-U rack if the rack can handle their combined
weight, which can be greater than 818 lb (371.0 kg).
31, and
Figure 3 on page
32). The chassis measures 14.0 in. (35.6 cm)
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