General Installation Safety Guidelines
Before installing or moving the PTX5000, verify that the intended site meets the specified power,
environmental, and clearance requirements. See the following documentation:
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"Overview of Preparing the Site for the PTX5000" on page 160
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"PTX5000 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance" on page 168
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"Rack Requirements for the PTX5000" on page 174
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"PTX5000 Environmental Specifications" on page 162
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"Calculating PTX5000 Power Consumption" on page 177
Chassis Lifting Guidelines
The weight of a fully configured PTX5000 chassis is 1,200 lb (544.3 kg). Observe the following
guidelines for lifting and moving the PTX5000:
• A mechanical lift is required to maneuver the PTX5000 into a rack.
WARNING: Do not attempt to manually lift a PTX5000.
• Before lifting or moving the PTX5000, disconnect all external cables.
SEE ALSO
PTX5000 Chassis Description | 14
Installing the PTX5000 By Using a Mechanical Lift | 214
PTX5000 Physical Specifications | 169
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