Juniper ACX1000 Hardware Manual page 87

Table 22: Rack Requirements and Specifications for the Router
Rack Requirement Guidelines
Rack size and
•
Ensure that the rack complies with this standard:
strength
•
•
Ensure that the rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the router chassis'
external dimensions . The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width
of the chassis to 19.2 in. (48.7 cm).
•
The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the router.
•
Ensure that the spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for the proper clearance
around the router and rack.
Rack connection
•
Secure the rack to the building structure.
to building
structure •
If earthquakes are a possibility in your geographical area, secure the rack to the floor.
•
Secure the rack to the ceiling brackets as well as to the wall or floor brackets for
maximum stability.
One pair of mounting brackets for mounting the router on two posts of a rack is supplied with each
router. For mounting the router on four posts of a rack or cabinet, you can order a four-post rack-mount
kit separately.
SEE ALSO
Installing and Connecting an ACX1000 or ACX1100 Router Overview | 93
A 19-in. (48.3 cm) rack as defined in
Equipment (document number EIA-310-D) published by the Electronics Industry
Association (http:/ /www.eia.org).
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