Installing Erx Routers; Before You Begin; Freestanding Installation - Juniper E SERIES BROADBAND SERVICES ROUTERS 11.3.X - ERX HARDWARE GUIDE REV 26-9-2010 Hardware Manual

CHAPTER 3

Installing ERX Routers

Before You Begin

Freestanding Installation

Copyright © 2010, Juniper Networks, Inc.
This chapter describes how to install ERX routers in a rack. It contains the following
sections:
Before You Begin on page 25
Freestanding Installation on page 25
Rack-Mounted Installation on page 26
The Next Step on page 29
Before installing E Series routers, be sure you:
Have a plan for installing the routers that takes into consideration future expansion of
your system.
Have the tools and accessories needed to complete the installation.
Read and understand the clearance requirements for the front and back of the chassis
for cable routing and other unit access. See "Environmental Requirements" on page 117
for more information.
Read and understand the clearance requirements for the chassis to ensure adequate
ventilation.
Prepare the equipment racks by measuring and marking space for each router and
plenum you plan to install.
When installing the system on a table top or in any other freestanding mode, be sure to
leave enough space around the system for adequate ventilation. Position the router with
easy access to the connections that it needs for power, local communications, and remote
communications.
See "Installation Guidelines and Requirements" on page 117, and "System Specifications"
on page 109, for more information.
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