Chapter 3 Installing Erx Routers; Before You Begin; Freestanding Installation - Juniper ERX - RELEASE 11.1.X HARDWARE GUIDE 03-23-2010 Hardware Manual

Chapter 3
Installing ERX Routers

Before You Begin

Freestanding Installation

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.
WARNING: Two people are required to lift an E Series router.
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Before You Begin