Cabling Erx Routers; Cabling Overview - Juniper ERX - RELEASE 11.1.X HARDWARE GUIDE 03-23-2010 Hardware Manual

Chapter 5

Cabling ERX Routers

Cabling Overview

This chapter describes how to cable an ERX router. Before you cable the router,
ensure that you have completed all installation instructions identified in previous
chapters.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Cabling Overview on page 47
Required Tools, Wires, and Cables on page 48
Cabling the SRP I/O Module on page 49
Cabling the Router for Power on page 53
Cabling I/O Modules on page 58
The Next Step on page 63
Cabling an ERX router requires the following main tasks:
Familiarize yourself with the module ports, and ensure that you have the cables
1.
and wires needed to complete each cabling procedure. (See Figure 23 on
page 48.)
Read and understand all safety warnings. (See "Installation Guidelines and
2.
Requirements" on page 117.)
(Optional) Connect timing ports.
3.
Connect the SRP I/O module to the network and to a management console.
4.
Connect grounding wires to the router chassis.
5.
Connect the power cables from the power source to the power input module.
6.
Connect the line I/O modules to their appropriate network interface.
7.
NOTE: We recommend that you use shielded cables where appropriate.
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Cabling Overview