Preparing The Site For Tx Matrix Router Installation; Overview Of Preparing The Site For The Tx Matrix Router - Juniper TX MATRIX Hardware Manual

CHAPTER 5
Preparing the Site for TX Matrix Router
Installation

Overview of Preparing the Site for the TX Matrix Router

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Overview of Preparing the Site for the TX Matrix Router on page 57
TX Matrix Routing Matrix Hardware Configurations on page 58
Rack Requirements for TX Matrix Routers on page 61
TX Matrix Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on page 63
TX Matrix Control Plane Cable Considerations on page 65
TX Matrix Fiber-Optic Array Cable Considerations on page 65
To prepare a site for TX Matrix router installation.
Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed
1.
TX Matrix router tolerances.
See "TX Matrix Router Environmental Specifications" on page 335.
Choose the routing matrix configuration (centralized or distributed).
2.
See "TX Matrix Routing Matrix Hardware Configurations" on page 58.
Measure the distance between external power sources and the TX Matrix router
3.
installation site.
"TX Matrix DC Power Cable and Lug Specifications" on page 341
Locate sites for connection of system grounding.
4.
"TX Matrix Chassis Grounding Specifications" on page 337
Calculate the power consumption and requirements.
5.
"TX Matrix DC Power Requirements" on page 339
Verify that your rack meets the minimum requirements for the installation of the
6.
TX Matrix router.
"Rack Requirements for TX Matrix Routers" on page 61
Plan rack location, including required space clearances.
7.
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