Connection To Building Structure; Rack-Mounting Considerations; Figure 42: Typical 23 In. Open-Frame Rack - Juniper TX MATRIX PLUS Hardware Manual

Connection to Building Structure

Rack-Mounting Considerations

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Figure 42: Typical 23 in. Open-Frame Rack

7 ft
(2.13 m)
Floor bolts
Always secure the rack to the structure of the building. If your geographical area is subject
to earthquakes, bolt the rack to the floor. For maximum stability, also secure the rack to
ceiling brackets.
If you are installing a TX Matrix Plus router, or a T1600 router that you intend to integrate
into a routing matrix, consider these guidelines to facilitate the integration:
For a fully configured centralized configuration (one TX Matrix Plus router and four
T1600 routers), plan to use a minimum of three racks side by side.
For a fully configured distributed configuration (one TX Matrix Plus router and four
T1600 routers), plan to use one rack for the TX Matrix Plus router, and two through
four racks for the T1600 routers (depending on whether you plan to install one or two
T1600 routers in a single rack).
If you are installing the T1600 router in the bottom of an empty rack, reserve the top
of the rack for the future installation of another T1600 router.
Chapter 8: Preparing for TX Matrix Plus Installation
Mounting
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