Rack Size And Strength; Figure 41: Typical Open-Frame Rack - Juniper MX960 Hardware Manual

MX960 3D Universal Edge Router Hardware Guide

Rack Size and Strength

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Figure 41: Typical Open-Frame Rack

Rack Size and Strength on page 126
Spacing of Mounting Bracket Holes on page 127
Connection to the Building Structure on page 128
The size, strength, and location of the rack must accommodate the router's weight and
external dimensions. The location of the rack must allow for the clearance requirements
specified in "Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the
MX960 Router" on page 128.
The chassis is 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) wide. The router is designed for installation in a standard
19-in. rack, as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document
number EIA-310-D) published by the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
( ). The spacing of the holes between the left and right
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front-mounting flanges and center-mounting brackets is 19 in. (48.3 cm) apart. However,
the inner edge of the rack rails must allow sufficient space for the width of the chassis.
With the use of adapters or approved wing devices to narrow the opening between the
rails, the router can fit into a 600-mm-wide rack, as defined in the four-part Equipment
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