Juniper MX10008 Hardware Manual page 98

Figure 44: Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an MX10008 Chassis
Follow these guidelines:
For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. See
"MX10008 Cooling System and Airflow" on page 45
chassis.
If you are mounting an MX10008 router in a rack with other equipment, ensure that the exhaust from
other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the chassis.
Leave at least 24 in. (61 cm) both in front of and behind the MX10008 for service personnel to remove
and install hardware components. To be NEBS GR-63 compliant, allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in front
of the rack and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the rack.
SEE ALSO
MX10008 Rack Requirements | 96
General Site Guidelines | 94
Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings | 323
for more information about the airflow through the
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