Mx240 Router Clearance Requirements For Airflow And Hardware Maintenance - Juniper MX240 Hardware Manual

Figure 43: Typical Open-Frame Rack
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Installation Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
MX240 Router Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware
Maintenance
When planning the installation site, allow sufficient clearance around the rack (see
For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. Allow
at least 8 in. (20.3 cm) of clearance between side-cooled routers. Allow 5.5 in. (14 cm) between the side
of the chassis and any non-heat-producing surface such as a wall.
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