Planning And Preparing The Site; Overview Of Preparing The Site For The Mx2020 Router - Juniper MX2020 Hardware Manual

CHAPTER 8

Planning and Preparing the Site

IN THIS CHAPTER

Overview of Preparing the Site for the MX2020 Router | 121

MX2020 Site Preparation Checklist | 123
MX2020 Physical Specifications | 125
MX2020 Rack Requirements | 130
MX2020 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements | 133
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX2020 Router | 133
MX2020 Cabinet Airflow Requirements | 136
MX2020 Router Environmental Specifications | 137
MX2000 Router Grounding Specifications | 138
MX2020 Chassis Moving Guidelines | 141
MX2020 Moving Requirements and Guidelines Using a Router Transport Kit | 142
Rack-Mounting Requirements | 146
Overview of Preparing the Site for the MX2020 Router
To prepare a site for router installation:
1. Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed router tolerances.
See:
MX2020 Router Environmental Specifications on page 137
2. Verify that the site and installation plan meets all safety guidelines and requirements. See:
General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 769
3. Locate sites for connection of system grounding. See:
MX2000 Router Grounding Specifications on page 138
4. Calculate the power consumption and requirements.
Measure distance between external power sources and the router installation site. See:
121