Mounting The Ptx1000 - Juniper PTX1000 Hardware Manual

CAUTION:
to lift the PTX1000 into place and another person to attach the device to the rack.
You can remove the power supplies and fan modules to minimize the weight before
attempting to install the PTX1000. For overhead installation—for example, if you are
installing the PTX1000 above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from the floor—we recommend that
you use a mechanical lift.
CAUTION:
lowest position of the rack first. Proceed to mount the rest of the devices from the
bottom to the top of the rack to minimize the risk of the rack toppling.

Mounting the PTX1000

To mount the PTX1000 on four posts in a rack by using the provided mounting kit:
1. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and to a site ESD point.
2. Decide whether the field-replaceable unit (FRU) end or the port end of the PTX1000 must be placed
at the front of the rack. Position the PTX1000 in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components
are next to the hot aisle.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws on each side of the chassis that hold the cover to
the chassis (see Figure 27 on page
in the box.
Figure 27: Removing the Screws Holding the Cover on the PTX1000
4. Align one of the front-mounting rails with the screw holes on the side of the chassis (see
Figure 28 on page 79).
PTX1000 routers require at least three persons for installation, two persons
If you are mounting multiple devices in a rack, mount the device in the
78). These screws will be replaced with the mounting screws included
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