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To install and configure a Juniper Networks PTX1000 Router, you need: Either a mechanical lift or two people to lift the PTX1000 into place and another person to secure it to the rack An electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap (not provided)
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7. Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 on the opposite side of the PTX1000. 8. Either use a mechanical lift or have two people grasp both sides of the PTX1000, lift it, and position it in the rack so that the front bracket is aligned with the rack holes.
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Tighten the screws. 11. Ensure that the PTX1000 chassis is level by verifying that all the screws on the front of the rack are aligned with the screws at the back of the rack.
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Set Parameter Values | 4 Perform the Initial Configuration | 4 Set Parameter Values You must perform the initial configuration of the PTX1000 through the console port. Before you begin, set the following parameter values from the console server or PC: Baud Rate—9600 Flow Control—None...
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[edit] root@# set system root-authentication plain-text-password New password: password Retype new password: password 6. (Optional) Configure the name of the PTX1000. If the name includes spaces, enclose the name in quotation marks (“ ”). [edit] root@# set system host-name host-name 7.
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Before connecting the router to a power source, read the installation instructions in the PTX1000 documentation. The PTX1000 weighs 68.6 lb (31.1 kg). Installing the router in a rack or cabinet requires either a mechanical lift or two people to lift the device and another person to secure it to the rack. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift...
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If the rack or cabinet has stabilizing devices, install them in the rack before mounting or servicing the PTX1000 in the rack or cabinet. Before installing or after removing an electrical component, always place it component-side up on a flat antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag.
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