Mounting The Acx6160 In A Rack Or Cabinet; Before You Begin Rack Installation - Juniper ACX6160 Hardware Manual

Mounting the ACX6160 in a Rack or Cabinet

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You can mount an ACX6160 in a four post 19-in. rack or cabinet by using the included mounting
brackets. (The remainder of this topic uses
For four-post rack installation, the shipping carton contains two front-mounting rails with two matching
rear-mounting blades. This configuration allows either end of the device to be mounted flush with the
rack and still be adjustable for racks with different depths. Space the front and rear racks between 24.25
in. (61.6 cm) to 31 in. (78.7 cm) front-to-back.
Before You Begin Rack Installation
Before you begin mounting an ACX6160 in the rack:
1. Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. See
Electrostatic Discharge Damage" on page
2. Verify that the site meets the requirements described in the
page 25.
3. Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance,
and secure it to the building structure.
4. Read "General Safety Guidelines and Warnings" on page 103
5. Remove the ACX6160 from the shipping carton (see
6. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to mount the ACX6160 in a rack:
• ESD grounding strap (not provided).
• A pair of front-mounting rails (provided).
• A pair of rear-mounting blades (provided). These mounting blades support the rear of the chassis
and must be installed.
• Screws to secure the mounting rails to the chassis (12 screws are provided).
• Eight screws to secure the chassis and mounting blades to the rack (not provided).
• Screwdriver appropriate for the rack-mounting screws (not provided).
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