Preparing For Router Installation; General Site Guidelines - Juniper J2300 Getting Started Manual

Chapter 5

Preparing for Router Installation

General Site Guidelines

Before installing a J-series Services Router, make sure that your site has the proper
operating environment and equipment. Use the checklist at the end of the chapter
to help you prepare your site.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
General Site Guidelines on page 85
Desktop and Wall Mounting Requirements on page 86
Rack Requirements on page 86
Router Environmental Tolerances on page 87
Spacing of Mounting Holes on page 88
Fire Safety Requirements on page 88
Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications on page 89
Network Cable Specifications on page 93
ISDN Provisioning on page 94
Site Preparation Checklist on page 94
The following precautions help you plan an acceptable operating environment for
your Services Router and avoid environmentally caused equipment failures:
For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis
must be unrestricted. Allow at least 6 in. (15.2 cm) of clearance between the
front and back of the chassis and adjacent equipment. Ensure that there is
adequate circulation in the installation location.
General Site Guidelines
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