Juniper ACX Series

ACX500 Universal Access Routers Quick
Start—ACX500 Indoor Routers
August 2015
Part Number: 530-061428
Revision 02
This document describes how to install the Juniper Networks
®
ACX500 Universal Access
Routers—the ACX500 indoor routers.
Contents
ACX500 Routers Quick Start Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 1: Prepare the Site for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2: Install the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tools Required to Install the ACX500 Indoor Router in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the ACX500 Indoor Router in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 3: Ground the ACX500 Indoor Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tools Required to Ground the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect the Grounding Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 4: Connect External Devices and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tools Required to Connect External Devices and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect the ACX500 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect the ACX500 Router to a Management Console Device . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect Network Interface Cables to the ACX500 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 5: Connect Power to the ACX Series Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect Power to an AC-Powered ACX500 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect Power to a DC-Powered ACX500 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 6: Perform Initial Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enter Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configure User Accounts and Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configure System Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Commit the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Compliance Statements for NEBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for ACX500 Routers . . . . . . . . . 23
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Juniper ACX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Juniper
Model	ACX Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

ACX500 Routers Quick Start Description

Product Overview and Features

Summarizes the router's capabilities, physical characteristics, and application use cases.

Prepare the Site for Installation

Site Preparation Guidelines

Details physical requirements for rack, clearance, airflow, and environmental conditions for installation.

Install the ACX500 Indoor Router

Mounting Bracket Installation

Procedures for attaching mounting brackets to the router chassis for rack installation.

Rack Installation Procedure

Steps for securing the router into a standard equipment rack, ensuring proper alignment and stability.

Ground the ACX500 Indoor Router

Grounding Cable Connection

Instructions for connecting the grounding cable to the router chassis for electrical safety.

Connect External Devices and Cables

Network and Console Connections

Procedures for connecting the router to a network for management and to a console device.

Fiber Optic Cable Handling

Safety and handling precautions for fiber optic cables, including bend radius and connector care.

Connect Power to the ACX Series Router

AC Power Connection

Procedure for connecting the ACX500 router to an AC power source, including LED status.

DC Power Connection

Procedure for connecting the ACX500 router to a DC power source, including voltage verification.

Perform Initial Software Configuration

Enter Configuration Mode and Set Credentials

Steps to access the CLI configuration mode and set root/user authentication passwords.

Configure System Attributes and Commit

Configuring host name, domain name, interfaces, and committing changes to activate settings.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety instructions for installation, operation, and handling of the router.

Electrical and Handling Safety

Specific warnings regarding ESD, surge protection, power cables, and proper lifting techniques.

Compliance Statements for NEBS

NEBS Requirements

Details compliance with NEBS criteria levels and physical protection standards.

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements

Regional EMC Compliance

EMC compliance details for Canada, European Community, Israel, Japan, and United States.

Junos OS Documentation and Support

Documentation and Release Notes

Links to Junos OS documentation, technical publications, and release notes.

Technical Support and Resources

Information on contacting JTAC support, knowledge base, and online self-service tools.