Cabling Overview ! 55
Chapter 6
Cabling E-series Routers
This chapter describes how to cable an E-series router. Before you cable the router,
ensure that you have completed all installation instructions identified in previous
chapters.
Cabling Overview
Cabling an E-series router requires the following main tasks:
1. Familiarize yourself with the module ports, and ensure that you have the cables
and wires needed to complete each cabling procedure (see Figure 28).
2. Read and understand all safety warnings. (See Chapter 3, Installation Guidelines
and Requirements.)
3. (Optional) Connect timing ports.
4. Connect the SRP I/O module to the network and to a management console.
5. Connect grounding wires to the E-series chassis.
6. Connect the power cables from the power source to the power input module.
7. Connect the line I/O modules to their appropriate network interface.
Topic Page
Cabling Overview 55
Required Tools, Wires, and Cables 57
Cabling the SRP I/O Module 58
Cabling the E-series Router for Power 61
Cabling I/O Modules 66
The Next Step 71
NOTE: Juniper Networks recommends that you use shielded cables where
appropriate.