Step 1–Preparing the Site for an MX10016
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Rack-Mounting Requirements | 2
Clearance Requirements | 3
Cooling and Airflow Requirements | 3
MX10016 is a rigid sheet-metal router-chassis that houses field replaceable units (FRUs) such as control boards, Switch
fabric boards (SFBs), power supplies, fan trays, and line cards. The router chassis ships in a cardboard box that has a
two-layer wooden pallet base. The router chassis is bolted to the pallet base. You can install an MX10016 router in a
standard 19 in. (48.26 cm) equipment rack by using the supplied rack-mounting kit and the front-mounting bracket that
is attached to the chassis.
Before you install an MX10016, make sure the site meets all the power, cooling, and clearance requirements. See the site
preparation guidelines and power requirements in the MX10016 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
Rack-Mounting Requirements
The MX10016 router chassis is designed to be installed in standard 19-in. wide four-post racks that are spaced at 1 U
(1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) increments.
You can stack one MX10016 chassis at the bottom of a four-post rack if:
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The rack is 42 U or greater.
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The rack meets the strength requirements to support the weight.
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The facility can provide adequate power and cooling.
Before installing the chassis, ensure that:
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The rack rails are spaced widely enough to accommodate the router chassis’ external dimensions. The outer edges of
the front-mounting brackets extend the chassis width to 19 in. (48.26 cm).
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The rack is strong enough to support the weight of the router and cabling.
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The spacing of rails and adjacent racks allows for proper clearance around the router and rack.
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