Initial Installation and Configuration
MX204 Installation Overview | 77
Unpacking the MX204 | 78
Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX204 Router | 78
Unpacking MX204 Router | 79
Verifying the MX204 Router Parts Received | 80
Installing the MX204 | 81
Tools Required to Install the MX204 Chassis in Rack | 82
Installing the MX204 Chassis in a Rack | 82
Installing the MX204 Chassis in a 19-in. Rack | 83
Installing the MX204 in a 21-in. ETSI Rack | 85
Connecting the MX204 to Power | 89
Tools and Parts Required for MX204 Router Grounding and Power Connections | 89
Grounding the MX204 Router | 90
Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX204 Router | 91
Powering On an AC-Powered MX204 Router | 94
Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX204 Router | 95
Powering On a DC-Powered MX204 Router | 98
Powering Off the MX204 Router | 99
Connecting the MX204 to the Network | 101
Tools and Parts Required to Connect the MX204 Router to External Devices | 101
Connecting the MX204 Router to External Devices and Cables | 102
Connecting the Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management | 103
Connecting the Router to a Console Device | 103
Connecting the Router to External Clocking and Timing Devices | 105
Performing the Initial Software Configuration for the MX204 Router | 108
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