Juniper MX204 - MX204 Installation Overview

MX204 Installation Overview
To install the router:
1. Prepare your installation site.
See “MX204 Site Preparation Checklist” on page 53.
2. Review the safety guidelines and warnings:
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See “General Safety Guidelines and Warnings” on page 147.
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See “General Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices” on page 148.
3. Unpack the router and verify the parts:
a. See “Unpacking MX204 Router” on page 79.
b. See “Verifying the MX204 Router Parts Received” on page 80.
4. (Optional) Remove components from the MX204 router chassis before Installing It in a rack.
See individual topics listed in Removing, Installing, and Upgrading Components for removing components.
5. Install the router in the rack.
See “Installing the MX204 Chassis in a Rack” on page 82.
6. (Optional; Required only if you have removed the components from the router in step 4) Reinstall
components in the MX204 router after installing the chassis in a rack.
See individual topics listed in Removing, Installing, and Upgrading Components for installing components.
7. Connect cables to the network and external devices.
See “Connecting the MX204 Router to External Devices and Cables” on page 102.
8. Connect the grounding cable.
See “Grounding the MX204 Router” on page 90.
9. Connect the AC power cord or DC power cables:
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See “Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX204 Router” on page 91.
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See “Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX204 Router” on page 95.
10. Power on the router:
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