Table 62: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
“MX240 Router Rack Requirements”
on page 112,
“MX240 Router Cabinet Size and
Clearance Requirements” on page 115
Select the type of rack or cabinet.
“MX240 Router Rack Requirements”
on page 112,
“MX240 Router Clearance
Requirements for Airflow and
Hardware Maintenance” on page 114,
“MX240 Router Cabinet Size and
Clearance Requirements” on page 115
Plan rack or cabinet location, including required
space clearances.
“MX240 Router Rack Requirements”
on page 112
If a rack is used, secure rack to floor and building
structure.
Acquire cables and connectors.
“MX240 Chassis Grounding
Specifications” on page 157
Locate sites for connection of system
grounding.
Measure distance between external power
sources and router installation site.
“Calculating Power Budget and
PowerMargin for Fiber-Optic Cables”
on page 119
Calculate the optical power budget and optical
power margin.
Related
Documentation
MX240 Router Rack Requirements on page 112•
• MX240 Router Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on
page 114
MX240 Router Rack Requirements
The router can be installed in many types of racks, including four-post (telco) racks and
open-frame racks.
The router can be installed in many types of racks, including four-post (telco) racks and
open-frame racks. An example of an open-frame rack appears in Figure 39 on page 114.
Table 63 on page 113 summarizes rack requirements and specifications for an MX240
Router.
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