Installing an MX240 Router Overview
To install the MX240 router:
1. Prepare your installation site as described in “MX240 Site Preparation Checklist” on
page 111.
2. Review the safety guidelines and warnings.
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General Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Devices
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General Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
3. Unpack the router and verify the parts.
a. Unpacking the MX240 Router on page 163
b. Verifying the MX240 Router Parts Received on page 165
4. Install the mounting hardware.
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Installing the MX240 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet on page 167
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Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting the MX240 Router on page 169
5. Lift the router on to the rack. Because of the weight of the router, we recommend that
you use a mechanical lift.
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Installing the MX240 Router By Using a Mechanical Lift on page 177
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Installing the MX240 Chassis in the Rack Manually on page 189
6. Connect cables to the network and external devices as described in “Connecting the
MX240 Router to Management and Alarm Devices” on page 211.
7. Connect the groundingcable as described in “Grounding theMX240Router” on page198.
8. Connect the AC power cord or DC power cables:
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Powering On an AC-Powered MX240 Router on page 200
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Powering On a DC-Powered MX240 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies
on page 204
9. Power on the router:
10. Perform the initial system configuration as described in “Initially Configuring the MX240
Router” on page 219.
Related
Documentation
• Definition of Safety Warning Levels
• MX240 Router Physical Specifications on page 109
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