Table 70: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
“MX480 Router Rack Requirements”
on page 122,
“MX480 Router Cabinet Size and
ClearanceRequirements” on page 126
Select the type of rack or cabinet.
“MX480 Router Rack Requirements”
on page 122,
“MX480 Router Clearance
Requirements for Airflow and
Hardware Maintenance”on page 125,
“MX480 Router Cabinet Size and
ClearanceRequirements” on page 126
Plan rack or cabinet location, including required
space clearances.
“MX480 Router Rack Requirements”
on page 122
If a rack is used, secure rack to floor and building
structure.
Acquire cables and connectors.
“MX480 Chassis Grounding
Specifications” on page 127,
MX480 Router Grounding Cable Lug
Specifications,
MX480 Router Grounding Cable
Specifications
Locate sites for connection of system
grounding.
Measure distance between external power
sources and router installation site.
“Calculating Power Budget and
PowerMarginfor Fiber-Optic Cables”
on page 131
Calculate the optical power budget and optical
power margin.
Related
Documentation
MX480 Router Rack Requirements on page 122•
• MX480 Router Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on
page 125
• MX480 Router Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements on page 126
MX480 Router Rack Requirements
The router can be installed in a rack. Many types of racks are acceptable, including
four-post (telco) racks and open-frame racks. An example of an open-frame rack appears
in Figure 40 on page 124.
•
Rack Size and Strength on page 123
•
Spacing of Mounting Bracket Holes on page 124
•
Connection to Building Structure on page 124
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