5. Lift the router on to the rack. Because of the weight of the router, we recommend that you use a
mechanical lift.
See “Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift” on page 276.
6. Connect cables to the network and external devices.
See “Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices” on page 358.
7. Connect the grounding cable
See “Grounding the MX960 Router” on page 334.
8. Connect the AC power cord or DC power cables:
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Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies on
page 335
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Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router with High-Capacity Second Generation Power Supplies
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Connecting Power to an MX960 Router with High-Voltage Second-Generation Universal Power Supplies
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Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies on page 343
9. Power on the router:
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Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies on page 341
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Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies on page 350
10. Perform the initial system configuration.
See “Initially Configuring the MX960 Router” on page 369.
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