Juniper MX960

MX960 3D Universal Edge Router
Quick Start
January 2015
Part Number: 530-040795
Revision 01
This document describes how to install the Juniper Networks
®
MX960 3D Universal Edge
Router.
Contents
MX960 Quick Start Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 1: Prepare the Site for MX960 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rack-Mounting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tools Required to Unpack and Prepare the MX960 Router for
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install the Mounting Hardware in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install the Mounting Hardware in an Open-Frame Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 3: Install the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remove Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Router Using a Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reinstall Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 4: Connect the Grounding Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 5: Connect External Devices and Line Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to a Network for Out-of-Band Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect a Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect the Line Card Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 6: Connect Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect Power to an AC Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . 16
Connect Power to an AC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . . . 16
Connect Power to a DC Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . . 20
Connect Power to a DC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . . . . . 21
Step 7: Perform Initial Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enter Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configure User Accounts and Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configure System Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Commit the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1Copyright © 2015, Juniper Networks, Inc.

Juniper MX960 Specifications

General

Brand	Juniper
Model	MX960
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

MX960 Quick Start Description

Prepare the Site for MX960 Installation

Rack-Mounting Requirements

Details requirements for rack installation, including dimensions, weight capacity, and clearance for airflow and service.

Tools Required for MX960 Router Installation

Install the Mounting Hardware

Install Mounting Hardware in Four-Post Rack or Cabinet

Step-by-step instructions for installing mounting hardware in a four-post rack or cabinet.

Install Mounting Hardware in Open-Frame Rack

Instructions for mounting hardware in an open-frame rack.

Install the Router

Remove Components

Lists components that need to be removed from the front and rear of the router before installation.

Install Router Using a Lift

Details the process of using a lift to install the router into the rack, ensuring proper alignment and security.

Reinstall Components

Instructions for reinstalling components into the router chassis after installation, including using blank panels.

Connect the Grounding Cable

Connect External Devices and Line Card Cables

Connect to Network for Out-of-Band Management

Instructions for connecting the router to a network for out-of-band management using an Ethernet cable.

Connect a Management Console

Steps to connect a management console via a serial port using an Ethernet and DB-9 cable.

Connect Line Card Cables

Guidance on connecting cables for DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs, including handling fiber-optic cables safely.

Connect Power Cables

Connect AC Power to Normal-Capacity Power Supplies

Steps for connecting AC power to routers with normal-capacity power supplies, including safety notes.

Connect AC Power to High-Capacity Power Supplies

Procedure for connecting AC power to routers with high-capacity power supplies, noting cord requirements.

Connect DC Power to Normal-Capacity Power Supplies

Details on connecting DC power cables, including voltage checks and torque specifications for terminal studs.

Connect DC Power to High-Capacity Power Supplies

Instructions for installing DC high-capacity power supplies, including mode switch settings and power source connections.

Perform Initial Software Configuration

Enter Configuration Mode

Steps to log in and enter configuration mode using the CLI.

Configure User Accounts and Passwords

Instructions for setting root authentication and creating user accounts with super-user privileges.

Configure System Attributes

How to configure router name, domain name, IP addresses, and DNS server settings.

Commit the Configuration

Steps to commit the entered configuration to activate it on the router.

Safety Warnings

Compliance Statements for NEBS

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements

Junos Documentation and Release Notes

Requesting Technical Support

Self-Help Online Tools and Resources

Opening a Case with JTAC

Revision History