Site Preparation Checklist for a QFX3500 Device
The checklist in Table 18 on page 86 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when
preparing a site for QFX3500 device installation.
Table 18: Site Preparation Checklist
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
Environment
“Environmental Requirements and
Specifications for the QFX3500
Device” on page 91
Verify that environmental factors such as
temperature and humidity do not exceed
device tolerances.
Power
Measure distance between external power
sources and device installation site.
“AC Power Specifications for a
QFX3500 Device” on page 147
Calculate the power consumption and
requirements.
Rack or Cabinet
“Rack Requirements for a QFX3500
Device” on page 96
“CabinetRequirements fora QFX3500
Device” on page 99
Verify that your rack or cabinet meets the
minimum requirements for the installation of
the device.
“Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware Maintenance for a
QFX3500 Device” on page 102
Plan rack or cabinet location, including
required space clearances.
Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and
building structure.
Cables
“Interface Specifications for SFP+
Transceivers for QFX3500 Device
Access Ports” on page 108
“Interface Specifications for SFP+ DAC
Cables for QFX3500 Device Access
Ports” on page 117
Acquire cables and connectors:
•
Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
•
Review the maximum distance allowed for
each cable. Choose the length of cable
based on the distance between the
hardware components being connected.
Plan the cable routing and management.
Related
Documentation
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 161•
• General Site Guidelines on page 87
• Installing and Connecting a QFX3500 Device on page 259
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