Juniper Networks C4000, C2000 manual Equipment Rack Requirements, Mechanical Requirements

C2000 and C4000 1.0.x Hardware Guide

WARNING: Before servicing the system, turn off the power.

WARNING: Remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches) before working on equipment that is connected to power lines. Metal objects heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or become welded to the terminals.

CAUTION: Evaluate the overall loading of the branch circuit before you install any equipment into a rack.

Equipment Rack Requirements

When allocating equipment rack space, consider the following:

■Type of equipment racks recommended for the system

■Number of equipment racks required to hold your current system configuration

■Future expansion

Make sure that your distribution rack meets basic mechanical and space requirements and complies with conventional standards. In the United States, use the EIA-310-D Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment, September 1992 standard.

Mechanical Requirements

Follow these mechanical requirements for your rack:

■Select from the following rack options:

■Two-post rack—A freestanding enclosed cabinet with two mounting posts in the front

■Telco-type rack—Two adjacent mounting posts that you must secure to the floor or an overhead structure

■Four-post rack—A freestanding open rack, either open or closed

■The rack must have at least two mounting posts.

46■ Equipment Rack Requirements