Juniper Networks E-Series manual Powering Up

7-2

CHAPTER 7

Powering Up E-Series Routers

Table 7-1Installation tasks (continued)

Installation Task Page

Warning: Be sure the power source is turned off and the system is turned off before performing the following task.

Connect DC power or AC power to your E-series router.	6-9
(depending on model)
Cable all line modules.	6-14

Powering Up

Note: This procedure assumes that the system is already connected to a power source. See Chapter 6, Cabling the E-Series Router for Power.

For specifications on the electrical requirements for the system, see Chapter 11, System Specifications. For details on the power consumed by the different E-series modules, see Chapter 12, Module Specifications.

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

To power up the system:

1Verify that the power source is operational and turned on.

2Inspect all grounding and power connections to the E-series chassis.

3Confirm that all connections are secure.

4Switch the power switches to ON.

5Monitor the LEDs on the front of the SRP modules to verify that the system is booting properly. See Table 10-2in Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. for LED status explanations.

When the prompt appears on the system console, the system is in

User Exec mode and is ready to be configured:

host1>

6Enter the enable command to access Privileged Exec mode:

host1>enable

host1#

In Privileged Exec mode you can begin to configure the system. See the E-Series System Basics Configuration Guide, Chapter 2, Command Line Interface for more information.