Juniper Networks M5, M10 manual Choose Front or Center Mounting

Choose Front or Center Mounting

Component	Quantity
Front-mounting shelf	1
Mounting ears	2
PIC and PIC blank	Up to 4 on an M5 router
	Up to 8 on an M10 router
Power supply	2
Routing Engine	1

Choose Front or Center Mounting

You can mount the router into either a center-mount rack, or into front-mount rack, four-post rack, or cabinet. In general, a center-mount rack is preferable, because the more even distribution of weight in the center-mount rack provides greater stability. If installing the router in a front-mount rack, four-post rack, or cabinet, use the shelf that is provided in the shipping carton to support the router. Before router installation, attach the shelf to the back of the support posts in a front-mount rack, or to the front side of the rear posts

in a four-post rack or cabinet.

The router is shipped with the mounting ears installed in the center-mounting position, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. If you are front-mounting the router, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting ears from the center-mounting position. Remove the screws from the two holes on each side of the chassis that are approximately 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) back from the router faceplate. Install the mounting ears into those holes. If front-mounting the router, also install the support shelf into the rack before installing the chassis. Attach the shelf to the rear of the rack’s front posts.

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