Juniper Networks M5, M10 manual Install the Router, Tools and Parts Required

Chapter 7

Install the Router

Because the router weighs between 57 lb (25.8 kg) and about 61 lb (27.6 kg) for the M5 router or 67 lb (29.5 kg) for the M10 router, using a mechanical lift to install it is recommended.

If you do not use a mechanical lift, installing the chassis safely requires two people to lift and an additional person to insert the mounting screws.

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Tools and Parts Required

To install the chassis into a rack using a mechanical lift, you need the following tools and parts:

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Mechanical lift (recommended)

Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

Install the Chassis into the Rack

Using a mechanical lift to maneuver the router into the rack is recommended because of the router’s size and weight. The lift must be able to accommodate the router’s weight—between 57 lb (25.8 kg) and about 61 lb (27.6 kg) for the M5 router or 67 lb (29.5 kg) for the M10 router depending on configuration—and must fit between the support posts of the rack.

If you are installing multiple routers in one rack, install the lowest one first and proceed upward in the rack.

First, perform the following prerequisite procedures:

•Verify that the router site meets the requirements described in “Prepare for Router Installation” on page 37.

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