Juniper Networks M10i manual Preparing for Router Installation, Site Preparation Checklist

Chapter 5

Preparing for Router Installation

This chapter describes how to prepare your site for installation of the M10i Internet router. It discusses the following topics:

■Site Preparation Checklist on page 41

■Rack Requirements on page 42

■Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on page 44

Site Preparation Checklist

The checklist in Table 14 on page 41 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing a site for router installation.

Table 14: Site Preparation Checklist

Item or Task	For More Information	Performed By	Date
Environment
Verify that environmental factors such as	“Router Environmental
temperature and humidity do not exceed router	Specifications” on page 173
tolerances.
Power
Measure distance between external power	“DC Power, Connection, and Cable
sources and router installation site.	Specifications” on page 179
Locate sites for connection of system	“Chassis Grounding” on page 177
grounding.
Calculate the power consumption and	“Router Power
requirements.	Requirements” on page 176
Hardware Configuration
Choose the configuration.	“Hardware Component
	Overview” on page 7
Rack
Verify that your rack meets the minimum	“Rack Requirements” on page 42
requirements for the installation of the router.

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