Chapter 3
Preparing the Site for Router Installation
This chapter describes how to prepare your site for installation of the MX240 router. It discusses the following topics:
■Site Preparation Checklist on page 29
■Cabinet Requirements on page 30
■Rack Requirements on page 31
■Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance on page 32
Site Preparation Checklist
The checklist in Table 19 on page 29 summarizes the tasks you must perform when preparing a site for router installation.
Table 19: Site Preparation Checklist
Item or Task | For More Information | Performed By | Date |
Verify that environmental factors such as | “Router Environmental |
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temperature and humidity do not exceed router | Specifications” on page 163 |
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tolerances. |
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Select the type of rack or cabinet. | “Cabinet Requirements” on page 30, |
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| “Rack Requirements” on page 31 |
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Plan rack or cabinet location, including required | “Cabinet Size and Clearance |
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space clearances. | Requirements” on page 30, |
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| “Rack Size and Strength” on page 31, |
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| “Clearance Requirements for Airflow |
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| and Hardware |
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| Maintenance” on page 32 |
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If a rack is used, secure rack to floor and | “Connection to Building |
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building structure. | Structure” on page 32 |
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Acquire cables and connectors. |
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Locate sites for connection of system | “Chassis Grounding |
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grounding. | Specifications” on page 165 |
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Measure distance between external power |
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sources and router installation site. |
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