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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
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
“Router Environmental
Specifications” on page 163
Verify that environmental factors such as
temperature and humidity do not exceed router
tolerances.
“Cabinet Requirements” on page 30,
“Rack Requirements” on page 31
Select the type of rack or cabinet.
“Cabinet Size and Clearance
Requirements” on page 30,
“Rack Size and Strength” on page 31,
“Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware
Maintenance” on page 32
Plan rack or cabinet location, including required
space clearances.
“Connection to Building
Structure” on page 32
If a rack is used, secure rack to floor and
building structure.
Acquire cables and connectors.
“Chassis Grounding
Specifications” on page 165
Locate sites for connection of system
grounding.
Measure distance between external power
sources and router installation site.
Site Preparation Checklist ■ 29