- play_arrow Fast Track: Initial Installation
- play_arrow Overview
- MX480 Router Description
- MX480 Chassis
- MX480 Cooling System
- MX480 Air Deflector Kits
- MX480 Power System Description
- MX480 AC Power System
- MX480 DC Power System
- MX480 Host Subsystem
- MX480 Interface Modules—DPCs
- MX480 Interface Modules—FPCs and PICs
- MX480 Interface Modules—MPCs and MICs
- Services Processing Card—MX-SPC3 Services Card
- MX-Series Switch Control Board (SCB) Description
- play_arrow Site Planning, Preparation, and Specifications
- play_arrow Maintaining Components
- Maintaining MX480 Components
- Maintaining MX480 Cooling System Components
- Maintaining MX480 Host Subsystem Components
- Maintaining MX480 Interface Modules
- Maintaining MX-SPC3 Services Card
- Maintaining MX480 Power System Components
- Maintaining MX480 SFP and XFP Transceivers
- Maintaining MX480 Switch Control Boards
- play_arrow Troubleshooting Hardware
- play_arrow Contacting Customer Support and Returning the Chassis or Components
- play_arrow Safety and Compliance Information
- General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
- Definitions of Safety Warning Levels
- Qualified Personnel Warning
- Fire Safety Requirements
- Warning Statement for Norway and Sweden
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX480 Router
- Installation Instructions Warning
- MX480 Chassis Lifting Guidelines
- Ramp Warning
- Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings
- Grounded Equipment Warning
- Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings
- Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning
- Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings
- General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings
- Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage
- AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines
- AC Power Disconnection Warning
- DC Power Copper Conductors Warning
- DC Power Disconnection Warning
- DC Power Grounding Requirements and Warning
- DC Power Wiring Sequence Warning
- DC Power Wiring Terminations Warning
- Midplane Energy Hazard Warning
- Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning
- Action to Take After an Electrical Accident
- MX480 Agency Approvals and Compliance Statements
- Statements of Volatility for Juniper Network Devices
Unpacking the MX480
Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX480 Router
To unpack the router and prepare for installation, you need the following tools:
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the shipping pallet
Blank panels to cover any slots not occupied by a component
Unpacking the MX480 Router
The router is shipped in a wooden crate. A wooden pallet forms the base of the crate. The router chassis is bolted to this pallet. Quick Start installation instructions and a cardboard accessory box are also included in the shipping crate.
The shipping container measures 21 in. (53.3 cm) high, 23.5 in. (60.0 cm) wide, and 32.5 in. (82.5 cm) deep. The total weight of the container containing the router and accessories can range from 93 lb (42.2 kg) to 169 lb (76.7 kg).
The router is maximally protected inside the shipping crate. Do not unpack it until you are ready to begin installation.
To unpack the router (see Figure 1):
- Save the shipping crate cover, pallet, and packing materials
in case you need to move or ship the router at a later time.Figure 1: Contents of the Shipping Crate
Verifying the MX480 Router Parts Received
A packing list is included in each shipment. Check the parts in the shipment against the items on the packing list. The packing list specifies the part numbers and descriptions of each part in your order.
If any part is missing, contact a customer service representative.
A fully configured router contains the router chassis with installed components, listed in Table 1, and an accessory box, which contains the parts listed in Table 2. The parts shipped with your router can vary depending on the configuration you ordered.
Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
Chassis, including midplane, craft interface, and center-mounting brackets | 1 |
DPCs | Up to 6 |
FPCs | Up to 3 |
MPCs | Up to 6 |
MICs | Up to 12 |
PICs | Up to 6 |
Routing Engines | 1 or 2 |
SCBs | 1 or 2 |
Power supplies | Up to 4 |
Fan tray | 1 |
Air filter | 1 |
Air filter tray | 1 |
Quick start installation instructions | 1 |
Small mounting shelf | 1 |
Blank panels for slots without components installed | One blank panel for each slot not occupied by a component |
Part | Quantity |
|---|---|
Screws to mount chassis and small shelf | 22 |
DC power terminal Lugs, 6-AWG | 9 |
Cable management brackets | 2 |
Terminal block plug, 3–pole, 5.08 mm spacing, 12A, to connect the router alarms | 2 |
Label, accessories contents, MX480 | 1 |
USB flash drive with Junos OS | 1 |
Read me first document | 1 |
Affidavit for T1 connection | 1 |
Juniper Networks Product Warranty | 1 |
End User License Agreement | 1 |
Document sleeve | 1 |
3 in. x 5 in. pink bag | 2 |
9 in. x 12 in. pink bag, ESD | 2 |
Accessory Box, 19 in. x 12 in. x 3 in. | 1 |
ESD wrist strap with cable | 1 |
We no longer include the RJ-45 console cable with the DB-9 adapter as part of the device package. If the console cable and adapter are not included in your device package, or if you need a different type of adapter, you can order the following separately:
RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-DB9)
RJ-45 to USB-A adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-USBA)
RJ-45 to USB-C adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-USBC)
If you want to use RJ-45 to USB-A or RJ-45 to USB-C adapter you must have X64 (64-Bit) Virtual COM port (VCP) driver installed on your PC. See, https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ to download the driver.
