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PTX10001-36MR Installation Overview

Overview of Installing the PTX10001-36MR

Before you begin to install and connect a PTX10001-36MR, ensure that you have reviewed the information in PTX10001-36MR Installation Safety Guidelines.

You can mount a PTX10001-36MR:

  • Flush with the front of a 19-in. four-post rack. Use the standard mounting brackets provided with the PTX10001-36MR for this configuration.

  • Recessed 2 in. (5 cm) from the front of a 19-in. four-post rack. Use the extension bracket provided in the standard mounting kit for this configuration. Recessed mounting is primarily used in enclosed cabinets to allow room for cabling.

To install and connect a PTX10001-36MR:

  1. Unpack the PTX10001-36MR and verify the components received. See Unpack the PTX10001-36MR.
  2. Determine how the device is to be mounted.

    Mount the PTX10001-36MR in a rack or cabinet. See Mount the PTX10001-36MR in a Rack or Cabinet.

  3. For installations that require a separate grounding conductor to the chassis, follow the instructions in Connect the PTX10001-36MR to Ground.
  4. Connect the PTX10001-36MR to power. Depending on your configuration, follow the instructions in Connect AC/HVDC Power to the PTX10001-36MR or Connect DC Power to the PTX10001-36MR.
  5. Connect the PTX10001-36MR to a management console for initial configuration. See Connect the PTX10001-36MR to a Management Console.
  6. Initially configure Junos OS Evolved following the instructions in Perform the Initial Software Configuration for the PTX10001-36MR.

PTX10001-36MR Installation Safety Guidelines

Observe the following guidelines before and during PTX10001-36MR installation:

General Installation Safety Guidelines

Before installing or moving the PTX10001-36MR, verify that the intended site meets the specified power, environmental, and clearance requirements. See the following documentation:

PTX10001-36MR Chassis Lifting Guidelines

The weight of a fully loaded PTX10001-36MR is approximately 39.7 lb (18.0 kg). Observe the following guidelines for lifting and moving a PTX10001-36MR:

CAUTION:

If you are installing the PTX10001-36MR above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from the floor, remove the power supplies and fan modules before attempting to install the device, or ask someone to assist you during the installation.

  • Before installing thw PTX10001-36MR, read the guidelines in PTX10001-36MR Site Preparation Checklist to verify that the intended site meets the specified power, environmental, and clearance requirements.

  • Before lifting or moving the PTX10001-36MR, disconnect all external cables.

  • As when lifting any heavy object, lift most of the weight with your legs rather than your back. Keep your knees bent and your back relatively straight and avoid twisting your body as you lift. Balance the load evenly and be sure that your footing is solid.

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