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Unpack and Mount the PTX10001-36MR

Unpack the PTX10001-36MR

The PTX10001-36MR chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the hardware components. The PTX10001-36MR is shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton also contains an accessory kit and a pointer card with links to the quick start instructions.

CAUTION:

PTX10001-36MR routers are maximally protected inside the shipping carton. Do not unpack the PTX10001-36MR until you are ready to begin installation.

To unpack a PTX10001-36MR:

  1. Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible, but where you have enough room to remove the system components.
  2. Position the carton so that the arrows point up.
  3. Open the top flaps on the shipping carton.
  4. Remove the accessory kit.
  5. Pull out the packing material holding the device in place.
  6. Verify that the following components are in the box:

    • The chassis with six fan modules and two power supplies installed

    • 4-post rack mounting kit

      Note:

      If you are installing the PTX10001-36MR on a two-post rack, you must order the 2-post rack mount kit separately.

    • For AC/HVDC installations, two power cords with plugs that are appropriate for your geographical location.

      Note:

      Power cords are not provided for DC installations.

    • For DC installations, four DC power cable lugs

    • RJ-45 Y-splitter cable

    • End User License Agreement

    • Road Map card

    Note:

    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.
  7. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the chassis later.

Mount the PTX10001-36MR in a Rack or Cabinet

You can mount a PTX10001-36MR:

  • On four posts of a 19-in. rack or a 19-in. cabinet by using the mounting brackets provided with the device.

  • On two posts of a 19-in. rack or a 19-in. cabinet. A two-post rack mounting kit must be ordered separately.

For four-post rack installation, there are two front brackets and two rear brackets. This configuration allows either end of the device to be mounted flush with the rack and still be adjustable for racks with different depths. The minimum distance the front and rear rack rails can be spaced apart is 23.6  in. (60 cm) front to back. The maximum distance the front and rear rack rails can be spaced apart is 31.5 in. (80 cm) front to back. (The remainder of this topic uses rack to mean rack or cabinet.)

Before You Begin Rack Installation

Before you begin mounting a PTX10001-36MR in the rack:

  1. Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
  2. Verify that the site meets the requirements described in PTX10001-36MR Site Preparation Checklist.
  3. Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.
  4. Read General Safety Guidelines and Warnings and PTX10001-36MR Installation Safety Guidelines.
  5. Remove the PTX10001-36MR from the shipping carton (see Unpack the PTX10001-36MR ).
  6. Ensure that you have all the parts and tools available to mount the PTX10001-36MR in a rack. See the instructions for the rack installation kit that you are using.
    CAUTION:

    PTX10001-36MR routers require two people for installation, one person to lift the device into place and another person to attach the device to the rack. If you are installing the PTX10001-36MR above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from the floor, you can remove the power supplies and fan modules to minimize the weight before attempting to install the PTX10001-36MR.
CAUTION:

If you are mounting multiple devices in a rack, mount the heaviest device at the bottom and mount the rest bottom to top in order of decreasing weight.

Mount the PTX10001-36MR by Using the PTX-4PST-RMK-1U-E Rack Mount Kit (In a Square Slotted 4-Post Rack)

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • ESD grounding strap (not provided).

  • A pair of two piece mounting brackets. These mounting brackets attach to the front and rear rack posts.

  • A pair of mounting rails. These mounting rails are preinstalled on the PTX10001-36MR chassis with 16 Phillips M4 x 5 mm flathead screws.

  • Screwdriver appropriate for the mounting screws (not provided). A screwdriver is required, only if the mounting rails are not already installed.

To mount the PTX10001-36MR on four posts in a rack (square slotted 4-post rack) by using the PTX-4PST-RMK-1U-E rack mount kit:

  1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and an connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. Position the PTX10001-36MR in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  3. Assemble the mounting brackets. Slide the two brackets together. See Figure 1.
    Figure 1: Assemble the Mounting Brackets Assemble the Mounting Brackets
  4. Attach the mounting brackets to the rack.
    1. Standing in front of the rack, insert the rear floating bracket's guide block into the rear rack post and slightly pull on the rear floating bracket. You will hear a click sound, indicating that the rear floating bracket is locked. See Figure 2.
      Figure 2: Install the Rear Floating Brackets Install the Rear Floating Brackets
    2. Move the latch lock on the front mounting bracket to the open position, then insert the front mounting bracket's guide block into the front rack post. See Figure 3
      Figure 3: Install the Front Mounting Brackets Install the Front Mounting Brackets
    3. Push the lock latch over to the locked position. See Figure 4.
      Figure 4: Front Mounting Bracket's Lock Latch Front Mounting Bracket's Lock Latch
    4. Repeat the above steps for the second mounting bracket.
    5. Visually ensure that the front and rear latches are locked into place. See Figure 5
      Figure 5: Mounting Brackets Locked Mounting Brackets Locked
  5. If the mounting rails are already installed, skip to 6. If the mounting rails are not installed, perform the following steps:
    1. Align the holes in the mounting rail with the screw holes on the side of the chassis. See Figure 6 to see the proper alignment for the PTX10001-36MR.
      Figure 6: Attach the Mounting Rails to the PTX10001-36MR Attach the Mounting Rails to the PTX10001-36MR
    2. Attach the mounting rail to the device using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
    3. Repeat the above steps for the second mounting rail.
  6. Grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position the device so that the mounting rails slide into the channel of the front mounting brackets. See Figure 7.
    Figure 7: Sliding the PTX10001-36MR into the Rack Sliding the PTX10001-36MR into the Rack
  7. Tighten the thumb screws on the front of the mounting rails. See Figure 8.
    Figure 8: Tighten Thumb Screws Tighten Thumb Screws
  8. Ensure that the PTX10001-36MR chassis is level by verifying that all the screws on the front of the rack are aligned with the screws at the back of the rack.

Mount the PTX10001-36MR by Using the PTX-4PST-RMK-1U-E Rack Mount Kit (In a Threaded Hole 4-Post Rack)

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • ESD grounding strap (not provided).

  • A pair of two piece mounting brackets. These mounting brackets attach to the front and rear rack posts.

  • A pair of mounting rails. These mounting rails are preinstalled on the PTX10001-36MR chassis with 16 Phillips M4 x 5 mm flathead screws.

  • Four rack mount screws appropriate for your rack, to secure the mounting brackets to the rack (not provided).

  • Screwdriver appropriate for the mounting screws (not provided).

To mount the PTX10001-36MR on four posts in a rack (threaded hole 4-post rack) by using the PTX-4PST-RMK-1U-E rack mount kit:

  1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and an connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. Position the PTX10001-36MR in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  3. Remove the guide blocks from both mounting brackets by loosening the screws. Place the guide blocks, screws, and washers to the side. See Figure 9 and Figure 10.
    Figure 9: Remove the Front Bracket's Guide Blocks Remove the Front Bracket's Guide Blocks
    Figure 10: Remove the Rear Floating Bracket's Guide Blocks Remove the Rear Floating Bracket's Guide Blocks
  4. Assemble the mounting brackets. Slide the two brackets together. See Figure 11.
    Figure 11: Assemble the Mounting Brackets Assemble the Mounting Brackets
  5. Attach the mounting brackets to the rack.
    1. Standing in front of the rack, insert the rear floating bracket into the rear rack post. Using the guide pin to align the floating bracket, slightly pull on the rear floating bracket. You will hear a click sound, indicating that the rear floating bracket is locked. See Figure 12
      Figure 12: Insert Rear Bracket Insert Rear Bracket
    2. Move the latch lock on the front mounting bracket to the open position. Align the holes of the front mounting bracket with the holes of the front rack post. Using the screws removed from the front brackets and the washers removed from the rear brackets in 3, secure the front mounting bracket to the front rack post. See Figure 13.
      Figure 13: Install Front Bracket Install Front Bracket
    3. Push the lock latch over to the locked position. See Figure 14.
      Figure 14: Front Mounting Bracket's Lock Latch Front Mounting Bracket's Lock Latch
    4. Using screws that are appropriate for your rack post, secure the rear bracket to the rack post. See Figure 15.
      Figure 15: Secure the Rear Floating Brackets Secure the Rear Floating Brackets
    5. Repeat the above steps for the second mounting bracket.
    6. Visually ensure that the front and rear latches and screws are secure. See Figure 16
      Figure 16: Mounting Brackets Secured Mounting Brackets Secured
  6. If the mounting rails are already installed, skip to 7. If the mounting rails are not installed, perform the following steps:
    1. Align the holes in the mounting rail with the screw holes on the side of the chassis. See Figure 17 to see the proper alignment for the PTX10001-36MR.
      Figure 17: Attach the Mounting Rails to the PTX10001-36MR Attach the Mounting Rails to the PTX10001-36MR
    2. Attach the mounting rail to the device using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
    3. Repeat the above steps for the second mounting rail.
  7. Grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position the device so that the mounting rails slide into the channel of the front mounting brackets. See Figure 18.
    Figure 18: Sliding the PTX10001-36MR into the Rack Sliding the PTX10001-36MR into the Rack
  8. Tighten the thumb screws on the front of the mounting rails. See Figure 19.
    Figure 19: Tighten Thumb Screws Tighten Thumb Screws
  9. Ensure that the PTX10001-36MR chassis is level by verifying that all the screws on the front of the rack are aligned with the screws at the back of the rack.

Mount the PTX10001-36MR by Using the JNP10001-4PST-RMK Rack Mount Kit

  • ESD grounding strap (not provided).

  • A pair of front mounting rails and rear mounting blades.

  • Sixteen flathead screws for the mounting brackets (Phillips, M4 x 6 mm)

  • Eight screws to secure the chassis and mounting blades to the rack (not provided).

  • Screwdriver appropriate for the rack-mounting screws (not provided).

To mount the PTX10001-36MR on four posts in a rack by using the JNP10001-4PST-RMK rack mount kit:

  1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and an connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. Decide whether to place the front (port) end or the back (FRU) end of the PTX10001-36MR at the front of the rack. Position the PTX10001-36MR in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  3. Align the holes in the mounting rail with the screw holes on the side of the chassis. See Figure 20 to see the proper alignment for the PTX10001-36MR.
    Figure 20: Attach the Front Mounting Rails to the PTX10001-36MRAttach the Front Mounting Rails to the PTX10001-36MR
  4. Attach the mounting rail to the device using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
  5. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 on the opposite side of the device.
  6. Have one person grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position it in the rack so that the front bracket is aligned with the rack holes.
  7. Have a second person secure the front of the device to the rack by using 4 mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them). Tighten the screws. See Figure 21.
    Figure 21: Attach the PTX10001-36MR to the RackAttach the PTX10001-36MR to the Rack
  8. Continue to support the PTX10001-36MR while sliding the rear mounting blades into the channel of the side mounting rails and securing the blades to the rack. Use four mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them) to attach the blade to the rack. Tighten the screws. See Figure 22.
    Figure 22: Slide Mounting Blades into Mounting RailSlide Mounting Blades into Mounting Rail
  9. Ensure that the PTX10001-36MR chassis is level by verifying that all the screws on the front of the rack are aligned with the screws at the back of the rack.

Mount the PTX10001-36MR on Two Posts in a Rack

  • ESD grounding strap (not provided).

  • A pair of mounting rails.

  • Screws to secure the mounting bracket to the chassis (12 screws are provided wit the 2-post rack mounting kit).

  • Four screws to secure the chassis and mounting bracket to the rack (not provided).

  • Screwdriver appropriate for the rack-mounting screws (not provided).

You can mount the PTX10001-36MR on two posts of a 19-in. rack (either a two-post or a four-post rack) by using a two-post rack-mounting kit (must be ordered separately).

To mount the PTX10001-36MR on two posts in a rack by using the two-post mounting kit that you purchased separately:

  1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and an connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. Decide whether to place the front (port) end or the back (FRU) end of the PTX10001-36MR at the front of the rack. Position the PTX10001-36MR in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  3. Align the hooks and the screw holes on the mounting bracket with the screw holes on the side of the chassis. See Figure 23 to see the proper alignment for the PTX10001-36MR.
    Figure 23: Attach the Two Post Mounting Brackets to the PTX10001-36MRAttach the Two Post Mounting Brackets to the PTX10001-36MR
  4. Attach the mounting bracket to the device using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
  5. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 on the opposite side of the device.
  6. Have one person grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position it in the rack so that the bracket is aligned with the rack holes.
  7. Have a second person secure the device to the rack by using the appropriate mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them). Tighten the screws. See Figure 24.
    Figure 24: Attach the PTX10001-36MR to a Two-Post RackAttach the PTX10001-36MR to a Two-Post Rack
  8. Ensure that the device is level by verifying that all the screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the screws on the other side of the rack.
    Figure 25: The PTX10001-36MR Secured in a Two-Post RackThe PTX10001-36MR Secured in a Two-Post Rack

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