Juniper MX10008, Hardware Manual

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MX10008 Installation Overview
The MX10008 is a rigid sheet-metal router-chassis that houses the other hardware components such as
RCBs, Switch Fabric Boards (SFBs), power supplies, fan trays, and line cards. The router chassis ships in a
cardbox box that has a two-layer wooden pallet base. The router chassis is bolted to the pallet base. You
can install an MX10008 router in a standard 19 in. (483 mm) equipment rack by using the supplied rack
mount kit and the flange that is attached to the chassis.
To install the MX10008:
1. Unpack the router following the instructions in “Unpacking the MX10008” on page 132 .
2. Mount the chassis in the rack following either the instructions in “Manually Mounting an MX10008 in
a 4-Post Rack” on page 147 or in “Mounting an MX10008 in a 4-Post Rack Using a Mechanical Lift” on
page 143 .
WARNING: Because of the weight of the chassis, mounting using a mechanical lift
is preferred as the easiest and safest method.
3. Install the line cards following the instructions in “Installing an MPC” on page 259 .
4. Connect the chassis to earth ground by following the instructions in “Connecting an MX10000 to Earth
Ground” on page 160 .
5. Connect power to the power supplies following either the instructions in “Connecting AC Power to an
MX10000” on page 163 or “Connecting DC Power to an MX10000” on page 164 .
6. Connect to the network.
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To connect the router to a network for out-of-band management, follow instructions in “Connecting
an MX10008 to a Network for Out-of-Band Management” on page 165 .
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To connect the router to a management console, follow instructions in Connecting a Device to a
Management Console by Using an RJ-45 Connector.
7. Configure the router by following the instructions in “Configuring an MX10008 Router” on page 167 .
8. Install optional equipment such as the cable management system. See “Installing the Cable Management
System” on page 261 .
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