CHAPTER 4
Planning and Preparing the Site
IN THIS CHAPTER
Before You Install a CTP Platform | 40
CTP2000 Environmental Requirements | 40
Before You Install a CTP Platform
Before you install a Juniper Networks CTP Circuit to Packet platform:
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Verify that the electrical supply meets all power requirements. See the system specifications for the
applicable CTP model.
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Verify that the site meets all environment specifications. Refer to the environmental requirements and
the system specifications for the applicable CTP model.
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Verify that the cables you plan to use meet the specifications, and review the cabling recommendations.
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Verify the operation of all telephone circuits, digital services, and T1 facilities required for installation.
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Ensure that all IP requirements are met, such as IP addresses, subnet masks, and any specific routing
protocol information.
CTP2000 Environmental Requirements
See one of the following topics for complete environmental specifications:
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CTP2008 Platform Specifications and Certification on page 33
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CTP2024 Platform Specifications and Certification on page 35
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CTP2056 Platform Specifications and Certification on page 38
Choose a location for the device that is dry, relatively dust free, well ventilated, and air conditioned. If you
install equipment in a rack, be sure that the floor is capable of supporting the combined weight of the rack
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