Table 27: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
Rack
“MX10008 Rack Requirements” on
page 96
Verify that your rack meets the minimum
requirements for the installation of the
router.
“MX10008 Clearance Requirements
for Airflow and Hardware
Maintenance” on page 98
Plan rack location, including required space
clearances.
Secure the rack to the floor and building
structure.
Cables
The list of supported transceivers
for the MX10008 line cards is
located at MX10008 Transceivers
and Specifications
Acquire cables and connectors:
•
Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
•
Review the maximum distance allowed
for each cable. Choose the length of
cable based on the distance between the
hardware components being connected.
Plan the cable routing and management.
SEE ALSO
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings | 313
General Site Guidelines | 94
Mounting an MX10008 in a 4-Post Rack Using a Mechanical Lift | 143
Manually Mounting an MX10008 in a 4-Post Rack | 147
MX10008 Environmental Requirements and Specifications
The MX10008 router must be installed in a four-post rack. It must be housed in a dry, clean, well-ventilated,
and temperature-controlled environment.
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