Overview of Installing the T1600 Router

It is important to proceed through the installation process in the following order:

1. Prepare your installation site.

   See the T1600 Site Preparation Requirements Checklist .

2. Review the safety guidelines.

   See the General Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Hardware Equipment.

3. Unpack the router and verify the parts received.

   See Overview of Unpacking the T1600 Router.

4. Install the mounting hardware.

   See Installing the T1600 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet or Installing the T1600 Mounting Hardware for an Open-Frame Rack .

5. Install the router in a rack or cabinet.

   See Overview of Installing a T1600 Router Using a Mechanical Lift or Overview of Installing a T1600 Router Without a Mechanical Lift.

6. Connect the router to ground.

   See Connecting the T1600 Grounding Cable .

7. Connect the router to external devices.

   See Overview of Connecting the T1600 Router to External Devices and Connecting PIC Cables to the T1600 Router.

8. Provide power to the router.

   See Overview of Providing Power to the T1600 Router

9. Perform the initial system configuration.

   See Initially Configuring the T1600 Router.