JCS1200 Installation Summary

1. Prepare your installation site.

   See Site Preparation Checklist for the JCS1200 Platform.

2. Review the safety guidelines and warnings.
   • General Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Hardware Equipment
   • General Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Hardware Equipment
3. Unpack the router and verify the parts.
   1. Unpacking the JCS1200 Platform
   2. Verifying Parts Received for the JCS1200 Platform
4. Install the mounting hardware.
   • Installing the JCS1200 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet
   • Installing the JCS1200 Mounting Hardware for an Open-Frame Rack
5. Lift the router onto the rack.
   • Installing the JCS1200 Platform Using a Lift
   • Installing the JCS1200 Platform Without Using a Lift

6. Connect cables to the network and external devices:

   • Connecting the JCS1200 Management Module to the Network
   • Connecting a Console to the JCS1200 Routing Engines
   • Connecting the JCS1200 Platform to a T Series Core Router

7. Connect the AC power cord or DC power cables.

   • Connecting the JCS1200 AC Platform to AC Power
   • Connecting the JCS1200 DC Platform to DC Power
8. Power on the Routing Engines.

   See Powering On a JCS1200 Routing Engine.

9. Perform the initial system configuration.

   See Configuring the JCS1200 Platform.