Technical Documentation

Technical Documentation

MX960 3D Universal Edge Router

MX Series Hardware & Software Documentation Home

OverviewComponentsPlanningSafetyInstallationConfigurationMaintenanceTroubleshooting
Planning and Preparing the Site

MX960 Router Physical Specifications

MX960 Router Environmental Specifications

MX960 Site Preparation Checklist

MX960 Rack Requirements

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960 Router

MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements

MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements

Transceiver and Cable Specifications

M Series, MX Series, and T Series Transceiver Overview

Supported Network Interface Standards by Transceiver Model Number

Understanding Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion

Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables

Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series Routers

Pinout Specifications

MX960 Router Grounding Specifications

RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port

RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE Ports

AC Power Requirements, Specifications, and Guidelines

Electrical Specifications for the MX960 AC Power Supply

AC Power System Specifications for the MX960 Router

Power Consumption for an AC-Powered MX960 Router

AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router

AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router

DC Power Requirements, Specifications, and Guidelines

DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router

DC Power System Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router

Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router

DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router

DC Power Source Cabling for the MX960 Router

DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router

General Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Definition of Safety Warning Levels

General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router

Fire Safety Requirements

Fire Safety Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Installation Safety Guidelines and Warnings

MX960 Chassis Lifting Guidelines

Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings

General Laser Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Laser Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Electrical Guidelines and Warnings

In Case of an Electrical Accident

General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

TN Power Warning for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines

DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Compliance

Agency Approvals for MX960 Routers

Compliance Statements for NEBS for the MX960 Router

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router

Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX960 Router

Step 1: Unpacking the MX960 Router

Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX960 Router

Unpacking the MX960 Router

Verifying the MX960 Parts Received

Step 2: Installing the Mounting Hardware

Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet

Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Front-Mounting in an Open-Frame Rack

Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an Open-Frame Rack

Step 3: Installing the MX960 Router

Installing an MX960 Router Overview

Removing Components from the MX960 Router Chassis Before Installing It with a Lift

Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift

Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift

Reinstalling Components in the MX960 Chassis After Installing It with a Lift

Step 4: Connecting the MX960 Router to Power

Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Grounding and Power Connections

Grounding the MX960 Router

Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router

Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router

Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router

Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router

Powering Off the MX960 Router

Connecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord

Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable

Step 5: Connecting the MX960 Router to the Network

Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Connections

Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices

Connecting the MX960 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management

Connecting the MX960 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device

Connecting an MX960 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device

Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX960 Router

Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX960 Craft Interface

Installing Components

Installing an MX960 AC Power Supply

Installing the MX960 Air Filter

Installing the MX960 Craft Interface

Installing an MX960 DC Power Supply

Installing an MX960 DPC

Installing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Installing an MX960 Fan Tray

Installing an MX960 FPC

Installing an MX960 MIC

Installing an MX960 Dual-Wide MIC

Installing an MX960 MPC

Installing an MX960 PIC

Installing an MX960 Routing Engine

Installing an MX960 SCB

Installing an SFP or XFP Transceiver into an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Initially Configuring the MX960 Router

Initially Configuring the MX960 Router

Maintaining Components

Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router

Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router

Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter

Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays

Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem

Maintaining MX960 DPCs

Holding an MX960 DPC

Storing an MX960 DPC

Maintaining MX960 FPCs

Holding an MX960 FPC

Storing an MX960 FPC

Maintaining MX960 MICs

Maintaining MX960 MPCs

Maintaining MX960 PICs

Maintaining Cables That Connect to MX960 DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs

Maintaining the MX960 Power Supplies

Verifying the Version of the MX960 Cable Manager

Packing and Returning Components

Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc.

Tools and Parts Required to Remove Components from an MX960 Router

Packing the MX960 Router for Shipment

Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment

Replacing Components

MX960 Field-Replaceable Units

Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX960 Hardware Components

Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply

Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord

Replacing the MX960 Air Filter

Replacing the MX960 Cable Manager

Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface

Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply

Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable

Replacing an MX960 DPC

Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray

Replacing an MX960 FPC

Replacing an MX960 MIC

Replacing an MX960 MPC

Replacing an MX960 PIC

Replacing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Replacing an MX960 SCB

Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine

Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports

Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX960 Router

Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable on an MX Series Router

Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC