Technical Documentation

MX240 3D Universal Edge Router

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MX240 Router Release Notes

Outstanding Issues with the MX240 Router

Errata with the MX240 Router Documentation

MX240 Router Overview
MX240 Router Overview

Component Descriptions

MX240 Component Redundancy

MX240 AC Power Supply Description

MX240 Chassis Description

MX240 Cooling System Description

MX240 Craft Interface Overview

MX240 DC Power Supply Description

MX240 Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) Description

DPCs Supported on MX Series Routers

MX240 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) Description

FPCs Supported by MX Series Routers

MX240 Host Subsystem Description

MX240 Modular Interface Card (MIC) Description

MICs Supported by MX Series Routers

MX240 Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) Description

MPCs Supported by MX Series Routers

MX240 Midplane Description

MX240 PIC Description

PICs Supported by MX Series Routers

MX240 Power System Overview

MX240 Routing Engine Description

MX240 Switch Control Board (SCB) Description

MX240 Alarm Relay Contacts on the Craft Interface

Component LEDs and Controls

MX240 Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button

MX240 Component LEDs on the Craft Interface

MX240 Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) LEDs

MX240 Fan LED

MX240 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs

MX240 Host Subsystem LEDs

MX240 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs

MX240 Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) LEDs

MX240 PIC LEDs

MX240 DC Power Supply LEDs

MX240 AC Power Supply LEDs

MX240 Routing Engine LEDs

MX240 SCB LEDs

Planning and Preparing the Site

MX240 Router Physical Specifications

MX240 Router Environmental Specifications

MX240 Site Preparation Checklist

MX240 Router Rack Requirements

MX240 Router Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance

MX240 Router Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements

MX240 Router Cabinet Airflow Requirements

Installing an MX240 Router Overview

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

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 and Specifications

MX240 Router AC Power Specifications

Power Consumption for an AC-Powered MX240 Router

AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX240 Router

AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX240 Router

DC Power Requirements and Specifications

MX240 Router DC Power Specifications

MX240 Chassis Grounding Specifications

Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX240 Router

DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX240 Router

DC Power Source Cabling for the MX240 Router

DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX240 Router

Safety Information

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 MX240 Router

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

Installation Safety Guidelines and Warnings

MX240 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

MX240 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

MX240 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 MX Series Routers

Compliance Statements for NEBS for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX240 Router

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

Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX240 Router

Step 1: Unpacking the MX240 Router

Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX240 Router

Unpacking the MX240 Router

Verifying the MX240 Router Parts Received

Step 2: Installing the Mounting Hardware

Installing the MX240 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet

Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting the MX240 Router

Step 3: Installing the MX240 Router

Installing an MX240 Router Overview

Tools Required to Install the MX240 Router with a Mechanical Lift

Removing Components from the MX240 Router Before Installing It With a Lift

Installing the MX240 Router Using a Mechanical Lift

Reinstalling Components in the MX240 Router After Installing it With a Lift

Tools Required to Install the MX240 Router Without a Mechanical Lift

Removing Components from the MX240 Router Before Installing It Without a Lift

Installing the MX240 Chassis in the Rack Manually

Reinstalling Components in the MX240 Router After Installing It Without a Lift

Step 4: Connecting the MX240 Router to Power

Tools and Parts Required for MX240 Router Grounding and Power Connections

Grounding the MX240 Router

Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX240 Router

Powering On an AC-Powered MX240 Router

Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX240 Router

Powering On a DC-Powered MX240 Router

Powering Off the MX240 Router

Connecting an MX240 AC Power Supply Cord

Connecting an MX240 DC Power Supply Cable

Step 5: Connecting the MX240 Router to the Network

Tools and Parts Required for MX240 Router Connections

Connecting the MX240 Router to Management and Alarm Devices

Connecting the MX240 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management

Connecting the MX240 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device

Connecting the MX240 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device

Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX240 Router

Installing Components

Installing the MX240 Air Filter

Installing the MX240 Craft Interface

Installing an MX240 DPC

Installing the MX240 Fan Tray

Installing an MX240 FPC

Installing an MX240 MIC

Installing an MX240 MPC

Installing an MX240 Dual-Wide MIC

Installing an MX240 PIC

Installing a Cable on an MX240 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Installing an SFP or XFP Transceiver into an MX240 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Installing an MX240 AC Power Supply

Installing an MX240 DC Power Supply

Installing an MX240 Routing Engine

Installing an MX240 SCB

Initially Configuring the MX240 Router
Initially Configuring the MX240 Router

Maintaining Components

Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX240 Router

Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX240 Router

Maintaining the MX240 Air Filter

Maintaining the MX240 Fan Tray

Maintaining the MX240 Host Subsystem

Maintaining MX240 DPCs

Holding an MX240 DPC

Storing an MX240 DPC

Maintaining MX240 FPCs

Holding an MX240 FPC

Storing an MX240 FPC

Maintaining MX240 MICs

Maintaining MX240 MPCs

Maintaining MX240 PICs

Maintaining Cables that Connect to MX240 DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs

Maintaining the MX240 Power Supplies

Packing and Returning Components

Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc.

Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment

Packing the MX240 Router for Shipment

Replacing Components

MX240 Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX240 Hardware Components

Replacing the MX240 Air Filter

Replacing the MX240 Craft Interface

Replacing an MX240 DPC

Replacing the MX240 Fan Tray

Replacing an MX240 FPC

Replacing an MX240 MIC

Replacing an MX240 MPC

Replacing an MX240 PIC

Replacing a Cable on an MX240 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver from an MX240 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Replacing an MX240 AC Power Supply

Replacing an MX240 AC Power Supply Cord

Replacing an MX240 DC Power Supply

Replacing an MX240 DC Power Supply Cable

Replacing an MX240 SCB

Replacing an MX240 Routing Engine

Replacing Connections to MX240 Routing Engine Interface Ports

Troubleshooting Components

Troubleshooting Resources for MX240 Routers

Troubleshooting the MX240 Cooling System

Troubleshooting the MX240 DPCs

Troubleshooting the MX240 FPCs

Troubleshooting the MX240 MICs

Troubleshooting the MX240 MPCs

Troubleshooting the MX240 PICs

Troubleshooting the MX240 Power System

Contacting Customer Support
Contacting Customer Support

Locating Component Serial Numbers

Displaying MX240 Router Components and Serial Numbers

MX240 Chassis Serial Number Label

MX240 SCB Serial Number Label

MX240 DPC Serial Number Label

MX240 FPC Serial Number Label

MX240 MIC Serial Number Label

MX240 MPC Serial Number Label

MX240 PIC Serial Number Label

MX240 Power Supply Serial Number Label

MX240 Routing Engine Serial Number Label

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