Technical Documentation

Technical Documentation

MX480 3D Universal Edge Router

MX Series Hardware & Software Documentation Home

OverviewComponentsPlanningSafetyInstallationConfigurationMaintenanceTroubleshooting
Planning and Preparing the Site

MX480 Router Physical Specifications

MX480 Router Environmental Specifications

MX480 Site Preparation Checklist

MX480 Router Rack Requirements

MX480 Router Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance

MX480 Router Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements

MX480 Router Cabinet Airflow Requirements

MX480 Chassis Grounding Specifications

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

Cable and 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, Specifications, and Guidelines

AC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX480 Router

AC Power System Electrical Specifications for the MX480 Router

Power Consumption for an AC-Powered MX480 Router

AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX480 Router

AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX480 Router

DC Power Requirements, Specifications, and Guidelines

DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX480 Router

DC Power System Electrical Specifications for the MX480 Router

Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX480 Router

DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX480 Router

DC Power Source Cabling for the MX480 Router

DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX480 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 MX480 Router

Fire Safety Requirements

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

Installation Safety Guidelines and Warnings

MX480 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

MX480 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

MX480 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 MX480 Routers

Compliance Statements for NEBS for MX480 Routers

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX480 Router

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

Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX480 Router

Step 1: Unpacking the MX480 Router

Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX480 Router

Unpacking the MX480 Router

Verifying the MX480 Router Parts Received

Step 2: Installing the Mounting Hardware

Installing the MX480 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet

Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting the MX480 Router

Step 3: Installing the MX480 Router

Installing an MX480 Router Overview

Tools Required to Install the MX480 Router with a Mechanical Lift

Removing Components from the MX480 Router Before Installing It with a Lift

Installing the MX480 Router Using a Mechanical Lift

Reinstalling Components in the MX480 Router After Installing It with a Lift

Tools Required to Install the MX480 Router Without a Mechanical Lift

Removing Components from the MX480 Router Before Installing It Without a Lift

Installing the MX480 Chassis in the Rack Manually

Reinstalling Components in the MX480 Router After Installing It Without a Lift

Installing the MX480 Router Cable Management Bracket

Step 4: Connecting the MX480 Router to Power

Tools and Parts Required for MX480 Router Grounding and Power Connections

Grounding the MX480 Router

Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX480 Router

Powering On an AC-Powered MX480 Router

Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX480 Router

Powering On a DC-Powered MX480 Router

Powering Off the MX480 Router

Connecting an MX480 AC Power Supply Cord

Connecting an MX480 DC Power Supply Cable

Step 5: Connecting the MX480 Router to the Network

Tools and Parts Required for MX480 Router Connections

Connecting the MX480 Router to Management and Alarm Devices

Connecting the MX480 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management

Connecting the MX480 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device

Connecting the MX480 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device

Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX480 Router

Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX480 Craft Interface

Installing Components

Installing the MX480 Air Filter

Installing the MX480 Craft Interface

Installing an MX480 DPC

Installing a Cable on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Installing the MX480 Fan Tray

Installing an MX480 FPC

Installing an MX480 MIC

Installing an MX480 Dual-Wide MIC

Installing an MX480 MPC

Installing an MX480 PIC

Installing an MX480 AC Power Supply

Installing an MX480 DC Power Supply

Installing an MX480 Routing Engine

Installing an MX480 SCB

Installing an SFP or XFP Transceiver into an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC


Initially Configuring the MX480 Router

Initially Configuring the MX480 Router

Maintaining Components

Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX480 Router

Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX480 Router

Maintaining the MX480 Air Filter

Maintaining the MX480 Fan Tray

Maintaining the MX480 Host Subsystem

Maintaining MX480 DPCs

Holding an MX480 DPC

Storing an MX480 DPC

Maintaining MX480 FPCs

Holding an MX480 FPC

Storing an MX480 FPC

Maintaining MX480 MICs

Maintaining MX480 MPCs

Maintaining MX480 PICs

Maintaining Cables That Connect to MX480 DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs

Maintaining the MX480 Power Supplies

Packing and Returning Components

Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc.

Tools and Parts Required to Replace Components from an M Series, MX Series, or T Series Router

Packing the MX480 Router for Shipment

Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment

Replacing Components

MX480 Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX480 Hardware Components

Replacing an MX480 AC Power Supply

Replacing an MX480 AC Power Supply Cord

Replacing the MX480 Air Filter

Replacing the MX480 Cable Management Brackets

Replacing the MX480 Craft Interface

Replacing an MX480 DC Power Supply

Replacing an MX480 DC Power Supply Cable

Replacing an MX480 DPC

Replacing a Cable on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC

Replacing the MX480 Fan Tray

Replacing an MX480 FPC

Replacing an MX480 MIC

Replacing an MX480 MPC

Replacing an MX480 PIC

Replacing an MX480 SCB

Replacing an MX480 Routing Engine

Replacing Connections to MX480 Routing Engine Interface Ports

Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable on an MX Series Router

Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX480 Router

Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC