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PTX10008 Site Preparation Overview
The following sections describe the guidelines, the specifications, and the requirements to prepare the site for installing a PTX10008 router.
PTX10008 Site Preparation Checklist
The checklist in Table 1 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing a site for a PTX10008 installation.
Table 1: Site Preparation Checklist
✓ | Item or Task | For More Information |
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Environment | ||
□ | Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed router tolerances. | |
Power | ||
□ | Measure the distance between external power sources and the router installation site. |
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□ | Calculate the power consumption and requirements. | PTX10008 Power Planning for JNP10008-SF Switch Fabric or PTX10008 Power Planning for JNP10008-SF3 Switch Fabric |
Rack | ||
□ | Verify that your rack meets the minimum requirements for the installation of the router. | |
□ | Plan rack location, including required space clearances. | PTX10008 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance |
□ | Secure the rack to the floor and building structure. |
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Cables | ||
□ | Acquire cables and connectors:
| The list of supported transceivers for the PTX10008 line cards is located at https://apps.juniper.net/hct/product/#prd=PTX10008. |
□ | Plan the cable routing and management. | |
□ | Hardware Upgrades | Order upgrade kits or individual components. See PTX10008 Configurations and Upgrade Options. |
PTX10008 Environmental Requirements and Specifications
The PTX10008 router must be installed in a four-post rack. It must be housed in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled environment.
Follow these environmental guidelines:
The site must be as dust-free as possible, because dust can clog air intake vents and filters, reducing the efficiency of the router cooling system.
Maintain ambient airflow for normal router operation. If the airflow is blocked or restricted, or if the intake air is too warm, the router might overheat, leading to the router temperature monitor shutting down the device to protect the hardware components.
Table 2 provides the required environmental conditions for normal router operation.
Table 2: PTX10008 Environmental Tolerances
Description | Tolerance |
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Altitude | No performance degradation up to 6562 feet (2000 meters). |
Relative humidity | Normal operation ensured in relative humidity range of 5% through 90%, noncondensing.
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Temperature |
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Seismic | Designed to comply with Zone 4 earthquake requirements according to NEBS GR-63-CORE, Issue 3. |
Install PTX10008 routers only in restricted-access areas, such as dedicated equipment rooms and equipment closets, in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
PTX10008 General Site Guidelines
Efficient device operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.
To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your device and prevent environmentally caused equipment failures:
Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as metal flakes.
Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly and that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the device.
Follow the prescribed electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention procedures to prevent damaging the equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail completely or intermittently over time.
Install the device in a secure area, so that only authorized personnel can access the device.
See also
PTX10008 Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines
Table 3 describes the factors you must consider while planning the electrical wiring at your site.
It is particularly important to provide a properly grounded and shielded environment and to use electrical surge-suppression devices.
Table 3: Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines
Site Wiring Factor | Guideline |
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Signaling limitations | To ensure that signaling functions optimally:
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Radio frequency interference (RFI) | To reduce or eliminate the emission of RFI from your site wiring:
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | Provide a properly grounded and shielded environment and use electrical surge-suppression devices. Strong sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) can cause the following damage:
Tip: If your site is susceptible to problems with EMC, particularly from lightning or radio transmitters, you might want to seek expert advice. |
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE), and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
PTX10008 Rack Requirements
The PTX10008 router chassis are designed to be installed in four-post racks.
Rack requirements consist of:
Rack type
Rack mount kit hole spacing
Rack size and strength
Rack connection to the building structure
Table 4 provides the rack requirements and specifications for the PTX10008 router.
Table 4: Rack Requirements for the PTX10008
Rack Requirement | Guidelines |
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Rack type: four-post | Use a four-post rack that provides bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm) increments and that meets the size and strength requirements to support the weight. A U is the standard rack unit defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association. You can stack three PTX10008 routers at the bottom of the four-post rack if:
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Rack mount kit hole spacing | The holes in the rack mount kit are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm), so that the router can be mounted in any rack that provides holes spaced at that distance. |
Rack size and strength |
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Rack connection to building structure |
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PTX10008 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance
When planning the site for a PTX10008 router installation, you must allow sufficient clearance around the installed chassis for cooling and maintenance. See Figure 1 and Figure 2 for a top view of clearance for the PTX10008.


Follow these guidelines:
For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. See PTX10008 Cooling System and Airflow for more information about the airflow through the chassis.
If you are mounting a PTX10008 in a rack with other equipment, ensure that the exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the chassis.
Leave at least 24 in. (61 cm) both in front of and behind the PTX10008 for service personnel to remove and install hardware components. To be NEBS GR-63 compliant, allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in front of the rack and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the rack.
See also
PTX10008 Chassis Physical Specifications
The PTX10008 modular chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other router components. You can mount up to three PTX10008 routers in a standard 19-in. 4-post rack (42 U) provided the rack can handle the combined weight and there is adequate power and cooling.Table 5 summarizes the physical specifications of the chassis. See Figure 3.
Table 5: PTX10008 Router Physical Specifications
Description | Weight | Height | Width | Depth |
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Chassis, spare | 145.2 lb (65.86 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 32 in. (81.28 cm) chassis only |
Chassis base AC configuration | 273 lb (123.83 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 35 in. (88.9 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-AC power supplies 42.4 in. (107.7 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis base DC configuration | 270 lb (122.47 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 35 in. (88.9 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-DC power supplies 42.4 in. (107.7 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis BASE3 AC configuration | 394.05 lb (178.74 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 36.7 in. (93.2 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supplies 44.1 in. (112 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis PREM2 AC configuration | 390.85 lb (177.29 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 36.7 in. (93.2 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supplies 44.1 in. (112 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis PREM2 DC configuration | 375.65 (170.39 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 36.7 in. (93.2 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-DC2 power supplies 44.1 in. (112 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis PREMIUM redundant AC configuration | 353 lb (160.12 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 35 in. (88.9 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-AC power supplies 42.4 in. (107.7 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis PREMIUM redundant DC configuration | 350.6 lb (159 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 35 in. (88.9 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-DC power supplies 42.4 in. (107.7 cm) with EMI door |
Chassis redundant AC PTX10008-PREM3 configuration | 421.25 lb (191.07 kg) | 22.6 in. (57.4 cm) | 17.4 in. (44.2 cm) Note: The outer edges of the chassis flange extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm). | 36.7 in. (93.2 cm) with JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supplies 44.1 in. (112 cm) with EMI door |
PTX10K-LC1101 Line Card | 27 lb (12.2 kg) | 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) | 20.54 in. (52.2 cm) |
PTX10K-LC1102 Line Card | 22.6 lb (10.2 kg) | 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) | 20.54 in. (52.2 cm) |
PTX10K-LC1104 Line Card | 31 lb (14.06 kg) | 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) | 20.54 in.(52.2 cm) |
PTX10K-LC1105 Line Card | 28.5 lb (12.9 kg) | 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) | 20.54 in.(52.2 cm) |
QFX10000-60S-6Q Line Card | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) | 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) | 20.54 in.(52.2 cm) |
JNP10K-LC1201 Line Card | 31 lb (14.06 kg) | 1.89 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) | 21.3 in. (54.1 cm) |
JNP10K-LC1202 Line Card | 21 lb (9.5 kg) | 1.9 in. (4.8 cm) | 17.2 in. (43.68 cm) | 21.3 in. (54.1 cm) |

1 — RCBs | 4 — Mounting holes for front door |
2 — Status panel | 5 — Line cards |
3 — Handles |
The handles on each side of the chassis facilitate the fine-tune positioning of the chassis on the base brackets. Do not use the handles to lift the chassis, even when the chassis is empty. See Mount a PTX10008 in a Four-Post Rack Using a Mechanical Lift or Manually Mount a PTX10008 in a Four-Post Rack for instructions for properly moving a loaded chassis.