Equipment Rack Requirements

When allocating equipment rack space, consider the following:

• Type of equipment racks recommended for the router
• Number of equipment racks required to hold your current router configuration
• Future expansion

Make sure your distribution rack meets basic mechanical and space requirements and complies with conventional standards. In the United States, use EIA-310-D Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment, September 1992.

Mechanical Requirements

Follow these mechanical requirements for your rack:

• Select from the following rack options:
  • Two-post rack—a freestanding enclosed cabinet with two mounting posts in the front
  • Telco-type rack—two adjacent mounting posts that you must secure to the floor or an overhead structure
  • Four-post rack—a freestanding open rack, either open or closed
• The rack must have at least two mounting posts.
• The distance between the mounting holes in the two posts must be 18.31 inches ±.063 inch, as specified in the EIA-310-D.
• A fully loaded rack with three E320 routers must structurally support at least 645 pounds (293 kilograms).
• An optional mounting kit is available for mid-chassis mounting. Contact your Juniper Networks sales representative for more information.

Space Requirements

If you use an enclosed rack for the router, ensure that there is a minimum of 3 inches of clearance between the inner side wall and the router. This clearance space ensures adequate air flow.

Proper Rack Installation

To confirm proper equipment rack installation, verify the following:

• Racks are installed and electrically grounded according to manufacturer instructions.
• Equipment racks are anchored to the floor and, when possible, anchored to the ceiling as well.
• Equipment rack installations comply with applicable local, state, and national codes.

To maintain airflow requirements, a plenum must be installed above the router before any other piece of equipment is installed above it.