MX960 3D Universal Edge Router

Hardware Guide

Published: 2011-07-22

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Revision History
July 2011—Updated AC and DC power specifications.
April 2011—Added high-capacity power supply installation information.
March 2011—Updated Routing Engine content.
December 2010—Added RE-S-1800 content.
September 2010—Updated high-capacity power information.
August 2010—Updated site wiring guidelines.
April 2010—Added installation and removal procedures for dual-wide MICs.
July 2009—Updated product names. Updated information about securing power cable lugs.
10 April 2009—530-022470-01. Revision 5. Added information about the MX Series FPC2. Added warning about removing transceivers.
6 February 2009—530-022470-01. Revision 4. Added information about MX Series FPCs and PICs. Revised sections into modular topics
for easier customer access.
13 October 2008—530-022470-01. Revision 3. Corrected the speed and location of the ETHERNET port, and the connector on the CONSOLE
and AUX ports.
15 May 2008—530-022470-01. Revision 2. Corrected the procedures to replace DC power cables, and to install Routing Engine cables.
Updated the power requirements and specifications and the specification for acoustic noise. Added high-availability information, and a
schedule for replacing the fan filters.
1 October 2007—530-022470-01. Revision 1. Added Extended Cable Manager, updated system power component numbers, added additional
information for installing power supplies.
29 June 2007—530-017573-01. Revision 2. Updated Cable and Wire Specifications for Routing Engine Management and Alarm Interfaces
table, changed DPC outputs, updated Cable Manager, updated craft interface serial label.
12 March 2007—530-017573-01. Revision 1. Initial Release-Final Draft

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Table of Contents
About the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii
Junos Documentation and Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii
Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv
Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Requesting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Self-Help Online Tools and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Opening a Case with JTAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvii

Part 1 MX960 3D Universal Edge Router

Chapter 1 MX960 Router Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MX960 Router Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MX960 Component Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MX960 Chassis Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MX960 Midplane Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DPC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MX960 Dense Port Concentrator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MPC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MX960 Modular Port Concentrator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MX960 Modular Interface Card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MX960 Modular Interface Card Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MX960 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FPC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FPCs Supported by the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
MX960 PIC Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MX960 PIC Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MX960 PIC LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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MX960 Host Subsystem Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

MX960 Host Subsystem Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MX960 Switch Control Board Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MX960 Switch Control Board Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SCB Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SCB Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SCB Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MX960 Switch Control Board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MX960 Routing Engine Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MX960 Routing Engine Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Supported Routing Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Routing Engine Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Routing Engine Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Routing Engine Interface Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Description for MX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RE-S-2000 Routing Engine Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RE-S-2000 Routing Engine Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Routing Engine Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MX960 RE-S-1300 and RE-S-2000 Routing Engine LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RE-S-1800 Routing Engine LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MX960 Craft Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MX960 Craft Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MX960 Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MX960 Component LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MX960 Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MX960 FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MX960 SCB LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MX960 Fan LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MX960 Alarm Relay Contacts on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MX960 Power System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MX960 Power System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MX960 AC Power Supply Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MX960 AC Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MX960 DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MX960 DC Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
MX960 Cooling System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
MX960 Cooling System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
MX960 Fan LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
MX960 Cable Manager Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Part 2 Setting Up the MX960 Router

Chapter 3 MX960 Router Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing an MX960 Router Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 4 Preparing the Site for MX960 Router Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MX960 Site Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MX960 Rack Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rack Size and Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spacing of Mounting Bracket Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connection to the Building Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960
Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
MX960 Cabinet Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 5 Unpacking the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Unpacking the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Verifying the MX960 Parts Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Chapter 6 Installing the MX960 Router Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet . . . . . 65
Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Front-Mounting in an Open-Frame
Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an Open-Frame
Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 7 Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing Components from the MX960 Router Chassis Before Installing It with
a Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing an MX960 Router with a
Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Removing the Standard Cable Manager Before Installing an MX960 Router
with a Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Removing the Fan Trays Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . 74
Removing the SCBs Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . . 76
Removing the DPCs Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . . 77
Removing the FPCs Before Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . 78
Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Reinstalling Components in the MX960 Chassis After Installing It with a Lift . . . 82
Reinstalling the Power Supplies After Installing the MX960 Router with a
Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Reinstalling the Fan Trays After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . 83
Reinstalling the SCBs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . 85
Reinstalling the DPCs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . 86
Reinstalling the FPCs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . 87
Reinstalling the Standard Cable Manager After Installing an MX960 Router
with a Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Chapter 8 Connecting the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Connecting the MX960 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Connecting the MX960 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Connecting an MX960 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device . . . . . 93
Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Chapter 9 Grounding and Providing Power to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Grounding and Power
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Grounding the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Connecting Power to an AC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . . . . 101
Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Connecting Power to a DC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . . . . . 107
Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Powering Off the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Chapter 10 Configuring Junos OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Initially Configuring the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Part 3 Hardware Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Replacement

Procedures
Chapter 11 Maintaining MX960 Router Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Maintaining the MX960 Cooling System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Maintaining MX960 Packet Forwarding Engine Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Maintaining MX960 DPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Maintaining MX960 FPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Maintaining MX960 PICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Maintaining MX960 MPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Maintaining MX960 MICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Maintaining Cables That Connect to MX960 DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs . . . 136
Holding and Storing MX Series DPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
MX960 DPC Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Holding an MX960 DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Storing an MX960 DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Holding and Storing MX Series FPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
MX960 FPC Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Holding an MX960 FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Storing an MX960 FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Maintaining the MX960 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Verifying the Version of the MX960 Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Troubleshooting Resources for MX960 Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Command-Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Chassis and Interface Alarm Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Alarm Relay Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Craft Interface LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Component LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Troubleshooting the MX960 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Troubleshooting the MX960 Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Chapter 13 Replacing MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
MX960 Field-Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . 166
Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Disconnecting the Alarm Relay Wires from the MX960 Craft Interface . . . . 168
Removing the MX960 Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Installing the MX960 Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX960 Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . 170
Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Removing an MX960 Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Installing an MX960 Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

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Replacing the MX960 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Removing the Normal-Capacity MX960 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Installing the MX960 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Replacing MX960 Host Subsystem Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Operating and Positioning the MX960 SCB Ejectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Replacing an MX960 SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Removing an MX960 SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Installing an MX960 SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Removing an MX960 Routing Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Installing an MX960 Routing Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Replacing an SSD Drive on an RE-A-1800 or RE-S-1800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports . . . . . . . . 189
Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable on an MX Series Router . . 189
Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX960 Router . . . . . . 190
Replacing an MX960 DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Removing an MX960 DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Installing an MX960 DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Replacing an MX960 FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Removing an MX960 FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Installing an MX960 FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Replacing an MX960 PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Removing an MX960 PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Installing an MX960 PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Replacing an MX960 MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Removing an MX960 MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Installing an MX960 MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Replacing an MX960 MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Removing an MX960 MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Installing an MX960 MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Installing an MX960 Dual-Wide MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Replacing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Removing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Installing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC . . . . 223
Removing an SFP or XFP Transceiver from an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or
PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Installing an SFP or XFP Transceiver into an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or
PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Replacing MX960 Power System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Removing a Normal Capacity MX960 AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Installing an MX960 AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Removing an MX960 DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Installing an MX960 DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

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Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Disconnecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Connecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Disconnecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Replacing the MX960 Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
MX960 Acoustic Cover Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Part 4 Appendixes
Appendix A Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information for the MX960 Router . . 249
Definition of Safety Warning Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers . . . . . . 251
General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers . . . . . . . 252
Qualified Personnel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Restricted Access Area Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Fire Safety Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers . . . . . . . 255
General Fire Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Fire Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Fire Suppression Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers . . . . 256
Installation Instructions Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Rack-Mounting Requirements and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Ramp Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
MX960 Chassis Lifting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
General Laser Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Laser Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers . . . . . . . . . 262
Class 1 Laser Product Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Class 1 LED Product Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Laser Beam Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T
Series Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Battery Handling Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Jewelry Removal Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Lightning Activity Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Operating Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Product Disposal Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . 270
General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Grounded Equipment Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Grounding Requirements and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Midplane Energy Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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Power Disconnection Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX
Series, and T Series Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
In Case of an Electrical Accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
TN Power Warning for MX960 Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 276
MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings . . . . . . . . 276
MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 277
MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T
Series Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Agency Approvals and Compliance Statements for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . 281
Agency Approvals for MX960 Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Compliance Statements for NEBS for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router . . . 283
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX
Series, and T Series Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . 285
Appendix B MX960 Router Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
MX960 Router Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Appendix C MX960 Router Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
MX960 Router Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Appendix D Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications for the MX960
Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
MX960 Router Grounding Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
MX960 Chassis Grounding Points Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
MX960 Router Grounding Cable Lug Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
MX960 Router Grounding Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
MX960 Router AC Power Specifications and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Electrical Specifications for the MX960 AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . 298
AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
MX960 Router DC Power Specifications and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . 300
Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . 304
DC Power Source Cabling for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Distance Limitations for Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Radio Frequency Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

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Appendix E Cable and Wire Guidelines and Specifications for the MX960 Router . . . 309
Understanding Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion . . . 309
Signal Loss in Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . 309
Attenuation and Dispersion in Fiber-Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . 310
Calculating Power Budget for Fiber-Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Calculating Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series
Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Appendix F MX960 Cable Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port . . . . 315
RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Appendix G Contacting Customer Support and Returning MX960 Hardware . . . . . . . . 317
Locating MX960 Component Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
MX960 Chassis Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
MX960 SCB Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
MX960 DPC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
MX960 FPC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
MX960 PIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
MX960 MPC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
MX960 MIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
MX960 Power Supply Serial Number Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
MX960 Routing Engine Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
MX960 Fan Tray Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Tools and Parts Required to Remove Components from an MX960 Router . . . . 331
Packing the MX960 Router for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Part 5 Index
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

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Chapter 2 MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 1: Front View of a Fully Configured MX960 Router Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 2: Rear View of a Fully Configured AC-Powered MX960 Router
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 3: Rear View of a Fully Configured DC-Powered MX960 Router
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 4: Midplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 5: Typical DPCs Supported by the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 6: DPCs Installed Vertically in the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 7: Typical MPC Supported on the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 8: MPC Installed Vertically in the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 9: FPC Installed in the MX960 Router Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 10: Typical FPCs Supported on the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 11: SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 12: RE-S-1800 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 13: Routing Engine–RE-S-1800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 14: Routing Engine 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 15: Front Panel of the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 16: Alarm Relay Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 17: AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 18: High-Capacity AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 19: DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 20: High-Capacity DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 21: Airflow Through the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 22: Upper Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 23: Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 24: Air Filter Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 25: High-Capacity Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 26: High-Capacity Filter Tray with Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 27: Standard Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 28: Extended Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 29: Extended Cable Manager Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Part 2 Setting Up the MX960 Router

Chapter 4 Preparing the Site for MX960 Router Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 30: Typical Open-Frame Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 31: Chassis Dimensions and Clearance Requirements for the MX960
Router with the Normal-Capacity Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Figure 32: Chassis Dimensions and Clearance Requirements for the MX960
Router with the Standard Cable Manager and High-Capacity DC Power
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 33: Airflow Through Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 5 Unpacking the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 34: Contents of the Shipping Crate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 6 Installing the MX960 Router Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 35: Installing the Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet . . . 66
Figure 36: Installing the Mounting Hardware for Front-Mounting in an Open-Frame
Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Figure 37: Installing the Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an
Open-Frame Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 7 Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 38: Removing a Power Supply Before Installing the MX960 Router . . . . . . 73
Figure 39: Removing the Standard Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Figure 40: Removing an Upper Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 41: Removing a Lower Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Figure 42: Removing an SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 43: Removing a DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Figure 44: Removing an FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 45: Installing the MX960 Router in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 46: Reinstalling a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Figure 47: Installing an Upper Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Figure 48: Installing a Lower Rear Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Figure 49: Reinstalling an SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Figure 50: Installing a DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 51: Reinstalling an FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 52: Reinstalling the Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Chapter 8 Connecting the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure 53: Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 54: Routing Engine Ethernet Cable Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 55: Auxiliary and Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 56: Routing Engine Console and Auxiliary Cable Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 57: Alarm Relay Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 58: Attaching a Cable to a DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure 59: Attaching a Cable to a MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 9 Grounding and Providing Power to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 60: Connecting AC Power to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Figure 61: MX960 with High-Capacity AC Power Supplies Installed . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 62: MX960 AC Power Input Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Figure 63: Connecting DC Power to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Figure 64: MX960 with High-Capacity DC Power Supplies Installed . . . . . . . . . 108
Figure 65: MX960 DC High-Capacity Power Supply Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Part 3 Hardware Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Replacement

Procedures
Chapter 11 Maintaining MX960 Router Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Figure 66: Standard Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Figure 67: Extended Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Figure 68: DPC Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Figure 69: Do Not Grasp the Connector Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Figure 70: Do Not Rest the DPC on an Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Figure 71: FPC Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Figure 72: Do Not Grasp the Connector Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Figure 73: Do Not Carry an FPC with Only One Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Figure 74: Do Not Rest the FPC on an Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Figure 75: Holding an FPC Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Figure 76: Do Not Stack FPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Chapter 13 Replacing MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Figure 77: Alarm Relay Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Figure 78: Removing the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Figure 79: Installing the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Figure 80: Alarm Relay Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Figure 81: Removing an Upper Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Figure 82: Removing a Lower Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Figure 83: Installing an Upper Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Figure 84: Installing a Lower Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Figure 85: Removing the Normal-Capacity Air Filter Tray from the Chassis . . . . . 176
Figure 86: Installing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Figure 87: Removing an SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Figure 88: Installing an SCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Figure 89: Removing a Routing Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Figure 90: Installing a Routing Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Figure 91: RE-A-1800 Storage Drive Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Figure 92: RE-S-1800 Storage Drive Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Figure 93: Cable Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Figure 94: Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Figure 95: Auxiliary and Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Figure 96: Removing a DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Figure 97: Installing a DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Figure 98: Attaching a Cable to a DPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Figure 99: Removing an FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Figure 100: Installing an FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Figure 101: Removing a PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Figure 102: Installing a PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Figure 103: Removing an MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Figure 104: Installing an MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Figure 105: Removing a MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Figure 106: Removing a Dual-Wide MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Figure 107: Installing the Septum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Figure 108: Installing a MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Figure 109: Removing the Septum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

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Figure 110: Installing a Dual-Wide MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Figure 111: Removing SFPs or XFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Figure 112: Removing an AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Figure 113: Top of the Power Supply Showing Midplane Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Figure 114: Installing an AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Figure 115: Removing a DC Power Supply from the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Figure 116: Top of the Power Supply Showing Midplane Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Figure 117: Installing a DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Figure 118: Connecting DC Power to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Figure 119: Connecting Power Cables to the DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Figure 120: Removing the Standard Cable Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Figure 121: Upper Fan Tray Cover and Optional ESD Grounding Jack . . . . . . . . . . 243
Figure 122: Installing the DPC Card Cage Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Figure 123: Removing the DPC Card Cage Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Part 4 Appendixes
Appendix A Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information for the MX960 Router . . 249
Figure 124: Placing a Component into an Electrostatic Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Figure 125: MX960 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Appendix D Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications for the MX960
Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Figure 126: Connecting AC Power to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Figure 127: Connecting DC Power to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Figure 128: Grounding Cable Lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Figure 129: AC Plug Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Figure 130: Typical DC Source Cabling to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Figure 131: DC Power Cable Lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Appendix G Contacting Customer Support and Returning MX960 Hardware . . . . . . . . 317
Figure 132: Serial Number ID Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Figure 133: MX960 Chassis Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Figure 134: SCB Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Figure 135: DPC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Figure 136: FPC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Figure 137: PIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Figure 138: MPC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Figure 139: 2-Port MIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Figure 140: 4-Port MIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Figure 141: 20-Port MIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Figure 142: 40-Port MIC Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Figure 143: AC Power Supply Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Figure 144: DC Power Supply Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Figure 145: Routing Engine Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Figure 146: MX960 Fan Tray Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Figure 147: Craft Interface Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

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About the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii
Table 1: Notice Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv
Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Part 1 MX960 3D Universal Edge Router

Chapter 2 MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 3: FPCs Supported by MX960 Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 4: SCB Slot Mapping and Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 5: Switch Control Board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table 6: Routing Engine LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 7: Routing Engine LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 8: Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 9: Host Subsystem LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 10: Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 11: DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 12: FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table 13: SCB LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table 14: Fan LEDs on the Craft Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Table 15: Minimum Required Number of Power Supplies for High-Capacity
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Table 16: AC Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 17: DC Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Part 2 Setting Up the MX960 Router

Chapter 4 Preparing the Site for MX960 Router Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 18: MX960 Site Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 19: Clearance Requirements for High-Capacity Power Supllies . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 5 Unpacking the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 20: Parts List for a Fully Configured MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Table 21: Accessory Box Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 6 Installing the MX960 Router Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table 22: Four-Post Rack or Cabinet Mounting Hole Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table 23: Mounting Hardware Hole Locations for Front-Mounting in an
Open-Frame Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 24: Mounting Hardware Hole Locations for Center-Mounting in an
Open-Frame Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 9 Grounding and Providing Power to the MX960 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Table 25: MX960 High-Capacity AC Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Table 26: MX960 High-Capacity DC Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Part 3 Hardware Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Replacement

Procedures
Chapter 13 Replacing MX960 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Table 27: Field-Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Table 28: Tools and Parts Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Table 29: Effect of Taking the Host Subsystem Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Table 30: Parts List for Acoustic Noise Cover Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Part 4 Appendixes
Appendix B MX960 Router Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Table 31: Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Appendix C MX960 Router Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Table 32: Router Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Appendix D Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications for the MX960
Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Table 33: AC Power Supply Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Table 34: AC Power System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Table 35: AC Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Table 36: Power Supply Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Table 37: Power System Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Table 38: DC Base Router Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Table 39: Component DC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Table 40: Average Power Supply Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Table 41: DC Power Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Appendix E Cable and Wire Guidelines and Specifications for the MX960 Router . . . 309
Table 42: Estimated Values for Factors Causing Link Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Table 43: Cable and Wire Specifications for Routing Engine Management and
Alarm Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Appendix F MX960 Cable Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Table 44: RJ-45 Connector Pinout for the Routing Engine ETHERNET Port . . . . 315
Table 45: RJ-45 Connector Pinout for the AUX and CONSOLE Ports . . . . . . . . . . 316

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• Junos Documentation and Release Notes on page xxiii

• Objectives on page xxiii
• Audience on page xxiv
• Documentation Conventions on page xxiv
• Documentation Feedback on page xxv
• Requesting Technical Support on page xxvi

Junos Documentation and Release Notes

For a list of related Junos documentation, see

http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/software/junos/ .

If the information in the latest release notes differs from the information in the
documentation, follow the Junos Release Notes.
®
To obtain the most current version of all Juniper Networks technical documentation,
see the product documentation page on the Juniper Networks website at
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Objectives

This documentation describes hardware components, installation, basic configuration,

and basic troubleshooting procedures for the Juniper Networks MX960 3D Universal
Edge Router. It explains how to prepare your site for router installation, unpack and install
the hardware, power on the router, perform initial software configuration, and perform
routine maintenance. After completing the installation and basic configuration procedures
covered in this documentation, see the Junos OS configuration guides for information
about further Junos OS configuration.

NOTE: For additional information about Juniper Networks routers and the
Physical Interface Cards (PICs) they support—either corrections to or
information that might have been omitted from this guide—see the hardware
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Audience

This documentation is designed for network administrators who are installing and
maintaining a Juniper Networks router or preparing a site for router installation. To use
the documentation, you need a broad understanding of networks in general, the Internet
in particular, networking principles, and network configuration. Any detailed discussion
of these concepts is beyond the scope of this hardware documentation.

Documentation Conventions

Table 1 on page xxiv defines the notice icons used in this guide.

Table 1: Notice Icons

Icon Meaning Description

Informational note Indicates important features or instructions.

Caution Indicates a situation that might result in loss of data or hardware damage.

Warning Alerts you to the risk of personal injury or death.

Laser warning Alerts you to the risk of personal injury from a laser.

Table 2 on page xxiv defines the text and syntax conventions used in this guide.

Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions

Convention Description Examples

Bold text like this Represents text that you type. To enter configuration mode, type the
configure command:

user@host> configure

Fixed-width text like this Represents output that appears on the user@host> show chassis alarms
terminal screen.
No alarms currently active

Italic text like this • Introduces important new terms. • A policy term is a named structure
• Identifies book names. that defines match conditions and
actions.
• Identifies RFC and Internet draft titles.
• Junos OS System Basics Configuration
Guide
• RFC 1997, BGP Communities Attribute

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Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions (continued)

Convention Description Examples

Italic text like this Represents variables (options for which Configure the machine’s domain name:
you substitute a value) in commands or
configuration statements. [edit]
root@# set system domain-name
domain-name

Text like this Represents names of configuration • To configure a stub area, include the
statements, commands, files, and stub statement at the [edit protocols
directories; interface names; ospf area area-id] hierarchy level.
configuration hierarchy levels; or labels • The console port is labeled CONSOLE.
on routing platform components.

< > (angle brackets) Enclose optional keywords or variables. stub <default-metric metric>;

| (pipe symbol) Indicates a choice between the mutually broadcast | multicast

exclusive keywords or variables on either
side of the symbol. The set of choices is (string1 | string2 | string3)
often enclosed in parentheses for clarity.

# (pound sign) Indicates a comment specified on the rsvp { # Required for dynamic MPLS only
same line as the configuration statement
to which it applies.

[ ] (square brackets) Enclose a variable for which you can community name members [
substitute one or more values. community-ids ]

Indention and braces ( { } ) Identify a level in the configuration [edit]

hierarchy. routing-options {
static {
route default {
; (semicolon) Identifies a leaf statement at a
nexthop address;
configuration hierarchy level.
retain;
}
}
}

J-Web GUI Conventions

Bold text like this Represents J-Web graphical user • In the Logical Interfaces box, select
interface (GUI) items you click or select. All Interfaces.
• To cancel the configuration, click
Cancel.

> (bold right angle bracket) Separates levels in a hierarchy of J-Web In the configuration editor hierarchy,
selections. select Protocols>Ospf.

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our tools and resources online or open a case with JTAC.

• JTAC policies—For a complete understanding of our JTAC procedures and policies,

review the JTAC User Guide located at
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http://www.juniper.net/support/warranty/ .

• JTAC hours of operation—The JTAC centers have resources available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Self-Help Online Tools and Resources

For quick and easy problem resolution, Juniper Networks has designed an online
self-service portal called the Customer Support Center (CSC) that provides you with the
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• Search for known bugs: http://www2.juniper.net/kb/

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You can open a case with JTAC on the Web or by telephone.

• Use the Case Management tool in the CSC at http://www.juniper.net/cm/ .

• Call 1-888-314-JTAC (1-888-314-5822 toll-free in the USA, Canada, and Mexico).

For international or direct-dial options in countries without toll-free numbers, see

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PART 1

MX960 3D Universal Edge Router

• MX960 Router Description on page 3
• MX960 Hardware Components on page 7

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CHAPTER 1

MX960 Router Description

• MX960 Router Overview on page 3

• MX960 Component Redundancy on page 4

MX960 Router Overview

The MX960 3D Universal Edge Router is an Ethernet-optimized edge router that provides
both switching and carrier-class Ethernet routing. The MX960 router has a capacity of
up to 1,320 gigabits per second (Gbps), full duplex. The MX960 router enables a wide
range of business and residential applications and services, including high-speed transport
and VPN services, next-generation broadband multiplay services, and high-volume
Internet data center internetworking.

The MX960 chassis provides redundancy and resiliency. The hardware system is fully
redundant, including power supplies, fan trays, Routing Engines, and Switch Control
Boards.

The MX960 router is 16 rack units (U) tall. Three routers can be stacked in a single
floor-to-ceiling rack, for increased port density per unit of floor space. The router provides
14 slots that can be populated with up to 12 Dense Port Concentrators (DPCs) or Modular
Port Concentrators (MPCs), six Flexible PIC Concentrators (FPCs), and two Switch
Control Boards (SCBs) in nonredundant fabric configurations.

Fully populated, the MX960 router provides an aggregate throughput of up to 1,320 Gbps,
with line-rate throughput on 132 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, or oversubscribed forwarding
at a gross ratio of 2:1 on all 196 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Several types of DPCs are available. Each DPC includes either two or four Packet
Forwarding Engines. Each Packet Forwarding Engine enables a throughput of 10 Gbps.

Up to two PICs can be installed in each FPC. Fully populated, the MX960 supports up to
12 PICs.

Up to two Modular Interface Cards (MICs) can be installed in each MPC. Fully populated,
the MX960 supports up to 24 MICs.

For a list of the supported DPCs, FPCs, MPCs, MICs, and PICs, see the MX Series 3D Universal
Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

The connections between interface cards and SCBs are organized in three groups:

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• Switch fabric—Connects the interface cards and provides for packet transport between
DPCs, FPCs, and MPCs. Two SCBs provide one nonredundant fabric. Three SCBS are
required for a redundant fabric configuration.

• Control Plane—Gigabit Ethernet links between the combined SCBs/Routing Engines

and each DPC, FPC, or MPC. All board-to-board information is passed over Ethernet
except for low-level status and commands.

• Management signals—Provide low-level status diagnostic support.

Related • MX960 Component Redundancy on page 4

Documentation
• MX960 Router Physical Specifications on page 287

• MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

• MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

• MX960 Craft Interface Overview on page 34

• MX960 Power System Overview on page 38

• MX960 Cooling System Description on page 44

MX960 Component Redundancy

A fully configured router is designed so that no single point of failure can cause the entire
system to fail. Only a fully configured router provides complete redundancy. All other
configurations provide partial redundancy. The following major hardware components
are redundant:

• Host subsystem—The host subsystem consists of a Routing Engine functioning together

with an SCB. The router can have one or two host subsystems. If two host subsystems
are installed, one functions as the master and the other functions as the backup. If the
master host subsystem (or either of its components) fails, the backup can take over
as the master. To operate, each host subsystem requires a Routing Engine installed
directly into in an SCB.

• Power supplies—In the AC configuration with normal capacity AC power supplies, a

minimum of three power supplies is required to supply power to a fully configured
router. All AC power supplies share the load evenly. The addition of a fourth power
supply provides full power redundancy. If one power supply fails in a redundant
configuration, the three remaining power supplies provide full power. In the DC
configuration and the AC configuration with high capacity power supplies, two power
supplies are required to supply power to a fully configured router. One power supply
supports approximately half of the components in the router, and the other power
supply supports the remaining components. The addition of two power supplies
provides full power redundancy. If one or two power supplies fail, the remaining power
supplies can provide full power to the router.

• Cooling system—The cooling system has redundant components, which are controlled
by the host subsystem. If one of the fans fails, the host subsystem increases the speed
of the remaining fans to provide sufficient cooling for the router indefinitely.

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Related • MX960 Router Overview on page 3

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

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MX960 Hardware Components

• MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10
• MX960 Midplane Description on page 11
• MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Overview on page 12
• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Overview on page 15
• MX960 Modular Interface Card Overview on page 18
• MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Overview on page 19
• MX960 PIC Overview on page 23
• MX960 Host Subsystem Overview on page 23
• MX960 Switch Control Board Overview on page 24
• MX960 Routing Engine Overview on page 27
• MX960 Craft Interface Description on page 34
• MX960 Power System Description on page 38
• MX960 Cooling System Overview on page 44
• MX960 Cable Manager Description on page 46

MX960 Chassis Description

The router chassis is a rigid sheet metal structure that houses all the other router
components (see Figure 1 on page 8, Figure 2 on page 9, and Figure 3 on page 10). The
chassis installs in many types of racks, including 800-mm deep (or larger) enclosed
cabinets, standard 19-in. equipment racks, or telco open-frame racks. Two types of
chassis are available for the MX960 router:

• The standard chassis measures 27.75 in. (70.49 cm) high, 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) wide
(excluding the mounting flanges and brackets), and 23.0 in. (58.42 cm) deep (from
the front-mounting flanges to the rear of the chassis). The standard cable manager
extends the depth to 28.0 in. (71.1 cm). Up to three routers can be installed in a 48-U
rack if the rack can handle their combined weight, which can be greater than 1,050 lb
(476.3 kg).

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NOTE: The chassis depth with the high-capacity AC power supply is 30.6"
and the depth with high-capacity DC power supply is 32.8".

• The chassis with the extended cable manager installed measures 36.5 in. (92.7 cm)
high, 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) wide, and approximately 29.00 in. (73.7 cm) deep (from the
front-mounting flanges to the rear of the extended cable manager). Up to two routers
with the extended cable manager can be installed in a 48-U rack if the rack can handle
their combined weight, which can be greater than 748 lb (339.28 kg).

Mounting hardware includes front-mounting flanges on the front of the chassis, and two
center-mounting brackets attached to the center of the chassis.

Figure 1: Front View of a Fully Configured MX960 Router Chassis

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Figure 2: Rear View of a Fully Configured AC-Powered MX960 Router

Chassis

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Figure 3: Rear View of a Fully Configured DC-Powered MX960 Router

Chassis

Related • MX960 Router Physical Specifications on page 287

Documentation
• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 65

• MX960 Router Grounding Specifications on page 293

• MX960 Chassis Lifting Guidelines on page 261

MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware

The rack-mounting hardware for the MX960 router includes:

• The large mounting shelf for mounting in four-post racks, cabinets, and open-frame
racks

• The small mounting shelf for front-mounting in a four-post rack or cabinet

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• Front-mounting flanges on the front of the chassis for front-mounting in a four-post

rack or cabinet

• Two center-mounting brackets attached to the center of the chassis for

center-mounting in an open-frame rack. For an open-frame rack, center-mounting is
preferable because of the more even distribution of weight.

Related • MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

Documentation
• MX960 Midplane Description on page 11

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

on page 69

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

on page 67

• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 65

MX960 Midplane Description

The midplane is located toward the rear of the chassis and forms the rear of the card
cage (see Figure 4 on page 12). The line cards and SCBs install into the midplane from
the front of the chassis, and the power supplies install into the midplane from the rear
of the chassis. The cooling system components also connect to the midplane.

The midplane performs the following major functions:

• Data path—Data packets are transferred across the midplane between the line cards
through the fabric ASICs on the SCBs.

• Power distribution—The router power supplies connect to the midplane, which

distributes power to all the router components.

• Signal path—The midplane provides the signal path to the line cards, SCBs, Routing
Engines, and other system components for monitoring and control of the system.

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Figure 4: Midplane

Related • MX960 Router Overview on page 3

Documentation
• MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

• MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description on page 13

• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description on page 15

• MX960 Switch Control Board Description on page 24

• MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

• MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description on page 19

• MX960 Power System Overview on page 38

MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Overview

• MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description on page 13

• MX960 Dense Port Concentrator LEDs on page 15

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MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description

A Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) is optimized for Ethernet density. Figure 5 on page 13
shows two examples of DPCs. For a list of the DPCs supported, see the MX Series 3D
Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

Figure 5: Typical DPCs Supported by the Router

DPC 40x1GE DPC 4x10GE

OK/FAIL
0/0 0/5 2/0 2/5
OK/FAIL

0/0
TUNNEL
LINK

1/0
TUNNEL
LINK

1/0 1/5
3/0 3/5

2/0
TUNNEL
LINK

3/0
TUNNEL
LINK

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The DPC assembly combines packet forwarding and Ethernet interfaces on a single
board, with either two or four 10-Gbps Packet Forwarding Engines. Each Packet Forwarding
Engine consists of one I-chip for Layer 3 processing and one Layer 2 network processor.
The DPCs interface with the power supplies and Switch Control Boards (CBs).

The router has 11 dedicated DPC slots. DPCs install vertically in the front of the router
(see Figure 6 on page 14). The dedicated DPC slots are numbered 0 though 5, and 7
though 11, left to right. An additional multifunction slot labeled 2/6 supports either an
SCB or a DPC. A DPC can be installed in any slot that supports DPCs. You can install any
combination of DPC types in the router.

If a slot is not occupied by a DPC, a DPC blank panel must be installed to shield the empty
slot and to allow cooling air to circulate properly through the router.

DPCs are hot-removable and hot-insertable. When you install a DPC in an operating
router, the Routing Engine downloads the DPC software, the DPC runs its diagnostics,
and the Packet Forwarding Engines housed on the DPC are enabled. Forwarding on other
DPCs continues uninterrupted during this process.

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Figure 6: DPCs Installed Vertically in the MX960 Router

DPC Components

Each DPC consists of the following components:

• DPC cover, which functions as a ground plane and a stiffener.

• Fabric interfaces.

• Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces that allow control information, route information, and
statistics to be sent between the Routing Engine and the CPU on the DPCs.

• Two interfaces from the SCBs that enable the DPCs to be powered on and controlled.

• Physical DPC connectors.

• Two or four Packet Forwarding Engines.

• Midplane connectors and power circuitry.

• Processor subsystem, which includes a 1.2-GHz CPU, system controller, and 1 GB of

SDRAM.

• Online button—Takes the DPC online or offline when pressed.

• LEDs on the DPC faceplate. For more information about LEDs on the DPC faceplate,
see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

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Two LEDs, located on the craft interface above the DPC, display the status of the DPC
and are labeled OK and FAIL.

Related • MX960 Dense Port Concentrator LEDs on page 15

Documentation
• MX960 Field-Replaceable Units on page 165

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

MX960 Dense Port Concentrator LEDs

Two LEDs, located on the craft interface above the DPC, display the status of the DPC
and are labeled OK and FAIL. For more information about the DPC LEDs on the craft
interface, see “MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface” on page 36.

Each DPC also has LEDs located on the faceplate. For more information about LEDs on
the DPC faceplate, see the “LEDs” section for each DPC in the MX Series 3D Universal Edge
Routers Line Card Guide.

Related • MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description on page 13

Documentation
• Maintaining MX960 DPCs on page 128

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Overview

• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description on page 15

• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator LEDs on page 18

MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description

Modular Port Concentrators (MPCs) provide packet forwarding services that deliver up
to 120 Gbps of full-duplex traffic per MPC. The MPCs are inserted into a slot in a router.
Modular Interface Cards (MICs) provide the physical interfaces and install into the MPCs.
You can install up to two MICs of different media types on the same MPC as long as the
MPC supports those MICs.

A specialized fixed configuration MPC provides higher port density over MICs and combines
packet forwarding and Ethernet interfaces onto a single line card. The fixed configuration
MPC is inserted into a slot in a router and contains no slots for MICs.

MICs receive incoming packets from the network and transmit outgoing packets to the
network. During this process, each MIC performs framing and high-speed signaling for
its media type. Before transmitting outgoing data packets through the MIC interfaces,
the MPCs encapsulate the packets received. Each MPC is equipped with up to four Junos
Trio chipsets, which perform control functions tailored to the MPC’s media type. The
MPCs interface with the power supplies and Switch Control Boards (SCBs). You must
install redundant SCBs to support full line rate.

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The MX960 router supports up to 12 MPCs. You must install a high-capacity fan tray to
use an MPC. For power requirements, seePower Consumption for an AC-Powered MX960
Router or “Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router” on page 301.

The router has 11 dedicated line-card slots for DPCs, MPCs, or FPCs. MPCs install vertically
in the front of the router. The dedicated slots are numbered 0 though 5, and 7 though 11,
left to right. An additional multifunction slot labeled 2/6 supports either an SCB, a DPC,
an FPC, or an MPC. An MPC can be installed in any slot that supports MPCs. You can
install any combination of MPC types in the router.

When a slot is not occupied by an MPC or other line card, you must insert a blank DPC
panel to fill the empty slot and ensure proper cooling of the system.

MPCs are hot-removable and hot-insertable. When you install an MPC in an operating
router, the Routing Engine downloads the MPC software, the MPC runs its diagnostics,
and the Packet Forwarding Engines housed on the MPC are enabled. Forwarding on other
MPCs continues uninterrupted during this process.

Figure 7 on page 16 shows a typical MPC supported on the MX960 router. Figure 8 on
page 17 shows an MPC installed vertically in the MX960 router. For more information
about MPCs, see the MX Series Ethernet Services Routers Line Card Guide.

Figure 7: Typical MPC Supported on the MX960 Router

MPC (empty)
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Figure 8: MPC Installed Vertically in the MX960 Router

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0
MPC 1 0 1 0 1
0

g004908
MPC Components

Each MPC consists of the following components:

• MPC card carrier, which includes two MIC slots (excludes the fixed configuration MPC).

• Fabric interfaces.

• Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces that allow control information, route information, and
statistics to be sent between the Routing Engine and the CPU on the MPCs.

• Two interfaces from the SCBs that enable the MPCs to be powered on and controlled.

• Physical MPC connectors.

• Up to four Junos Trio chipsets, which perform control functions tailored to the MPC’s
media type.

• Midplane connectors and power circuitry.

• Processor subsystem, which includes a 1.5-GHz CPU, system controller, and 1 GB of

SDRAM.

• Online button which takes the MPC online or offline when pressed.

• OK/Fail LED on the MPC faceplate. For more information about LEDs on the MPC
faceplate, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

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Two LEDs, located on the craft interface above the MPC, display the status of the line
cards and are labeled OK and FAIL.

Related • MPCs Supported by MX Series Routers

Documentation
• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator LEDs on page 18

• MX960 Field-Replaceable Units on page 165

• Maintaining MX960 MPCs on page 132

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs on page 158

• Replacing an MX960 MPC on page 205

MX960 Modular Port Concentrator LEDs

Two LEDs, located on the craft interface above the MPC, display the status of the line
cards and are labeled OK and FAIL. For more information about the line card LEDs on the
craft interface, see “MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface” on page 36.

Each MPC also has LEDs located on the faceplate. For more information about LEDs on
the MPC faceplate, see the “LEDs” section for each MPC in the MX Series 3D Universal
Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

Related • MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description on page 15

Documentation
• Maintaining MX960 MPCs on page 132

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs on page 158

• Replacing an MX960 MPC on page 205

MX960 Modular Interface Card Overview

• MX960 Modular Interface Card Description on page 18

• MX960 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs on page 19

MX960 Modular Interface Card Description

Modular Interface Cards (MICs) install into Modular Port Concentrators (MPCs) and
provide the physical connections to various network media types. MICs allow different
physical interfaces to be supported on a single line card. You can install MICs of different
media types on the same MPC as long as the MPC supports those MICs.

MICs receive incoming packets from the network and transmit outgoing packets to the
network. During this process, each MIC performs framing and high-speed signaling for
its media type. Before transmitting outgoing data packets through the MIC interfaces,
the MPCs encapsulate the packets received.

MICs are hot-removable and hot-insertable. You can install up to two MICs in the slots
in each MPC.

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Related • MICs Supported by MX Series Routers

Documentation
• MX960 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs on page 19

• Maintaining MX960 MICs on page 135

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs on page 161

• Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210

MX960 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs

Each MIC has LEDs located on the faceplate. For more information about LEDs on the
MIC faceplate, see the “LEDs” section for each MIC in the MX Series 3D Universal Edge
Routers Line Card Guide.

Related • MICs Supported by MX Series Routers

Documentation
• MX960 Modular Interface Card Description on page 18

• Maintaining MX960 MICs on page 135

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs on page 161

• Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210

MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Overview

• MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description on page 19

• MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs on page 22
• FPCs Supported by the MX960 Router on page 22

MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description

A Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) occupies two Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) slots
on an MX Series router. The MX960 router has 11 dedicated DPC slots and one
multifunction slot that supports either a DPC, FPC, or Switch Control Board (SCB). The
dedicated DPC slots are numbered 0 though 5, and 7 though 11, left to right. The
multifunction slot is labeled 2/6. Up to six FPCs can be installed vertically in any two
slots that support FPCs (see Figure 9 on page 20). The interface corresponds to the
lowest numbered DPC slot for which the FPC is installed.

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Figure 9: FPC Installed in the MX960 Router Chassis

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE ALAR
M REDALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

g004413

Figure 10 on page 21 shows the typical FPCs supported on the MX960 router.

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Figure 10: Typical FPCs Supported on the MX960 Router

MX-FPC2 FPC3

DPCE-X-Q-40GE

DPCE-X-Q-40GE
MX-FPC2

g004417
If a slot is not occupied by a DPC, an FPC, or an SCB, a blank panel must be installed to
shield the empty slot and to allow cooling air to circulate properly through the router.

Each FPC supports up to two PICs. On an FPC2, one Packet Forwarding Engine receives
incoming packets from the PICs installed on the FPC and forwards them through the
switch planes to the appropriate destination port. On an FPC3, two Packet Forwarding
Engines receive incoming packets from the PICs installed on the FPC and forward them
through the switch planes to the appropriate destination port. The FPCs interface with
the power supplies and SCBs.

FPCs are hot-removable and hot-insertable, as described in “MX960 Component

Redundancy” on page 4. When you install an FPC into a functioning router, the Routing
Engine downloads the FPC software, the FPC runs its diagnostics, and the PICs, housed
on the FPC, are enabled. Forwarding continues uninterrupted during this process. When
you remove or install an FPC, packet forwarding between other DPCs or FPCs is not
affected.

FPC Components

Each FPC consists of the following components:

• FPC card carrier, which includes two PIC slots

• Up to two Packet Forwarding Engines, each consisting of one I-chip for Layer 3
processing and one Layer 2 network processor

• Midplane connectors and power circuitry

• Processor subsystem (PMB), which includes a 1.2-GHz CPU, system controller, 1 GB of

SDRAM, and two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

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• Two LEDs, located on the craft interface above the FPC, that display the status of the
FPC and are labeled OK and FAIL

• FPC online/offline button, located on the craft interface above the FPC

Related • MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs on page 22

Documentation
• MX960 FPC Terminology on page 142

• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• Maintaining MX960 FPCs on page 130

• Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs on page 156

MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs

Two LEDs, located on the craft interface above the FPC, that display the status of the
FPC and are labeled OK and FAIL. For more information about the FPC LEDs located on
the craft interface, see “MX960 FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface” on page 37.

Related • MX960 FPC Terminology on page 142

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• Maintaining MX960 FPCs on page 130

• Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs on page 156

FPCs Supported by the MX960 Router

An FPC occupies two slots when installed in an MX Series router. The MX960 router
supports up to six FPCs. Table 3 on page 22 lists FPCs supported by MX Series routers.

Table 3: FPCs Supported by MX960 Routers

Maximum Maximum
Number of PICs Throughput per FPC First Junos OS
FPC Type FPC Name FPC Model Number Supported (Full-duplex) Release

3 FPC3 MX-FPC3 2 20 Gbps 9.4

2 FPC2 MX-FPC2 2 10 Gbps 9.5

Related • MX960 FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface

Documentation
• MX960 FPC Terminology on page 142

• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• Maintaining MX960 FPCs on page 130

• Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs on page 156

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MX960 PIC Overview

• MX960 PIC Description on page 23

• MX960 PIC LEDs on page 23

MX960 PIC Description

PICs provide the physical connection to various network media types, receiving incoming
packets from the network and transmitting outgoing packets to the network. During this
process, each PIC performs framing and line-speed signaling for its media type. Before
transmitting outgoing data packets, the PICs encapsulate the packets received from the
FPCs. Each PIC is equipped with an ASIC that performs control functions specific to the
media type of that PIC.

PICs are hot-removable and hot-insertable. Up to two PICs can be installed in the slots
in each FPC. Up to six FPCs can be installed in an MX960 router. PICs used in an FPC2
have captive screws at their upper and lower corners. PICs used in a Type 3 FPC have an
upper ejector handle and a lower captive screw.

Related • PICs Supported by MX Series Routers

Documentation
• MX960 PIC LEDs on page 23

• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Maintaining MX960 PICs on page 132

• Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs on page 158

• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323

MX960 PIC LEDs

Each PIC has LEDs located on the faceplate. For more information about LEDs on the
PIC faceplate, see the “LEDs” section for each PIC in the MX Series 3D Universal Edge
Routers Line Card Guide.

Related • PICs Supported by MX Series Routers

Documentation
• MX960 PIC Description on page 23

• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Maintaining MX960 PICs on page 132

MX960 Host Subsystem Overview

• MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

• MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs on page 24

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MX960 Host Subsystem Description

The host subsystem provides the routing and system management functions of the
router. You can install one or two host subsystems on the router. Each host subsystem
functions as a unit; the Routing Engine must be installed directly into the Switch Control
Board.

NOTE: We recommend that you install two host subsystems for redundant
protection. If you install only one host subsystem, we recommend that you
install it in slot 0.

Each host subsystem has three LEDs that display its status. The host subsystem LEDs
are located in the middle of the craft interface.

Related • MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs on page 24

Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

• Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 177

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

• Replacing an MX960 SCB on page 181

MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs

Each host subsystem has three LEDs that display its status. The host subsystem LEDs
are located in the middle of the craft interface. For more information, see “MX960 Host
Subsystem LEDs on the Craft Interface” on page 36.

Related • MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

MX960 Switch Control Board Overview

• MX960 Switch Control Board Description on page 24

• MX960 Switch Control Board LEDs on page 26

MX960 Switch Control Board Description

The Switch Control Board (SCB) provides the following functions:

• Powers on and powers off DPCs, FPCs, and MPCs

• Controls clocking, system resets, and booting

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• Monitors and controls system functions, including fan speed, board power status, PDM
status and control, and the craft interface

• Provides interconnections to all the DPCs, FPCs, and MPCs within the chassis through
the switch fabrics integrated into the SCB

The Routing Engine installs directly into a slot on the SCB (see Figure 11 on page 25).

Figure 11: SCB

SCB Slots

You can install up to three. The SCBs install vertically into the front of the chassis in the
slots labeled 0, 1, and 2/6. If any slots are empty, you must install a blank panel.

SCB Redundancy

SCBs installed in slots 0 and 1 provide nonredundant fabric connections. An SCB installed
in slot 2/6, in conjunction with SCBs in slots 0 and 1, provides redundant fabrics, but the
Routing Engine installed on it receives no power and provides no additional routing
functions. If no SCB is installed in slot 2/6, you must install a blank panel in the slot (see
Table 4 on page 25).

Table 4: SCB Slot Mapping and Functionality

Functionality Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2/6

Full fabric SCB SCB –

Routing Engine

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Table 4: SCB Slot Mapping and Functionality (continued)

Functionality Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2/6

Full fabric and redundant Routing Engine SCB SCB –

Routing Engine Routing Engine

Redundant fabric and Routing Engine SCB SCB SCB

Routing Engine Routing Engine

SCB Components

Each SCB consists of the following components:

• Chassis management Ethernet switch

• I2C bus logic, used for low-level communication with each component

• Component redundancy circuitry

• Control Board/Routing Engine mastership mechanism

• Gigabit Ethernet switch that is connected to the embedded CPU complex on all
components

• Switch fabric—Provides the switching functions for the DPCs, FPCs, and MPCs

• Control FPGA—Provides the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) interface to

the Routing Engine

• 1000Base-T Ethernet controller—Provides a 1-Gbps Ethernet link between the Routing

Engines

• Ethernet switch—Provides 1-Gbps link speeds between the Routing Engine and the
DPCs, FPCs, and MPCs

• Circuits for chassis management and control

• Power circuits for the Routing Engine and SCB

• LEDs—Provide status

Related • MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

Documentation
• MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

• MX960 Switch Control Board LEDs on page 26

• Replacing an MX960 SCB on page 181

MX960 Switch Control Board LEDs

Three LEDs on the SCB indicate the status of the SCB. The LEDs, labeled FABRIC ACTIVE,
FABRIC ONLY, and OK/FAIL, are located directly on the SCB. Table 5 on page 27 describes
the functions of the SCB LEDs.

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Table 5: Switch Control Board LEDs

Label Color State Description

FABRIC Green On steadily Fabric is in active mode.

ACTIVE

FABRIC Green On steadily SCB operates in fabric-only mode.

ONLY
– Off SCB operates in fabric/control board mode.

OK/FAIL Green On steadily SCB is online.

Red On steadily SCB has failed.

– Off SCB is offline.

Each SCB also has two LEDs on the craft interface that indicate its status. The SCB LEDs,
labeled 0 and 1, are located along the bottom of the craft interface. For more information
about the SCB LEDs on the craft interface, see “MX960 SCB LEDs on the Craft Interface”
on page 37.

Related • MX960 Switch Control Board Description on page 24

Documentation
• MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

• Replacing an MX960 SCB on page 181

MX960 Routing Engine Overview

• MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

• RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Description on page 29
• RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Description for MX Series on page 30
• RE-S-2000 Routing Engine Description on page 31
• MX960 RE-S-1300 and RE-S-2000 Routing Engine LEDs on page 33
• RE-S-1800 Routing Engine LEDs on page 33

MX960 Routing Engine Description

If the host system is redundant, the backup Routing Engine is hot-removable and
hot-insertable, but the master Routing Engine is hot-pluggable. A Routing Engine that is
not redundant is hot-pluggable.

• Supported Routing Engines on page 28

• Routing Engine Function on page 28
• Routing Engine Slots on page 28
• Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 28

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Supported Routing Engines

The MX960 router supports the following Routing Engines:

• RE-S-1300-2048 supported for Junos OS Release 8.2 and later.

• RE-S-2000-4096 supported for Junos OS Release 8.2 and later.

• RE-S-1800x2 supported for Junos OS Release 10.4 and later.

• RE-S-1800x4 supported for Junos OS Release 10.4 and later.

NOTE: If two Routing Engines are installed, they must both be the same
hardware model.

Routing Engine Function

The Routing Engine runs the Junos OS. Software processes that run on the Routing Engine
maintain the routing tables, manage the routing protocols used on the router, control
the router interfaces, control some chassis components, and provide the interface for
system management and user access to the router.

Routing Engine Slots

You can install one or two Routing Engines in the router. Each Routing Engine must be
installed directly into an SCB. A USB port on the Routing Engine accepts a USB memory
device that allows you to load Junos OS. The Routing Engines install into the front of the
chassis in vertical slots directly into the SCBs labeled 0 and 1. If two Routing Engines are
installed, one functions as the master and the other acts as the backup. If the master
Routing Engine fails or is removed and the backup is configured appropriately, the backup
takes over as the master.

On the MX960 router, a Routing Engine installed in SCB slot 2/6 receives no power and
supplies no additional routing functions. If no SCB is installed in slot 2/6, install a blank
panel in the slot.

Routing Engine Interface Ports

Three ports, located on the right side of the routing engine, connect the Routing Engine
to one or more external devices on which system administrators can issue Junos OS
command-line interface (CLI) commands to manage the router.

The ports with the indicated labels function as follows:

• AUX—Connects the Routing Engine to a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device

through a serial cable with an RJ-45 connector.

• CONSOLE—Connects the Routing Engine to a system console through a serial cable

with an RJ-45 connector.

• ETHERNET—Connects the Routing Engine through an Ethernet connection to a

management LAN (or any other device that plugs into an Ethernet connection) for
out-of-band management. The port uses an autosensing RJ-45 connector to support

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10-Mbps or 100-Mbps connections. Two small LEDs on the bottom of the port indicate
the connection in use: the LED flashes yellow or green for a 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps
connection, and the LED is light green when traffic is passing through the port.

Related • RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE Ports on
Documentation page 316

• RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port on page 315

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Description

• RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Components on page 29
• RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Boot Sequence on page 29

RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Components

Each Routing Engine consists of the following components:

• CPU—Runs Junos OS to maintain the router's routing tables and routing protocols..

• DRAM—Provides storage for the routing and forwarding tables and for other Routing
Engine processes.

• USB port—Provides a removable media interface through which you can install the
Junos OS manually. Junos OS supports USB version 1.0.

• CompactFlash card—Provides primary storage for software images, configuration files,

and microcode. The CompactFlash card is fixed and is inaccessible from outside the
router.

• Hard drive—Provides secondary storage for log files, memory dumps, and rebooting
the system if the CompactFlash card fails.

• Interface ports—The AUX, CONSOLE, and ETHERNET provide access to management

devices. Each Routing Engine has one 10/100-Mbps Ethernet port for connecting to a
management network, and two asynchronous serial ports—one for connecting to a
console and one for connecting to a modem or other auxiliary device.

• EEPROM—Stores the serial number of the Routing Engine.

• Reset button—Reboots the Routing Engine when pressed.

• Online/Offline button—Takes the Routing Engine online or offline when pressed.

• Extractor clips—Used for inserting and extracting the Routing Engine.

• Captive screws—Secure the Routing Engine in place.

RE-S-1300 Routing Engine Boot Sequence

The router is shipped with the Junos OS preinstalled on the Routing Engine. There are
three copies of software:

• One copy on the CompactFlash card in the Routing Engine.

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• One copy on the hard disk in the Routing Engine.

• One copy on a USB flash drive that can be inserted into the slot on the Routing Engine
faceplate.

The Routing Engine boots from the storage media in this order: the USB device (if present),
then the CompactFlash card, then the hard disk, then the LAN. Normally, the router boots
from the copy of the software on the CompactFlash card.

RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Description for MX Series

Figure 12 on page 30 shows the Routing Engine 1800.

Figure 12: RE-S-1800 Front View

Auxiliary Ethernet SSD SSD
port port slot 1 slot 2

g006040
Extractor
clip
Console USB Reset
port port button
Extractor
clip

• RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Components on page 30

• RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Boot Sequence on page 31

RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Components

Figure 13 on page 30 shows the RE-S-1800 Routing Engine.

Auxiliary Ethernet SSD SSD

port port slot 1 slot 2
g006040

Extractor
clip
Console USB Reset
port port button
Extractor
clip

Each Routing Engine consists of the following components:

• CPU—Runs Junos OS to maintain the router's routing tables and routing protocols..

• DRAM—Provides storage for the routing and forwarding tables and for other Routing
Engine processes.

• USB port—Provides a removable media interface through which you can install the
Junos OS manually. Junos OS supports USB version 1.0.

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• CompactFlash card—Provides primary storage for software images, configuration files,

and microcode. The CompactFlash card is fixed and is inaccessible from outside the
router.

• Solid State Disk (SSD)—Provides secondary storage for log files, memory dumps, and
rebooting the system if the CompactFlash card fails.

• Interface ports—The AUX, CONSOLE, and ETHERNET provide access to management

devices. Each Routing Engine has one 10/100-Mbps Ethernet port for connecting to a
management network, and two asynchronous serial ports—one for connecting to a
console and one for connecting to a modem or other auxiliary device.

• EEPROM—Stores the serial number of the Routing Engine.

• Reset button—Reboots the Routing Engine when pressed.

• Online/Offline button—Takes the Routing Engine online or offline when pressed.

• Extractor clips—Used for inserting and extracting the Routing Engine.

• Captive screws—Secure the Routing Engine in place.

NOTE: For specific information about Routing Engine components (for

example, the amount of DRAM), issue the show chassis routing-engine
command.

RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Boot Sequence

The router is shipped with the Junos OS preinstalled on the Routing Engine. There are
three copies of software:

• One copy on the CompactFlash card in the Routing Engine.

• One copy on the hard disk in the Routing Engine.

• One copy on a USB flash drive that can be inserted into the slot on the Routing Engine
faceplate.

The Routing Engine boots from the storage media in this order: the USB device (if present),
then the CompactFlash card, then the Solid State Disk (SSD), then the LAN. Normally,
the router boots from the copy of the software on the CompactFlash card.

Related • RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE Ports on
Documentation page 316

• RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port on page 315

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

RE-S-2000 Routing Engine Description

• RE-S-2000 Routing Engine Components on page 32
• Routing Engine Boot Sequence on page 33

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RE-S-2000 Routing Engine Components

Figure 14 on page 32 shows the Routing Engine 2000.

Figure 14: Routing Engine 2000

Each Routing Engine (shown in Figure 14 on page 32) consists of the following
components:

• CPU—Runs Junos OS to maintain the router's routing tables and routing protocols..

• DRAM—Provides storage for the routing and forwarding tables and for other Routing
Engine processes.

• USB port—Provides a removable media interface through which you can install the
Junos OS manually. Junos OS supports USB version 1.0.

• CompactFlash card—Provides primary storage for software images, configuration files,

and microcode. The CompactFlash card is fixed and is inaccessible from outside the
router.

• Hard drive—Provides secondary storage for log files, memory dumps, and rebooting
the system if the CompactFlash card fails.

• Interface ports—The AUX, CONSOLE, and ETHERNET provide access to management

devices. Each Routing Engine has one 10/100-Mbps Ethernet port for connecting to a
management network, and two asynchronous serial ports—one for connecting to a
console and one for connecting to a modem or other auxiliary device.

• EEPROM—Stores the serial number of the Routing Engine.

• Reset button—Reboots the Routing Engine when pressed.

• Online/Offline button—Takes the Routing Engine online or offline when pressed.

• Extractor clips—Used for inserting and extracting the Routing Engine.

• Captive screws—Secure the Routing Engine in place.

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NOTE: For specific information about Routing Engine components (for

example, the amount of DRAM), issue the show chassis routing-engine
command.

Routing Engine Boot Sequence

The router is shipped with the Junos OS preinstalled on the Routing Engine. There are
three copies of software:

• One copy on the CompactFlash card in the Routing Engine.

• One copy on the hard disk in the Routing Engine.

• One copy on a USB flash drive that can be inserted into the slot on the Routing Engine
faceplate.

The Routing Engine boots from the storage media in this order: the USB device (if present),
then the CompactFlash card, then the hard disk, then the LAN. Normally, the router boots
from the copy of the software on the CompactFlash card.

MX960 RE-S-1300 and RE-S-2000 Routing Engine LEDs

Each Routing Engine has four LEDs that indicate its status. The LEDs, labeled MASTER,
HDD, ONLINE, and FAIL, are located directly on the faceplate of the Routing Engine. Table
6 on page 33 describes the functions of the Routing Engine LEDs.

Table 6: Routing Engine LEDs

Label Color State Description

MASTER Blue On steadily Routing Engine is the Master.

HDD Green Blinking Indicates activity on the hard disk drive.

ONLINE Green Blinking Routing Engine is transitioning online.

On steadily Routing Engine is functioning normally.

FAIL Red On steadily Routing Engine has failed.

Related • MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

RE-S-1800 Routing Engine LEDs

Each Routing Engine has four LEDs that indicate its status. The LEDs, labeled MASTER,
STORAGE, ONLINE, and OK/FAIL, are located directly on the faceplate of the Routing
Engine. Table 7 on page 34 describes the functions of the Routing Engine LEDs.

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Table 7: Routing Engine LEDs

Label Color State Description

MASTER Blue On steadily Routing Engine is the Master.

STORAGE Green Blinking Indicates activity on the SSD or Compact Flash.

ONLINE Green Blinking Routing Engine is transitioning online.

On steadily Routing Engine is functioning normally.

OK/FAIL Red On steadily Routing Engine has failed.

Related • MX240 Routing Engine Description

Documentation
• MX480 Routing Engine Description

• MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

MX960 Craft Interface Description

• MX960 Craft Interface Overview on page 34

• MX960 Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button on page 35
• MX960 Component LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 35
• MX960 Alarm Relay Contacts on the Craft Interface on page 38

MX960 Craft Interface Overview

The craft interface allows you to view status and troubleshooting information at a glance
and to perform many system control functions. It is hot-insertable and hot-removable.
The craft interface is located on the front of the router above the upper fan tray and
contains LEDs for the router components, the alarm relay contacts, and alarm cutoff
button.

Figure 15: Front Panel of the Craft Interface

Routing Yellow Red Alarm Alarm
PEM Fan Engine alarm alarm cutoff relay
LEDs LEDs LEDs LED LED button contacts
g004018

DPC LEDs and online/offline buttons

NOTE: At least one SCB must be installed in the router for the craft interface
to obtain power.

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Related • Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 167

Documentation
• MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label on page 329

MX960 Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button

Two large alarm LEDs are located at the upper right of the craft interface. The circular
red LED lights to indicate a critical condition that can result in a system shutdown. The
triangular yellow LED lights to indicate a less severe condition that requires monitoring
or maintenance. Both LEDs can be lit simultaneously.

A condition that causes an LED to light also activates the corresponding alarm relay
contact on the craft interface.

To deactivate red and yellow alarms, press the button labeled ACO/LT (for “alarm
cutoff/lamp test”), which is located to the right of the alarm LEDs. Deactivating an alarm
turns off both LEDs and deactivates the device attached to the corresponding alarm
relay contact on the craft interface.

Table 8 on page 35 describes the alarm LEDs and alarm cutoff button in more detail.

Table 8: Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button

Shape Color State Description

Red On steadily Critical alarm LED—Indicates a critical condition that

can cause the router to stop functioning. Possible
causes include component removal, failure, or
overheating.

Yellow On steadily Warning alarm LED—Indicates a serious but nonfatal

error condition, such as a maintenance alert or a
significant increase in component temperature.

– – Alarm cutoff/lamp test button—Deactivates red and

yellow alarms. Causes all LEDs on the craft interface
to light (for testing) when pressed and held.

Related • MX960 Craft Interface Overview on page 34

Documentation
• MX960 Alarm Relay Contacts on the Craft Interface on page 38

• MX960 Router Overview on page 3

MX960 Component LEDs on the Craft Interface

• MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36
• MX960 Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36
• MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36
• MX960 FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 37

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• MX960 SCB LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 37

• MX960 Fan LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 37

MX960 Host Subsystem LEDs on the Craft Interface

Each host subsystem has three LEDs, located in the middle of the craft interface, that
indicate its status. The LEDs labeled RE0 show the status of the Routing Engine in slot
0 and the SCB in slot 0. The LEDs labeled RE1 show the status of the Routing Engine and
SCB in slot 1. Table 9 on page 36 describes the functions of the host subsystem LEDs.

Table 9: Host Subsystem LEDs on the Craft Interface

Label Color State Description

MASTER Green On steadily Host is functioning as the master.

ONLINE Green On steadily Host is online and is functioning normally.

OFFLINE Red On steadily Host is installed but the Routing Engine is offline.

– Off Host is not installed.

MX960 Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface

Each power supply has two LEDs on the craft interface that indicate its status. The LEDs,
labeled 0 through 3, are located on the upper left of the craft interface next to the PEM
label. Table 10 on page 36 describes the functions of the power supply LEDs on the craft
interface.

Table 10: Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface

Label Color State Description

PEM Green On steadily Power supply is functioning normally.

Red On steadily Power supply has failed or power input has failed.

MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface

Each DPC or MPC has LEDs on the craft interface that indicate its status. The LEDs,
labeled 0 through 5, 2/6, and 7 through 11, are located along the bottom of the craft
interface. Slot 2/6 is for an additional DPC, FPC, MPC, or SCB. Table 11 on page 36
describes the functions of the LEDs.

Table 11: DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface

Label Color State Description

OK Green On steadily Card is functioning normally.

Blinking Card is transitioning online or offline.

– Off The slot is not online.

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Table 11: DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface (continued)
Label Color State Description

FAIL Red On steadily Card has failed.

MX960 FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface

An FPC takes up two DPC slots when installed in an MX Series router. The LEDs, labeled
0 through 5, 2/6, and 7 through 11, are located along the bottom of the craft interface.
Slot 2/6 is for an additional DPC, FPC, MPC, or SCB. The LED corresponds to the lowest
DPC slot number in which the FPC is installed. Table 12 on page 37 describes the functions
of the FPC LEDs.

Table 12: FPC LEDs on the Craft Interface

Label Color State Description

OK Green On steadily FPC is functioning normally.

Blinking FPC is transitioning online or offline.

– Off The slot is not online.

FAIL Red On steadily FPC has failed.

MX960 SCB LEDs on the Craft Interface

Each SCB has two LEDs on the craft interface that indicates its status. The SCB LEDs,
labeled 0, 1, and 2/6, are located along the bottom of the craft interface. Table 13 on
page 37 describes the functions of the SCB LEDs.

Table 13: SCB LEDs on the Craft Interface

Label Color State Description

OK Green On steadily SCB: Fabric and control board functioning normally.

Blinking SCB is transitioning online or offline.

– Off The slot is not online.

FAIL Red On steadily SCB has failed.

MX960 Fan LEDs on the Craft Interface

The fan LEDs are located on the top left of the craft interface. Table 14 on page 38
describes the functions of the fan LEDs.

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Table 14: Fan LEDs on the Craft Interface

Label Color State Description

FAN Green On steadily Fan is functioning normally.

Red On steadily Fan has failed.

Related • MX960 Craft Interface Overview on page 34

Documentation
• MX960 Alarm Relay Contacts on the Craft Interface on page 38

MX960 Alarm Relay Contacts on the Craft Interface

The craft interface has two alarm relay contacts for connecting the router to external
alarm devices (see Figure 16 on page 38). Whenever a system condition triggers either
the red or yellow alarm on the craft interface, the alarm relay contacts are also activated.
The alarm relay contacts are located on the upper right of the craft interface.

Figure 16: Alarm Relay Contacts

Related • Disconnecting the Alarm Relay Wires from the MX960 Craft Interface on page 168
Documentation
• Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX960 Craft Interface on page 170

MX960 Power System Description

• MX960 Power System Overview on page 38

• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39
• MX960 AC Power Supply LEDs on page 41
• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42
• MX960 DC Power Supply LEDs on page 44

MX960 Power System Overview

The MX960 router uses either AC or DC power supplies. The MX960 router is configurable
with three or four normal capacity AC power supplies or two or four DC high capacity AC
power supplies. The power supplies connect to the midplane, which distributes the
different output voltages produced by the power supplies to the router components,
depending on their voltage requirements.

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CAUTION: The router cannot be powered from AC and DC power supplies

simultaneously. The first type of power supply detected by the router when
initially powered on determines the type of power supply allowed by the
router. All installed power supplies of the other type are disabled by the router.
If you install a power supply of the other type while the router is operating,
the router disables the power supply and generates an alarm.

All power supplies are hot-removable and hot-insertable. Each power supply is cooled
by its own internal cooling system.

Unlike systems with previous MX960 AC supplies, the systems with MX Series
high-capacity power supplies are zoned. No current sharing between power supplies is
needed with the upgraded system because the redundancy changes from 3+1 per system
to 1+1 per zone. For MX960 AC configurations, two zones are present. Two adjacent
power supplies need to be installed in the chassis with two feeds attached.

NOTE: Routers configured with DC power supplies are shipped with a blank
panel installed over the power distribution modules. Routers configured with
AC power supplies have no blank panel.

NOTE: When upgrading to enhanced power supplies, always upgrade power

supplies in adjacent slots.

Related • Troubleshooting the MX960 Power System on page 162

Documentation
• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

MX960 AC Power Supply Description

In AC power configurations, the router contains three or four AC power supplies (see
Figure 17 on page 40), located at the rear of the chassis in slots PEM0 through PEM3 (left
to right). Each AC power supply provides power to all components in the router.

In normal-capacity configurations, when three power supplies are present, they share
power almost equally within a fully populated system. Four AC power supplies provide
full power redundancy. If one power supply fails or is removed, the remaining power
supplies instantly assume the entire electrical load without interruption. Three power
supplies provide the maximum configuration with full power for as long as the router is
operational.

Each AC power supply has a corresponding AC appliance inlet located in the chassis
directly above the power supply. Each inlet requires a dedicated AC power feed and a
dedicated 15 A (250 VAC) circuit breaker.

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In high-capacity power supply configurations, the power supplies are zoned. No current
sharing between power supplies is needed with the upgraded system because the
redundancy changes from 3+1 per system to 1+1 per zone. For MX960 AC configurations,
two zones are present. Two adjacent power supplies need to be installed in the chassis
with two feeds attached.

High-capacity AC power supplies in slots PEM 0 and PEM 2 provide power to the lower
fan tray, DPC slots 6 through 11, and SCB slots 1 and 2. The high-capacity AC power
supplies in slots PEM 1 and PEM 3 provide power to the upper fan tray, DPC slots 0 through
5, and SCB slot 0.

The minimum number of power supplies must be present in the router at all times. See
Table 15 on page 40 for the minimum required number of power supplies.

Table 15: Minimum Required Number of Power Supplies for High-Capacity Configurations

Router Model Configuration Minimum Required Number of Power Supplies

MX960 High-Capacity AC One minimum per zone x two zones = 2 minimum power
supplies

MX960 Normal Capacity AC 3 minimum

WARNING: The router is pluggable type A equipment installed in a

restricted-access location. It has a separate protective earthing terminal (the
left pair is sized for M6 bolts, and the right pair is sized for UNC 1/4-20 ground
lugs) provided on the chassis in addition to the grounding pin of the power
supply cord. This separate protective earth terminal must be permanently
connected to earth.

Figure 17: AC Power Supply

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Figure 18: High-Capacity AC Power Supply

AC-1 OK
AC-2 OK
DC OK
PS FAIL

g004710

Related • MX960 Router Grounding Specifications on page 293

Documentation
• Electrical Specifications for the MX960 AC Power Supply on page 296

• Power Consumption for an AC-Powered MX960 Router

• AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 298

• AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 298

• Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers on page 307

• Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 99

• MX960 Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36

MX960 AC Power Supply LEDs

Each AC power supply faceplate contains three LEDs that indicate the status of the
power supply (see Table 16 on page 42). The power supply status is also reflected in two
LEDs on the craft interface In addition, a power supply failure triggers the red alarm LED
on the craft interface.

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Table 16: AC Power Supply LEDs

Label Color State Description

AC OK Green Off AC power applied to power supply is not within the normal operating range.

On AC power applied to power supply is within the normal operating range.

DC OK Green Off DC power outputs generated by the power supply are not within the normal
operating ranges.

On DC power outputs generated by the power supply are within the normal operating
ranges.

PS FAIL Red Off Power supply is functioning normally.

On Power supply is not functioning normally. Check AC OK and DC OK LEDs for more
information.

Related • MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

Documentation
• MX960 Power System Overview on page 38

• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

MX960 DC Power Supply

In the DC power configuration, the router contains either two or four DC power supplies
(see Figure 19 on page 43), located at the lower rear of the chassis in slots PEM0
through PEM3 (left to right). You can upgrade your DC power system from two to four
power supplies. The DC power supplies in slots PEM0 and PEM2 provide power to the
lower fan tray, DPC slots 6 through 11, and SCB slots 1 and 2. The DC power supplies in
slots PEM1 and PEM3 provide power to the upper fan tray, DPC slots 0 through 5, and
SCB slot 0.

Four power supplies provide full redundancy. If a DC power supply fails, its redundant
power supply takes over without interruption.

For existing power supplies, each DC power supply has a single DC input (–48 VDC and
return). For high-capacity power supplies, each DC power supply has two DC inputs (–48
VDC and return).

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Figure 19: DC Power Supply

Figure 20: High-Capacity DC Power Supply

Related • MX960 DC Power Supply LEDs on page 44

Documentation
• MX960 Router Grounding Specifications on page 293

• Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 301

• DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 304

• DC Power Source Cabling for the MX960 Router on page 304

• DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 306

• Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers on page 307

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MX960 DC Power Supply LEDs

Each DC power supply faceplate contains three LEDs that indicate the status of the
power supply (see Table 17 on page 44). The power supply status is also reflected in two
LEDs on the craft interface. In addition, a power supply failure triggers the red alarm LED
on the craft interface.

Table 17: DC Power Supply LEDs

Label Color State Description

PWR OK Green Off Power supply is not functioning normally. Check the INPUT OK LED for more
information.

On Power supply is functioning normally.

BREAKER Green Off DC power supply circuit breaker is turned off.

ON
On DC power supply circuit breaker is turned on.

INPUT OK Green Off DC input to the PEM is not present.

On DC input is present and is connected in correct polarity.

Yellow On DC input is present, but connected in reverse polarity.

Related • MX960 Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36

Documentation
• MX960 Power System Overview on page 38

• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 300

MX960 Cooling System Overview

• MX960 Cooling System Description on page 44

• MX960 Fan LED on page 46

MX960 Cooling System Description

The cooling system consists of the following components:

• Upper front fan tray

• Lower front fan tray

• Front air filter

The cooling system components work together to keep all router components within the
acceptable temperature range (see Figure 21 on page 45, Figure 22 on page 45, Figure 23

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on page 45, and Figure 24 on page 46). The router has two fan trays located in the front
of the router that install horizontally above and below the card cage. Each fan tray
contains six fans. The high-capacity fan tray contains twelve fans. The fan trays are
interchangeable and are hot-insertable and hot-removable.

The MX Series high-capacity fan trays satisfy cooling requirements for high-density DPCs
and MPCs, and must be upgraded for proper cooling. Additionally, for the MX960 router,
you must upgrade both fan trays and the filter tray

Figure 21: Airflow Through the Chassis

The host subsystem monitors the temperature of the router components. When the
router is operating normally, the fans function at lower than full speed. If a fan fails or
the ambient temperature rises above a threshold, the speed of the remaining fans is
automatically adjusted to keep the temperature within the acceptable range. If the
ambient maximum temperature specification is exceeded and the system cannot be
adequately cooled, the Routing Engine shuts down the system by disabling output power
from each PEM.

There is a single air intake in the front of the router. Air is pushed up through the DPC card
cage and through the upper fan tray where it combines in a common exhaust plenum
and is exhausted out the upper rear of the system.

Figure 22: Upper Fan Tray

Figure 23: Air Filter

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Figure 24: Air Filter Tray

Figure 25: High-Capacity Fan Tray

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Figure 26: High-Capacity Filter Tray with Air Filter
Air filter

g006003
Air filter tray

Related • Troubleshooting the MX960 Cooling System on page 154

Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter on page 122

• Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays on page 122

MX960 Fan LED

Each fan has an LED that displays its status. The fan LEDs are located on the top left of
the craft interface. For more information, see “MX960 Fan LEDs on the Craft Interface”
on page 37.

Related • MX960 Cooling System Description on page 44

Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays on page 122

• Troubleshooting the MX960 Cooling System on page 154

MX960 Cable Manager Description

The standard cable manager (see Figure 27 on page 47) is a tray located below the
line-card cage, which has a row of fourteen dividers for securing the cables for each Dense
Port Concentrator (DPC), Modular Port Concentrator (MPC), Modular Interface Card
(MIC), or PIC.

You can use cable strips or other ties to gently secure the cables in the standard cable
manager. To secure the cables in place, loop the tie through the cable anchor and secure

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the tie. You can pull the standard cable manager up and outward to lock it into the
maintenance position. This allows you to access the lower fan tray and the air filter.

Figure 27: Standard Cable Manager

Maintenance linkage

Release handles

The extended cable manager allows you to route cables away from the front of the DPCs,
MPCs, MICs, and PICs, and provides additional access (see Figure 29 on page 48 and
Figure 28 on page 47).

Figure 28: Extended Cable Manager

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Figure 29: Extended Cable Manager Cover

Related • Replacing the MX960 Cable Manager on page 240

Documentation
• Verifying the Version of the MX960 Cable Manager on page 149

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Setting Up the MX960 Router

• MX960 Router Installation Overview on page 51
• Preparing the Site for MX960 Router Installation on page 53
• Unpacking the MX960 Router on page 61
• Installing the MX960 Router Mounting Hardware on page 65
• Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift on page 71
• Connecting the MX960 Router on page 91
• Grounding and Providing Power to the MX960 Router on page 97
• Configuring Junos OS on page 115

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MX960 Router Installation Overview

• Installing an MX960 Router Overview on page 51

Installing an MX960 Router Overview

To install the MX960 router:

1. Prepare your installation site.

See “MX960 Site Preparation Checklist” on page 53.

2. Review the safety guidelines.

• General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251

• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

3. Unpack the router and verify the parts.

a. Unpacking the MX960 Router on page 61

b. Verifying the MX960 Parts Received on page 63

4. Install the mounting hardware.

• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 65

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

Rack on page 67

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

Rack on page 69

5. Lift the router on to the rack. Because of the weight of the router, we recommend that
you use a mechanical lift.

See “Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift” on page 79.

6. Connect cables to the network and external devices.

See “Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices” on page 91.

7. Connect the grounding cable

See “Grounding the MX960 Router” on page 98.

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8. Connect the AC power cord or DC power cables:

• Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 99

• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 105

9. Power on the router:

• Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 104

• Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 111

10. Perform the initial system configuration.

See “Initially Configuring the MX960 Router” on page 115.

Related • MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

Documentation
• Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router on page 121

• Troubleshooting Resources for MX960 Routers on page 151

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Preparing the Site for MX960 Router

Installation

• MX960 Site Preparation Checklist on page 53

• MX960 Rack Requirements on page 54
• Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960
Router on page 57
• MX960 Cabinet Requirements on page 59

MX960 Site Preparation Checklist

The checklist in Table 18 on page 53 summarizes the tasks you must perform when
preparing a site for router installation.

Table 18: MX960 Site Preparation Checklist

Item or Task For More Information Performed By Date

Verify that environmental factors such as “MX960 Router Environmental

temperature and humidity do not exceed router Specifications” on page 291
tolerances.

Select the type of rack or cabinet. “MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance
Requirements” on page 59,
“MX960 Rack Requirements” on
page 54

Plan rack or cabinet location, including required “MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance
space clearances. Requirements” on page 59,
“MX960 Rack Requirements” on
page 54,
“Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware Maintenance for the
MX960 Router” on page 57

If a rack is used, secure rack to floor and building “MX960 Rack Requirements” on
structure. page 54

Acquire cables and connectors.

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Table 18: MX960 Site Preparation Checklist (continued)

Item or Task For More Information Performed By Date

Locate sites for connection of system “MX960 Router Grounding

grounding. Specifications” on page 293

Measure distance between external power

sources and router installation site.

Calculate the optical power budget and optical “Calculating Power Budget and
power margin. Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables”
on page 310

Related • Installing an MX960 Router Overview on page 51

Documentation
• Unpacking the MX960 Router on page 61

MX960 Rack Requirements

The router can be installed in many types of racks, including four-post (telco) racks and
open-frame racks. An example of an open-frame rack appears in Figure 30 on page 55.

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Figure 30: Typical Open-Frame Rack

• Rack Size and Strength on page 55

• Spacing of Mounting Bracket Holes on page 56
• Connection to the Building Structure on page 56

Rack Size and Strength

The size, strength, and location of the rack must accommodate the router's weight and
external dimensions. The location of the rack must allow for the clearance requirements
specified in “Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the
MX960 Router” on page 57.

The chassis is 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) wide. The router is designed for installation in a standard
19-in. rack, as defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document
number EIA-310-D) published by the Electronics Industry Association (http://www.eia.org).
The spacing of the holes between the left and right front-mounting flanges and
center-mounting brackets is 19 in. (48.3 cm) apart. However, the inner edge of the rack
rails must allow sufficient space for the width of the chassis.

With the use of adapters or approved wing devices to narrow the opening between the
rails, the router can fit into a 600-mm-wide rack, as defined in the four-part Equipment
Engineering (EE); European telecommunications standard for equipment practice

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(document numbers ETS 300 119-1 through 119-4) published by the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute (http://www.etsi.org).

The weight, height, and depth of the router depends on the type of cable manager
installed.

With the standard cable manager installed, use these guidelines:

• The rack must have sufficient vertical usable space to accomodate the height of the
router: 27.75 in. (70.49 cm) high (approximately 16 U.),. You can stack three MX960
routers with the standard cable manager in a rack that has at least 48 U (89.3 in. or
2.24 m).

NOTE: 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.

• The location of the rack must provide sufficient space to accomodate the depth of the
router. The chassis is 23.0 in. (58.42 cm) deep, but The standard cable manager extends
the depth to 28.0 in. (71.1 cm).

• The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured router,
up to 350 lb (158.76 kg). If you stack three fully configured routers, it must be capable
of supporting up to 1,050 lb (476.3 kg).

With the extended cable manager installed, use these guidelines:

• The rack must have sufficient vertical usable space to accomodate the additional
height of the extended cable manager: 36.5 in. (92.7 cm) high (approximately 21 U).
You can stack two MX960 routers in a rack that has at least 48 U (89.3 in. or 2.24 m).

• The rack must be able to accomodate the additional depth of the extended cable
manager. The chassis with the extended cable manager installed is29.00 in. (73.7 cm)
deep.

• The rack must be strong enough to support up to 374 lb (169.64 kg). If you stack two
fully configured routers, it must be capable of supporting up to 748 lb (339.28 kg).

Spacing of Mounting Bracket Holes

The holes within each set are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.5 cm). The router can be mounted
in any rack that provides holes spaced at those distances.

The router can be mounted in any rack that provides holes or hole patterns spaced at 1U
(1.75 in.) increments. The mounting brackets and front-mount flanges used to attach
the chassis to a rack are designed to fasten to holes spaced at those distances.

Connection to the Building Structure

Always secure the rack to the structure of the building. If your geographical area is subject
to earthquakes, bolt the rack to the floor. For maximum stability, also secure the rack to
ceiling brackets.

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Related • Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960 Router
Documentation on page 57

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

• MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements on page 59

• MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements on page 59

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960 Router

When planning the installation site, you need to allow sufficient clearance around the
rack (see Figure 32 on page 58):

• For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be
unrestricted.

• For service personnel to remove and install hardware components, there must be
adequate space at the front and back of the router. At least 24 in. (61 cm) is required
both in front of and behind the router. NEBS GR-63 recommends that you allow at
least 30 in. (76.2 cm) behind the router.

Airflow must always be from front to back with respect to the rack. If the device has
side to rear airflow, then provisions must be made to ensure that fresh air from the
front of the rack is supplied to the inlets, and exhaust exits the rear of the rack. The
device must not interfere with the cooling of other systems in the rack. Fillers must be
used as appropriate in the rack to ensure there is no recirculation of heated exhaust
air back to the front of the rack. Care must also be taken around cables to ensure that
no leakage of air in situations where recirculation may result.

• Additional clearance is required to accommodate the height and depth of the chassis
with the extended cable manager:

• 36.5 in. (92.7 cm) high

• 29.00 in. (73.7 cm) deep approximately

• Additional clearance is also required to accommodate the depth of the MX960

high-capacity power supplies; they extend beyond the chassis as shown in Table 19
on page 57.

Table 19: Clearance Requirements for High-Capacity Power Supllies

Power Supply Additional depth requirement

MX960 high-capacity AC power supply 2.85” (7.24 cm)

MX960 high-capacity DC power supply 5.05” (12.83 cm)

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Figure 31: Chassis Dimensions and Clearance Requirements for the MX960
Router with the Normal-Capacity Power Supplies
Total depth with 29.0”
extended cable manager (73.7 cm)

27.8” Total depth with

(70.6 cm) standard cable manager
30" (76.2 cm) 30" (76.2 cm)
clearance recommended 23.0" clearance recommended
(58.4 cm) for maintenance

Front of chassis Rear of chassis

19.2" 17.4"
(48.7 cm) (44.2 cm)

g006000
Standard cable manager
Extended cable manager
Front-mounting flange

Figure 32: Chassis Dimensions and Clearance Requirements for the MX960
Router with the Standard Cable Manager and High-Capacity DC Power
Supplies
34.8"
24" (61 cm) (88.4 cm)
clearance required
30" (76.2 cm)
24.5"
clearance recommended
(62.2 cm)

Front of chassis Rear of chassis

19.2" 17.4"
(48.7 cm) (44.2 cm)
g003496

Standard cable manager

Front-mounting flange

Related • MX960 Rack Requirements on page 54

Documentation
• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

• MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements on page 59

• MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements on page 59

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MX960 Cabinet Requirements

• MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements on page 59

• MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements on page 59

MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements

The minimum size cabinet that can accommodate the router is 600 mm wide and
800 mm deep. A cabinet larger than the minimum requirement provides better airflow
and reduces the chance of overheating. To accommodate a single router, the cabinet
must be at least 16 U high. If you provide adequate cooling air and airflow clearance in a
cabinet that has at least 48 U (89.3 in. or 224 mm) of usable vertical space, you can
stack three routers with the standard cable manger installed, or two routers with the
extended cable manager installed.

The minimum front and rear clearance requirements depend on the mounting
configuration you choose. The minimum total clearance inside the cabinet is 30.7 in. (780
mm) between the inside of the front door and the inside of the rear door.

Related • Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960 Router
Documentation on page 57

• MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements on page 59

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

• MX960 Rack Requirements on page 54

MX960 Cabinet Airflow Requirements

Before you install the router in a cabinet, you must ensure that ventilation through the
cabinet is sufficient to prevent overheating. Consider the following requirements to when
planning for chassis cooling:

• Ensure that the cool air supply you provide through the cabinet can adequately dissipate
the thermal output of the router.

• Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit from the cabinet
without recirculating into the router. An open cabinet (without a top or doors) that
employs hot air exhaust extraction from the top allows the best airflow through the
chassis. If the cabinet contains a top or doors, perforations in these elements assist
with removing the hot air exhaust. For an illustration of chassis airflow, see Figure 33
on page 60.

• Install the router as close as possible to the front of the cabinet so that the cable
manager just clears the inside of the front door. This maximizes the clearance in the
rear of the cabinet for critical airflow.

• Route and dress all cables to minimize the blockage of airflow to and from the chassis.

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Figure 33: Airflow Through Chassis

Related • Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for the MX960 Router
Documentation on page 57

• MX960 Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements on page 59

• MX960 Rack Requirements on page 54

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

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Unpacking the MX960 Router

• Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX960 Router on page 61

• Unpacking the MX960 Router on page 61
• Verifying the MX960 Parts Received on page 63

Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX960 Router

To unpack the router and prepare for installation, you need the following tools:

• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2

• 1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the shipping
pallet

• Blank panels to cover any slots not occupied by a component

Related • Unpacking the MX960 Router on page 61

Documentation
• Verifying the MX960 Parts Received on page 63

• MX960 Router Overview on page 3

Unpacking the MX960 Router

The router is shipped in a wooden crate. A wooden pallet forms the base of the crate.
The router chassis is bolted to this pallet. Quick Start installation instructions and a
cardboard accessory box are also included in the shipping crate.

The shipping container measures 33 in. (83.8 cm) high, 30.25 in. (76.8 cm) wide, and
43.25 in. (109.9 cm) deep. The total weight of the container containing the router and
accessories can range from 270 lb (122.5 kg) to 475 lb (215.5 kg).

NOTE: The router is maximally protected inside the shipping crate. Do not
unpack it until you are ready to begin installation.

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To unpack the router (see Figure 34 on page 62):

1. Move the shipping crate to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible,
where you have enough room to remove the components from the chassis. While the
chassis is bolted to the pallet, you can use a forklift or pallet jack to move it.

2. Position the shipping crate with the arrows pointing up.

3. Open all the latches on the shipping crate.

4. Remove the front door of the shipping crate cover and set it aside.

5. Slide the remainder of the shipping crate cover off the pallet.

6. Remove the foam covering the top of the router.

7. Remove the accessory box and the Quick Start installation instructions.

8. Verify the parts received against the lists.

9. Remove the vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packs attached to the pallet, being careful
not to break the VCI packs open.

10. To remove the brackets holding the chassis on the pallet, use a 1/2-in. socket wrench
and a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the bolts and screws from the brackets.

11. Store the brackets and bolts inside the accessory box.

12. Save the shipping crate cover, pallet, and packing materials in case you need to move
or ship the router at a later time.

Figure 34: Contents of the Shipping Crate

0 1 2 3

0 0 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11
g004027

Related • Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX960 Router on page 61
Documentation
• Verifying the MX960 Parts Received on page 63

• Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift on page 79

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Verifying the MX960 Parts Received

A packing list is included in each shipment. Check the parts in the shipment against the
items on the packing list. The packing list specifies the part numbers and descriptions of
each part in your order.

If any part is missing, contact a customer service representative.

A fully configured router contains the router chassis with installed components, listed in
Table 20 on page 63, and an accessory box, which contains the parts listed in Table 21
on page 64. The parts shipped with your router can vary depending on the configuration
you ordered.

Table 20: Parts List for a Fully Configured MX960 Router

Component Quantity

Chassis, including midplane, craft interface, 1

front-mounting flanges, and center-mounting brackets

DPCs Up to 12

FPCs Up to 6

MPCs Up to 12

MICs Up to 24

PICs Up to 12

Routing Engines 1 or 2

SCBs Up to 3

Power supplies Up to 4

Fan trays 2

Air filter 1

Air filter tray 1

Quick start installation instructions 1

Large mounting shelf 1

Small mounting shelf 1

Blank panels for slots without components installed One blank panel for each slot not
occupied by a component

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Table 21: Accessory Box Parts List

Part Quantity

Screws to mount chassis 14

DC power terminal Lugs, 6-AWG 8

RJ-45 cable, with RJ-45 Jack to Female DB-9, to connect 1

the router through the serial port

Terminal block plug, 3 pole, 5.08 mm spacing, 12A, to 2

connect the router alarms

Label, accessories contents, MX960 1

USB flash drive with Junos 1

Read me first document 1

Affidavit for T1 connection 1

Juniper Networks Product Warranty 1

End User License Agreement 1

Document sleeve 1

3" x 5" pink bag 2

9" x 12" pink bag, ESD 2

Accessory Box, 19 x 12 x 3" 1

Ethernet cable, RJ-45/RJ-45, 4-pair stranded UTP, 1

Category 5E, 15'

ESD wrist strap with cable 1

Related • Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX960 Router on page 61
Documentation
• Unpacking the MX960 Router on page 61

• MX960 Router Overview on page 3

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Installing the MX960 Router Mounting

Hardware

• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 65
• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Front-Mounting in an Open-Frame
Rack on page 67
• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an Open-Frame
Rack on page 69

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

Before installing the router in a four-post rack or cabinet, install the large mounting shelf,
followed by the small mounting shelf. You must also remove the mounting brackets from
the chassis.

Table 22 on page 65 specifies the holes in which you insert cage nuts, if needed, and
screws to install the mounting hardware required in a four-post or cabinet rack (an X
indicates a mounting hole location). The hole distances are relative to one of the standard
U divisions on the rack. The bottom of all mounting shelves is at 0.04 in. (0.02 U) above
a U division.

Table 22: Four-Post Rack or Cabinet Mounting Hole Locations

Large Small
Hole Distance Above U Division Shelf Shelf

3 1.51 in. (3.8 cm) 0.86 U X

2 0.88 in. (2.2 cm) 0.50 U X X

1 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) 0.14 U X

To install the mounting shelves (see Figure 35 on page 66):

1. On the front rack rails, install cage nuts, if needed, in the holes specified in Table 22
on page 65 for the large shelf and the spacer bars.

2. On the front of each front rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the hole
containing the lowest cage nut.

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3. Install the large shelf on the front rack rails. Rest the bottom slot of each flange of
the large shelf on a mounting screw.

4. Partially insert a mounting screw into the top hole in each flange of the large shelf.

5. Tighten all the screws completely.

6. On the rear rack rails, install cage nuts, if needed, in the holes specified in Table 22 on
page 65 for the small shelf.

7. On the back of each rear rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the hole
containing the lowest cage nut.

8. Install the small shelf on the back rack rails. Rest the bottom slot of each flange of
the small shelf on a mounting screw. The small shelf installs on the back of the rear
rails, extending toward the center of the rack. The bottom of the small shelf should
align with the bottom of the large shelf.

9. Partially insert screws into the open holes in the flanges of the small shelf.

10. Tighten all the screws completely.

Figure 35: Installing the Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or

Cabinet

After the mounting hardware is installed, proceed to “Installing the MX960 Router Using
a Mechanical Lift” on page 79.

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Related • Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an Open-Frame Rack
Documentation on page 69

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

on page 67

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

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

Before front-mounting the router in an open-frame rack, install the large mounting shelf
on the rack, and remove the mounting brackets from the chassis. The small mounting
shelf is not needed.

Table 23 on page 67 specifies the holes in which you insert screws to install the mounting
hardware in an open-frame rack (an X indicates a mounting hole location). The hole
distances are relative to one of the standard U divisions on the rack. For reference, the
bottom of all mounting shelves is at 0.04 in. (0.02 U) above a U division.

Table 23: Mounting Hardware Hole Locations for Front-Mounting in an

Open-Frame Rack
Hole Distance Above U Division Large Shelf

30 17.26 in. (43.8 cm) 9.86 U X

27 15.51 in. (39.4 cm) 8.86 U X

24 13.76 in. (34.9 cm) 7.86 U X

21 12.01 in. (30.5 cm) 6.86 U X

18 10.26 in. (26.0 cm) 5.86 U X

15 8.51 in. (21.6 cm) 4.86 U X

12 6.76 in. (17.1 cm) 3.86 U X

9 5.01 in. (12.7 cm) 2.86 U X

6 3.26 in. (8.3 cm) 1.86 U X

3 1.51 in. (3.8 cm) 0.86 U X

2 0.88 in. (2.2 cm) 0.50 U X

1 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) 0.14 U

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To install the large mounting shelf (see Figure 36 on page 68):

1. On the rear of each rack rail, install cage nuts, if needed, in the holes specified in Table
23 on page 67 for the large shelf.

2. Partially insert a mounting screw into the highest hole specified in Table 23 on page 67.

3. Hange the shelf over the mounting screws using the keyhole slots located near the
top of the large shelf flanges.

4. Partially insert screws into the open holes in the flanges of the large shelf.

5. Tighten all the screws completely.

Figure 36: Installing the Mounting Hardware for Front-Mounting in an

Open-Frame Rack

After the mounting hardware is installed, proceed to “Installing the MX960 Router Using
a Mechanical Lift” on page 79.

Related • Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 65
Documentation
• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an Open-Frame Rack
on page 69

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

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

Before center-mounting the router in an open-frame rack, you must install the large
mounting shelf on the rack. The small mounting shelf is not needed.

Table 24 on page 69 specifies the holes in which you insert screws to install the mounting
hardware in an open-frame rack (an X indicates a mounting hole location). The hole
distances are relative to one of the standard U divisions on the rack. For reference, the
bottom of all mounting shelves is at 0.04 in. (0.02 U) above a U division.

Table 24: Mounting Hardware Hole Locations for Center-Mounting in an

Open-Frame Rack
Hole Distance Above U Division Large Shelf

30 17.26 in. (43.8 cm) 9.86 U X

27 15.51 in. (39.4 cm) 8.86 U X

24 13.76 in. (34.9 cm) 7.86 U X

21 12.01 in. (30.5 cm) 6.86 U X

18 10.26 in. (26.0 cm) 5.86 U X

15 8.51 in. (21.6 cm) 4.86 U X

12 6.76 in. (17.1 cm) 3.86 U X

9 5.01 in. (12.7 cm) 2.86 U X

6 3.26 in. (8.3 cm) 1.86 U X

3 1.51 in. (3.8 cm) 0.86 U X

2 0.88 in. (2.2 cm) 0.50 U X

1 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) 0.14 U

To install the large mounting shelf (see Figure 37 on page 70):

1. On the rear of each rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the highest hole
specified in Table 24 on page 69 for the large shelf.

2. Install the large shelf on the rack. Hang the shelf over the mounting screws using the
keyhole slots located near the top of the large shelf flanges.

3. Partially insert screws into the open holes in the flanges of the large shelf.

4. Tighten all the screws completely.

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Figure 37: Installing the Mounting Hardware for Center-Mounting in an

Open-Frame Rack

After the mounting hardware is installed, proceed to “Installing the MX960 Router Using
a Mechanical Lift” on page 79.

Related • Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet on page 65
Documentation
• Installing the MX960 Mounting Hardware for Front-Mounting in an Open-Frame Rack
on page 67

• MX960 Rack-Mounting Hardware on page 10

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Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift

• Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift on page 71
• Removing Components from the MX960 Router Chassis Before Installing It with a
Lift on page 71
• Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift on page 79
• Reinstalling Components in the MX960 Chassis After Installing It with a Lift on page 82

Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift

To install the router, you need the following tools:

• Mechanical lift

• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2

• 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver

• ESD grounding wrist strap

Related • MX960 Site Preparation Checklist on page 53

Documentation
• Removing Components from the MX960 Router Chassis Before Installing It with a Lift
on page 71

• Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift on page 79

• Reinstalling Components in the MX960 Chassis After Installing It with a Lift on page 82

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

Before installing the router with a lift, you must first remove components from the chassis,
and reinstall the components the router is installed in the rack. With components removed,
the chassis weighs approximately 150 lb (68.04 kg).

1. Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift on page 72
2. Removing the Standard Cable Manager Before Installing an MX960 Router with a
Lift on page 73
3. Removing the Fan Trays Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift on page 74

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4. Removing the SCBs Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift on page 76

5. Removing the DPCs Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift on page 77

6. Removing the FPCs Before Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift on page 78

Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift
Remove the leftmost power supply first and then work your way to the right. To remove
the AC or DC power supplies for each power supply (see Figure 38 on page 73):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

2. On an AC-powered router, move the AC input switch in the chassis above each power
supply to the off (O) position. On a DC-powered router, move the DC circuit breaker
on each power supply faceplate to the off (O) position.

We recommend this even though the power supplies are not connected to power
sources.

3. While grasping the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use your
other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

5. Pull the power supply straight out of the chassis.

WARNING: Do not touch the power connector on the top of the power
supply. It can contain dangerous voltages.

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Figure 38: Removing a Power Supply Before Installing the MX960 Router

Removing the Standard Cable Manager Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift
To remove the standard cable manager (see Figure 39 on page 74):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

2. Using a 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver, unscrew the nuts on the corners of the standard
cable manager.

3. Grasp the bottom of the standard cable manager, and pull it straight out from the
studs on the front of the chassis.

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Figure 39: Removing the Standard Cable Manager

Removing the Fan Trays Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift
To remove the upper or lower fan tray (see Figure 40 on page 75 and Figure 41 on page 76,
which illustrate the upper and lower fan trays):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

2. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the fan tray faceplate.

3. Grasp both sides of the fan tray, and pull it out approximately 1 to 3 inches.

4. Press on the two latches located on the inside of the fan tray to release the fan tray
from the chassis.

5. Place one hand under the fan tray to support it, and pull the fan tray completely out
of the chassis.

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Figure 40: Removing an Upper Fan Tray

0
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PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
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ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
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Figure 41: Removing a Lower Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Removing the SCBs Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift
To remove the SCBs (see Figure 42 on page 77):

1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

3. Rotate the ejector handles simultaneously counterclockwise to unseat the SCB.

4. Grasp the ejector handles, and slide the SCB about halfway out of the chassis.

5. Place one hand underneath the SCB to support it, and slide it completely out of the
chassis. Place it on the antistatic mat.

CAUTION: Do not stack hardware components on one another after you

remove them. Place each component on an antistatic mat resting on a
stable, flat surface.

6. Repeat the procedure for each SCB.

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Figure 42: Removing an SCB

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Removing the DPCs Before Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift

To remove a DPC (see Figure 43 on page 78):

1. Have ready an antistatic mat for the DPC. Also have ready rubber safety caps for each
DPC using an optical interface on the DPC that you are removing.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

3. Simultaneously turn both the ejector handles counterclockwise to unseat the DPC.

4. Grasp the handles, and slide the DPC straight out of the card cage halfway.

5. Place one hand around the front of the DPC and the other hand under it to support it.
Slide the DPC completely out of the chassis, and place it on the antistatic mat or in
the electrostatic bag.

CAUTION: The weight of the DPC is concentrated in the back end. Be

prepared to accept the full weight—up to 13.1 lb (5.9 kg)—as you slide the
DPC out of the chassis.

When the DPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector handles,
bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

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Do not stack DPC on top of one another after removal. Place each one
individually in an electrostatic bag or on its own antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface.

Figure 43: Removing a DPC

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
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1

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Removing the FPCs Before Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift
To remove an FPC (see Figure 44 on page 79):

1. Have ready an antistatic mat for the FPC. Also have ready rubber safety caps for each
PIC using an optical interface on the PIC that you are removing.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

3. Simultaneously turn both the ejector handles counterclockwise to unseat the FPC.

4. Grasp the handles, and slide the FPC straight out of the card cage halfway.

5. Place one hand around the front of the FPC and the other hand under it to support it.
Slide the FPC completely out of the chassis, and place it on the antistatic mat or in
the electrostatic bag.

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CAUTION: The weight of the FPC is concentrated in the back end. Be

prepared to accept the full weight—up to 18 lb (8.2 kg)—as you slide the
FPC out of the chassis.

When the FPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector handles,
bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

Figure 44: Removing an FPC

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
OK/FAIL 1 0
1 0
0/0 0/5 2/0 2/5

1 0 1 0 0
1

1/0 1/5
3/0 3/5

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Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• MX960 Site Preparation Checklist on page 53

• Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift on page 71

• Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift on page 79

• Reinstalling Components in the MX960 Chassis After Installing It with a Lift on page 82

Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift

Because of the router's size and weight—up to 350 lb (158.8 kg) depending on the
configuration—you must use mechanical lift to install the router.

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CAUTION: Before front mounting the router in a rack, have a qualified

technician verify that the rack is strong enough to support the router's weight
and is adequately supported at the installation site.

To install the router using a lift (see Figure 45 on page 81):

1. Ensure that the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure
that the installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and maintenance.

2. Load the router onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform.

3. Using the lift, position the router in front of the rack or cabinet, centering it in front of
the mounting shelf.

4. Lift the chassis approximately 0.75 in. above the surface of the mounting shelf and
position it as close as possible to the shelf.

5. Carefully slide the router onto the mounting shelf so that the bottom of the chassis
and the mounting shelf overlap by approximately two inches.

6. Slide the router onto the mounting shelves until the mounting brackets or
front-mounting flanges contact the rack rails. The shelves ensure that the holes in
the mounting brackets and the front-mounting flanges of the chassis align with the
holes in the rack rails.

7. Move the lift away from the rack.

8. To install the router in an open-frame rack, install a mounting screw into each of the
open mounting holes aligned with the rack, starting from the bottom.

9. Visually inspect the alignment of the router. To verify that the router is installed properly
in the rack, verify that all the mounting screws on one side of the rack are aligned with
the mounting screws on the opposite side and the router is level.

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Figure 45: Installing the MX960 Router in the Rack

NOTE: This illustration depicts the router being installed in an open-frame

rack.

Related • MX960 Site Preparation Checklist on page 53

Documentation
• Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift on page 71

• Removing Components from the MX960 Router Chassis Before Installing It with a Lift
on page 71

• Reinstalling Components in the MX960 Chassis After Installing It with a Lift on page 82

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

After the router is installed in the rack, reinstall the removed components before booting
and configuring the router. You reinstall components first in the rear of the chassis, and
then in the front:

1. Reinstalling the Power Supplies After Installing the MX960 Router with a
Lift on page 82
2. Reinstalling the Fan Trays After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift on page 83

3. Reinstalling the SCBs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift on page 85

4. Reinstalling the DPCs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift on page 86

5. Reinstalling the FPCs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift on page 87

6. Reinstalling the Standard Cable Manager After Installing an MX960 Router with a
Lift on page 88

Reinstalling the Power Supplies After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift
Reinstall the rightmost power supply first and then work your way to the left. To reinstall
the AC or DC power supplies, follow this procedure for each power supply (see Figure
46 on page 83, which shows the installation of the DC power supplies):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. For an AC-powered router, move the AC input switch in the chassis above the power
supply slot to the off (O) position. For a DC-powered router, move the DC circuit
breaker on the power supply to the off (O) position.

We recommend this even though the power supplies are not connected to power
sources.

3. Ensure that the release lever below the empty power supply slot is locked in the
counterclockwise position (see Figure 46 on page 83).

If necessary, pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops. Let go of the locking
pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the corresponding hole in
the chassis.

4. Using both hands, slide the power supply straight into the chassis until the power
supply is fully seated in the chassis slot. The power supply faceplate should be flush
with any adjacent power supply faceplates.

The small tab on the metal housing that is controlled by the release lever must be
inside of the corresponding slot at the bottom of the power supply. This tab is used
to pull the power supply down in the chassis slot, prior to removing the power supply.

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5. While firmly pushing the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use
your other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from
the chassis and turn the release lever clockwise until it stops.

6. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

Figure 46: Reinstalling a Power Supply

Reinstalling the Fan Trays After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift
To reinstall the fan trays (see Figure 47 on page 84 and Figure 48 on page 85):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Grasp the fan tray on each side, and insert it straight into the chassis. Note the correct
orientation by the "this side up" label on the top surface of the fan tray.

3. Tighten the captive screws on each side of the fan tray faceplate to secure it in the
chassis.

4. Lower the standard cable manager back into position, if necessary.

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Figure 47: Installing an Upper Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Figure 48: Installing a Lower Rear Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Reinstalling the SCBs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift
To reinstall an SCB (see Figure 49 on page 86):

CAUTION: Before removing or replacing an SCB, ensure that the ejector

handles are stored horizontally and pressed toward the center of the SCB.

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Carefully align the sides of the SCB with the guides inside the chassis.

3. Slide the SCB into the chassis until you feel resistance, carefully ensuring that it is
correctly aligned.

4. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them simultaneously clockwise until the SCB
is fully seated.

5. Place the ejector handles in their proper position, vertically and toward the center of
the board. To avoid blocking the visibility of the LEDs position the ejectors over the
PARK icon.

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Figure 49: Reinstalling an SCB

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Reinstalling the DPCs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift
To reinstall a DPC (see Figure 50 on page 87):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Take each DPC to be installed out of its electrostatic bag, and identify the slot on the
DPC where it will be connected.

3. Verify that each fiber-optic DPC has a rubber safety cap covering the transceiver. If it
does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.

4. Locate the slot in the DPC card cage in which you plan to install the DPC.

5. Ensure that the DPC is right-side up, with the text on the faceplate of the DPC facing
upward.

6. Lift the DPC into place, and carefully align first the bottom, then the top of the DPC
with the guides inside the card cage.

7. Slide the DPC all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.

8. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them simultaneously clockwise until the DPC
is fully seated.

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Figure 50: Installing a DPC

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
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1 0
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1

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Reinstalling the FPCs After Installing the MX960 Router with a Lift
To reinstall an FPC (see Figure 51 on page 88):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Place the FPC on an antistatic mat, or remove it from its electrostatic bag.

3. Identify the two DPC slots on the router where the FPC will be installed.

4. Verify that each fiber-optic transceiver on the PIC is covered by a rubber safety cap.
If it does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.

5. Orient the FPC so that the faceplate faces you.

6. Lift the FPC into place, and carefully align the sides of the FPC with the guides inside
the card cage.

7. Slide the FPC all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.

8. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them clockwise simultaneously until the FPC
is fully seated.

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Figure 51: Reinstalling an FPC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE ALAR
M REDALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Reinstalling the Standard Cable Manager After Installing an MX960 Router with a Lift
To reinstall the standard cable manager (see Figure 52 on page 89):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Position the cable manager on the studs on the lower front of the chassis.

3. Insert the nuts on the corners in the cable manager onto the studs on the chassis.

4. Using a 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver, tighten the nuts securely.

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Figure 52: Reinstalling the Cable Manager

Related • MX960 Site Preparation Checklist on page 53

Documentation
• Tools Required to Install the MX960 Router with a Mechanical Lift on page 71

• Removing Components from the MX960 Router Chassis Before Installing It with a Lift
on page 71

• Installing the MX960 Router Using a Mechanical Lift on page 79

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Connecting the MX960 Router

• Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Connections on page 91

• Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices on page 91
• Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX960 Router on page 94

Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Connections

To connect the router to management devices and line cards, you need the following
tools and parts:

• Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

• 2.5-mm flat-blade (–) screwdriver

• 2.5-mm Phillips (+) screwdriver

• Wire cutters

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding wrist strap

Related • Connecting the MX960 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management on page 91
Documentation
• Connecting the MX960 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device on page 92

• Connecting an MX960 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device on page 93

Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices

• Connecting the MX960 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management on page 91

• Connecting the MX960 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device on page 92
• Connecting an MX960 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device on page 93

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

To connect the Routing Engine to a network for out-of-band management, connect an
Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to the ETHERNET port on the Routing Engine. One
Ethernet cable is provided with the router. To connect to the ETHERNET port on the
Routing Engine:

1. Turn off the power to the management device.

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2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable (Figure 54 on page 92 shows the connector) into
the ETHERNET port on the Routing Engine. Figure 53 on page 92 shows the port.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the network device.

Figure 53: Ethernet Port

Figure 54: Routing Engine Ethernet Cable Connector

Connecting the MX960 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device

To use a system console to configure and manage the Routing Engine, connect it to the
appropriate CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine. To use a laptop, modem, or other
auxiliary device, connect it to the AUX port on the Routing Engine. Both ports accept a
cable with an RJ-45 connector. One serial cable with an RJ-45 connector and a DB-9
connector is provided with the router. To connect a device to the CONSOLE port and
another device to the AUX port, you must supply an additional cable.

To connect a management console or auxiliary device:

1. Turn off the power to the console or auxiliary device.

2. Plug the RJ-45 end of the serial cable (Figure 56 on page 92 shows the connector)
into the AUX port or CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine. Figure 55 on page 92 shows
the ports.

3. Plug the female DB-9 end into the device's serial port.

Figure 55: Auxiliary and Console Ports

Figure 56: Routing Engine Console and Auxiliary Cable Connector

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Connecting an MX960 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device

To connect the router to external alarm-reporting devices, attach wires to the RED and
YELLOW relay contacts on the craft interface. (See Figure 57 on page 93.) A system
condition that triggers the red or yellow alarm LED on the craft interface also activates
the corresponding alarm relay contact.

The terminal blocks that plug into the alarm relay contacts are supplied with the router.
2
They accept wire of any gauge between 28-AWG and 14-AWG (0.08 and 2.08 mm ),
which is not provided. Use the gauge of wire appropriate for the external device you are
connecting.

To connect an external device to an alarm relay contact (see Figure 57 on page 93):

1. Prepare the required length of wire with gauge between 28-AWG and 14-AWG (0.08
2
and 2.08 mm ).

2. While the terminal block is not plugged into the relay contact, use a 2.5-mm flat-blade
screwdriver to loosen the small screws on its side. With the small screws on its side
facing left, insert wires into the slots in the front of the block based on the wiring for
the external device. Tighten the screws to secure the wire.

3. Plug the terminal block into the relay contact, and use a 2.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver
to tighten the screws on the face of the block.

4. Attach the other end of the wires to the external device.

To attach a reporting device for the other kind of alarm, repeat the procedure.

Figure 57: Alarm Relay Contacts

Related • Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Connections on page 91
Documentation
• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

• Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX960 Router on page 94

• Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX960 Routers on page 312

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

To connect the DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs to the network (see Figure 58 on page 95 and
Figure 59 on page 95):

1. Have ready a length of the type of cable used by the component. For cable
specifications, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

2. Remove the rubber safety plug from the cable connector port.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

3. Insert the cable connector into the cable connector port on the faceplate.

NOTE: The XFP cages and optics on the components are industry standard
parts that have limited tactile feedback for insertion of optics and fiber.
You need to insert the optics and fiber firmly until the latch is securely in
place.

4. Arrange the cable in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent it from
dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its
own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled
loop. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

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Figure 58: Attaching a Cable to a DPC

Figure 59: Attaching a Cable to a MIC

1 0 1 0

Fiber-optic cable
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Related • Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices on page 91
Documentation
• Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Connections on page 91

• Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98

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Grounding and Providing Power to the

MX960 Router

• Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Grounding and Power
Connections on page 97
• Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98
• Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity Power
Supplies on page 99
• Connecting Power to an AC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies on page 101
• Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 104
• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity Power
Supplies on page 105
• Connecting Power to a DC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies on page 107
• Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 111
• Powering Off the MX960 Router on page 113

Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Grounding and Power Connections

To ground and provide power to the router, you need the following tools and parts:

• Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

• 2.5-mm flat-blade (–) screwdriver

• 7/16-in. (11 mm) hexagonal-head external drive socket wrench, or nut driver, with a
torque range between 23 lb-in. (2.6 Nm) and 25 lb-in. (2.8 Nm) tightening torque, for
tightening nuts to terminal studs on each power supply on a DC-powered router.

• Wire cutters

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding wrist strap

CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal studs on the DC power
supply is 58 lb-in. (6.5 Nm). The terminal studs may be damaged if excessive
torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver or socket wrench to
tighten nuts on the DC power supply terminal studs. Use an

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appropriately-sized driver or socket wrench. Ensure that the driver is

undamaged and properly calibrated and that you have been trained in its
use. You may wish to use a driver that is designed to prevent overtorque when
the preset torque level is achieved.

Related • Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98

Documentation
• MX960 Router Grounding Specifications on page 293

• Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 99

• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 105

Grounding the MX960 Router

You ground the router by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching
it to the chassis grounding points using two screws. You must provide the grounding
cables (the cable lugs are supplied with the router).

1. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the router
to the grounding cable.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.

3. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before
grounding connections are made.

4. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.

5. Detach the ESD grounding strap from the site ESD grounding point.

6. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

7. Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding points on the rear of the chassis.
The left pair is sized for M6 screws, and the right pair is sized for UNC 1/4-20 screws.

8. Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding points, first with the washers, then
with the screws.

9. Dress the grounding cable and verify that it does not touch or block access to router
components, and that it does not drape where people could trip on it.

Related • MX960 Router Grounding Specifications on page 293

Documentation
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

• Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 99

• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 105

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Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity Power

Supplies

CAUTION: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies within the same router.
Damage to the router might occur.

The AC appliance inlets are located in the chassis directly above the power supplies.

To connect the AC power cords to the router (see Figure 60 on page 100):

1. Locate the power cords shipped with the router, which should have a plug appropriate
for your geographical location.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Move the AC input switch, which is to the right of the appliance inlet on the chassis,
to the off (O) position.

4. Connect the power cord into the appliance inlet located in the chassis directly above
the AC power supply.

5. Insert the power cord plug into an external AC power source receptacle.

NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated AC power

feed and a dedicated customer site circuit breaker. We recommend that
you use a 15 A (250 VAC) minimum, or as required by local code.

6. Dress the power cord appropriately. Verify that the power cord does not block the air
exhaust and access to router components, or drape where people could trip on it.

7. Repeat Step 3 through Step 6 for the remaining power supplies.

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Figure 60: Connecting AC Power to the MX960 Router

Related • Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98

Documentation
• AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 298

• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

• Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 104

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Connecting Power to an AC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies

NOTE: A minimum of two AC nominal 220 VAC 20 amp power cords are
required for this procedure.

To install an MX960 high-capacity AC power supply, use the following procedure (see
Figure 61 on page 101).

1. Verify that the power switch on the power supply is in the off (O) position.

2. Ensure that the release lever below the empty power supply slot is locked in the
counterclockwise position (see Figure 61 on page 101).

Figure 61: MX960 with High-Capacity AC Power Supplies Installed

Air exhaust

Input mode switch

AC-1 OK
AC-2 OK
DC OK AC-1 OK

PS FAIL AC-2 OK
DC OK AC-1 OK

PS FAIL AC-2 OK
DC OK AC-1 OK

PS FAIL AC-2 OK
DC OK
PS FAIL

AC Power
supplies

Power supply
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Protective earthing ESD point

If necessary, pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops. Let go of the locking
pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the corresponding hole in
the chassis.

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3. On the power supply, rotate the metal cover away from the input mode switch to
expose the switch.

4. Move the input mode switch to position 0 for one feed or position 1 for two feeds (see
Figure 62 on page 102).

Figure 62: MX960 AC Power Input Mode Switch

1
0

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CAUTION: Do not use a pencil, because fragments can break off and cause
damage to the power supply.

5. Using both hands, slide the power supply straight into the chassis until the power
supply is fully seated in the chassis slot. The power supply faceplate will protrude
beyond the chassis.

The small tab on the metal housing that is controlled by the release lever must be
inside of the corresponding slot at the bottom of the power supply (see Figure 62 on
page 102). This tab is used to pull the power supply down in the chassis slot, prior to
removing the power supply.

6. While firmly pushing the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use
your other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from
the chassis and turn the release lever clockwise until it stops.

7. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

8. Locate a power cord with the type of plug appropriate for your geographical location
(see “AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router” on page 298).

9. Plug the power cord into the corresponding appliance inlet located in the chassis
directly above the power supply. This is the recommend receptacle when using the
power supply in one-feed mode. If using the power supply in two-feed mode, plug the
second power cord into the receptacle on the power supply.

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NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated AC power

feed and a dedicated customer site circuit breaker.

10. Dress the power cords appropriately. Verify that the power cord does not block the
air exhaust and access to router components, and that they do not drape where people
could trip on them.

11. Move the AC input switch above the power supply to the on (—) position. This is the
only switch you have to turn on if you are using the power supply in one feed mode. If
using the power supply in two-feed mode, move the power switch on the power supply
to the on position. Remember to turn on both switches when operating the power
supply in two-feed mode.

12. If the power supply is correctly installed and functioning normally, the AC1 OK, AC2 OK
(two-feed mode only) DC OK LEDs light steadily, and the PS FAIL LED is not lit. See
Table 25 on page 103.

Table 25: MX960 High-Capacity AC Power Supply LEDs

LEDs
Connected DIP Switch
Inputs Position AC-1 OK AC-2 OK DC OK PS FAIL

PDM connected, 0 (1 input) Green Off Green Off

power supply
disconnected

PDM 0 (1 input) Off Green Green Off

disconnected,
power supply
connected

PDM connected, 0 (1 input) Green Green Green Off

PS connected

PDM connected, 1 (2 inputs) Green Off Off Red

PS disconnected

PDM 1 (2 inputs) Off Green Off Red

disconnected, PS
connected

PDM connected, 1 (2 inputs) Green Green Green Off

PS connected

Note: The corresponding appliance inlet located in the chassis directly above the power supply is the recommend receptacle when
using the power supply in one feed mode. If using the power supply in two-feed mode, plug the second power cord into the
receptacle on the power supply
Note: PDM in the above table stands for Power Distribution Module.

13. Repeat steps 1-12 for installing power supplies in slots 1, 2, and 3, where required.

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Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router

To power on an AC-powered router:

1. Verify that the power supplies are fully inserted in the chassis.

2. Verify that each AC power cord is securely inserted into its appliance inlet.

3. Verify that an external management device is connected to one of the Routing Engine
ports (AUX, CONSOLE, or ETHERNET).

4. Turn on the power to the external management device.

5. Switch on the dedicated customer site circuit breakers. Follow the ESD and safety
instructions for your site.

6. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

7. Switch the AC switch in the chassis above each power supply to the on (—) position.

8. Check that the AC power supply is correctly installed and functioning normally. Verify
that the AC OK and DC OK LEDs light steadily, and the PS FAIL LED is not lit.

NOTE: After a power supply is powered on, it can take up to 60 seconds

for status indicators—such as the status LEDs on the power supply and
the show chassis command display—to indicate that the power supply is
functioning normally. Ignore error indicators that appear during the first
60 seconds.

If any of the status LEDs indicates that the power supply is not functioning normally,
repeat the installation and cabling procedures.

9. On the external management device connected to the Routing Engine, monitor the
startup process to verify that the system has booted properly.

NOTE: If the system is completely powered off when you power on the
power supply, the Routing Engine boots as the power supply completes
its startup sequence. Normally, the router boots from the Junos OS on the
CompactFlash card.

After powering on a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before turning

it off.

Related • Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices on page 91
Documentation
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

• Powering Off the MX960 Router on page 113

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Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router with Normal-Capacity Power

Supplies

CAUTION: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies within the same router.
Damage to the router might occur.

WARNING: Before performing DC power procedures, ensure that power is

removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit
breaker to the off position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker
in the off position.

You connect DC power to the router by attaching power cables from the external DC
power sources to the terminal studs on the power supply faceplates. You must provide
the power cables (the cable lugs are supplied with the router).

To connect the DC source power cables to the router:

1. Switch off the dedicated customer site circuit breakers. Ensure that the voltage across
the DC power source cable leads is 0 V and that there is no chance that the cable
leads might become active during installation.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Move the DC circuit breaker on the power supply faceplate to the off (O) position.

4. Remove the clear plastic cover protecting the terminal studs on the faceplate.

5. Verify that the DC power cables are correctly labeled before making connections to
the power supply. In a typical power distribution scheme where the return is connected
to chassis ground at the battery plant, you can use a multimeter to verify the resistance
of the –48V and RTN DC cables to chassis ground:

• The cable with very large resistance (indicating an open circuit) to chassis ground
is –48V.

• The cable with very low resistance (indicating a closed circuit) to chassis ground is
RTN.

CAUTION: You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper
polarity. The power source cables might be labeled (+) and (–) to indicate
their polarity. There is no standard color coding for DC power cables. The
color coding used by the external DC power source at your site determines
the color coding for the leads on the power cables that attach to the
terminal studs on each power supply.

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6. Remove the nut and washer from each of the terminal studs. (Use a 7/16-in.
[11 mm] nut driver or socket wrench.)

7. Secure each power cable lug to the terminal studs, first with the split washer, then
with the nut (see Figure 63 on page 107). Apply between 23 lb-in. (2.6 Nm) and 25 lb-in.
(2.8 Nm) of torque to each nut. Do not overtighten the nut. (Use a 7/16-in. [11 mm]
torque-controlled driver or socket wrench.)

a. Secure each positive (+) DC source power cable lug to the RTN (return) terminal.

b. Secure each negative (–) DC source power cable lug to the –48V (input) terminal.

CAUTION: Ensure that each power cable lug seats flush against the surface
of the terminal block as you are tightening the nuts. Ensure that each nut
is properly threaded onto the terminal stud. The nut should be able to spin
freely with your fingers when it is first placed onto the terminal stud.
Applying installation torque to the nut when improperly threaded may
result in damage to the terminal stud.

CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal studs on the DC

power supply is 58 lb-in. (6.5 Nm). The terminal studs may be damaged
if excessive torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver or socket
wrench to tighten nuts on the DC power supply terminal studs.

NOTE: The DC power supplies in slots PEM0 and PEM1 must be powered
by dedicated power feeds derived from feed A, and the DC power supplies
in slots PEM2 and PEM3 must be powered by dedicated power feeds
derived from feed B. This configuration provides the commonly deployed
A/B feed redundancy for the system.

8. Loosen the captive screw on the cable restraint on the lower edge of the power supply
faceplate.

9. Route the positive and negative DC power cables through the left and right sides of
the cable restraint.

10. Tighten the cable restraint captive screw to hold the power cables in place.

11. Replace the clear plastic cover over the terminal studs on the faceplate.

12. Verify that the power cables are connected correctly, that they are not touching or
blocking access to router components, and that they do not drape where people could
trip on them.

13. Repeat Steps 3 through 12 for the remaining power supplies.

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Figure 63: Connecting DC Power to the MX960 Router

Related • DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 306
Documentation
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

• Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 111

Connecting Power to a DC Router with High-Capacity Power Supplies

To install an MX960 DC high-capacity DC power supply:

1. Verify that the power switch on the power supply is in the off (O) position.

2. On the power supply, rotate the metal cover away from the input mode switch to
expose the switch.

3. Move the input mode switch to position 0 for one feed or position 1 for two feeds (see
Figure 64 on page 108).

NOTE: For a fully redundant configuration in two-feed mode, eight feeds

are required. For a nonredundant configuration, four feeds are required.

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Figure 64: MX960 with High-Capacity DC Power Supplies Installed

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CAUTION: Do not use a pencil, because fragments can break off and cause
damage to the power supply.

4. Ensure that the voltage across the DC power source cable leads is 0 V and that there
is no chance that the cable leads might become active during installation.

5. Ensure that the release lever below the empty power supply slot is locked in the
counterclockwise position.

If necessary, pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops. Let go of the locking
pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the corresponding hole in
the chassis.

6. Using both hands, slide the power supply straight into the chassis until the power
supply is fully seated in the chassis slot.

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The small tab on the metal housing that is controlled by the release lever must be
inside of the corresponding slot at the bottom of the power supply. This tab is used
to pull the power supply down in the chassis slot, prior to removing the power supply.

7. While firmly pushing the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use
your other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from
the chassis and turn the release lever clockwise until it stops.

8. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

9. Remove the cover protecting the terminal studs on the faceplate.

10. Remove the nut and washer from each of the terminal studs.

11. Secure each power cable lug to the terminal studs, first with the split washer, then
with the nut. Apply between 23 in-lb. (2.6 Nm) and 25 in-lb. (2.8 Nm) of torque to
each nut. Do not overtighten the nut. (Use a 7/16-in. [11-mm] torque-controlled driver
or socket wrench.)

a. On INPUT 0, attach the positive (+) DC source power cable lug to the RTN (return)
terminal as shown in Figure 64 on page 108. Repeat this step for INPUT 1 if using
two feeds.

b. On INPUT 0 attach the negative (–) DC source power cable lug to the –48V (input)
terminal. Repeat this step for INPUT 1 if using two feeds.

CAUTION: Ensure that each power cable lug seats flush against the surface
of the terminal block as you are tightening the nuts. Ensure that each nut
is properly threaded onto the terminal stud. The nut should be able to spin
freely with your fingers when it is first placed onto the terminal stud.
Applying installation torque to the nut when improperly threaded may
result in damage to the terminal stud.

CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal studs on the DC

power supply is 36 in-lb. (4.0 Nm). The terminal studs may be damaged
if excessive torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver or socket
wrench to tighten nuts on the DC power supply terminal studs.

NOTE: The DC power supplies in slots PEM0 and PEM1 must be powered
by dedicated power feeds derived from feed A, and the DC power supplies
in PEM2 and PEM3 must be powered by dedicated power feeds derived
from feed B. This configuration provides the commonly deployed A/B feed
redundancy for the system. For information about connecting to DC power
sources, see “DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960
Router” on page 300.

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12. Verify that the power cabling is correct, that the cables are not touching, and that they
do not block access to router components or drape where people could trip on them.

13. Replace the clear plastic cover over the terminal studs on the faceplate.

14. Switch on the dedicated customer site circuit breaker.

15. Verify that the INPUT 0 OK or INPUT 1 OK LEDs on the power supply are lit green
steadily. If using two feeds, verify that both INPUT 0 OK and INPUT 1 OK LEDs on the
power supply are lit steadily. The INPUT OK will be lit amber if that input’s voltage is
in reverse polarity. Check the polarity of the power cables to fix the condition (see
Figure 65 on page 111 and Table 26 on page 110.

16. Move the switch to the on (|) position.

17. Verify that the DC OK LED is lit green steadily. See Table 26 on page 110 for information
on MX960 high-capacity DC LEDs.

Table 26: MX960 High-Capacity DC Power Supply LEDs

DIP LEDs
Switch
Connected Inputs Position INP-0 OK INP-1 OK DC OK PS FAIL

INP0 connected, INP1 disconnected 0 (1 Green Off Green Off

input)
INP0 disconnected, INP1 connected Off Green Green Off

INP0 connected, INP1 connected Green Green Green Off

INP0 connected, INP1 disconnected 1 (2 Green Off Off Red

inputs)
INP0 disconnected, INP1 connected Off Green Off Red

INP0 connected, INP1 connected Green Green Green Off

18. Repeat steps 1-17 for installing power supplies in slots 1, 2, and 3, where required.

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Figure 65: MX960 DC High-Capacity Power Supply Front View

19. Install a blank panel over the power distribution modules, if available.

Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router

To power on a DC-powered router:

1. Verify that an external management device is connected to one of the Routing Engine
ports (AUX, CONSOLE, or ETHERNET).

2. Turn on the power to the external management device.

3. Verify that the power supplies are fully inserted in the chassis.

4. Verify that the source power cables are connected to the appropriate terminal: the
positive (+) source cable to the return terminal (labeled RTN) and the negative (–)
source cable to the input terminal (labeled –48V).

5. Switch on the dedicated customer site circuit breakers to provide power to the DC
power cables. Follow your site’s procedures.

6. Check that the INPUT OK LED is lit steadily green to verify that power is present.

7. If power is not present:

• Verify that the fuse is installed correctly, and turn on the breaker at the battery
distribution fuse board or fuse bay.

• Check the voltage with a meter at the terminals of the power supply for correct
voltage level and polarity.

8. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

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9. On each of the DC power supplies, switch the DC circuit breaker to the center position
before moving it to the on (|) position.

NOTE: The circuit breaker may bounce back to the off (O) position if you
move the breaker too quickly.

10. Verify that the BREAKER ON LED is lit green steadily.

11. Verify that the PWR OK LED is lit green steadily, indicating the power supply is correctly
installed and functioning normally.

NOTE: After a power supply is powered on, it can take up to 60 seconds

for status indicators—such as the status LEDs on the power supply and
the show chassis command display—to indicate that the power supply is
functioning normally. Ignore error indicators that appear during the first
60 seconds.

If any of the status LEDs indicates that the power supply is not functioning normally,
repeat the installation and cabling procedures.

12. On the external management device connected to the Routing Engine, monitor the
startup process to verify that the system has booted properly.

NOTE: If the system is completely powered off when you power on the
power supply, the Routing Engine boots as the power supply completes
its startup sequence. Normally, the router boots from the Junos OS on the
CompactFlash card.

After powering on a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before turning

it off. To power off the system after the Routing Engine finishes booting,
see “Powering Off the MX960 Router” on page 113.

Related • Connecting the MX960 Router to Management and Alarm Devices on page 91
Documentation
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

• Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply on page 229

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Powering Off the MX960 Router

NOTE: After powering off a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before
turning it back on.

To power off the router:

1. On the external management device connected to the Routing Engine, issue the
request system halt both-routing-engines operational mode command. The command
shuts down the Routing Engines cleanly, so their state information is preserved. (If
the router contains only one Routing Engine, issue the request system halt command.)

user@host> request system halt both-routing-engines

2. Wait until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system
has halted. For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

4. Move the AC input switch on the chassis above the AC power supply or the DC circuit
breaker on each DC power supply faceplate to the off (O) position.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98

• Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 104

• Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 111

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Configuring Junos OS

• Initially Configuring the MX960 Router on page 115

Initially Configuring the MX960 Router

The MX960 router is shipped with the Junos OS preinstalled and ready to be configured
when the MX960 router is powered on. There are three copies of the software: one on a
CompactFlash card in the Routing Engine, one on a rotating hard disk in the Routing
Engine, and one on a USB flash drive that can be inserted into the slot in the Routing
Engine faceplate.

When the router boots, it first attempts to start the image on the USB flash drive. If a
USB flash drive is not inserted into the Routing Engine or the attempt otherwise fails, the
router next tries the CompactFlash card (if installed), and finally the hard disk.

You configure the router by issuing Junos OS command-line interface (CLI) commands,
either on a console device attached to the CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine, or over
a telnet connection to a network connected to the ETHERNET port on the Routing Engine.

Gather the following information before configuring the router:

• Name the router will use on the network

• Domain name the router will use

• IP address and prefix length information for the Ethernet interface

• IP address of a default router

• IP address of a DNS server

• Password for the root user

This procedure connects the router to the network but does not enable it to forward
traffic. For complete information about enabling the router to forward traffic, including
examples, see the Junos OS configuration guides.

To configure the software:

1. Verify that the router is powered on.

2. Log in as the “root” user. There is no password.

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3. Start the CLI.

root# cli
root@>

4. Enter configuration mode.

cli> configure
[edit]
root@#

5. Configure the name of the router. If the name includes spaces, enclose the name in
quotation marks (“ ”).

[edit]
root@# set system host-name host-name

6. Create a management console user account.

[edit]
root@# set system login user user-name authentication plain-text-password
New password: password
Retype new password: password

7. Set the user account class to super-user.

[edit]
root@# set system login user user-name class super-user

8. Configure the router’s domain name.

[edit]
root@# set system domain-name domain-name

9. Configure the IP address and prefix length for the router’s Ethernet interface.

[edit]
root@# set interfaces fxp0 unit 0 family inet address address/prefix-length

10. Configure the IP address of a backup router, which is used only while the routing
protocol is not running.

[edit]
root@# set system backup-router address

11. Configure the IP address of a DNS server.

[edit]
root@# set system name-server address

12. Set the root authentication password by entering either a clear-text password, an
encrypted password, or an SSH public key string (DSA or RSA).

[edit]
root@# set system root-authentication plain-text-password
New password: password
Retype new password: password

or

[edit]
root@# set system root-authentication encrypted-password encrypted-password

or

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[edit]
root@# set system root-authentication ssh-dsa public-key

or

[edit]
root@# set system root-authentication ssh-rsa public-key

13. (Optional) Configure the static routes to remote subnets with access to the
management port. Access to the management port is limited to the local subnet. To
access the management port from a remote subnet, you need to add a static route
to that subnet within the routing table. For more information about static routes, see
the Junos OS System Basics Configuration Guide.

[edit]
root@# set routing-options static route remote-subnet next-hop destination-IP retain
no-readvertise

14. Configure the telnet service at the [edit system services] hierarchy level.

[edit]
root@# set system services telnet

15. (Optional) Display the configuration to verify that it is correct.

[edit]
root@# show
system {
host-name host-name;
domain-name domain-name;
backup-router address;
root-authentication {
authentication-method (password | public-key);
}
name-server {
address;
}
}
interfaces {
fxp0 {
unit 0 {
family inet {
address address/prefix-length;
}
}
}
}

16. Commit the configuration to activate it on the router.

[edit]
root@# commit

17. (Optional) Configure additional properties by adding the necessary configuration

statements. Then commit the changes to activate them on the router.

[edit]
root@host# commit

18. When you have finished configuring the router, exit configuration mode.

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[edit]
root@host# exit
root@host>

NOTE: To reinstall the Junos OS, you boot the router from the removable
media. Do not insert the removable media during normal operations. The
router does not operate normally when it is booted from the removable media.

When the router boots from the storage media (removable media, CompactFlash card,
or hard disk) it expands its search in the /config directory of the routing platform for the
following files in the following order: juniper.conf (the main configuration file), rescue.conf
(the rescue configuration file), and juniper.conf.1 (the first rollback configuration file).
When the search finds the first configuration file that can be loaded properly, the file
loads and the search ends. If none of the file can be loaded properly, the routing platform
does not function properly. If the router boots from an alternate boot device, the Junos
OS displays a message indication this when you log in to the router.

Related • Powering On an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 104

Documentation
• Powering On a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 111

• Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98

• Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router on page 121

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Hardware Maintenance, Troubleshooting,

and Replacement Procedures
• Maintaining MX960 Router Hardware Components on page 121
• Troubleshooting MX960 Hardware Components on page 151
• Replacing MX960 Hardware Components on page 165

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Maintaining MX960 Router Hardware

Components

This chapter describes how to maintain hardware components installed in the router.
Some components, such as the craft interface, require no maintenance.

For information about returning a part to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, see
“Contacting Customer Support and Returning MX960 Hardware” on page 317.

• Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router on page 121
• Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router on page 121
• Maintaining the MX960 Cooling System Components on page 122
• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125
• Maintaining MX960 Packet Forwarding Engine Components on page 128
• Maintaining the MX960 Power Supplies on page 148
• Verifying the Version of the MX960 Cable Manager on page 149

Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router

To maintain hardware components, you need the following tools and parts:

• ESD grounding wrist strap

• Flat-blade (–) screwdriver

• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1

• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2

Related • Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router on page 121
Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

• Maintaining the MX960 Power Supplies on page 148

Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX960 Router

Purpose For optimum router performance, perform preventive maintenance procedures.

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Action • Inspect the installation site for moisture, loose wires or cables, and excessive dust.
Make sure that airflow is unobstructed around the router and into the air intake vents.

• Check the status-reporting devices on the craft interface—System alarms and LEDs.

• Inspect the air filter at the bottom front of the router, replacing it every 6 months for
optimum cooling system performance. Do not run the router for more than a few
minutes without the air filter in place.

Related • Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router on page 121
Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter on page 122

• Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays on page 122

Maintaining the MX960 Cooling System Components

• Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter on page 122

• Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays on page 122

Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter

Purpose For optimum cooling, verify the condition of the air filters.

Action • Regularly inspect the air filter. A dirty air filter restricts airflow in the unit, producing a
negative effect on the ventilation of the chassis. The filter degrades over time. You
must replace the filter every 6 months.

CAUTION: Always keep the air filter in place while the router is operating.
Because the fans are very powerful, they could pull small bits of wire or
other materials into the router through the unfiltered air intake. This could
damage the router components.

• Use spare filters within 1 year of manufacture. Check the date of manufacture printed
on the filter. Store spare air filters in a dark, cool, and dry place. Storing air filters at
higher temperatures, or where they can be exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation,
hydrocarbon emissions, or vapors from solvents, can significantly reduce their life.

Related • Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router on page 121
Documentation
• Replacing the MX960 Air Filter on page 175

• Installing the MX960 Air Filter on page 177

Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays

Purpose For optimum cooling, verify the condition of the fans.

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Action • Monitor the status of the fans. A fan tray contains multiple fans that work in unison to
cool the router components. If one fan fails, the host subsystem adjusts the speed of
the remaining fans to maintain proper cooling. A red alarm is triggered when a fan fails,
and a yellow alarm and red alarm is triggered when a fan tray is removed.

• To display the status of the cooling system, issue the show chassis environment
command. The output is similar to the following:

user@host> show chassis environment

Class Item Status Measurement

Temp PEM 0 OK 40 degrees C / 104 degrees
F
PEM 1 Absent
PEM 2 Absent
PEM 3 OK 40 degrees C / 104 degrees
F
Routing Engine 0 OK 39 degrees C / 102 degrees
F
Routing Engine 1 OK 42 degrees C / 107 degrees
F
CB 0 Intake OK 26 degrees C / 78 degrees
F
CB 0 Exhaust A OK 27 degrees C / 80 degrees
F
CB 0 Exhaust B OK 27 degrees C / 80 degrees
F
CB 0 ACBC OK 26 degrees C / 78 degrees
F
CB 0 SF A OK 37 degrees C / 98 degrees
F
CB 0 SF B OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees
F
CB 1 Intake OK 27 degrees C / 80 degrees
F
CB 1 Exhaust A OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
CB 1 Exhaust B OK 28 degrees C / 82 degrees
F
CB 1 ACBC OK 27 degrees C / 80 degrees
F
CB 1 SF A OK 36 degrees C / 96 degrees
F
CB 1 SF B OK 36 degrees C / 96 degrees
F
CB 2 Intake Absent
CB 2 Exhaust A Absent
CB 2 Exhaust B Absent
CB 2 ACBC Absent
CB 2 SF A Absent
CB 2 SF B Absent
FPC 2 Intake OK 22 degrees C / 71 degrees
F
FPC 2 Exhaust A OK 27 degrees C / 80 degrees
F
FPC 2 Exhaust B OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 0 TSensor OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 0 Chip OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees

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F
FPC 2 I3 1 TSensor OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 1 Chip OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 2 TSensor OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 2 Chip OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 3 TSensor OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
FPC 2 I3 3 Chip OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
FPC 2 IA 0 TSensor OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 2 IA 0 Chip OK 36 degrees C / 96 degrees
F
FPC 2 IA 1 TSensor OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
FPC 2 IA 1 Chip OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees
F
FPC 4 Intake OK 22 degrees C / 71 degrees
F
FPC 4 Exhaust A OK 28 degrees C / 82 degrees
F
FPC 4 Exhaust B OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 0 TSensor OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 0 Chip OK 34 degrees C / 93 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 1 TSensor OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 1 Chip OK 33 degrees C / 91 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 2 TSensor OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 2 Chip OK 29 degrees C / 84 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 3 TSensor OK 29 degrees C / 84 degrees
F
FPC 4 I3 3 Chip OK 29 degrees C / 84 degrees
F
FPC 4 IA 0 TSensor OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees
F
FPC 4 IA 0 Chip OK 37 degrees C / 98 degrees
F
FPC 4 IA 1 TSensor OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 4 IA 1 Chip OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees
F
FPC 7 Intake OK 20 degrees C / 68 degrees
F
FPC 7 Exhaust A OK 21 degrees C / 69 degrees
F
FPC 7 Exhaust B OK 21 degrees C / 69 degrees
F
FPC 7 I3 0 TSensor OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 7 I3 0 Chip OK 36 degrees C / 96 degrees
F

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FPC 7 I3 1 TSensor OK 32 degrees C / 89 degrees

F
FPC 7 I3 1 Chip OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees
F
FPC 7 I3 2 TSensor OK 32 degrees C / 89 degrees
F
FPC 7 I3 2 Chip OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
FPC 7 I3 3 TSensor OK 30 degrees C / 86 degrees
F
FPC 7 I3 3 Chip OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 7 IA 0 TSensor OK 34 degrees C / 93 degrees
F
FPC 7 IA 0 Chip OK 37 degrees C / 98 degrees
F
FPC 7 IA 1 TSensor OK 31 degrees C / 87 degrees
F
FPC 7 IA 1 Chip OK 35 degrees C / 95 degrees
F
Fans Top Fan Tray Temp OK 27 degrees C / 80 degrees
F
Top Tray Fan 1 OK Spinning at high speed
Top Tray Fan 2 OK Spinning at high speed
Top Tray Fan 3 OK Spinning at high speed
Top Tray Fan 4 OK Spinning at high speed
Top Tray Fan 5 OK Spinning at high speed
Top Tray Fan 6 OK Spinning at high speed
Bottom Fan Tray Temp OK 28 degrees C / 82 degrees
F
Bottom Tray Fan 1 OK Spinning at high speed
Bottom Tray Fan 2 OK Spinning at high speed
Bottom Tray Fan 3 OK Spinning at high speed
Bottom Tray Fan 4 OK Spinning at high speed
Bottom Tray Fan 5 OK Spinning at high speed
Bottom Tray Fan 6 OK Spinning at high speed

NOTE: The fan numbers are stamped into the fan tray sheet metal next to
each fan.

Related • Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router on page 121
Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 170

Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem

Purpose For optimum router performance, verify the condition of the host subsystem. The host
subsystem includes an SCB and a Routing Engine installed into a slot in the SCB.

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Action On a regular basis:

• Check the LEDs on the craft interface to view information about the status of the
Routing Engines.

• Check the LEDs on the SCB faceplate (see Table 9 in “MX960 Switch Control Board
Description” on page 24).

• Check the LEDs on the Routing Engine faceplate (see Table 10 in “MX960 Routing
Engine Description” on page 27).

• To check the status of the Routing Engines, issue the show chassis routing-engine
command. The output is similar to the following:

user@host> show chassis routing-engine

Routing Engine status:

Slot 0:
Current state Master
Election priority Master (default)
Temperature 39 degrees C / 102 degrees F
CPU temperature 47 degrees C / 116 degrees F
DRAM 3584 MB
Memory utilization 10 percent
CPU utilization:
User 0 percent
Background 0 percent
Kernel 6 percent
Interrupt 0 percent
Idle 94 percent
Model RE-S-2000
Serial ID 1000639065
Start time 2006-11-07 11:42:58 PST
Uptime 53 minutes, 35 seconds
Load averages: 1 minute 5 minute 15 minute
0.06 0.07 0.02
Routing Engine status:
Slot 1:
Current state Backup
Election priority Backup (default)
Temperature 42 degrees C / 107 degrees F
CPU temperature 50 degrees C / 122 degrees F
DRAM 3584 MB
Memory utilization 9 percent
CPU utilization:
User 0 percent
Background 0 percent
Kernel 0 percent
Interrupt 0 percent
Idle 100 percent
Model RE-S-2000
Serial ID 1000664335
Start time 2006-11-02 18:35:01 PST
Uptime 4 days, 18 hours, 1 minute, 28 seconds

• To check the status of the SCBs, issue the show chassis environment cb command.
The output is similar to the following:

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user@host> show chassis environment cb

CB 0 status:
State Online Master
Temperature 26 degrees C / 78 degrees F
Power 1
1.2 V 1202 mV
1.5 V 1508 mV
1.8 V 1830 mV
2.5 V 5053 mV
3.3 V 6593 mV
5.0 V 5111 mV
12.0 V 12181 mV
1.25 V 1263 mV
3.3 V SM3 6593 mV
5 V RE 5078 mV
12 V RE 12007 mV
Power 2
11.3 V bias PEM 11253 mV
4.6 V bias MidPlane 4827 mV
11.3 V bias FPD 11408 mV
11.3 V bias POE 0 11446 mV
11.3 V bias POE 1 11408 mV
Bus Revision 6
FPGA Revision 0
CB 1 status:
State Online Standby
Temperature 27 degrees C / 80 degrees F
Power 1
1.2 V 1214 mV
1.5 V 1517 mV
1.8 V 1814 mV
2.5 V 2507 mV
3.3 V 3312 mV
5.0 V 5136 mV
12.0 V 12142 mV
1.25 V 1256 mV
3.3 V SM3 3306 mV
5 V RE 5085 mV
12 V RE 11949 mV
Power 2
11.3 V bias PEM 11369 mV
4.6 V bias MidPlane 4814 mV
11.3 V bias FPD 11427 mV
11.3 V bias POE 0 11350 mV
11.3 V bias POE 1 11330 mV
Bus Revision 39
FPGA Revision 1

To check the status of a specific SCB, issue the show chassis environment cb command
and include the slot number of the SCB—for example, show chassis environment cb 0.

For more information about using the CLI, see the Junos OS manuals.

Related • MX960 Craft Interface Overview on page 34

Documentation
• MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

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• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

• Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 177

Maintaining MX960 Packet Forwarding Engine Components

• Maintaining MX960 DPCs on page 128

• Maintaining MX960 FPCs on page 130
• Maintaining MX960 PICs on page 132
• Maintaining MX960 MPCs on page 132
• Maintaining MX960 MICs on page 135
• Maintaining Cables That Connect to MX960 DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs on page 136
• Holding and Storing MX Series DPCs on page 138
• Holding and Storing MX Series FPCs on page 142

Maintaining MX960 DPCs

Purpose The router can have up to 12 Dense Port Concentrators (DPCs) mounted vertically in the
DPC card cage at the front of the chassis. For optimum router performance, verify the
condition of the DPCs.

Action On a regular basis:

• Check the LEDs on the craft interface directly above each DPC slot. The green LED
labeled OK lights steadily when a DPC is functioning normally.

• Check the OK/FAIL LED on the DPC. For more information, see MX Series 3D Universal
Edge Routers Line Card Guide. If the DPC detects a failure, the DPC sends an alarm
message to the Routing Engine.

• Check the status of installed DPCs by issuing the CLI show chassis fpc command to
check the status of installed DPCs. As shown in the sample output, the value Online
in the column labeled State indicates that the DPC is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis fpc

Temp CPU Utilization (%) Memory Utilization (%)

Slot State (C) Total Interrupt DRAM (MB) Heap Buffer

0 Empty
1 Empty
2 Online 22 40 0 1024 15
57
3 Empty
4 Online 22 24 0 1024 15
57
5 Empty
6 Empty
7 Offline ---Offlined by cli command---
8 Empty
9 Empty
10 Empty
11 Empty

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For more detailed output, add the detail option. The following example does not specify
a slot number, which is optional:

user@host> show chassis fpc detail

Slot 2 information:
State Online
Temperature 22 degrees C / 71 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total SRAM 256 MB
Total SDRAM 0 MB
Start time 2006-11-03 07:35:40 PST
Uptime 2 hours, 27 minutes, 1 second
Slot 4 information:
State Online
Temperature 22 degrees C / 71 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total SRAM 256 MB
Total SDRAM 0 MB
Start time 2006-11-03 07:35:48 PST
Uptime 2 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 7 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total SRAM 256 MB
Total SDRAM 0 MB
Start time 2006-11-03 07:35:53 PST
Uptime 2 hours, 26 minutes, 48 seconds

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc pic-status command. The DPC slots are numbered from
0 through 5, 2/6, 7 through 11, left to right:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 2 Online MX960 40GE DPC

PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE
Slot 4 Online MX960 4 XGE DPC
PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
PIC 2 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
PIC 3 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Slot 7 Offline MX960 4 XGE DPC

For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

Documentation
• MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description on page 13

• MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36

• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

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Maintaining MX960 FPCs

Purpose The router can have one Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) installed vertically in two DPC
slots at the front of the chassis. For optimum router performance, verify the condition of
the FPC.

Action On a regular basis:

• Check the LEDs on the craft interface directly above the FPC. The green LED labeled
OK lights steadily when an FPC is functioning normally.

• Check the OK/FAIL LED on the FPC. If the FPC detects a failure, the FPC sends an alarm
message to the Routing Engine.

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc command to check the status of the installed FPC. As
shown in the sample output, the value Online in the column labeled State indicates
that the FPC is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis fpc

Temp CPU Utilization (%) Memory Utilization (%)

Slot State (C) Total Interrupt DRAM (MB) Heap Buffer
0 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
1 Empty
2 Online 41 9 0 1024 15 57
3 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
4 Online 43 11 0 1024 16 57
5 Online 41 9 0 1024 15 57
6 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Empty
10 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
11 Empty

For more detailed output, add the detail option. The following example does not specify
a slot number, which is optional:

user@host> show chassis fpc detail

Slot 0 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:24 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Slot 2 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 3 information:
State Online

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Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F

Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 4 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 5 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:22 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Slot 6 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 10 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:24 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc pic-status command. The following example shows an
FPC installed in DPC slots 1 and 2:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 0 Online DPC 40x 1GE R

PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
Slot 1 Online MX FPC Type 3
PIC 0 Online 1x OC-192 SONET
PIC 1 Online 1x OC-192 SONET

NOTE: An FPC takes up two DPC slots when installed on an MX Series

router. The slot number corresponds to the lowest numbered DPC slot.

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For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs on page 22

Documentation
• Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs on page 156

• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• Holding an MX960 FPC on page 143

• Storing an MX960 FPC on page 147

Maintaining MX960 PICs

Purpose For optimum router performance, verify the condition of the PICs.

Action On a regular basis:

• Check the LEDs on PIC faceplates. The meaning of the LED states differs for various
PICs. For more information, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.
If the FPC that houses the PIC detects a PIC failure, the FPC generates an alarm
message to be sent to the Routing Engine.

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc pic-status command. The PIC slots in an FPC are
numbered from 0 through 1, top to bottom:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 0 Online DPC 40x 1GE R

PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
Slot 1 Online MX FPC Type 3
PIC 0 Online 1x OC-192 SONET
PIC 1 Online 1x OC-192 SONET

For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 PIC Description on page 23

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs on page 158

• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323

Maintaining MX960 MPCs

Purpose The router can have up to 12 Modular Port Concentrators (MPCs) mounted vertically in
the card cage at the front of the chassis. For optimum router performance, verify the
condition of the MPCs.

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Action On a regular basis:

• Check the LEDs on the craft interface directly above each MPC slot. The green LED
labeled OK lights steadily when an MPC is functioning normally.

• Check the OK/FAIL LED on the MPC. If the MPC detects a failure, the MPC sends an
alarm message to the Routing Engine.

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc command to check the status of installed MPCs. As
shown in the sample output, the value Online in the column labeled State indicates
that the MPC is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis fpc

Temp CPU Utilization (%) Memory Utilization (%)

Slot State (C) Total Interrupt DRAM (MB) Heap Buffer
0 Online 36 3 0 2048 14 13
1 Online 40 5 0 2048 26 13
2 Online 41 6 0 1024 7 43
3 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
4 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
5 Empty
6 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Empty
10 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
11 Empty

For more detailed output, add the detail option. The following example does not specify
a slot number, which is optional:

user@host> show chassis fpc detail

Slot 0 information:
State Online
Temperature 33 degrees C / 91 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:26:54 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 51
seconds
Max Power Consumption 330 Watts
Slot 1 information:
State Online
Temperature 32 degrees C / 89 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:26:54 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 51
seconds
Max Power Consumption 365 Watts
Slot 2 information:
State Online
Temperature 41 degrees C / 105 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:26:46 PST

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Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 59

seconds
Max Power Consumption 265 Watts
Slot 3 information:
State Online
Temperature 36 degrees C / 96 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 2048 MB
Total RLDRAM 806 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2632 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:27:04 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 41
seconds
Max Power Consumption 450 Watts
Slot 4 information:
State Online
Temperature 40 degrees C / 104 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 2048 MB
Total RLDRAM 1324 MB
Total DDR DRAM 5120 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:27:02 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 43
seconds
Max Power Consumption 440 Watts
Slot 6 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Max Power Consumption 365 Watts
Slot 10 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:24 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Max Power Consumption 440 Watts

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc pic-status command. The MPC slots are numbered 0
through 5, bottom to top:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 0 Online DPCE 4x 10GE R EQ

PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 2 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 3 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
Slot 1 Online DPCE 40x 1GE R EQ
PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
Slot 2 Online MS-DPC
PIC 0 Online MS-DPC PIC
PIC 1 Online MS-DPC PIC
Slot 3 Online MPC Type 2 3D EQ

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PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE XFP

PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE XFP
Slot 4 Online MPC 3D 16x 10GE
PIC 0 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 1 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 2 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 3 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
Slot 6 Online MX960 40GE DPC
PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE
Slot 10 Online MPC 3D 16x 10GE
PIC 0 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 1 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 2 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 3 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+

For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description on page 15

Documentation
• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator LEDs on page 18

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs on page 158

• Replacing an MX960 MPC on page 205

Maintaining MX960 MICs

Purpose For optimum router performance, verify the condition of the Modular Interface Cards
(MICs).

Action On a regular basis:

• Check the LEDs on MIC faceplates. The meaning of the LED states differs for various
MICs. For more information, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.
If the MPC that houses the MIC detects a MIC failure, the MPC generates an alarm
message to be sent to the Routing Engine.

• Issue the CLI show chassis fpc pic-status command. The MIC slots in an MPC are
numbered PIC 0/1 and PIC 2/3, top to bottom:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 0 Online DPCE 4x 10GE R EQ

PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 2 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 3 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
Slot 1 Online DPCE 40x 1GE R EQ
PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
Slot 2 Online MS-DPC
PIC 0 Online MS-DPC PIC

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PIC 1 Online MS-DPC PIC

Slot 3 Online MPC Type 2 3D EQ
PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE XFP
PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE XFP
Slot 4 Online MPC 3D 16x 10GE
PIC 0 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 1 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 2 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 3 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
Slot 6 Online MX960 40GE DPC
PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE
Slot 10 Online MPC 3D 16x 10GE
PIC 0 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 1 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 2 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 3 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+

For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 Modular Interface Card Description on page 18

Documentation
• MX960 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs on page 19

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs on page 161

• Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210

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

Purpose For optimum router performance, verify the condition of the cables that connect to the
DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs.

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Action On a regular basis:

• Use a standard cable manager or extended cable manager (shown in Figure 66 on

page 137 and Figure 67 on page 137) to support cables and prevent cables from dislodging
or developing stress points.

Figure 66: Standard Cable Manager

Maintenance linkage

Release handles

Figure 67: Extended Cable Manager

• Place excess cable out of the way in the standard or extended cable manager. Do not
allow fastened loops of cable to dangle from the connector or cable manager because
this stresses the cable at the fastening point. Putting fasteners on the loops helps to
maintain their shape.

• Keep the cable connections clean and free of dust and other particles, which can cause
drops in the received power level. Always inspect cables and clean them if necessary
before connecting an interface.

• Label both ends of the cables to identify them.

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The following guidelines apply specifically to fiber-optic cables:

• When you unplug a fiber-optic cable, always place a rubber safety plug over the
transceiver on the faceplate and on the end of the cable.

• Anchor fiber-optic cables to avoid stress on the connectors. Be sure to secure fiber-optic
cables so that they do not support their own weight as they hang to the floor. Never
let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector.

• Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its bend radius. An arc smaller than a few
inches can damage the cable and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

• Frequent plugging and unplugging of fiber-optic cable into and out of optical
instruments can cause damage to the instruments that is expensive to repair. Instead,
attach a short fiber extension to the optical equipment. Any wear and tear due to
frequent plugging and unplugging is then absorbed by the short fiber extension, which
is easy and inexpensive to replace.

• Keep fiber-optic cable connections clean. Small microdeposits of oil and dust in the
canal of the transceiver or cable connector could cause loss of light, reducing signal
power and possibly causing intermittent problems with the optical connection.

To clean the transceivers, use an appropriate fiber-cleaning device, such as RIFOCS

Fiber Optic Adaptor Cleaning Wands (part number 946). Follow the directions for the
cleaning kit you use.

After you clean an optical transceiver, make sure that the connector tip of the fiber-optic
cable is clean. Use only an approved alcohol-free fiber-optic cable cleaning kit, such
as the Opptex Cletop-S Fiber Cleaner. Follow the directions for the cleaning kit you
use.

Related • Maintaining MX960 DPCs on page 128

Documentation
• Maintaining MX960 MPCs on page 132

• Maintaining MX960 MICs on page 135

• Maintaining MX960 PICs on page 132

Holding and Storing MX Series DPCs

• MX960 DPC Terminology on page 139
• Holding an MX960 DPC on page 139
• Storing an MX960 DPC on page 141

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MX960 DPC Terminology

Regardless of whether you are holding a DPC vertically or horizontally, this information
uses the same terms for all four edges of the DPC (see Figure 68 on page 139):

• Faceplate—Edge of the DPC that has connectors into which you insert the SFP or XFP
transceivers

• Connector edge—Edge opposite the faceplate; this edge has the connectors that attach
to the midplane

• Top edge—Edge at the top of the DPC when it is vertical

• Bottom edge—Edge at the bottom of the DPC when it is vertical

Figure 68: DPC Edges

Related • MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description on page 13

Documentation
• MX960 DPC and MPC LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36

• Holding an MX960 DPC on page 139

• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

Holding an MX960 DPC

When carrying a DPC, you can hold it either vertically or horizontally.

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NOTE: A DPC weighs 14.5 lb (6.6 kg). Be prepared to accept the full weight
of the DPC as you lift it.

To hold a DPC vertically:

1. Orient the DPC so that the faceplate faces you. To verify orientation, confirm that the
text on the DPC is right-side up and the electromagnetic interference (EMI) strip is on
the right-hand side.

2. Place one hand around the DPC faceplate about a quarter of the way down from the
top edge. To avoid deforming the EMI shielding strip, do not press hard on it.

3. Place your other hand at the bottom edge of the DPC.

If the DPC is horizontal before you grasp it, place your left hand around the faceplate and
your right hand along the bottom edge.

To hold a DPC horizontally:

1. Orient the DPC so that the faceplate faces you.

2. Grasp the top edge with your left hand and the bottom edge with your right hand.

You can rest the faceplate of the DPC against your body as you carry it.

As you carry the DPC, do not bump it against anything. DPC components are fragile.

Never hold or grasp the DPC anywhere except places that this document indicates. In
particular, never grasp the connector edge, especially at the power connector in the
corner where the connector and bottom edges meet.

Figure 69: Do Not Grasp the Connector Edge

Never carry the DPC by the faceplate with only one hand.

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Do not rest any edge of a DPC directly against a hard surface (see Figure 70 on page 141).

Do not stack DPCs.

Figure 70: Do Not Rest the DPC on an Edge

If you must rest the DPC temporarily on an edge while changing its orientation between
vertical and horizontal, use your hand as a cushion between the edge and the surface.

Related • MX960 DPC Terminology on page 139

Documentation
• Storing an MX960 DPC on page 141

• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

Storing an MX960 DPC

You must store a DPC as follows:

• In the router

• In the container in which a spare DPC is shipped

• Horizontally and sheet metal side down

When you store a DPC on a horizontal surface or in the shipping container, always place
it inside an antistatic bag. Because the DPC is heavy, and because antistatic bags are
fragile, inserting the DPC into the bag is easier with two people. To do this, one person
holds the DPC in the horizontal position with the faceplate facing the body, and the other
person slides the opening of the bag over the DPC connector edge.

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If you must insert the DPC into a bag by yourself, first lay the DPC horizontally on a flat,
stable surface, sheet metal side down. Orient the DPC with the faceplate facing you.
Carefully insert the DPC connector edge into the opening of the bag, and pull the bag
toward you to cover the DPC.

Never stack a DPC under or on top of any other component.

Related • MX960 DPC Terminology on page 139

Documentation
• Holding an MX960 DPC on page 139

• Maintaining MX960 DPCs on page 128

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154

Holding and Storing MX Series FPCs

• MX960 FPC Terminology on page 142
• Holding an MX960 FPC on page 143
• Storing an MX960 FPC on page 147

MX960 FPC Terminology

Regardless of whether you are holding an FPC vertically or horizontally, this document
uses the same terms for all four edges of the FPC (see Figure 71 on page 143):

• Faceplate—Edge of the FPC that has slots into which you insert the PICs

• Connector edge—Edge opposite the faceplate; this edge has the connectors that attach
to the midplane

• Top edge—Edge at the top of the FPC when it is vertical

• Bottom edge—Edge at the bottom of the FPC when it is vertical

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Figure 71: FPC Edges

Top edge

Connector
edge

Faceplate

g004416
Bottom edge

Related • Holding an MX960 FPC on page 143

Documentation
• Storing an MX960 FPC on page 147

• MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description on page 19

Holding an MX960 FPC

CAUTION: Many components on the FPC are fragile. Failure to handle FPCs
as specified in this document can cause irreparable damage.

NOTE: An FPC configured with PICs installed can weigh as much as

18 lb (8.2 kg). Be prepared to accept the full weight of the FPC as you lift it.

CAUTION: To prevent damage when handling or carrying FPCs:

• As you carry the FPC, do not bump it against anything. FPC components
are fragile.

• Do not grasp the FPC anywhere except places that this document indicates.
In particular, never grasp the connector edge, especially at the power
connector in the corner where the connector and bottom edges meet (see
Figure 72 on page 144).

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Figure 72: Do Not Grasp the Connector Edge

• Do not carry the FPC by the faceplate with only one hand (see Figure 73
on page 145).

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Figure 73: Do Not Carry an FPC with Only One Hand

• Do not rest any edge of an FPC directly against a hard surface (see Figure
74 on page 146). If you must rest the FPC temporarily on an edge while
changing its orientation between vertical and horizontal, use your hand as
a cushion between the edge and the surface.

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Figure 74: Do Not Rest the FPC on an Edge

You hold an FPC vertically when installing it into the chassis or an equipment rack. To
hold an FPC vertically (see Figure 75 on page 147):

1. Orient the FPC so that the faceplate faces you.

2. Place one hand around the FPC faceplate about a quarter of the way down from the
top edge. To avoid deforming the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding strip,
do not press hard on it.

3. Place your other hand at the bottom edge of the FPC. If the FPC has heat sinks about
midway between the faceplate and connector edge, place your other hand against
the heat sinks.

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Figure 75: Holding an FPC Vertically

Related • MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description on page 19

Documentation
• MX960 FPC Terminology on page 142

• Storing an MX960 FPC on page 147

Storing an MX960 FPC

When not installed in the routing platforms, FPCs must be either stored in the container
in which a spare FPC is shipped or stored horizontally with the component-side up on a
flat, stable surface. When you store an FPC on a horizontal surface or in the shipping
container, always place it inside an antistatic bag. Because the FPC is heavy and because
antistatic bags are fragile, inserting the FPC into the bag is easier with two people. The
storage guidelines are as follows:

• When storing an FPC with two people, one person holds the FPC in the horizontal
position with the faceplate facing their body, the other person slides the opening of
the bag over the FPC connector edge.

• When storing an FPC with one person, you must insert the FPC into a bag by yourself.
First lay the FPC horizontally on a flat, stable surface, component-side up. Orient the
FPC with the faceplate facing you. Carefully insert the FPC connector edge into the
opening of the bag, and pull the bag toward you to cover the FPC.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage when storing FPCs:

• Never lay an FPC component-side down.

Figure 76: Do Not Stack FPCs

• Never stack an FPC under or on top of any other component (see Figure
76 on page 148).

Related • MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator Description on page 19

Documentation
• MX960 FPC Terminology on page 142

• Holding an MX960 FPC on page 143

Maintaining the MX960 Power Supplies

Purpose For optimum router performance, verify the condition of the power supplies.

Action On a regular basis:

• Check the status of the power supplies by issuing the show chassis environment pem
command. The output is similar to the following:

user@host> show chassis environment pem

PEM 0 status:
State Online
Temperature OK
DC output OK
PEM 1 status:
State Online
Temperature OK
DC output OK

• Make sure that the power and grounding cables are arranged so that they do not
obstruct access to other router components.

• Routinely check the status LEDs on the power supply faceplates and the craft interface
to determine if the power supplies are functioning normally.

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• Check the red and yellow alarm LEDs on the craft interface. Power supply failure or
removal triggers an alarm that causes one or both of the LEDs to light. You can display
the associated error messages by issuing the following command:

user@host> show chassis alarms

• Periodically inspect the site to ensure that the grounding and power cables connected
to the router are securely in place and that there is no moisture accumulating near the
router.

Related • MX960 Power Supply LEDs on the Craft Interface on page 36

Documentation
• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• Troubleshooting Resources for MX960 Routers on page 151

• MX960 Site Preparation Checklist on page 53

Verifying the Version of the MX960 Cable Manager

Purpose To verify the version of the cable manager—standard or extended.

Action Issue the show chassis hardware command. In the following output, Extended Cable
Manager in the Description field indicates that the MX960 router has an extended cable
manager installed.

user@host> show chassis hardware

Hardware inventory:
Item Version Part number Serial number Description
Chassis JN10BA496AFA MX960
Midplane REV 03 710-013698 TR0193 MX960 Backplane
Fan Extender REV 02 710-018051 JY5226 Extended Cable
Manager
FPM Board REV 03 710-014974 JZ6867 MX960 Front
Panel Display
PDM Rev 03 740-013110 QCS11035022 Power
Distribution Module
PEM 0 Rev 03 740-013683 QCS1104706T DC Power Entry
Module
PEM 1 Rev 03 740-013683 QCS11047071 DC Power Entry
Module
PEM 2 Rev 03 740-013683 QCS1110700A DC Power Entry
Module
PEM 3 Rev 03 740-013683 QCS11107006 DC Power Entry
Module
Routing Engine 0 REV 06 740-013063 1000690747 RE-S-2000
Routing Engine 1 REV 06 740-013063 1000690717 RE-S-2000
CB 0 REV 07 710-013385 KA3976 MX SCB
CB 1 REV 07 710-013385 KA2127 MX SCB
CB 2 REV 07 710-013385 KA2122 MX SCB
FPC 0 REV 06 710-013699 JZ8103 DPCE 40x 1GE X
CPU REV 06 710-013713 JZ7349 DPC PMB
PIC 0 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE(LAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011783 PB93302 SFP-LX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02F5 SFP-SX

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Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EV SFP-SX

Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EN SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02FD SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011783 PB93RLK SFP-LX
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011783 PB9292T SFP-LX
Xcvr 7 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EC SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011783 PB9296B SFP-LX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011783 PB9294X SFP-LX
PIC 1 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE(LAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011783 PB9330R SFP-LX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 PB349PQ SFP-SX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02F1 SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 PB3494J SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EY SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02F3 SFP-SX
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EX SFP-SX
Xcvr 7 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EZ SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02ET SFP-SX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02G8 SFP-SX
PIC 2 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE(LAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011783 PB92938 SFP-LX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02E0 SFP-SX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02F6 SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02FB SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02FA SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02ED SFP-SX
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011783 PB9338R SFP-LX
Xcvr 7 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02E1 SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011783 PB929AU SFP-LX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011783 PB929AV SFP-LX
PIC 3 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE(LAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011783 PB9330Q SFP-LX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02E8 SFP-SX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 PB34FPU SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 PB34FZ4 SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 PB34N3Q SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EL SFP-SX
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EG SFP-SX
Xcvr 7 REV 01 740-011613 AM0703S02EJ SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011783 PB9292Y SFP-LX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011783 PB9296A SFP-LX
FPC 3 REV 08 710-014219 KA1048 DPCE 4x 10GE X
CPU REV 06 710-013713 JZ7177 DPC PMB
PIC 0 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x
10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-014279 6Z3019A00247 XFP-10G-LR
PIC 1 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x
10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-014279 723019A00434 XFP-10G-LR
PIC 2 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x
10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-014289 C712XU00S XFP-10G-SR
PIC 3 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x
10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-014279 6Z3019A00216 XFP-10G-LR
Fan Tray 0 REV 03 740-014971 TP0730 Fan Tray
Fan Tray 1 REV 03 740-014971 TP0451 Fan Tray

Related • MX960 Cable Manager Description on page 46

Documentation
• Replacing the MX960 Cable Manager on page 240

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Components

• Troubleshooting Resources for MX960 Routers on page 151

• Troubleshooting the MX960 Cooling System on page 154
• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154
• Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs on page 156
• Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs on page 158
• Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs on page 158
• Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs on page 161
• Troubleshooting the MX960 Power System on page 162

Troubleshooting Resources for MX960 Routers

• Command-Line Interface on page 151

• Chassis and Interface Alarm Messages on page 152
• Alarm Relay Contacts on page 152
• Craft Interface LEDs on page 152
• Component LEDs on page 153
• Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center on page 153

Command-Line Interface
The Junos OS command-line interface (CLI) is the primary tool for controlling and
troubleshooting router hardware, the Junos OS, routing protocols, and network
connectivity. CLI commands display information from routing tables, information specific
to routing protocols, and information about network connectivity derived from the ping
and traceroute utilities.

You enter CLI commands on one or more external management devices connected to
ports on the Routing Engine.

For information about using the CLI to troubleshoot the Junos OS, see the appropriate
Junos OS configuration guide.

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Chassis and Interface Alarm Messages

When the Routing Engine detects an alarm condition, it lights the red or yellow alarm
LED on the craft interface as appropriate. To view a more detailed description of the
alarm cause, issue the show chassis alarms command:

user@host> show chassis alarms

There are two classes of alarm messages:

• Chassis alarms—Indicate a problem with a chassis component such as the cooling

system or power supplies.

• Interface alarms—Indicate a problem with a specific network interface.

Alarm Relay Contacts

The craft interface has two alarm relay contacts for connecting the router to external
alarm devices. Whenever a system condition triggers either the red or yellow alarm on
the craft interface, the alarm relay contacts are also activated. The alarm relay contacts
are located on the upper right of the craft interface.

Craft Interface LEDs

The craft interface is the panel on the front of the router located above the DPC cards
that contains LEDs and buttons that allow you to troubleshoot the router.

LEDs on the craft interface include the following:

• Alarm LEDs—One large red circular LED and one large yellow triangular LED, located
on the upper right of the craft interface, indicate two levels of alarm conditions. The
circular red LED lights to indicate a critical condition that can result in a system
shutdown. The triangular yellow LED lights to indicate a less severe condition that
requires monitoring or maintenance. Both LEDs can be lit simultaneously. A condition
that causes an alarm LED to light also activates the corresponding alarm relay contact
on the craft interface.

• Host subsystem LEDs—Three LEDs, MASTER, ONLINE, and OFFLINE, indicate the status
of the host subsystem. A green MASTER LED indicates that the host is functioning as
the master. The ONLINE LED indicates that the host is online. The OFFLINE LED indicates
that the host is installed but the routing engine is offline. The host subsystem LEDs are
located on the left of the craft interface and are labeled RE0 and RE1.

• Power supply LEDs—Two LEDs (PEM) indicate the status of each power supply. Green
indicates that the power supply is functioning normally. Red indicates that the power
supply is not functioning normally. The power supply LEDs are located in the center
craft interface, and are labeled 0 through 3.

• Line card LEDs—Two LEDs, OK and FAIL, indicate the status of each DPC, FPC, or MPC.
Green indicates OK and red indicates a failure. The line card LEDs are located along
the bottom of the craft interface.

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• SCB LEDs—Two LEDs, OK and FAIL, indicate the status of each SCB. Green indicates
OK and red indicates a failure. The SCB LEDs are located on the left of the craft interface
along the bottom.

• Fan LEDs—Two LEDs indicate the status of the fans. Green indicates the fans are
functioning normally and red indicates a fan has failed. The fan LEDs are located on
the upper left of the craft interface.

Component LEDs
The following LEDs are located on various router components and display the status of
those components:

• DPC LED—One LED labeled OK/FAIL on each DPC faceplate indicates the DPC's status.
For more information, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

• FPC LED—One LED labeled OK/FAIL on each FPC faceplate indicates the FPC's status.

• MPC LED—One LED labeled OK/FAIL on each FPC faceplate indicates the FPC's status.

• MIC LED—One LED labeled OK/FAIL on each MIC faceplate indicates the MIC's status.
For more information, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

• PIC LED—One LED labeled OK/FAIL on each PIC faceplate indicates the PIC's status.
For more information, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

• SCB LEDs—Three LEDs, labeled FABRIC ACTIVE, FABRIC ONLY, and OK/FAIL, on each
SCB faceplate indicate the status of the SCB. If no LEDs are lit, the master RE might
still be booting or the SCB is not receiving power.

• Routing Engine LEDs—Four LEDs, labeled MASTER, HDD, ONLINE, and FAIL on each
Routing Engine faceplate indicate the status of the Routing Engine and hard disk drive.

• Power supply LEDs—Two LEDs on each power supply faceplate indicate the status of
that power supply.

Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center

If you need assistance during troubleshooting, you can contact the Juniper Networks
Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) by using the Web or by telephone.

Related • Troubleshooting the MX960 Cooling System on page 154

Documentation
• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154

• Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs on page 156

• Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs on page 158

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs on page 158

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs on page 161

• Troubleshooting the MX960 Power System on page 162

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Troubleshooting the MX960 Cooling System

Problem The fans in a fan tray are not functioning normally.

Solution Follow these guidelines to troubleshoot the fans:

• Check the fan LEDs and alarm LEDs on the craft interface.

• If the red alarm LED on the craft interface lights, use the CLI to get information about
the source of an alarm condition: user@host> show chassis alarms.

If the CLI output lists only one fan failure, and the other fans are functioning normally,
the fan is most likely faulty and you must replace the fan tray.

• Place your hand near the exhaust vents at the side of the chassis to determine whether
the fans are pushing air out of the chassis.

• If a fan tray is removed, a yellow alarm and a red alarm occur.

• The following conditions automatically cause the fans to run at full speed and also
trigger the indicated alarm:

• A fan fails (red alarm).

• The router temperature exceeds the “temperature warm” threshold (yellow alarm).

• The temperature of the router exceeds the maximum (“temperature hot”) threshold
(red alarm and automatic shutdown of the power supplies).

Related • MX960 Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button on page 35
Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 170

• Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter on page 122

• Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays on page 122

Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs

Problem The DPCs are not functioning normally.

Solution • Monitor the green LED labeled OK above the DPC on the craft interface as soon as a
DPC is seated in an operating router.

The Routing Engine downloads the DPC software to it under two conditions: the DPC
is present when the Routing Engine boots Junos OS, and the DPC is installed and
requested online through the CLI or push button on the front panel. The DPC then runs
diagnostics, during which the OK LED blinks. When the DPC is online and functioning
normally, the OK LED lights green steadily.

• Make sure the DPC is properly seated in the midplane. Check that each ejector handle
has been turned clockwise and is tight.

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• Check the OK/FAIL LED on the DPC and OK and FAIL DPC LEDs on the craft interface.
When the DPC is online and functioning normally, the OK LED lights green steadily.

• Issue the show chassis fpc command to check the status of installed DPCs. As shown
in the sample output, the value Online in the column labeled State indicates that the
DPC is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis fpc

Temp CPU Utilization (%) Memory Utilization (%)

Slot State (C) Total Interrupt DRAM (MB) Heap Buffer

0 Online 41 9 0 1024 15
57
1 Online 43 5 0 1024 16
57
2 Online 43 11 0 1024 16
57
3 Empty
4 Empty
5 Online 42 6 0 1024 16
57

NOTE: The show chassis fpc command displays the status of the DPCs.

For more detailed output, add the detail option. The following example does not specify
a slot number, which is optional:

user@host> show chassis fpc detail

Slot 2 information:
State Online
Temperature 22 degrees C / 71 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total SRAM 256 MB
Total SDRAM 0 MB
Start time 2006-11-03 07:35:40 PST
Uptime 2 hours, 27 minutes, 1 second
Slot 4 information:
State Online
Temperature 22 degrees C / 71 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total SRAM 256 MB
Total SDRAM 0 MB
Start time 2006-11-03 07:35:48 PST
Uptime 2 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 7 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total SRAM 256 MB
Total SDRAM 0 MB
Start time 2006-11-03 07:35:53 PST
Uptime 2 hours, 26 minutes, 48 seconds

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For further description of the output from the commands, see the Junos OS System
Basics Configuration Guide.

Related • MX960 Dense Port Concentrator Description on page 13

Documentation
• Installing an MX960 DPC on page 193

• Maintaining MX960 DPCs on page 128

Troubleshooting the MX960 FPCs

Problem The FPCs are not functioning normally.

Solution • Monitor the green LED labeled OK above the FPC on the craft interface as soon as an
FPC is seated in an operating router.

The Routing Engine downloads the FPC software to it under two conditions: the FPC
is present when the Routing Engine boots Junos OS, and the FPC is installed and
requested online through the CLI or push button on the front panel. The FPC then runs
diagnostics, during which the OK LED blinks. When the FPC is online and functioning
normally, the OK LED lights green steadily.

• Make sure the FPC is properly seated in the midplane. Check that each ejector handle
has been turned clockwise and is tight.

• Check the OK/FAIL LED on the FPC and OK and FAIL FPC LEDs on the craft interface.
When the FPC is online and functioning normally, the OK LED lights green steadily.

• Issue the show chassis fpc command to check the status of installed FPCs. As shown
in the sample output, the value Online in the column labeled State indicates that the
FPC is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis fpc

Temp CPU Utilization (%) Memory Utilization (%)

Slot State (C) Total Interrupt DRAM (MB) Heap Buffer
0 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
1 Empty
2 Online 41 9 0 1024 15 57
3 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
4 Online 43 11 0 1024 16 57
5 Online 41 9 0 1024 15 57
6 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Empty
10 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
11 Empty

NOTE: The show chassis fpc command displays the status of the FPCs.

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For more detailed output, add the detail option. The following example does not specify
a slot number, which is optional:

user@host> show chassis fpc detail

Slot 0 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:24 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Slot 2 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 3 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 4 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 5 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:22 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Slot 6 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Slot 10 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:24 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds

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For further description of the output from the commands, see the Junos OS System
Basics Configuration Guide.

Related • Maintaining MX960 FPCs on page 130

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• MX960 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs on page 22

• Holding an MX960 FPC on page 143

• Storing an MX960 FPC on page 147

Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs

Problem The PICs are not functioning normally.

Solution • Check the status of each port on a PIC by looking at the LED located on the PIC
faceplate. For information about the meaning of LED states on different PICs, see the
MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

• Check the status of a PIC by issuing the show chassis fpc pic-status CLI command. The
PIC slots in the FPC are numbered from 0 through 1, top to bottom:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 0 Online DPC 40x 1GE R

PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE(LAN)
Slot 1 Online MX FPC Type 3
PIC 0 Online 1x OC-192 SONET
PIC 1 Online 1x OC-192 SONET

For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 PIC Description on page 23

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Maintaining MX960 PICs on page 132

• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323

Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs

Problem The MPCs are not functioning normally.

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Solution • Monitor the green LED labeled OK above the MPC on the craft interface as soon as an
MPC is seated in an operating router.

The Routing Engine downloads the MPC software to it under two conditions: The MPC
is present when the Routing Engine boots Junos OS, and the MPC is installed and
requested online through the CLI or push button on the front panel. The MPC then runs
diagnostics, during which the OK LED blinks. When the MPC is online and functioning
normally, the OK LED lights green steadily.

• Make sure the MPC is properly seated in the midplane. Check that each ejector handle
has been turned clockwise and is tight.

• Check the OK/FAIL LED on the MPC and OK and FAIL line card LEDs on the craft
interface. When the MPC is online and functioning normally, the OK LED lights green
steadily.

• Issue the show chassis fpc command to check the status of installed MPCs. As shown
in the sample output, the value Online in the column labeled State indicates that the
MPC is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis fpc

Temp CPU Utilization (%) Memory Utilization (%)

Slot State (C) Total Interrupt DRAM (MB) Heap Buffer
0 Online 36 3 0 2048 14 13
1 Online 40 5 0 2048 26 13
2 Online 41 6 0 1024 7 43
3 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
4 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
5 Empty
6 Online 43 5 0 1024 16 57
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Empty
10 Online 24 3 0 1024 13 21
11 Empty

NOTE: The show chassis fpc command displays the status of the MPCs.

For more detailed output, add the detail option. The following example does not specify
a slot number, which is optional:

user@host> show chassis fpc detail

Slot 0 information:
State Online
Temperature 33 degrees C / 91 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:26:54 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 51
seconds
Max Power Consumption 330 Watts
Slot 1 information:
State Online

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Temperature 32 degrees C / 89 degrees F

Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:26:54 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 51
seconds
Max Power Consumption 365 Watts
Slot 2 information:
State Online
Temperature 41 degrees C / 105 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:26:46 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 59
seconds
Max Power Consumption 265 Watts
Slot 3 information:
State Online
Temperature 36 degrees C / 96 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 2048 MB
Total RLDRAM 806 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2632 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:27:04 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 41
seconds
Max Power Consumption 450 Watts
Slot 4 information:
State Online
Temperature 40 degrees C / 104 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 2048 MB
Total RLDRAM 1324 MB
Total DDR DRAM 5120 MB
Start time: 2009-12-22 12:27:02 PST
Uptime: 6 days, 3 hours, 8 minutes, 43
seconds
Max Power Consumption 440 Watts
Slot 6 information:
State Online
Temperature 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 256 MB
Total DDR DRAM 4096 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:18 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Max Power Consumption 365 Watts
Slot 10 information:
State Online
Temperature 24 degrees C / 75 degrees F
Total CPU DRAM 1024 MB
Total RLDRAM 128 MB
Total DDR DRAM 2048 MB
Start time: 2008-12-11 16:53:24 PST
Uptime: 15 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Max Power Consumption 440 Watts

For further description of the output from the commands, see the Junos OS System
Basics Configuration Guide.

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Related • MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description on page 15

Documentation
• Maintaining MX960 MPCs on page 132

• Replacing an MX960 MPC on page 205

Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs

Problem The MICs are not functioning normally.

Solution • Check the status of each port on a MIC by looking at the LED located on the MIC
faceplate. For information about the meaning of LED states on different MICs, see the
MX Series Ethernet Services Routers Line Card Guide.

• Check the status of a MIC by issuing the show chassis fpc pic-status CLI command. The
MIC slots in the MPC are labeled PIC 0/1 and PIC 2/3, top to bottom:

user@host> show chassis fpc pic-status

Slot 0 Online DPCE 4x 10GE R EQ

PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 2 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
PIC 3 Online 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN) EQ
Slot 1 Online DPCE 40x 1GE R EQ
PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE(LAN) EQ
Slot 2 Online MS-DPC
PIC 0 Online MS-DPC PIC
PIC 1 Online MS-DPC PIC
Slot 3 Online MPC Type 2 3D EQ
PIC 0 Online 1x 10GE XFP
PIC 1 Online 1x 10GE XFP
Slot 4 Online MPC 3D 16x 10GE
PIC 0 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 1 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 2 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 3 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
Slot 6 Online MX960 40GE DPC
PIC 0 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 1 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 2 Online 10x 1GE
PIC 3 Online 10x 1GE
Slot 10 Online MPC 3D 16x 10GE
PIC 0 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 1 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 2 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+
PIC 3 Online 4x 10GE(LAN) SFP+

For further description of the output from the command, see the Junos OS System Basics
and Services Command Reference.

Related • MX960 Modular Interface Card Description on page 18

Documentation
• Maintaining MX960 MICs on page 135

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• Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210

Troubleshooting the MX960 Power System

Problem The power system is not functioning normally.

Solution • Check the LEDs on each power supply faceplate.

• If an AC power supply is correctly installed and functioning normally, the AC OK and

DC OK LEDs light steadily, and the PS FAIL LED is not lit.

• If a DC power supply is correctly installed and functioning normally, the PWR OK,
BREAKER ON, and INPUT OK LEDs light steadily.

• Issue the CLI show chassis environment pem command to check the status of installed
power supplies. As shown in the sample output, the value Online in the rows labeled
State indicates that each of the power supplies is functioning normally:

user@host> show chassis environment pem

PEM 0 status:
State Online
Temperature OK
DC output OK
PEM 1 status:
State Online
Temperature OK
DC output OK

If a power supply is not functioning normally, perform the following steps to diagnose
and correct the problem:

• If a red alarm condition occurs, issue the show chassis alarms command to determine
the source of the problem.

• If all power supplies have failed, the system temperature might have exceeded the
threshold, causing the system to shut down.

NOTE: If the system temperature exceeds the threshold, the Junos OS

shuts down all power supplies so that no status is displayed.

The Junos OS also can shut down one of the power supplies for other
reasons. In this case, the remaining power supplies provide power to the
router, and you can still view the system status through the CLI or display.

• Check that the AC input switch (—) or DC circuit breaker (|) is in the on position and
that the power supply is receiving power.

• Verify that the source circuit breaker has the proper current rating. Each power supply
must be connected to a separate source circuit breaker.

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• Verify that the AC power cord or DC power cables from the power source to the router
are not damaged. If the insulation is cracked or broken, immediately replace the cord
or cable.

• Connect the power supply to a different power source with a new power cord or power
cables. If the power supply status LEDs indicate that the power supply is not operating
normally, the power supply is the source of the problem. Replace the power supply
with a spare.

Related • MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

Documentation
• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

• Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply on page 229

• Troubleshooting Resources for MX960 Routers on page 151

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Replacing MX960 Hardware Components

• MX960 Field-Replaceable Units on page 165

• Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX960 Hardware Components on page 166
• Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 167
• Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 170
• Replacing the MX960 Air Filter on page 175
• Replacing MX960 Host Subsystem Components on page 177
• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191
• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196
• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202
• Replacing an MX960 MPC on page 205
• Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210
• Replacing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 220
• Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 223
• Replacing MX960 Power System Components on page 225
• Replacing the MX960 Cable Manager on page 240
• MX960 Acoustic Cover Installation Instructions on page 242

MX960 Field-Replaceable Units

Field-replaceable units (FRUs) are router components that can be replaced at the
customer site. Replacing most FRUs requires minimal router downtime. The router uses
the following types of FRUs:

• Hot-removable and hot-insertable FRUs—You can remove and replace these

components without powering off the router or disrupting the routing functions.

• Hot-pluggable FRUs—You can remove and replace these components without powering
off the router, but the routing functions of the system are interrupted when the
component is removed.

Table 27 on page 166 lists the FRUs for the MX960 router. Before you replace an SCB or
a Routing Engine, you must take the host subsystem offline.

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Table 27: Field-Replaceable Units

Hot-Removable and Hot-Insertable FRUs Hot-Pluggable FRUs

• Air filter • Master Switch Control Board (SCB) (if

• Craft interface nonstop active routing is not configured)
• Master Routing Engine (if nonstop active
• Backup Switch Control Board (SCB) (if
redundant) routing is not configured)
• Switch Control Board (SCB) (nonredundant)
• Master Switch Control Board (SCB) (if
nonstop active routing is configured) • Routing Engine (nonredundant)
• Backup Routing Engine (if redundant)
• Master Routing Engine (if nonstop active
routing is configured)
• Dense Port Concentrators (DPCs)
• Flexible PIC Concentrators (FPCs)
• Modular Port Concentrators (MPCs)
• Modular Interface Cards (MICs)
• PICs
• AC and DC power supplies (if redundant)
• Fan tray

Related • Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

Documentation
• Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX960 Hardware Components on page 166

• Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 167

• Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 170

• Replacing the MX960 Air Filter on page 175

Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX960 Hardware Components

To replace hardware components, you need the tools and parts listed in Table 28 on
page 166.

Table 28: Tools and Parts Required

Tool or Part Components

7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver or socket • DC power supply

wrench • Cables and connectors

Blank panels (if component is not • DPC

reinstalled) • FPC
• MPC
• MIC
• PIC
• Power supply
• Routing Engine
• SCB

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Table 28: Tools and Parts Required (continued)

Tool or Part Components

Electrostatic bag or antistatic mat • Craft Interface

• SCB
• DPC
• FPC
• MPC
• MIC
• PIC
• Routing Engine

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) • All

grounding wrist strap

Flat-blade (–) screwdriver • DPC

• MPC
• MIC
• PIC
• Cables and connectors

Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 • Air filter

and 2 • Routing Engine
• Craft interface
• SCB
• Fan tray
• Cables and connectors

Rubber safety cap • DPC

• PIC

Wire cutters • DC power supply

• Cables and connectors

Related • MX960 Field-Replaceable Units on page 165

Documentation
• Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 167

• Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 170

• Replacing the MX960 Air Filter on page 175

Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface

1. Disconnecting the Alarm Relay Wires from the MX960 Craft Interface on page 168
2. Removing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 168

3. Installing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 169

4. Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX960 Craft Interface on page 170

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Disconnecting the Alarm Relay Wires from the MX960 Craft Interface
To disconnect the alarm relay wires from the router and an alarm-reporting device (see
Figure 77 on page 168):

1. Disconnect the existing wire at the external device.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Using a 2.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the small screws on the face of the
terminal block and remove the block from the relay contact.

4. Using the 2.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the small screws on the side of the
terminal block. Remove existing wires from the slots in the front of the block.

Figure 77: Alarm Relay Contacts

Removing the MX960 Craft Interface

To remove the craft interface (see Figure 78 on page 169):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Detach any external devices connected to the craft interface.

3. Loosen the captive screws at the left and right corners of the craft interface faceplate.

4. Grasp the craft interface faceplate and carefully tilt it toward you until it is horizontal.

5. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the faceplate by gently pressing on both
sides of the latch with your thumb and forefinger. Remove the craft interface from
the chassis.

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Figure 78: Removing the Craft Interface

Installing the MX960 Craft Interface

To install the craft interface (see Figure 79 on page 169):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Grasp the craft interface with one hand, and hold the bottom edge of the craft interface
with the other hand to support its weight.

3. Orient the ribbon cable so that it plugs into the connector socket. The connector is
keyed and can be inserted only one way.

4. Align the bottom of the craft interface with the sheet metal above the card cage and
press it into place.

5. Tighten the screws on the left and right corners of the craft interface faceplate.

6. Reattach any external devices connected to the craft interface.

Figure 79: Installing the Craft Interface

0
MASTER
1
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE YELL
OW ALAR
M RED ALAR
OK FAIL
OK FAIL
FAN M
OK FAIL
OFFLINE ACO/LT
OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
0 1
OK FAIL
OK FAIL NC C NO

ONLINE
2 3
OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE
4 5
OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 2 6 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 7 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9
ONLINE 10
ONLINE
ONLINE
11
ONLINE
ONLINE
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1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX960 Craft Interface

To connect the alarm relay wires between a router and an alarm-reporting device (see
Figure 80 on page 170):

1. Prepare the required length of replacement wire with gauge between 28-AWG and
2
14-AWG (0.08 and 2.08 mm ).

2. Insert the replacement wires into the slots in the front of the block. Use a 2.5-mm
flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the screws and secure the wire.

3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

4. Plug the terminal block into the relay contact, and use a 2.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver
to tighten the screws on the face of the block.

5. Attach the other end of the wires to the external device.

Figure 80: Alarm Relay Contacts

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• MX960 Craft Interface Overview on page 34

• MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label on page 329

Replacing an MX960 Fan Tray

1. Removing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 170

2. Installing an MX960 Fan Tray on page 173

Removing an MX960 Fan Tray

NOTE: To prevent overheating, install the replacement fan tray immediately

after removing the existing fan tray.

To remove the upper or lower fan tray (see Figure 81 on page 172 and Figure 82 on page 173):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Reposition the standard cable manager before removing the lower front fan tray:

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NOTE: This step is not required for the extended cable manager.

a. Unwrap any cables on the standard cable manager and remove the cables from
the tray. Arrange the cables so that they do not block the front of the cable manager
and tray, and secure them with temporary fasteners so that they are not supporting
their own weight as they hang from the connector.

b. Simultaneously pull the two releases labelled PULL on the cable manager. Lift it
up and outward to lock it in place.

3. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the fan tray faceplate.

4. Grasp both sides of the fan tray, and pull it out approximately 1 to 3 inches.

WARNING: To avoid injury, keep tools and your fingers away from the fans
as you slide the fan tray out of the chassis. The fans might still be spinning.

5. Pause for approximately 15 seconds to allow the fans to stop spinning.

6. When the fans stop spinning, press on the two latches located on the inside of the
fan tray.

7. Place one hand under the fan tray to support it, and pull the fan tray completely out
of the chassis.

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Figure 81: Removing an Upper Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Figure 82: Removing a Lower Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Installing an MX960 Fan Tray
To install a fan tray (see Figure 83 on page 174 and Figure 84 on page 175):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Grasp the fan tray on each side, and insert it straight into the chassis. Note the correct
orientation by the "this side up" label on the top surface of the fan tray.

3. Tighten the captive screws on each side of the fan tray faceplate to secure it in the
chassis.

4. Lower the cable manager back into position, if necessary.

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Figure 83: Installing an Upper Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Figure 84: Installing a Lower Fan Tray

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254
Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Fan Trays on page 122

Replacing the MX960 Air Filter

1. Removing the Normal-Capacity MX960 Air Filter on page 175

2. Installing the MX960 Air Filter on page 177

Removing the Normal-Capacity MX960 Air Filter

CAUTION: Do not run the router for more than a few minutes without the air
filter in place.

CAUTION: Always keep the air filter in place while the router is operating,
except during replacement. Because the fans are very powerful, they could
pull small bits of wire or other materials into the router through the unfiltered
air intake. This could damage the router components.

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To remove the normal-capacity air filter tray, use the following procedure.

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Unwrap any cables on the standard cable manager and remove the cables from the
tray. Arrange the cables so that they do not block the front of the cable manager and
tray, and secure them with temporary fasteners so that they are not supporting their
own weight as they hang from the connector.

NOTE: Removing the cables from the extended cable manager is not
necessary to access the air filter.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

CAUTION: Do not run the router for more than two minutes without the
air filter in place.

3. Simultaneously pull the two releases labeled PULL on the standard cable manager.
Lift it up and outward to lock it in place to access the air filter.

4. Pull the filter tray release on both sides of the filter tray.

5. Slide the air filter tray out of the chassis as shown in Figure 85 on page 176.

Figure 85: Removing the Normal-Capacity Air Filter Tray from the Chassis
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Installing the MX960 Air Filter

To install the air filter (see Figure 86 on page 177):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Ensure that the air filter is right side up.

3. Place the air filter into the air filter tray.

4. Insert the air filter tray into the chassis by sliding it straight into the chassis until it
stops.

5. Lower the cable manager back into position.

6. Rearrange the cables in the cable manager.

Figure 86: Installing the Air Filter

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Air Filter on page 122

Replacing MX960 Host Subsystem Components

• Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 177

• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179
• Operating and Positioning the MX960 SCB Ejectors on page 180
• Replacing an MX960 SCB on page 181
• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184
• Replacing an SSD Drive on an RE-A-1800 or RE-S-1800 on page 188
• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline

The host subsystem is taken offline and brought online as a unit. Before you replace an
SCB or a Routing Engine, you must take the host subsystem offline. The host subsystem
is hot-pluggable.

Normally, if two host subsystems are installed in the router, Routing Engine 0 (RE0)
functions as the master and Routing Engine 1 (RE1) functions as the backup. You can
remove the backup host subsystem (or either of its components) without interrupting

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the functioning of the router. If you take the master host subsystem offline, the backup
host subsystem becomes the master (the router might reboot, depending on your
configuration). If the router has only one host subsystem, taking the host subsystem
offline causes the router to shut down. The effect of taking the master host subsystem
offline varies depending on your configuration of high availability features.

Table 29 on page 178 explains the effect of taking the host subsystem offline.

Table 29: Effect of Taking the Host Subsystem Offline

Type of Host Subsystem Effect of Taking the Host Subsystem Offline

Nonredundant host The router shuts down.

subsystem

Backup host subsystem The functioning of the router is not interrupted. The backup host subsystem is hot-removable
and hot-insertable.

Master host subsystem The backup host subsystem becomes the master. The backup Routing Engine assumes Routing
Engine functions. The master host subsystem is hot-pluggable. Removal or failure of the master
Routing Engine affects forwarding and routing based on the high availability configuration:

• Dual Routing Engines without any high availability features enabled—Traffic is interrupted
while the Packet Forwarding Engine is reinitialized. All kernel and forwarding processes are
restarted. When the switchover to the new master Routing Engine is complete, routing
convergence takes place and traffic is resumed.
• Graceful Routing Engine switchover (GRES) is enabled—Graceful Routing Engine switchover
preserves interface and kernel information. Traffic is not interrupted. However, graceful Routing
Engine switchover does not preserve the control plane. Neighboring routers detect that the
router has restarted and react to the event in a manner prescribed by individual routing protocol
specifications. To preserve routing without interruption during a switchover, graceful Routing
Engine switchover must be combined with nonstop active routing.
• Nonstop active routing is enabled (graceful Routing Engine switchover must be configured for
nonstop active routing to be enabled)—Nonstop active routing supports Routing Engine
switchover without alerting peer nodes that a change has occurred. Nonstop active routing
uses the same infrastructure as graceful Routing Engine switchover to preserve interface and
kernel information. However, nonstop active routing also preserves routing information and
protocol sessions by running the routing protocol process (rpd) on both Routing Engines. In
addition, nonstop active routing preserves TCP connections maintained in the kernel.
• Graceful restart is configured—Graceful restart provides extensions to routing protocols so
that neighboring helper routers restore routing information to a restarting router. These
extensions signal neighboring routers about the graceful restart and prevent the neighbors
from reacting to the router restart and from propagating the change in state to the network
during the graceful restart period. Neighbors provide the routing information that enables the
restarting router to stop and restart routing protocols without causing network reconvergence.
Neighbors are required to support graceful restart. The routing protocol process (rpd) restarts.
A graceful restart interval is required. For certain protocols, a significant change in the network
can cause graceful restart to stop.

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NOTE: Router performance might change if the backup Routing Engine's

configuration differs from the former master's configuration. For the most
predictable performance, configure the two Routing Engines identically,
except for parameters unique to each Routing Engine.

To configure Routing Engine-specific parameters and still use the same

configuration on both Routing Engines, include the appropriate configuration
statements under the re0 and re1 statements at the [edit groups] hierarchy
level and use the apply-groups staement. For instructions, see the Junos OS
System Basics Configuration Guide.

To configure Routing Engine-specific parameters and still use the same configuration
on both Routing Engines, include the appropriate configuration statements under the
re0 and re1 statements at the [edit groups] hierarchy level and use the apply-groups
staement. For instructions, see the Junos OS System Basics Configuration Guide.

NOTE: For information about configuring graceful Routing Engine switchover,

graceful restart, and nonstop active routing, see the Junos OS High Availability
Configuration Guide.

NOTE: The first supported release for both graceful Routing Engine switchover
and nonstop active routing on the router is Junos OS Release 9.0. Graceful
restart software requirements depend on the routing protocols configured
on the router. For the minimum software requirements for graceful restart,
see the Junos OS High Availability Configuration Guide.

Related • MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

Documentation
• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline

Before you take a host subsystem offline, see “Effect of Taking the MX960 Host
Subsystem Offline” on page 177.

To take a host subsystem offline:

1. Determine whether the host subsystem is functioning as the master or as the backup,
using one of the two following methods:

• Check the Routing Engine LEDs on the craft interface. If the green RE MASTER LED
is lit, the corresponding host subsystem is functioning as the master.

• Issue the following command. The master Routing Engine is designated Master in
the Current state field:

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user@host> show chassis routing-engine

Routing Engine status: Slot 0: Current state

Master ...

2. If the host subsystem is functioning as the master, switch it to backup using the
command:

user@host> request chassis routing-engine master switch

3. On the console or other management device connected to the Routing Engine that is
paired with the CB you are removing, enter CLI operational mode and issue the
following command. The command shuts down the Routing Engine cleanly, so its
state information is preserved:

user@host> request system halt

Wait until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system
has halted.

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and Services
Command Reference.

NOTE: The SCB might continue forwarding traffic for approximately 5

minutes after the request system halt command has been issued.

Related • MX960 Host Subsystem Description on page 24

Documentation
• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

• Operating and Positioning the MX960 SCB Ejectors on page 180

Operating and Positioning the MX960 SCB Ejectors

• When removing or inserting an SCB, ensure that the SCBs or blank panels in adjacent
slots are fully inserted to avoid hitting them with the ejector handles. The ejector
handles require that all adjacent components be completely inserted so the ejector
handles do not hit them, which could result in damage.

• The ejector handles have a center of rotation and need to be stored toward the center
of the board. Ensure that the long ends of the ejectors are located at both the top and
the bottom of the board, are vertically. For an ejector located at the top of the board,
press the ejector down toward the center of the board. For an ejector located on the
bottom of the board, press the ejector up toward the center of the board.

• To insert or remove the SCB, slide the ejector across the SCB horizontally, rotate it,
and slide it again another quarter of a turn. Turn the ejector again and repeat as
necessary. Use the indexing feature to maximize leverage and to avoid hitting any
adjacent components.

• Operate both ejector handles simultaneously. The insertion force on an SCB is too
great for one ejector.

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Related • Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 177
Documentation
• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

Replacing an MX960 SCB

Before replacing an SCB, read the guidelines in “Operating and Positioning the MX960
SCB Ejectors” on page 180.

1. Removing an MX960 SCB on page 181

2. Installing an MX960 SCB on page 182

Removing an MX960 SCB

To remove an SCB (see Figure 87 on page 182):

NOTE: You can remove the SCB and Routing Engine as a unit, or remove the
Routing Engine separately.

CAUTION: Before removing an SCB, ensure that you know how to operate
the ejector handles properly to avoid damage to the equipment.

CAUTION: Before you replace an SCB, you must take the host subsystem
offline. If there is only one host subsystem, taking the host subsystem offline
shuts down the router.

1. Take the host subsystem offline.

2. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.

3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

4. Rotate the ejector handles simultaneously counterclockwise to unseat the SCB.

5. Grasp the ejector handles, and slide the SCB about halfway out of the chassis.

6. Place one hand underneath the SCB to support it, and slide it completely out of the
chassis.

7. Place the SCB on the antistatic mat.

8. If you are not replacing the SCB now, install a blank panel over the empty slot.

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Figure 87: Removing an SCB

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Installing an MX960 SCB

To install an SCB (see Figure 88 on page 184):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Carefully align the sides of the SCB with the guides inside the chassis.

3. Slide the SCB into the chassis until you feel resistance, carefully ensuring that it is
correctly aligned.

4. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them simultaneously clockwise until the SCB
is fully seated.

5. Place the ejector handles in the proper position, vertically and toward the center of
the board.

6. Check the LEDs on the SCB faceplate to verify that it is functioning normally.

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• The green OK/FAIL LED should light steadily a few minutes after the SCB is installed.

• If the OK/FAIL LED is red, remove and install the SCB again. If the OK/FAIL LED still
lights steadily, the SCB is not functioning properly. Contact your customer support
representative.

7. Check the status of the SCB using the show chassis environment cb command:

user@host> show chassis environment cb

CB 0 status:
State Online Master
Temperature 25 degrees C / 77 degrees F
Power 1
1.2 V 1198 mV
1.5 V 1508 mV
1.8 V 1830 mV
2.5 V 5059 mV
3.3 V 6593 mV
5.0 V 5111 mV
12.0 V 12181 mV
1.25 V 1250 mV
3.3 V SM3 6587 mV
5 V RE 5078 mV
12 V RE 12026 mV
Power 2
11.3 V bias PEM 11253 mV
4.6 V bias MidPlane 4827 mV
11.3 V bias FPD 11408 mV
11.3 V bias POE 0 11446 mV
11.3 V bias POE 1 11408 mV
Bus Revision 6
FPGA Revision 0
CB 1 status:
State Online Standby
Temperature 26 degrees C / 78 degrees F
Power 1
1.2 V 1211 mV
1.5 V 1517 mV
1.8 V 1817 mV
2.5 V 2507 mV
3.3 V 3312 mV
5.0 V 5136 mV
12.0 V 12142 mV
1.25 V 1260 mV
3.3 V SM3 3306 mV
5 V RE 5085 mV
12 V RE 11968 mV
Power 2
11.3 V bias PEM 11369 mV
4.6 V bias MidPlane 4814 mV
11.3 V bias FPD 11427 mV
11.3 V bias POE 0 11350 mV
11.3 V bias POE 1 11330 mV
Bus Revision 39
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Figure 88: Installing an SCB

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Effect of Taking the MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 177

• Taking an MX960 Host Subsystem Offline on page 179

• Maintaining the MX960 Host Subsystem on page 125

Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine

1. Removing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184
2. Installing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 186

Removing an MX960 Routing Engine

Before you remove a Routing Engine, remove the cables that connect to it.

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CAUTION: Before you replace a Routing Engine, you must take the host
subsystem offline. If there is only one host subsystem, taking the host
subsystem offline shuts down the router.

CAUTION: If the Routing Engine to be replaced is currently functioning as

the master Routing engine, switch it to be the backup before removing it.

To remove a Routing Engine from an SCB (see Figure 89 on page 186):

1. Take the host subsystem offline.

2. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.

3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

4. Verify that the Routing Engine LEDs are off.

5. Loosen the captive screws on the top and bottom of the Routing Engine.

6. Flip the ejector handles outward to unseat the Routing Engine.

7. Grasp the Routing Engine by the ejector handles, and slide it about halfway out of the
chassis.

8. Place one hand underneath the Routing Engine to support it, and slide it completely
out of the chassis.

9. Place the Routing Engine on the antistatic mat.

NOTE: To maintain proper airflow through the chassis, do not leave an

SCB installed in the chassis without a Routing Engine for extended periods
of time. If a Routing Engine is removed, a replacement Routing Engine
should be installed as soon as possible.

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Figure 89: Removing a Routing Engine

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0
OK/FAIL 1 0 1
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ONLINE /
RESET

USB
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Installing an MX960 Routing Engine

To install a Routing Engine into an SCB (see Figure 90 on page 187):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Ensure that the ejector handles are not in the locked position. If necessary, flip the
ejector handles outward.

3. Place one hand underneath the Routing Engine to support it.

4. Carefully align the sides of the Routing Engine with the guides inside the opening on
the SCB.

5. Slide the Routing Engine into the SCB until you feel resistance, and then press the
Routing Engine's faceplate until it engages the connectors.

6. Press both of the ejector handles inward to seat the Routing Engine.

7. Tighten the captive screws on the top and bottom of the Routing Engine.

8. Connect the management device cables to the Routing Engine.

The Routing Engine might require several minutes to boot.

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After the Routing Engine boots, verify that it is installed correctly by checking the RE0
and RE1 LEDs on the craft interface. If the router is operational and the Routing Engine is
functioning properly, the green ONLINE LED lights steadily. If the red FAIL LED lights
steadily instead, remove and install the Routing Engine again. If the red FAIL LED still
lights steadily, the Routing Engine is not functioning properly. Contact your customer
support representative.

To check the status of the Routing Engine, use the CLI command:

user@host> show chassis routing-engine

Routing Engine status: Slot 0: Current state Master ...

For more information about using the CLI, see the Junos OS documentation.

Figure 90: Installing a Routing Engine

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

• MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

• Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX960 Routers on page 312

• Synchronizing Routing Engines

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Replacing an SSD Drive on an RE-A-1800 or RE-S-1800

Each RE-1800 Routing Engine supports two solid-state drives (SSD) specified by Juniper
Networks. The RE-1800 ships with one SSD installed. The spare SSD is Juniper part
number RE-SSD-32G-UPG.Figure 91 on page 188 and Figure 92 on page 188show the
arrangement of storage drive slots on a RE-1800 Routing Engine.

Figure 91: RE-A-1800 Storage Drive Slots

Online/Offline SSD SSD
button slot 1 slot 2

g006041
Extractor USB Reset Online Storage Extractor
clip port button LED LED clip

Figure 92: RE-S-1800 Storage Drive Slots

Auxiliary Ethernet Online/Offline SSD SSD
port port button slot 1 slot 2

g006039
Extractor Console USB Status LEDs Extractor
clip port port clip

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The following drive has been verified to work in the RE-1800 Routing Engines:

• SSD SLC 32 GB

To replace a storage drive:

1. Disable and deactivate the storage drive.

2. Remove the storage drive.

a. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and
connect the strap to an ESD point on the appliance.

For more information about ESD, see Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage
on VXA Series Media Flow Engines.

b. Unfasten the thumbscrew that secures the access door in front of the storage drive
slots, and open the door.

c. Slide the lock on the ejector to the unlocked position.

d. Carefully slide the drive out of the slot.

3. Reinstall a storage drive.

a. Carefully align the sides of the drive with the guides in the slot.

b. Slide the drive into the slot until you feel resistance, carefully ensuring that it is
correctly aligned.

c. Close the access door and tighten the thumbscrew to secure the door.

4. Mount the new storage drive.

Related • Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

Documentation

Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports

• Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable on an MX Series Router on page 189
• Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX960 Router on page 190

Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable on an MX Series Router

One Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors is provided with the router. To replace the
cable connected to the ETHERNET port:

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Press the tab on the connector, and pull the connector straight out of the port. Figure
93 on page 190 shows the connector.

3. Disconnect the cable from the network device.

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4. Plug one end of the replacement cable into the ETHERNET port. Figure 94 on page 190
shows the port.

5. Plug the other end of the cable into the network device.

Figure 93: Cable Connector

Figure 94: Ethernet Port

Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX960 Router

To use a system console to configure and manage the Routing Engine, connect it to the
CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine. To use a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device,
connect it to the AUX port on the Routing Engine. Both ports accept a cable with an RJ-45
connector. One RJ-45/DB-9 cable is provided with the router. If you want to connect a
device to both ports, you must supply another cable.

To replace a cable connected to a management console or auxiliary device:

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Press the tab on the connector, and pull the connector straight out of the port.

3. Disconnect the cable from the console or auxiliary device.

4. Plug the RJ-45 end of the replacement serial cable into the CONSOLE or AUX port.
Figure 95 on page 190 shows the external device ports on the Routing Engine.

5. Plug the female DB-9 end into the console or auxiliary device's serial port.

Figure 95: Auxiliary and Console Ports

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• Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX960 Routers on page 312

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

Replacing an MX960 DPC

1. Removing an MX960 DPC on page 191

2. Installing an MX960 DPC on page 193

Removing an MX960 DPC

A DPC weighs up to 13.1 lb (5.9 kg). Be prepared to accept its full weight.

To remove a DPC (see Figure 96 on page 193):

1. Have ready a replacement DPC or DPC blank panel and an antistatic mat for the DPC.
Also have ready rubber safety caps for each DPC you are removing that uses an optical
interface.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Label the cables connected to each port on the DPC so that you can later reconnect
the cables to the correct ports.

4. Use one of the following methods to take the DPC offline:

• Press and hold the corresponding DPC online button on the craft interface. The
green OK LED next to the button begins to blink. Hold the button down until the LED
goes off.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

5. Disconnect the cables from the DPC.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

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CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

6. Immediately cover each optical transceiver and the end of each fiber-optic cable with
a rubber safety cap.

7. Arrange the disconnected cables in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent
the cables from developing stress points.

8. Simultaneously turn both of the ejector handles counterclockwise to unseat the DPC.

9. Grasp the handles, and slide the DPC straight out of the card cage halfway.

10. Place one hand around the front of the DPC and the other hand under it to support it.
Slide the DPC completely out of the chassis, and place it on the antistatic mat or in
the electrostatic bag.

CAUTION: The weight of the DPC is concentrated in the back end. Be

prepared to accept the full weight—up to 13.1 lb (5.9 kg)—as you slide the
DPC out of the chassis.

When the DPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector handles,
bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

Do not stack DPCs on top of one another after removal. Place each one
individually in an electrostatic bag or on its own antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface.

11. If you are not reinstalling a DPC into the emptied DPC slot within a short time, install
a blank DPC panel over the slot to maintain proper airflow in the DPC card cage.

CAUTION: After removing a DPC from the chassis, wait at least 30 seconds
before reinserting it, removing a DPC from a different slot, or inserting a
DPC into a different slot.

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Figure 96: Removing a DPC

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
OK/FAIL 1 0
1 0
0/0 0/5 2/0 2/5

1 0 1 0 0
1

1/0 1/5
3/0 3/5

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Installing an MX960 DPC

A DPC weighs up to 14.5 lb (6.6 kg). Be prepared to accept its full weight.

To install a DPC (see Figure 97 on page 195):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Place the DPC on an antistatic mat, or remove it from its electrostatic bag.

3. Identify the slot on the router where it will be installed.

4. Verify that each fiber-optic transceiver is covered with a rubber safety cap. If it does
not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.

5. Orient the DPC so that the faceplate faces youvertically.

6. Lift the DPC into place, and carefully align the sides of the DPC with the guides inside
the card cage.

7. Slide the DPC all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.

8. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them clockwise simultaneously until the DPC
is fully seated.

9. Remove the rubber safety cap from each fiber-optic transceiver and cable.

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WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

10. Insert the cables into the cable connector ports on each DPC (see Figure 98 on
page 196).

11. Arrange the cable in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent it from
dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its
own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled
loop. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

12. Use one of the following methods to bring the DPC online:

• Press and hold the corresponding DPC online button on the craft interface until the
green OK LED next to the button lights steadily, in about 5 seconds.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

CAUTION: After the OK LED turns green, wait at least 30 seconds before
removing the DPC again, removing a DPC from a different slot, or inserting
a DPC in a different slot.

You can also verify that the DPC is functioning correctly by issuing the show chassis fpc
and show chassis fpc pic-status commands.

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Figure 97: Installing a DPC

0
MASTER
1 YELL
OW ALAR
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE M RED ALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
OK/FAIL 1 0
1 0
0/0 0/5 2/0 2/5

1 0 1 0 0
1

1/0 1/5
3/0 3/5

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Figure 98: Attaching a Cable to a DPC

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Holding an MX960 DPC on page 139

• Storing an MX960 DPC on page 141

• MX960 DPC Terminology on page 139

• Maintaining MX960 DPCs on page 128

• Troubleshooting the MX960 DPCs on page 154

Replacing an MX960 FPC

• Removing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• Installing an MX960 FPC on page 199

Removing an MX960 FPC

When you remove an FPC, the router continues to function, although the PIC interfaces
installed on the FPC being removed no longer function.

An FPC takes up two DPC slots on the MX960 router. Up to six FPCs can be installed
vertically in the front of the MX960 router. The FPCs are hot-insertable and hot-removable.

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An empty FPC3 weighs 14 lb (6.5 kg). A fully configured FPC can weigh up to 18 lb (8.2 kg).
Be prepared to accept its full weight.

To remove an FPC (see Figure 99 on page 199):

1. Have ready a replacement FPC or FPC blank panel and an antistatic mat for the FPC.
Also have ready rubber safety caps for each PIC using an optical interface on the FPC
that you are removing.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Label the cables connected to each PIC on the FPC so that you can later reconnect
the cables to the correct PICs.

4. Use one of the following methods to take the FPC offline:

• Press and hold the FPC online/offline button. The green OK LED next to the button
begins to blink. Hold the button down until the LED goes out. The LEDs and
online/offline button for each FPC are located directly above it on the craft interface.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

NOTE: The slot number corresponds to the lowest numbered slot for
which the FPC is installed.

5. Disconnect the cables from the PICs installed in the FPC.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

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6. If a PIC uses fiber-optic cable, immediately cover each transceiver and the end of each
cable with a rubber safety cap. Arrange the disconnected cables in the cable manager
to prevent the cables from developing stress points.

7. Simultaneously turn both the ejector handles counterclockwise to unseat the FPC.

8. Grasp the handles, and slide the FPC straight out of the card cage halfway.

9. Place one hand around the front of the FPC (the PIC housing) and the other hand
under it to support it. Slide the FPC completely out of the chassis, and place it on the
antistatic mat or in the electrostatic bag.

CAUTION: The weight of the FPC is concentrated in the back end. Be

prepared to accept the full weight—up to 18 lb (8.2 kg)—as you slide the
FPC out of the chassis.

When the FPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector handles,
bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

Do not stack FPCs on top of one another after removal. Place each one
individually in an electrostatic bag or on its own antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface.

10. If necessary, remove each installed PIC from the FPC.

11. After you remove each PIC, immediately place it on an antistatic mat or in an
electrostatic bag.

12. If you are not reinstalling an FPC into the emptied DPC slots within a short time, install
a blank DPC panel over each slot to maintain proper airflow in the card cage.

CAUTION: After removing an FPC from the chassis, wait at least 30

seconds before reinserting it or inserting an FPC into a different slot.

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Figure 99: Removing an FPC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE ALAR
M REDALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Installing an MX960 FPC

An FPC takes up two DPC slots on the MX960 router. Up to six FPCs can be installed
vertically in the front of the router. The FPCs are hot-insertable and hot-removable. An
empty FPC3 weighs 14 lb (6.5 kg). A fully configured FPC can weigh up to 18 lb (8.2 kg).
Be prepared to accept its full weight.

To install an FPC (see Figure 100 on page 201):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Place the FPC on an antistatic mat.

3. Take each PIC to be installed in the replacement FPC out of its electrostatic bag, and
identify the slot on the FPC where it will be connected.

4. Verify that each fiber-optic PIC has a rubber safety cap covering the PIC transceiver.
If it does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.

5. Install each PIC into the appropriate slot on the FPC.

6. Locate the two slots in the card cage in which you plan to install the FPC.

7. Orient the FPC so that the faceplate faces you.

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8. Lift the FPC into place, and carefully align the sides of the FPC with the guides inside
the card cage.

CAUTION: When the FPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector
handles, bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

9. Slide the FPC all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.

10. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them clockwise simultaneously until the FPC
is fully seated.

11. If any of the PICs on the FPC connect to fiber-optic cable, remove the rubber safety
cap from each transceiver and cable.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

12. Insert the appropriate cable into the cable connector ports on each PIC on the FPC.

13. Arrange the cable in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent it from
dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its
own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled
loop. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

14. Use one of the following methods to bring the FPC online:

• Press and hold the FPC online/offline button until the green OK LED next to the
button lights steadily, in about 5 seconds. The LEDs and online/offline button for
each FPC are located directly above it on the craft interface.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

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CAUTION: After the OK LED lights steadily, wait at least 30 seconds before
removing the FPC again, removing an FPC from a different slot, or inserting
an FPC in a different slot.

You can also verify correct FPC and PIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc and
show chassis fpc pic-status commands described in “Maintaining MX960 FPCs” on page 130
and “Maintaining MX960 PICs” on page 132.

Figure 100: Installing an FPC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE ALAR
M REDALAR
M
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

g004404

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Maintaining MX960 FPCs on page 130

• Holding an MX960 FPC on page 143

• Storing an MX960 FPC on page 147

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Replacing an MX960 PIC

• Removing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Installing an MX960 PIC on page 203

Removing an MX960 PIC

PICs are hot-insertable and hot-removable. When you remove a PIC, the router continues
to function, although the PIC interfaces being removed no longer function.

The PICs are located in the FPCs installed in the front of the router. A PIC weighs less
than 2 lb (0.9 kg).

To remove a PIC (see Figure 101 on page 203):

1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface to receive the
PIC. If the PIC connects to fiber-optic cable, have ready a rubber safety cap for each
transceiver and cable.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Use one of the following methods to take the PIC offline:

• Press its online/offline button. For a PIC installed in FPC3, use a narrow-ended tool
that fits inside the opening that leads to the button. Press and hold the button until
the PIC LED goes out (about 5 seconds).

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis pic fpc-slot fpc-slot pic-slot pic-slot offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

4. Label the cables connected to the PIC so that you can later reconnect each cable to
the correct PIC.

5. Disconnect the cables from the PIC. If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable, immediately
cover each transceiver and the end of each cable with a rubber safety cap.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

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6. Arrange the cable in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent it from
dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its
own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled
loop. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

7. For an FPC3 PIC, loosen the captive screw at the bottom of the PIC faceplate, then
twist the ejector handle at the top of the faceplate counterclockwise to unseat the
PIC.

8. Slide the PIC out of the FPC card carrier and place it in the electrostatic bag or on the
antistatic mat.

9. If you are not reinstalling a PIC into the emptied PIC slot within a short time, install a
blank PIC panel over the slot to maintain proper airflow in the FPC card cage.

Figure 101: Removing a PIC

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Installing an MX960 PIC

To install a PIC (see Figure 102 on page 205):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable, verify that a rubber safety cap is over each transceiver
on the faceplate. Install a cap if necessary.

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3. Align the notches in the connector at the rear of the PIC with the notches in the PIC
slot in the FPC and then slide the PIC in until it lodges firmly in the FPC.

CAUTION: Slide the PIC straight into the slot to avoid damaging the
components on the bottom of the PIC.

4. For an FPC3 PIC, turn the ejector handle at the top of the PIC faceplate clockwise,
then tighten the captive screw at the bottom of the faceplate to secure the PIC in the
FPC.

5. If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable, remove the rubber safety cap from each transceiver
and the end of each cable.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

6. Insert the appropriate cables into the cable connectors on the PIC.

7. Arrange the cable in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent it from
dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its
own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled
loop. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

8. Use one of the following methods to bring the PIC online:

• Press the PIC offline/online button until the PIC LED lights green. For a PIC installed
in FPC3, use a narrow-ended tool that fits inside the opening that leads to the button.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis pic fpc-slot fpc-slot pic-slot pic-slot online

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For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

The normal functioning status LED confirms that the PIC is online. You can also verify
correct PIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc pic-status command described
in “Maintaining MX960 PICs” on page 132.

Figure 102: Installing a PIC

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Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

• Troubleshooting the MX960 PICs on page 158

• Maintaining MX960 PICs on page 132

• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323

• MX960 PIC Description on page 23

Replacing an MX960 MPC

1. Removing an MX960 MPC on page 206

2. Installing an MX960 MPC on page 208

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Removing an MX960 MPC

When you remove an MPC, the router continues to function, although the MIC interfaces
installed on the MPC being removed no longer function.

An MPC installs vertically in the front of the router. The MPCs are hot-insertable and
hot-removable. A fully configured MPC can weigh up to 18.35 lb (8.3 kg). Be prepared to
accept its full weight.

To remove an MPC (see Figure 103 on page 208):

1. Have ready a replacement MPC or DPC blank panel and an antistatic mat for the MPC.
Also have ready rubber safety caps for each MIC using an optical interface on the MPC
that you are removing.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Label the cables connected to each MIC on the MPC so that you can later reconnect
the cables to the correct MICs.

4. Use one of the following methods to take the MPC offline:

• Press and hold the corresponding online button on the craft interface. The green
OK/FAIL LED next to the button begins to blink. Hold the button down until the LED
goes off.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

5. Disconnect the cables from the MICs installed in the MPC.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

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6. If a MIC uses fiber-optic cable, immediately cover each transceiver and the end of
each cable with a rubber safety cap.

7. Arrange the disconnected cables in the cable manager to prevent the cables from
developing stress points.

8. Simultaneously turn both the ejector handles counterclockwise to unseat the MPC.

9. Grasp the handles, and slide the MPC straight out of the card cage halfway.

10. Place one hand around the front of the MPC (the MIC housing) and the other hand
under it to support it. Slide the MPC completely out of the chassis, and place it on the
antistatic mat or in the electrostatic bag.

CAUTION: The weight of the MPC is concentrated in the back end. Be

prepared to accept the full weight—up to 18.35 lb (8.3 kg)—as you slide
the MPC out of the chassis.

When the MPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector handles,
bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

Do not stack MPCs on top of one another after removal. Place each one
individually in an electrostatic bag or on its own antistatic mat on a flat,
stable surface.

11. If necessary, remove each installed MIC from the MPC.

12. After you remove each MIC, immediately place it on an antistatic mat or in an
electrostatic bag.

13. If you are not reinstalling an MPC into the emptied line card slots within a short time,
install a blank DPC panel over each slot to maintain proper airflow in the card cage.

CAUTION: After removing an MPC from the chassis, wait at least 30

seconds before reinserting it or inserting an MPC into a different slot.

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Figure 103: Removing an MPC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Installing an MX960 MPC

An MPC installs vertically in the front of the router. The MPCs are hot-insertable and
hot-removable. A fully configured MPC can weigh up to 18.35 lb (8.3 kg). Be prepared to
accept its full weight.

To install an MPC (see Figure 104 on page 210):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Place the MPC on an antistatic mat.

3. Take each MIC to be installed in the replacement MPC out of its electrostatic bag,
and identify the slot on the MPC where it will be connected.

4. Verify that each fiber-optic MIC has a rubber safety cap covering the MIC transceiver.
If it does not, cover the transceiver with a safety cap.

5. Install each MIC into the appropriate slot on the MPC.

6. Locate the slot in the card cage in which you plan to install the MPC.

7. Orient the MPC so that the faceplate faces you.

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8. Lift the MPC into place, and carefully align the sides of the MPC with the guides inside
the card cage.

CAUTION: When the MPC is out of the chassis, do not hold it by the ejector
handles, bus bars, or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

9. Slide the MPC all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.

10. Grasp both ejector handles, and rotate them clockwise simultaneously until the MPC
is fully seated.

11. If any of the MICs on the MPC connect to fiber-optic cable, remove the rubber safety
cap from each transceiver and cable.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

12. Insert the appropriate cable into the cable connector ports on each MIC on the MPC.
Secure the cables so that they are not supporting their own weight. Place excess cable
out of the way in a neatly coiled loop, using the cable management system. Placing
fasteners on a loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

13. Use one of the following methods to bring the MPC online:

• Press and hold the corresponding MPC online button on the craft interface until the
green OK/FAIL LED next to the button lights steadily, in about 5 seconds.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

CAUTION: After the OK/FAIL LED lights steadily, wait at least 30 seconds
before removing the MPC again, removing an MPC from a different slot,
or inserting an MPC in a different slot.

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You can also verify correct MPC and MIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc and
show chassis fpc pic-status commands described in “Maintaining MX960 MPCs” on
page 132 and “Maintaining MX960 MICs” on page 135.

Figure 104: Installing an MPC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

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Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• MX960 Modular Port Concentrator Description on page 15

• Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210.

• Maintaining MX960 MPCs on page 132

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MPCs on page 158

Replacing an MX960 MIC

1. Removing an MX960 MIC on page 211

2. Installing an MX960 MIC on page 214

3. Installing an MX960 Dual-Wide MIC on page 217

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Removing an MX960 MIC

MICs are hot-insertable and hot-removable. When you remove a MIC, the router continues
to function, although the MIC interfaces being removed no longer function.

The MICs are located in the MPCs installed in the front of the router. A MIC weighs less
than 2 lb (0.9 kg).

To remove a MIC (see Figure 105 on page 213 and Figure 106 on page 214):

1. Place an electrostatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface to receive the
MIC. If the MIC connects to fiber-optic cable, have ready a rubber safety cap for each
transceiver and cable.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Use one of the following methods to take the MIC offline:

• Press its online/offline button. Use a narrow-ended tool that fits inside the opening
that leads to the button. Press and hold the button until the MIC OK/FAIL LED goes
off (about 5 seconds).

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis mic fpc-slot mpc-slot mic-slot mic-slot offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

4. Label the cables connected to the MIC so that you can later reconnect each cable to
the correct MIC.

5. Disconnect the cables from the MIC. If the MIC uses fiber-optic cable, immediately
cover each transceiver and the end of each cable with a rubber safety cap.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

6. Arrange the cable to prevent it from dislodging or developing stress points. Secure
the cable so that it is not supporting its own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place
excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop.

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CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

7. On the MPC, pull the ejector lever that is adjacent to the MIC you are removing away
from the MPC faceplate. This disconnects the MIC from the MPC.

NOTE: To remove a dual-wide MIC that takes up both MIC slots, you must
pull both ejector levers away from the MPC faceplate.

8. Grasp the handles on the MIC faceplate, and slide the MIC out of the MPC card carrier.
Place it in the electrostatic bag or on the antistatic mat.

9. If you are not reinstalling a MIC into the emptied MIC slot within a short time, install
a blank MIC panel over the slot to maintain proper airflow in the MPC card cage.

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Figure 105: Removing a MIC

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Figure 106: Removing a Dual-Wide MIC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

Ejector
1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0

Ejector

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Installing an MX960 MIC
To install a MIC (see Figure 108 on page 217):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. If you have used a dual-wide MIC and are now replacing it with two “single” MICs,
install the septum (see Figure 107 on page 215):

a. Place the MPC on a flat surface (if necessary, remove the MPC from the router as
described in “Removing an MX960 MPC” on page 206).

b. Position the septum in the center of the MPC so that it lines up with holes labeled
S on the top of the MPC.

c. Insert a screw into each of the two holes labeled S, and then tighten completely.

d. On the bottom of the MPC, insert a screw into each of the four holes labeled S, and
then tighten completely.

e. Install the MPC as described in “Installing an MX960 MPC” on page 208.

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Figure 107: Installing the Septum

Slide septum Install four screws

into MPC. on bottom.
Install two
screws.

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3. If the MIC uses fiber-optic cable, verify that a rubber safety cap is over each transceiver
on the faceplate. Install a cap if necessary.

4. On the MPC, pull the ejector lever that is adjacent to the MIC you are installing away
from the MPC faceplate.

5. Align the rear of the MIC with the guides located at the corners of the MIC slot.

6. Slide the MIC into the MPC until it is firmly seated in the MPC.

CAUTION: Slide the MIC straight into the slot to avoid damaging the
components on the MIC.

7. Verify that the ejector lever is engaged by pushing it towards the MPC faceplate.

8. If the MIC uses fiber-optic cable, remove the rubber safety cap from each transceiver
and the end of each cable.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

9. Insert the appropriate cables into the cable connectors on the MIC.

10. Arrange each cable to prevent the cable from dislodging or developing stress points.
Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its own weight as it hangs to the floor.
Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

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CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

11. Use one of the following methods to bring the MIC online:

• Press the MIC offline/online button until the MIC OK/FAIL LED lights green.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis mic fpc-slot mpc-slot mic-slot mic-slot online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

The normal functioning status LED confirms that the MIC is online. You can also verify
correct MIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc pic-status command described
in “Maintaining MX960 MICs” on page 135.

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Figure 108: Installing a MIC

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Installing an MX960 Dual-Wide MIC
To install a dual-wide MIC (see Figure 110 on page 219):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Remove the septum, if necessary (see Figure 109 on page 218):

a. Place the MPC on a flat surface (if necessary, remove the MPC from the router as
described in “Removing an MX960 MPC” on page 206).

b. Remove the four screws labeled S on the bottom of the MPC.

c. Remove the two screws labeled S on the top of the MPC.

d. Slide the septum towards you and out of the MPC.

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e. Store the septum and screws for later use.

f. Install the MPC as described in “Installing an MX960 MPC” on page 208.

Figure 109: Removing the Septum

Remove four screws Remove two

on bottom. screws on top.
Slide septum
forward.

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MPC

3. If the MIC uses fiber-optic cable, verify that a rubber safety cap is over each transceiver
on the faceplate. Install a cap if necessary.

4. Pull the ejector lever above both MIC slots away from the router.

5. Align the rear of the MIC with the guides located at the corners of the MIC slot.

6. Slide the MIC into the MIC slot until it is firmly seated in the chassis.

CAUTION: Slide the MIC straight into the slot to avoid damaging the
components on the MIC.

7. Verify that the ejector levers are engaged by pushing them toward the router.

8. If the MIC uses fiber-optic cable, remove the rubber safety cap from each transceiver
and the end of each cable.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

9. Insert the appropriate cables into the cable connectors on the MIC.

10. Arrange each cable to prevent the cable from dislodging or developing stress points.
Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its own weight as it hangs to the floor.
Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop.

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CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

11. Use one of the following methods to bring the MIC online:

• Press the MIC offline/online button until the MIC OK/FAIL LED lights green.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis mic fpc-slot mpc-slot mic-slot mic-slot online

The normal functioning status LED confirms that the MIC is online. You can also verify
correct MIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc pic-status command described
in “Maintaining MX960 MICs” on page 135.

Figure 110: Installing a Dual-Wide MIC

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

Dual-wide MIC
1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0
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Related • MX960 Modular Interface Card Description on page 18

Documentation
• Maintaining MX960 MICs on page 135

• Troubleshooting the MX960 MICs on page 161

• Removing an MX960 MPC on page 206

• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

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

• Removing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 220

• Installing a Cable on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 221

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

Removing and installing cables on a DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC does not affect router function,
except that the component does not receive or transmit data while its cable is
disconnected.

To remove a fiber-optic cable:

1. If the component connects to fiber-optic cable, have ready a rubber safety cap for
each cable and transceiver.

2. If removing all cables connected to the component, use one of the following methods
to take the component offline:

• To take a DPC or an MPC offline:

• Press and hold the corresponding online button on the craft interface. The green
OK LED next to the button begins to blink. Hold the button down until the LED
goes off.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

• To take a PIC offline:

• Press the online/offline button on the PIC. For a PIC installed in an FPC3, use a
narrow-ended tool that fits inside the opening that leads to the button. Press and
hold the button until the PIC LED goes out (about 5 seconds).

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis pic fpc-slot fpc-slot pic-slot pic-slot offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

• To take a MIC offline:

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• Press the online/offline button on the MIC. Use a narrow-ended tool that fits
inside the opening that leads to the button. Press and hold the button until the
MIC LED goes off (about 5 seconds).

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host> request chassis mic fpc-slot mpc-slot pic-slot mic-slot offline

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

3. Unplug the cable from the cable connector port. If the PIC uses fiber-optic cable,
immediately cover each transceiver and the end of each cable with a rubber safety
cap.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

4. Remove the cable from the cable manager and detach it from the destination port.

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

To install a cable:

1. Have ready a length of the type of cable used by the component. For cable
specifications, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

2. If the cable connector port is covered by a rubber safety cap, remove the cap.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

CAUTION: Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when

inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.

3. Insert the cable connector into the cable connector port on the component faceplate.

4. Arrange the cable in the standard or extended cable manager to prevent it from
dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its

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own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled
loop. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

CAUTION: Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do
not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at
the fastening point.

5. Insert the other end of the cable into the destination port.

6. Repeat the previous steps for any additional cables.

7. If the component is offline (its failure indicator LED is lit), use one of the following
methods to bring it online.

• To bring a DPC or MPC online:

• Press and hold the corresponding online button on the craft interface until the
green OK LED next to the button lights steadily, in about 5 seconds.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis fpc slot slot-number online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

• To bring a PIC online:

• Press the PIC offline/online button until the PIC LED lights green. For a PIC installed
in FPC3, use a narrow-ended tool that fits inside the opening that leads to the
button.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis pic fpc-slot fpc-slot pic-slot pic-slot online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

• To bring a MIC online:

• Press the MIC offline/online button until the MIC LED lights green.

• Issue the following CLI command:

user@host>request chassis mic fpc-slot mpc-slot pic-slot mic-slot online

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and
Services Command Reference.

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The normal functioning indicator LED confirms that the component is online. You can
also verify correct DPC or MPC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc command
or the correct PIC or MIC functioning by issuing the show chassis fpc pic-status
command.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

• Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 223

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

Small form-factor pluggable (SFPs) and XFPs are optical transceivers that are installed
in a DPC or PIC. SFPs and XFPs are hot-insertable and hot-removable.

1. Removing an SFP or XFP Transceiver from an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 223
2. Installing an SFP or XFP Transceiver into an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC on page 224

Removing an SFP or XFP Transceiver from an MX960 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
Removing an SFP or XFP does not interrupt DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC functioning, but the
removed SFP or XFP no longer receives or transmits data.

To remove an SFP or XFP transceiver (see Figure 111 on page 224):

1. Have ready a replacement transceiver or a transceiver slot plug, an antistatic mat,

and a rubber safety cap for the transceiver.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Label the cables connected to the transceiver so that you can reconnect them correctly
later.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

4. Remove the cable connector from the transceiver.

5. Carefully arrange the disconnected cable in the standard or extended cable manager
to prevent the cable from developing stress points.

CAUTION: Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend

radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable
and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.

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6. Pull the ejector handle out from the transceiver to unlock the transceiver.

CAUTION: Make sure that you open the ejector handle completely until
you hear it click. This prevents damage to the transceiver.

Use needlenose pliers to pull the ejector handle out from the transceiver.

7. Grasp the transceiver ejector handle, and pull the transceiver approximately 0.5 in. (1.3
cm) out of the DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC.

8. Using your fingers, grasp the body of the transceiver, and pull it the rest of the way
out of the DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC.

Figure 111: Removing SFPs or XFPs

9. Place a rubber safety cap over the transceiver.

10. Place the removed transceiver on an antistatic mat or in an electrostatic bag.

CAUTION: After removing a transceiver from the chassis, wait at least 30

seconds before reinserting it or inserting a transceiver into a different slot.

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

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Take each transceiver to be installed out of its electrostatic bag, and identify the slot
on the component where it will be installed.

3. Verify that each transceiver is covered by a rubber safety cap. If it is not, cover the
transceiver with a safety cap.

4. Carefully align the transceiver with the slots in the component. The connectors should
face the component.

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5. Slide the transceiver until the connector is seated in the component slot. If you are
unable to fully insert the transceiver, make sure the connector is facing the right way.

6. Close the ejector handle of the transceiver.

7. Remove the rubber safety cap from the transceiver and the end of the cable. Insert
the cable into the transceiver.

WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the

ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.

8. Verify that the status LEDs on the component faceplate indicate that the SFP or XFP
is functioning correctly. For more information about the component LEDs, see the MX
Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

• Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

Replacing MX960 Power System Components

• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

• Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply on page 229
• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 236
• Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 237

Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply

1. Removing a Normal Capacity MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225
2. Installing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 228

Removing a Normal Capacity MX960 AC Power Supply

Before you remove a power supply, be aware of the following:

NOTE: The minimum number of power supplies must be present in the router
at all times.

CAUTION: To maintain proper cooling and prevent thermal shutdown of the

operating power supply unit, each power supply slot must contain either a
power supply or a blank panel. If you remove a power supply, you must install
a replacement power supply or a blank panel shortly after the removal.

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NOTE: After powering off a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before
turning it back on.

To remove an AC power supply (see Figure 112 on page 227):

1. Switch off the dedicated customer site circuit breaker for the power supply, and
remove the power cord from the AC power source. Follow the ESD and disconnection
instructions for your site.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Move the AC input switch in the chassis above the power supply to the off (O) position.

4. While grasping the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use your
other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops.

5. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

6. Pull the power supply straight out of the chassis.

WARNING: Do not touch the power connector on the top of the power
supply (see Figure 113 on page 227). It can contain dangerous voltages.

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Figure 112: Removing an AC Power Supply

Figure 113: Top of the Power Supply Showing Midplane Connector

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Installing an MX960 AC Power Supply

To install an AC power supply (see Figure 114 on page 229):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Move the AC input switch in the chassis above the empty power supply slot to the off
(O) position.

3. Ensure that the release lever below the empty power supply slot is locked in the
counterclockwise position (see Figure 114 on page 229).

If necessary, pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops. Let go of the locking
pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the corresponding hole in
the chassis.

4. Using both hands, slide the power supply straight into the chassis until the power
supply is fully seated in the chassis slot. The power supply faceplate should be flush
with any adjacent power supply faceplates.

The small tab on the metal housing that is controlled by the release lever must be
inside of the corresponding slot at the bottom of the power supply (see Figure 114 on
page 229). This tab is used to pull the power supply down in the chassis slot, prior to
removing the power supply.

5. While firmly pushing the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use
your other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from
the chassis and turn the release lever clockwise until it stops.

6. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

7. Move the AC input switch in the chassis above the power supply to the on (—) position
and observe the status LEDs on the power supply faceplate. If the power supply is
correctly installed and functioning normally, the AC OK and DC OK LEDs light steadily,
and the PS FAIL LED is not lit.

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Figure 114: Installing an AC Power Supply

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Connecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 237

• Disconnecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 236

• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

• MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 276

Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply

1. Removing an MX960 DC Power Supply on page 229
2. Installing an MX960 DC Power Supply on page 232

Removing an MX960 DC Power Supply

Before you remove a power supply, be aware of the following:

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NOTE: The minimum number of power supplies must be present in the router
at all times.

WARNING: Before performing DC power procedures, ensure that power is

removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit
breaker to the off position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker
in the off position.

CAUTION: To maintain proper cooling and prevent thermal shutdown of the

operating power supply unit, each power supply slot must contain either a
power supply or a blank panel. If you remove a power supply, you must install
a replacement power supply or a blank panel shortly after the removal.

NOTE: After powering off a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before
turning it back on.

To remove a DC power supply (see Figure 115 on page 231):

1. Switch off the dedicated customer site circuit breaker for the power supply being
removed. Follow your site's procedures for ESD.

2. Make sure that the voltage across the DC power source cable leads is 0 V and that
there is no chance that the cables might become active during the removal process.

3. Verify that the INPUT OK LEDs on the power supply to be removed are not lit.

4. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

5. Move the DC circuit breaker on the power supply faceplate to the off (O) position.

6. Remove the clear plastic cover protecting the terminal studs on the faceplate.

7. Remove the nut and washer from each of the terminal studs. (Use a 7/16-in.
[11 mm] nut driver or socket wrench.)

8. Remove the cable lugs from the terminal studs.

9. Loosen the captive screw on the cable restraint on the lower edge of the power supply
faceplate.

10. Carefully move the power cables out of the way.

11. While grasping the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use your
other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops.

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12. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

13. Pull the power supply straight out of the chassis.

WARNING: Do not touch the power connector on the top of the power
supply (see Figure 116 on page 232). It can contain dangerous voltages.

Figure 115: Removing a DC Power Supply from the MX960 Router

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Figure 116: Top of the Power Supply Showing Midplane Connector

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Installing an MX960 DC Power Supply

WARNING: Before performing DC power procedures, ensure that power is

removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit
breaker to the off position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker
in the off position.

To install a DC power supply (see Figure 117 on page 235):

1. Ensure that the voltage across the DC power source cable leads is 0 V and that there
is no chance that the cable leads might become active during installation.

2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

3. Move the DC circuit breaker on the power supply faceplate to the off (O) position.

4. Ensure that the release lever below the empty power supply slot is locked in the
counterclockwise position (see Figure 117 on page 235).

If necessary, pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from the
chassis and turn the release lever counterclockwise until it stops. Let go of the locking
pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the corresponding hole in
the chassis.

5. Using both hands, slide the power supply straight into the chassis until the power
supply is fully seated in the chassis slot. The power supply faceplate should be flush
with any adjacent power supply faceplates.

The small tab on the metal housing that is controlled by the release lever must be
inside of the corresponding slot at the bottom of the power supply (see Figure 117 on
page 235). This tab is used to pull the power supply down in the chassis slot, prior to
removing the power supply.

6. While firmly pushing the handle on the power supply faceplate with one hand, use
your other hand to pull the spring-loaded locking pin in the release lever away from
the chassis and turn the release lever clockwise until it stops.

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7. Let go of the locking pin in the release lever. Ensure that the pin is seated inside the
corresponding hole in the chassis.

8. Remove the clear plastic cover protecting the terminal studs on the faceplate.

9. Remove the nut and washer from each of the terminal studs.

10. Secure each power cable lug to the terminal studs, first with the split washer, then
with the nut. Apply between 23 lb-in. (2.6 Nm) and 25 lb-in. (2.8 Nm) of torque to
each nut (see Figure 118 on page 236). Do not overtighten the nut. (Use a 7/16-in. (11 mm)
torque-controlled driver or socket wrench.)

a. Attach the positive (+) DC source power cable lug to the RTN (return) terminal.

b. Attach the negative (–) DC source power cable lug to the –48V (input) terminal.

CAUTION: Ensure that each power cable lug seats flush against the surface
of the terminal block as you are tightening the nuts. Ensure that each nut
is properly threaded onto the terminal stud. The nut should be able to spin
freely with your fingers when it is first placed onto the terminal stud.
Applying installation torque to the nut when improperly threaded may
result in damage to the terminal stud.

CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal studs on the DC

power supply is 58 lb-in. (6.5 Nm). The terminal studs may be damaged
if excessive torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver or socket
wrench to tighten nuts on the DC power supply terminal studs.

CAUTION: You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper
polarity. The power source cables might be labeled (+) and (–) to indicate
their polarity. There is no standard color coding for DC power cables. The
color coding used by the external DC power source at your site determines
the color coding for the leads on the power cables that attach to the
terminal studs on each power supply.

NOTE: The DC power supplies in slots PEM0 and PEM1 must be powered
by dedicated power feeds derived from feed A, and the DC power supplies
in PEM2 and PEM3 must be powered by dedicated power feeds derived
from feed B. This configuration provides the commonly deployed A/B feed
redundancy for the system. For information about connecting to DC power
sources, see “DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960
Router” on page 300.

11. Loosen the captive screw on the cable restraint on the lower edge of the power supply
faceplate.

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12. Route the positive and negative DC power cables through the left and right sides of
the cable restraint.

13. Tighten the cable restraint captive screw to hold the power cables in place.

14. Replace the clear plastic cover over the terminal studs on the faceplate.

15. Verify that the power cabling is correct, that the cables are not touching, and that they
do not block access to router components or drape where people could trip on them.

16. Switch on the dedicated customer site circuit breaker.

17. Verify that the INPUT OK LED on the power supply is lit steadily.

18. On each of the DC power supplies, switch the DC circuit breaker to the center position
before moving it to the on (|) position.

NOTE: The circuit breaker may bounce back to the off (O) position if you
move the breaker too quickly.

19. Verify that the BREAKER ON LED is lit steadily.

20. Verify that the PWR OK LED is lit steadily.

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Figure 117: Installing a DC Power Supply

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Figure 118: Connecting DC Power to the MX960 Router

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 300

• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277

• Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238

• Disconnecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238

Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord

1. Disconnecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 236
2. Connecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 237

Disconnecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord

To disconnect the AC power cord:

1. Move the AC input switch, which is to the right of the appliance inlet on the chassis,
to the off (O) position.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power source receptacle.

3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

4. Unplug the power cord from the appliance inlet on the power supply.

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Connecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord

To connect the AC power cord:

1. Locate a replacement power cord with the type of plug appropriate for your
geographical location (see “AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router” on
page 298).

2. Plug the replacement power cord into the corresponding appliance inlet located in
the chassis directly above the power supply.

3. Insert the power cord plug into an external AC power source receptacle.

NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated AC power

feed and a dedicated customer site circuit breaker. We recommend that
you use a 15 A (250 VAC) minimum, or as required by local code.

4. Dress the power cord appropriately. Verify that the power cord does not block the air
exhaust and access to router components, or drape where people could trip on it.

5. Move the AC input switch in the chassis above the power supply to the on (—)position
and observe the status LEDs on the power supply faceplate. If the power supply is
correctly installed and functioning normally, the AC OK and DC OK LEDs light steadily,
and the PS FAIL LED is not lit.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 298

• MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

• MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 276

• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable

1. Disconnecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238
2. Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238

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Disconnecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable

WARNING: Before performing DC power procedures, ensure that power is

removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit
breaker to the off position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker
in the off position.

To disconnect a power cable for a DC power supply:

1. Switch off the dedicated customer site circuit breaker for the power supply being
removed. Follow your site's procedures for ESD.

2. Make sure that the voltage across the DC power source cable leads is 0 V and that
there is no chance that the cables might become active during the removal process.

3. Verify that the INPUT OK LED on the power supply is not lit.

4. Remove the power cable from the external DC power source.

5. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

6. Move the DC circuit breaker on the power supply faceplate to the off (O) position.

7. Remove the clear plastic cover protecting the terminal studs on the faceplate.

8. Remove the nut and washer from each of the terminal studs. (Use a 7/16-in.
[11 mm] nut driver or socket wrench.)

9. Remove the cable lug from the terminal studs.

10. Loosen the captive screw on the cable restraint on the lower edge of the power supply
faceplate.

11. Carefully move the power cable out of the way.

Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable

WARNING: Before performing DC power procedures, ensure that power is

removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit
breaker to the off position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker
in the off position.

To connect a power cable for a DC power supply:

1. Locate a replacement power cable that meets the specifications defined in “DC Power
Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router” on page 300.

2. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached a cable lug to the replacement power
cable.

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3. Verify that the INPUT OK LED is off.

4. Secure the power cable lug to the terminal studs, first with the split washer, then with
the nut. Apply between 23 lb-in. (2.6 Nm) and 25 lb-in. (2.8 Nm) of torque to each
nut (see Figure 119 on page 239). Do not overtighten the nut. (Use a 7/16-in. (11 mm)
torque-controlled driver or socket wrench.)

CAUTION: Ensure that each power cable lug seats flush against the surface
of the terminal block as you are tightening the nuts. Ensure that each nut
is properly threaded onto the terminal stud. The nut should be able to spin
freely with your fingers when it is first placed onto the terminal stud.
Applying installation torque to the nut when improperly threaded may
result in damage to the terminal stud.

CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal studs on the DC

power supply is 58 lb-in. (6.5 Nm). The terminal studs may be damaged
if excessive torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver or socket
wrench to tighten nuts on the DC power supply terminal studs.

Figure 119: Connecting Power Cables to the DC Power Supply

5. Route the power cable through the cable restraint. Make sure that the cable does not
touch or obstruct any router components.

6. Tighten the cable restraint captive screw to hold the power cables in place.

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7. Verify that the DC power cable is connected correctly, that it does not touch or block
access to router components, and that it does not drape where people could trip on
it.

8. Replace the clear plastic cover over the terminal studs on the faceplate.

9. Attach the power cable to the DC power source.

10. Turn on the dedicated customer site circuit breaker to the power supply.

11. Verify that the INPUT OK LED on the power supply is lit steadily.

12. On each of the DC power supplies, switch the DC circuit breaker to the center position
before moving it to the on (|) position.

NOTE: The circuit breaker may bounce back to the off (O) position if you
move the breaker too quickly.

Observe the status LEDs on the power supply faceplate. If the power supply is correctly
installed and functioning normally, the PWR OK, BRKR ON, and INPUT OK LEDs light
green steadily.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 306

• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277

Replacing the MX960 Cable Manager

To remove the standard cable manager (see Figure 120 on page 241):

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

2. Using a 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver, unscrew the nuts on the corners of the standard
cable manager.

3. Grasp the bottom of the standard cable manager, and pull it straight out from the
studs on the front of the chassis.

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Figure 120: Removing the Standard Cable Manager

To install the standard cable manager (see Figure 120 on page 241):

1. Position the standard cable manager on the studs on the lower front of the chassis.

2. Insert the nuts on the corners in the standard cable manager onto the studs on the
chassis.

3. Using a 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver, tighten the nuts securely.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• MX960 Cable Manager Description on page 46

• Verifying the Version of the MX960 Cable Manager on page 149

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MX960 Acoustic Cover Installation Instructions

This document describes how to remove and replace the acoustic noise covers on a
Juniper Networks MX960 3D Universal Edge Router. The upper fan tray cover and DPC
cover make up the acoustic noise components. The two acoustic covers are designed to
reduce the system sound level to comply with the Network Equipment Building System
(NEBS). The covers and all associated mounting hardware are available as an optional
upgrade kit.

Tools required:

• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

• 7/16” wrench

Table 30: Parts List for Acoustic Noise Cover Kit

Component Quantity

12–24 1 1/4 in. screws 4

12–24 nylon lock nuts 4

Star washer 1

Card cage cover mounting bracket 2

Upper fan tray cover 1

DPC Card cage cove 1

Installing the Upper Fan Tray Cover

The upper fan tray cover is installed below the craft interface and covers the upper fan
tray. To install the upper fan tray cover, use the following procedure (see Figure 121 on
page 243).

NOTE: The upper fan tray cover obstructs the existing electrostatic discharge
(ESD) jack located above the upper fan tray on the front of the chassis. A
second ESD jack is located on the lower rear of the chassis. An optional ESD
jack has been provided in the installation kit and may be installed in an
available rack mounting hole. Ensure that the mounting surface is conductive
and free of paint. Secure the optional ESD jack with the star washer and nut
provided in the installation kit.

1. Before placing the cover onto the router, rotate the latch knobs counterclockwise until
they stop turning. This will ensure that the latch is open enough to hook behind the
lip of the fan tray.

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2. Place the cover over the upper fan tray.

3. Secure the lip of the cover in the groove directly below the craft interface.

4. Rotate the latch knobs clockwise, and hand tighten them until they are secure.

Figure 121: Upper Fan Tray Cover and Optional ESD Grounding Jack

Optional ESD grounding jack

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Installing the DPC Card Cage Cover Center-Mount Brackets

The DPC card cage cover is installed directly over the DPC Card cage. The installation of
the brackets depends on whether the router is center or front mounted.

To install the center-mount brackets for the DPC card cage cover on routers that are
center mounted, use the following procedure (see Figure 122 on page 244).

1. Locate the tab on the rear surface of the mounting bracket.

2. Place the rear surface of the bracket against the mounting flange. Vertical alignment
is correct when the tab rests on top of the flange.

3. Locate the highest available mounting hole on the bracket and insert the first screw
through the bracket and flange. Secure it with a nylock nut.

4. Locate the lowest available mounting hole on the bracket and insert the second screw
through the bracket and flange. Secure it with a nylock nut.

5. Use a screwdriver and a wrench to hand tighten the screws and nylock nuts. Do not
overtighten the screws. Overtightening may cause damage to the plastic bracket.

6. Repeat the above steps with the second bracket.

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Figure 122: Installing the DPC Card Cage Cover

Installing the DPC Card Cage Cover Front-Mount Brackets

To install the brackets for the DPC card cage cover on routers that are front-mounted,
use the following procedure:

1. Locate the tab on the rear surface of the mounting bracket.

2. Place the rear surface of the bracket against the mounting flange. Vertical alignment
is correct when the tab rests on top of the flange.

3. Locate the highest available mounting hole on the bracket and insert the first screw
through the bracket and threaded rack flange.

4. Locate the lowest available mounting hole on the bracket and insert the second screw
through the bracket and threaded rack flange.

5. Use a screwdriver to hand tighten the screw . Do not overtighten the screws;
overtightening may cause damage to the plastic bracket.

6. Repeat the above steps with the second bracket.

Installing the DPC Card Cage Cover

To install the DPC card cage cover, use the following procedure (see Figure 122 on
page 244).

1. Look through the front of the cover and align the four hooks on either side of the
acoustic cover with the rail slots on the outside of the card cage.

2. Slide the cover into the rail slots.

3. Gently push the cover down to secure it in place.

Removing the Upper Fan Tray Cover

The upper fan tray cover is installed below the craft interface and covers the upper fan
tray. To remove the upper fan tray cover, use the following procedure (see Figure 121 on
page 243).

1. Rotate the latch knobs counterclockwise until the cover is released or until the knobs
stop turning.

2. Remove the cover.

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Removing the DPC Card Cage Cover

To remove the DPC card cage cover, use the following procedure (see Figure 123 on
page 245).

1. Press the cover catch release area marked with the instruction label on each side of
the cover.

2. Slide the cover up until it stops; then pull the cover toward you to remove.

Figure 123: Removing the DPC Card Cage Cover

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PART 4

Appendixes
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information for the MX960 Router on page 249
• MX960 Router Physical Specifications on page 287
• MX960 Router Environmental Specifications on page 291
• Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 293
• Cable and Wire Guidelines and Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 309
• MX960 Cable Connector Pinouts on page 315
• Contacting Customer Support and Returning MX960 Hardware on page 317

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APPENDIX A

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Information for the MX960 Router

• Definition of Safety Warning Levels on page 249

• General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251
• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254
• Fire Safety Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 255
• Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 256
• MX960 Chassis Lifting Guidelines on page 261
• General Laser Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 262
• Laser Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 262
• Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers on page 265
• Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the MX960 Router on page 270
• Agency Approvals and Compliance Statements for the MX960 Router on page 281

Definition of Safety Warning Levels

The M Series, MX Series, and T Series router documentation uses the following levels of
safety warnings:

NOTE: You might find this information helpful in a particular situation, or

might otherwise overlook it.

CAUTION: You must observe the specified guidelines to avoid minor injury
or discomfort to you, or severe damage to the hardware equipment.

WARNING: This symbol alerts you to the risk of personal injury from a laser.

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WARNING: This symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents.

Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in

een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige
apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische
schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard
maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen.

Varoitus Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi

johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa,
ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista
onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista.

Attention Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez

dans une situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels.
Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés
par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures
couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents.

Warnung Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer

Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der
Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen
Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt.

Avvertenza Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione

potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi
apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed
essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.

Advarsel Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som

kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare
oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt
gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker.

Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que
lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer
equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos
eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis
acidentes.

¡Atención! Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su

integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos
que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos
estándar de prevención de accidentes.

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Varning! Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation

som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning
måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt
förfarande för att förebygga skador.

Related • General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252
Documentation
• Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 256

• Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers on page 265

• General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 270

• DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 278

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

The following guidelines help ensure your safety and protect the hardware equipment
from damage. The list of guidelines might not address all potentially hazardous situations
in your working environment, so be alert and exercise good judgment at all times.

• Perform only the procedures explicitly described in this documentation. Make sure that
only authorized service personnel perform other system services.

• Keep the area around the chassis clear and free from dust before, during, and after
installation.

• Keep tools away from areas where people could trip over them while walking.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, or chains, which could
become caught in the chassis.

• Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that could be hazardous
to your eyes.

• Do not perform any actions that create a potential hazard to people or make the
equipment unsafe.

• Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person to handle.

• Never install or manipulate wiring during electrical storms.

• Never install electrical jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed
for wet environments.

• Operate the hardware equipment only when the chassis is properly grounded.

• Do not open or remove chassis covers or sheet metal parts unless instructions are
provided in this documentation. Such an action could cause severe electrical shock.

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• Do not push or force any objects through any opening in the chassis frame. Such an
action could result in electrical shock or fire.

• Avoid spilling liquid onto the chassis or onto any hardware component. Such an action
could cause electrical shock or damage the hardware equipment.

• Avoid touching uninsulated electrical wires or terminals that have not been
disconnected from their power source. Such an action could cause electrical shock.

Related • General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252
Documentation

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

• Qualified Personnel Warning on page 252

• Restricted Access Area Warning on page 253

Qualified Personnel Warning

WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace the
hardware equipment.

Waarschuwing Installatie en reparaties mogen uitsluitend door getraind en

bevoegd personeel uitgevoerd worden.

Varoitus Ainoastaan koulutettu ja pätevä henkilökunta saa asentaa tai vaihtaa

tämän laitteen.

Attention Tout installation ou remplacement de l'appareil doit être réalisé

par du personnel qualifié et compétent.

Warnung Gerät nur von geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal installieren oder

auswechseln lassen.

Avvertenza Solo personale addestrato e qualificato deve essere autorizzato

ad installare o sostituire questo apparecchio.

Advarsel Kun kvalifisert personell med riktig opplæring bør montere eller
bytte ut dette utstyret.

Aviso Este equipamento deverá ser instalado ou substituído apenas por

pessoal devidamente treinado e qualificado.

¡Atención! Estos equipos deben ser instalados y reemplazados

exclusivamente por personal técnico adecuadamente preparado y capacitado.

Varning! Denna utrustning ska endast installeras och bytas ut av utbildad

och kvalificerad personal.

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Restricted Access Area Warning

WARNING: The hardware equipment is intended for installation in restricted

access areas. A restricted access area is an area to which access can be
gained only by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and
key, or other means of security, and which is controlled by the authority
responsible for the location.

Waarschuwing Dit toestel is bedoeld voor installatie op plaatsen met beperkte

toegang. Een plaats met beperkte toegang is een plaats waar toegang slechts
door servicepersoneel verkregen kan worden door middel van een speciaal
instrument, een slot en sleutel, of een ander veiligheidsmiddel, en welke
beheerd wordt door de overheidsinstantie die verantwoordelijk is voor de
locatie.

Varoitus Tämä laite on tarkoitettu asennettavaksi paikkaan, johon pääsy on

rajoitettua. Paikka, johon pääsy on rajoitettua, tarkoittaa paikkaa, johon vain
huoltohenkilöstö pääsee jonkin erikoistyökalun, lukkoon sopivan avaimen
tai jonkin muun turvalaitteen avulla ja joka on paikasta vastuussa olevien
toimivaltaisten henkilöiden valvoma.

Attention Cet appareil est à installer dans des zones d'accès réservé. Ces
dernières sont des zones auxquelles seul le personnel de service peut accéder
en utilisant un outil spécial, un mécanisme de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout
autre moyen de sécurité. L'accès aux zones de sécurité est sous le contrôle
de l'autorité responsable de l'emplacement.

Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem

Zutritt vorgesehen. Ein Bereich mit beschränktem Zutritt ist ein Bereich, zu
dem nur Wartungspersonal mit einem Spezialwerkzeugs, Schloß und
Schlüssel oder anderer Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Zugang hat, und der von
dem für die Anlage zuständigen Gremium kontrolliert wird.

Avvertenza Questa unità deve essere installata in un'area ad accesso limitato.

Un'area ad accesso limitato è un'area accessibile solo a personale di
assistenza tramite un'attrezzo speciale, lucchetto, o altri dispositivi di
sicurezza, ed è controllata dall'autorità responsabile della zona.

Advarsel Denne enheten er laget for installasjon i områder med begrenset

adgang. Et område med begrenset adgang gir kun adgang til servicepersonale
som bruker et spesielt verktøy, lås og nøkkel, eller en annen
sikkerhetsanordning, og det kontrolleres av den autoriteten som er ansvarlig
for området.

Aviso Esta unidade foi concebida para instalação em áreas de acesso restrito.
Uma área de acesso restrito é uma área à qual apenas tem acesso o pessoal
de serviço autorizado, que possua uma ferramenta, chave e fechadura
especial, ou qualquer outra forma de segurança. Esta área é controlada pela
autoridade responsável pelo local.

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¡Atención! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalarse en áreas de acceso

restringido. Área de acceso restringido significa un área a la que solamente
tiene acceso el personal de servicio mediante la utilización de una herramienta
especial, cerradura con llave, o algún otro medio de seguridad, y que está
bajo el control de la autoridad responsable del local.

Varning! Denna enhet är avsedd för installation i områden med begränsat

tillträde. Ett område med begränsat tillträde får endast tillträdas av
servicepersonal med ett speciellt verktyg, lås och nyckel, eller annan
säkerhetsanordning, och kontrolleras av den auktoritet som ansvarar för
området.

Related • Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 256
Documentation
• Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers on page 265

• General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 270

• DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 278

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router

Many router hardware components are sensitive to damage from static electricity. Some
components can be impaired by voltages as low as 30 V. You can easily generate
potentially damaging static voltages whenever you handle plastic or foam packing
material or if you move components across plastic or carpets. Observe the following
guidelines to minimize the potential for electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which
can cause intermittent or complete component failures:

• Always use an ESD wrist strap or ankle strap, and make sure that it is in direct contact
with your skin.

CAUTION: For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the ESD
strap. The measurement should be in the range of 1 to 10 Mohms.

• When handling any component that is removed from the chassis, make sure the
equipment end of your ESD strap is attached to one of the electrostatic discharge
points on the chassis.

• Avoid contact between the component and your clothing. ESD voltages emitted from
clothing can still damage components.

• When removing or installing a component, always place it component-side up on an

antistatic surface, in an antistatic card rack, or in an electrostatic bag (see Figure 124

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on page 255). If you are returning a component, place it in an electrostatic bag before
packing it.

Figure 124: Placing a Component into an Electrostatic Bag

Related • Definition of Safety Warning Levels on page 249

Documentation
• General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and
T Series Routers on page 274

• Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 256

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

• General Fire Safety Requirements on page 255

• Fire Suppression on page 255
• Fire Suppression Equipment on page 256

General Fire Safety Requirements

In the event of a fire emergency involving routers and other network equipment, the safety
of people is the primary concern. Establish procedures for protecting people in the event
of a fire emergency, provide safety training, and properly provision fire-control equipment
and fire extinguishers.

In addition, establish procedures to protect your equipment in the event of a fire

emergency. Juniper Networks products should be installed in an environment suitable
for electronic equipment. We recommend that fire suppression equipment be available
in the event of a fire in the vicinity of the equipment, and that all local fire, safety, and
electrical codes and ordinances be observed when installing and operating your
equipment.

Fire Suppression
In the event of an electrical hazard or an electrical fire, first turn power off to the equipment
at the source. Then use a Type C fire extinguisher, which uses noncorrosive fire retardants,
to extinguish the fire.

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Fire Suppression Equipment

Type C fire extinguishers, which use noncorrosive fire retardants such as carbon dioxide
(CO ) and Halotron, are most effective for suppressing electrical fires. Type C fire
2
extinguishers displace the oxygen from the point of combustion to eliminate the fire. For
extinguishing fire on or around equipment that draws air from the environment for cooling,
use this type of inert oxygen displacement extinguisher instead of an extinguisher that
leave residues on equipment.

Do not use multipurpose Type ABC chemical fire extinguishers (dry chemical fire
extinguishers) near Juniper Networks equipment. The primary ingredient in these fire
extinguishers is monoammonium phosphate, which is very sticky and difficult to clean.
In addition, in minute amounts of moisture, monoammonium phosphate can become
highly corrosive and corrodes most metals.

Any equipment in a room in which a chemical fire extinguisher has been discharged is
subject to premature failure and unreliable operation. The equipment is considered to
be irreparably damaged.

NOTE: To keep warranties effective, do not use a dry chemical fire extinguisher
to control a fire at or near a Juniper Networks hardware equipment. If a dry
chemical fire extinguisher is used, the unit is no longer eligible for coverage
under a service agreement.

We recommend that you dispose of any irreparably damaged equipment in an

environmentally responsible manner.

Related • General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251
Documentation
• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

• General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 270

• DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 278

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

Observe the following warnings before and during hardware equipment installation:

• Installation Instructions Warning on page 257

• Rack-Mounting Requirements and Warnings on page 257
• Ramp Warning on page 261

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Installation Instructions Warning

WARNING: Read the installation instructions before you connect the hardware
equipment to a power source.

Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie-aanwijzingen voordat u het systeem

met de voeding verbindt.

Varoitus Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen.

Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter

les directives d'installation.

Warnung Lesen Sie die Installationsanweisungen, bevor Sie das System an

die Stromquelle anschließen.

Avvertenza Consultare le istruzioni di installazione prima di collegare il sistema

all'alimentatore.

Advarsel Les installasjonsinstruksjonene før systemet kobles til strømkilden.

Aviso Leia as instruções de instalação antes de ligar o sistema à sua fonte

de energia.

¡Atención! Ver las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema

a la red de alimentación.

Varning! Läs installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till dess

strömförsörjningsenhet.

Rack-Mounting Requirements and Warnings

Ensure that the equipment rack into which the chassis is installed is evenly and securely
supported, to avoid the hazardous condition that could result from uneven mechanical
loading.

WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing the chassis

in a rack, take the following precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following directives help maintain your safety:

• The chassis must be installed into a rack that is secured to the building
structure.

• The chassis should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only
unit in the rack.

• When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the
bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before
mounting the chassis in the rack or servicing the hardware equipment.

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Waarschuwing Om lichamelijk letsel te voorkomen wanneer u dit toestel

in een rek monteert of het daar een servicebeurt geeft, moet u speciale
voorzorgsmaatregelen nemen om ervoor te zorgen dat het toestel stabiel
blijft. De onderstaande richtlijnen worden verstrekt om uw veiligheid te
verzekeren:

• De router moet in een stellage worden geïnstalleerd die aan een bouwsel
is verankerd.

• Dit toestel dient onderaan in het rek gemonteerd te worden als het toestel
het enige in het rek is.

• Wanneer u dit toestel in een gedeeltelijk gevuld rek monteert, dient u het
rek van onderen naar boven te laden met het zwaarste onderdeel
onderaan in het rek.

• Als het rek voorzien is van stabiliseringshulpmiddelen, dient u de

stabilisatoren te monteren voordat u het toestel in het rek monteert of
het daar een servicebeurt geeft.

Varoitus Kun laite asetetaan telineeseen tai huolletaan sen ollessa telineessä,
on noudatettava erityisiä varotoimia järjestelmän vakavuuden säilyttämiseksi,
jotta vältytään loukkaantumiselta. Noudata seuraavia turvallisuusohjeita:

• Router on asennettava telineeseen, joka on kiinnitetty rakennukseen.

• Jos telineessä ei ole muita laitteita, aseta laite telineen alaosaan.

• Jos laite asetetaan osaksi täytettyyn telineeseen, aloita kuormittaminen

sen alaosasta kaikkein raskaimmalla esineellä ja siirry sitten sen yläosaan.

• Jos telinettä varten on vakaimet, asenna ne ennen laitteen asettamista

telineeseen tai sen huoltamista siinä.

Attention Pour éviter toute blessure corporelle pendant les opérations de

montage ou de réparation de cette unité en casier, il convient de prendre des
précautions spéciales afin de maintenir la stabilité du système. Les directives
ci-dessous sont destinées à assurer la protection du personnel:

• Le rack sur lequel est monté le router doit être fixé à la structure du
bâtiment.

• Si cette unité constitue la seule unité montée en casier, elle doit être placée
dans le bas.

• Si cette unité est montée dans un casier partiellement rempli, charger le

casier de bas en haut en plaçant l'élément le plus lourd dans le bas.

• Si le casier est équipé de dispositifs stabilisateurs, installer les stabilisateurs

avant de monter ou de réparer l'unité en casier.

Warnung Zur Vermeidung von Körperverletzung beim Anbringen oder Warten

dieser Einheit in einem Gestell müssen Sie besondere Vorkehrungen treffen,

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um sicherzustellen, daß das System stabil bleibt. Die folgenden Richtlinien

sollen zur Gewährleistung Ihrer Sicherheit dienen:

• Der router muß in einem Gestell installiert werden, das in der

Gebäudestruktur verankert ist.

• Wenn diese Einheit die einzige im Gestell ist, sollte sie unten im Gestell
angebracht werden.

• Bei Anbringung dieser Einheit in einem zum Teil gefüllten Gestell ist das
Gestell von unten nach oben zu laden, wobei das schwerste Bauteil unten
im Gestell anzubringen ist.

• Wird das Gestell mit Stabilisierungszubehör geliefert, sind zuerst die

Stabilisatoren zu installieren, bevor Sie die Einheit im Gestell anbringen
oder sie warten.

Avvertenza Per evitare infortuni fisici durante il montaggio o la manutenzione

di questa unità in un supporto, occorre osservare speciali precauzioni per
garantire che il sistema rimanga stabile. Le seguenti direttive vengono fornite
per garantire la sicurezza personale:

• Il router deve essere installato in un telaio, il quale deve essere fissato alla
struttura dell'edificio.

• Questa unità deve venire montata sul fondo del supporto, se si tratta
dell'unica unità da montare nel supporto.

• Quando questa unità viene montata in un supporto parzialmente pieno,

caricare il supporto dal basso all'alto, con il componente più pesante
sistemato sul fondo del supporto.

• Se il supporto è dotato di dispositivi stabilizzanti, installare tali dispositivi

prima di montare o di procedere alla manutenzione dell'unità nel supporto.

Advarsel Unngå fysiske skader under montering eller reparasjonsarbeid på

denne enheten når den befinner seg i et kabinett. Vær nøye med at systemet
er stabilt. Følgende retningslinjer er gitt for å verne om sikkerheten:

• Router må installeres i et stativ som er forankret til bygningsstrukturen.

• Denne enheten bør monteres nederst i kabinettet hvis dette er den eneste
enheten i kabinettet.

• Ved montering av denne enheten i et kabinett som er delvis fylt, skal

kabinettet lastes fra bunnen og opp med den tyngste komponenten nederst
i kabinettet.

• Hvis kabinettet er utstyrt med stabiliseringsutstyr, skal stabilisatorene

installeres før montering eller utføring av reparasjonsarbeid på enheten i
kabinettet.

Aviso Para se prevenir contra danos corporais ao montar ou reparar esta

unidade numa estante, deverá tomar precauções especiais para se certificar

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de que o sistema possui um suporte estável. As seguintes directrizes

ajudá-lo-ão a efectuar o seu trabalho com segurança:

• O router deverá ser instalado numa prateleira fixa à estrutura do edificio.

• Esta unidade deverá ser montada na parte inferior da estante, caso seja
esta a única unidade a ser montada.

• Ao montar esta unidade numa estante parcialmente ocupada, coloque os

itens mais pesados na parte inferior da estante, arrumando-os de baixo
para cima.

• Se a estante possuir um dispositivo de estabilização, instale-o antes de

montar ou reparar a unidade.

¡Atención! Para evitar lesiones durante el montaje de este equipo sobre un

bastidor, o posteriormente durante su mantenimiento, se debe poner mucho
cuidado en que el sistema quede bien estable. Para garantizar su seguridad,
proceda según las siguientes instrucciones:

• El router debe instalarse en un bastidor fijado a la estructura del edificio.

• Colocar el equipo en la parte inferior del bastidor, cuando sea la única

unidad en el mismo.

• Cuando este equipo se vaya a instalar en un bastidor parcialmente ocupado,

comenzar la instalación desde la parte inferior hacia la superior colocando
el equipo más pesado en la parte inferior.

• Si el bastidor dispone de dispositivos estabilizadores, instalar éstos antes

de montar o proceder al mantenimiento del equipo instalado en el bastidor.

Varning! För att undvika kroppsskada när du installerar eller utför

underhållsarbete på denna enhet på en ställning måste du vidta särskilda
försiktighetsåtgärder för att försäkra dig om att systemet står stadigt. Följande
riktlinjer ges för att trygga din säkerhet:

• Router måste installeras i en ställning som är förankrad i byggnadens

struktur.

• Om denna enhet är den enda enheten på ställningen skall den installeras

längst ned på ställningen.

• Om denna enhet installeras på en delvis fylld ställning skall ställningen

fyllas nedifrån och upp, med de tyngsta enheterna längst ned på ställningen.

• Om ställningen är försedd med stabiliseringsdon skall dessa monteras fast

innan enheten installeras eller underhålls på ställningen.

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Ramp Warning

WARNING: When installing the hardware equipment, do not use a ramp

inclined at more than 10 degrees.

Waarschuwing Gebruik een oprijplaat niet onder een hoek van meer dan 10
graden.

Varoitus Älä käytä sellaista kaltevaa pintaa, jonka kaltevuus ylittää 10 astetta.

Attention Ne pas utiliser une rampe dont l'inclinaison est supérieure à 10

degrés.

Warnung Keine Rampen mit einer Neigung von mehr als 10 Grad verwenden.

Avvertenza Non usare una rampa con pendenza superiore a 10 gradi.

Advarsel Bruk aldri en rampe som heller mer enn 10 grader.

Aviso Não utilize uma rampa com uma inclinação superior a 10 graus.

¡Atención! No usar una rampa inclinada más de 10 grados

Varning! Använd inte ramp med en lutning på mer än 10 grader.

Related • General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251
Documentation
• Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers on page 265

MX960 Chassis Lifting Guidelines

The fully configured chassis with the standard cable manager weighs up to 350 lb
(158.76 kg), or 150 lb (68.04 kg) with components removed. With the extended cable
manager, the chassis weighs up to 374 lb (169.64 kg), or 174 lb (78.93 kg) with
components removed. Observe the following guidelines for lifting and moving the router:

• Before moving the router, read the “MX960 Site Preparation Checklist” on page 53 to
verify that the intended site meets the specified power, environmental, and clearance
requirements.

• Do not attempt to lift a fully configured router by yourself. Using a mechanical lift to
maneuver the router into a rack is recommended. If a lift cannot be used, a minimum
of three people are required to lift the router, and you must remove components from
the chassis before lifting.

• Before lifting or moving the router, disconnect all external cables.

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• To lift routing devices and components, use the following lifting guidelines:

• 1 person to lift up to 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg)

• 2 people to lift up to 70.5 lbs (32.0 kg)

• 3 people to lift up to 220 lbs (99.8 kg)

• Use a lift for routing devices or components that weigh over 220 lbs (99.8 kg)

As when lifting any heavy object, lift most of the weight with your legs rather than your
back. Keep your knees bent and your back relatively straight and avoid twisting your
body as you lift. Balance the load evenly and be sure that your footing is solid.

Related • Removing Components from the MX960 Chassis Before Installing It Without a Lift
Documentation
• General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251

• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

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

Devices with single-mode optical interfaces are equipped with laser transmitters, which
are considered a Class 1 Laser Product by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and
are evaluated as a Class 1 Laser Product per EN 60825–1 +A11 +A2 requirements.

When working around devices with optical interfaces, observe the following safety
guidelines to prevent eye injury:

• Do not look into unterminated ports or at fibers that connect to unknown sources.

• Do not examine unterminated optical ports with optical instruments.

• Avoid direct exposure to the beam.

WARNING: Unterminated optical connectors can emit invisible laser

radiation. The lens in the human eye focuses all the laser power on the
retina, so focusing the eye directly on a laser source—even a low-power
laser—could permanently damage the eye.

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

• Class 1 Laser Product Warning on page 263

• Class 1 LED Product Warning on page 263
• Laser Beam Warning on page 263
• Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning on page 264

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Class 1 Laser Product Warning

WARNING: Class 1 laser product.

Waarschuwing Klasse-1 laser produkt.

Varoitus Luokan 1 lasertuote.

Attention Produit laser de classe I.

Warnung Laserprodukt der Klasse 1.

Avvertenza Prodotto laser di Classe 1.

Advarsel Laserprodukt av klasse 1.

Aviso Produto laser de classe 1.

¡Atención! Producto láser Clase I.

Varning! Laserprodukt av klass 1.

Class 1 LED Product Warning

WARNING: Class 1 LED product.

Waarschuwing Klasse 1 LED-product.

Varoitus Luokan 1 valodiodituote.

Attention Alarme de produit LED Class I.

Warnung Class 1 LED-Produktwarnung.

Avvertenza Avvertenza prodotto LED di Classe 1.

Advarsel LED-produkt i klasse 1.

Aviso Produto de classe 1 com LED.

¡Atención! Aviso sobre producto LED de Clase 1.

Varning! Lysdiodprodukt av klass 1.

Laser Beam Warning

WARNING: Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical
instruments.

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Waarschuwing Niet in de straal staren of hem rechtstreeks bekijken met

optische instrumenten.

Varoitus Älä katso säteeseen äläkä tarkastele sitä suoraan optisen laitteen
avulla.

Attention Ne pas fixer le faisceau des yeux, ni l'observer directement à l'aide

d'instruments optiques.

Warnung Nicht direkt in den Strahl blicken und ihn nicht direkt mit optischen
Geräten prüfen.

Avvertenza Non fissare il raggio con gli occhi né usare strumenti ottici per
osservarlo direttamente.

Advarsel Stirr eller se ikke direkte p strlen med optiske instrumenter.

Aviso Não olhe fixamente para o raio, nem olhe para ele directamente com
instrumentos ópticos.

¡Atención! No mirar fijamente el haz ni observarlo directamente con

instrumentos ópticos.

Varning! Rikta inte blicken in mot strålen och titta inte direkt på den genom
optiska instrument.

Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning

WARNING: Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of

the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and
do not stare into open apertures.

Waarschuwing Aangezien onzichtbare straling vanuit de opening van de

poort kan komen als er geen fiberkabel aangesloten is, dient blootstelling
aan straling en het kijken in open openingen vermeden te worden.

Varoitus Koska portin aukosta voi emittoitua näkymätöntä säteilyä, kun

kuitukaapelia ei ole kytkettynä, vältä säteilylle altistumista äläkä katso
avoimiin aukkoihin.

Attention Des radiations invisibles à l'il nu pouvant traverser l'ouverture du

port lorsqu'aucun câble en fibre optique n'y est connecté, il est recommandé
de ne pas regarder fixement l'intérieur de ces ouvertures.

Warnung Aus der Port-Öffnung können unsichtbare Strahlen emittieren,

wenn kein Glasfaserkabel angeschlossen ist. Vermeiden Sie es, sich den
Strahlungen auszusetzen, und starren Sie nicht in die Öffnungen!

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Avvertenza Quando i cavi in fibra non sono inseriti, radiazioni invisibili possono
essere emesse attraverso l'apertura della porta. Evitate di esporvi alle
radiazioni e non guardate direttamente nelle aperture.

Advarsel Unngå utsettelse for stråling, og stirr ikke inn i åpninger som er åpne,
fordi usynlig stråling kan emiteres fra portens åpning når det ikke er tilkoblet
en fiberkabel.

Aviso Dada a possibilidade de emissão de radiação invisível através do orifício

da via de acesso, quando esta não tiver nenhum cabo de fibra conectado,
deverá evitar a exposição à radiação e não deverá olhar fixamente para
orifícios que se encontrarem a descoberto.

¡Atención! Debido a que la apertura del puerto puede emitir radiación invisible
cuando no existe un cable de fibra conectado, evite mirar directamente a las
aperturas para no exponerse a la radiación.

Varning! Osynlig strålning kan avges från en portöppning utan ansluten

fiberkabel och du bör därför undvika att bli utsatt för strålning genom att inte
stirra in i oskyddade öppningar.

Related • General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251
Documentation
• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

• Installation Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 256

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

As you maintain the hardware equipment, observe the following warnings:

• Battery Handling Warning on page 265

• Jewelry Removal Warning on page 266
• Lightning Activity Warning on page 268
• Operating Temperature Warning on page 268
• Product Disposal Warning on page 269

Battery Handling Warning

WARNING: Replacing the battery incorrectly might result in an explosion.

Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Waarschuwing Er is ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij verkeerd vervangen

wordt. Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type dat

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door de fabrikant aanbevolen is. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig

fabrieksvoorschriften weggeworpen te worden.

Varoitus Räjähdyksen vaara, jos akku on vaihdettu väärään akkuun. Käytä

vaihtamiseen ainoastaan saman- tai vastaavantyyppistä akkua, joka on
valmistajan suosittelema. Hävitä käytetyt akut valmistajan ohjeiden mukaan.

Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement.

Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent,
recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.

Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr.

Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller
empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den
Anweisungen des Herstellers.

Avvertenza Pericolo di esplosione se la batteria non è installata

correttamente. Sostituire solo con una di tipo uguale o equivalente, consigliata
dal produttore. Eliminare le batterie usate secondo le istruzioni del produttore.

Advarsel Det kan være fare for eksplosjon hvis batteriet skiftes på feil måte.
Skift kun med samme eller tilsvarende type som er anbefalt av produsenten.
Kasser brukte batterier i henhold til produsentens instruksjoner.

Aviso Existe perigo de explosão se a bateria for substituída incorrectamente.

Substitua a bateria por uma bateria igual ou de um tipo equivalente
recomendado pelo fabricante. Destrua as baterias usadas conforme as
instruções do fabricante.

¡Atención! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera

incorrecta. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el
equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gastadas
según las instrucciones del fabricante.

Varning! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Ersätt endast batteriet med

samma batterityp som rekommenderas av tillverkaren eller motsvarande.
Följ tillverkarens anvisningar vid kassering av använda batterier.

Jewelry Removal Warning

WARNING: Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines,

remove jewelry, including rings, necklaces, and watches. Metal objects heat
up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or
weld the metal object to the terminals.

Waarschuwing Alvorens aan apparatuur te werken die met elektrische

leidingen is verbonden, sieraden (inclusief ringen, kettingen en horloges)
verwijderen. Metalen voorwerpen worden warm wanneer ze met stroom en

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aarde zijn verbonden, en kunnen ernstige brandwonden veroorzaken of het

metalen voorwerp aan de aansluitklemmen lassen.

Varoitus Ennen kuin työskentelet voimavirtajohtoihin kytkettyjen laitteiden

parissa, ota pois kaikki korut (sormukset, kaulakorut ja kellot mukaan lukien).
Metalliesineet kuumenevat, kun ne ovat yhteydessä sähkövirran ja maan
kanssa, ja ne voivat aiheuttaa vakavia palovammoja tai hitsata metalliesineet
kiinni liitäntänapoihin.

Attention Avant d'accéder à cet équipement connecté aux lignes électriques,

ôter tout bijou (anneaux, colliers et montres compris). Lorsqu'ils sont branchés
à l'alimentation et reliés à la terre, les objets métalliques chauffent, ce qui
peut provoquer des blessures graves ou souder l'objet métallique aux bornes.

Warnung Vor der Arbeit an Geräten, die an das Netz angeschlossen sind,
jeglichen Schmuck (einschließlich Ringe, Ketten und Uhren) abnehmen.
Metallgegenstände erhitzen sich, wenn sie an das Netz und die Erde
angeschlossen werden, und können schwere Verbrennungen verursachen
oder an die Anschlußklemmen angeschweißt werden.

Avvertenza Prima di intervenire su apparecchiature collegate alle linee di

alimentazione, togliersi qualsiasi monile (inclusi anelli, collane, braccialetti
ed orologi). Gli oggetti metallici si riscaldano quando sono collegati tra punti
di alimentazione e massa: possono causare ustioni gravi oppure il metallo
può saldarsi ai terminali.

Advarsel Fjern alle smykker (inkludert ringer, halskjeder og klokker) før du

skal arbeide på utstyr som er koblet til kraftledninger. Metallgjenstander som
er koblet til kraftledninger og jord blir svært varme og kan forårsake alvorlige
brannskader eller smelte fast til polene.

Aviso Antes de trabalhar em equipamento que esteja ligado a linhas de

corrente, retire todas as jóias que estiver a usar (incluindo anéis, fios e
relógios). Os objectos metálicos aquecerão em contacto com a corrente e
em contacto com a ligação à terra, podendo causar queimaduras graves ou
ficarem soldados aos terminais.

¡Atención! Antes de operar sobre equipos conectados a líneas de

alimentación, quitarse las joyas (incluidos anillos, collares y relojes). Los
objetos de metal se calientan cuando se conectan a la alimentación y a tierra,
lo que puede ocasionar quemaduras graves o que los objetos metálicos
queden soldados a los bornes.

Varning! Tag av alla smycken (inklusive ringar, halsband och armbandsur)

innan du arbetar på utrustning som är kopplad till kraftledningar. Metallobjekt
hettas upp när de kopplas ihop med ström och jord och kan förorsaka
allvarliga brännskador; metallobjekt kan också sammansvetsas med
kontakterna.

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Lightning Activity Warning

WARNING: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during

periods of lightning activity.

Waarschuwing Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet
aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen.

Varoitus Älä työskentele järjestelmän parissa äläkä yhdistä tai irrota

kaapeleita ukkosilmalla.

Attention Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ou débrancher les

câbles pendant un orage.

Warnung Arbeiten Sie nicht am System und schließen Sie keine Kabel an
bzw. trennen Sie keine ab, wenn es gewittert.

Avvertenza Non lavorare sul sistema o collegare oppure scollegare i cavi

durante un temporale con fulmini.

Advarsel Utfør aldri arbeid på systemet, eller koble kabler til eller fra systemet
når det tordner eller lyner.

Aviso Não trabalhe no sistema ou ligue e desligue cabos durante períodos

de mau tempo (trovoada).

¡Atención! No operar el sistema ni conectar o desconectar cables durante el

transcurso de descargas eléctricas en la atmósfera.

Varning! Vid åska skall du aldrig utföra arbete på systemet eller ansluta eller
koppla loss kablar.

Operating Temperature Warning

WARNING: To prevent the hardware equipment from overheating, do not

operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient
ο ο
temperature of 104 F (40 C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 6
inches (15.2 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.

Waarschuwing Om te voorkomen dat welke router van de router dan ook

oververhit raakt, dient u deze niet te bedienen op een plaats waar de maximale
ο
aanbevolen omgevingstemperatuur van 40 C wordt overschreden. Om te
voorkomen dat de luchtstroom wordt beperkt, dient er minstens 15,2 cm
speling rond de ventilatie-openingen te zijn.

Varoitus Ettei router-sarjan reititin ylikuumentuisi, sitä ei saa käyttää tilassa,

ο
jonka lämpötila ylittää korkeimman suositellun ympäristölämpötilan 40 C.
Ettei ilmanvaihto estyisi, tuuletusaukkojen ympärille on jätettävä ainakin 15,2
cm tilaa.

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Attention Pour éviter toute surchauffe des routeurs de la gamme router, ne

l'utilisez pas dans une zone où la température ambiante est supérieure à
ο
40 C. Pour permettre un flot d'air constant, dégagez un espace d'au moins
15,2 cm autour des ouvertures de ventilations.

Warnung Um einen router der router vor Überhitzung zu schützen, darf dieser
nicht in einer Gegend betrieben werden, in der die Umgebungstemperatur
ο
das empfohlene Maximum von 40 C überschreitet. Um Lüftungsverschluß
zu verhindern, achten Sie darauf, daß mindestens 15,2 cm lichter Raum um
die Lüftungsöffnungen herum frei bleibt.

Avvertenza Per evitare il surriscaldamento dei router, non adoperateli in un

ο
locale che ecceda la temperatura ambientale massima di 40 C. Per evitare
che la circolazione dell'aria sia impedita, lasciate uno spazio di almeno 15.2
cm di fronte alle aperture delle ventole.

Advarsel Unngå overoppheting av eventuelle rutere i router Disse skal ikke

brukes på steder der den anbefalte maksimale omgivelsestemperaturen
ο ο
overstiger 40 C (104 F). Sørg for at klaringen rundt lufteåpningene er minst
15,2 cm (6 tommer) for å forhindre nedsatt luftsirkulasjon.

Aviso Para evitar o sobreaquecimento do encaminhador router, não utilize

este equipamento numa área que exceda a temperatura máxima
ο
recomendada de 40 C. Para evitar a restrição à circulação de ar, deixe pelo
menos um espaço de 15,2 cm à volta das aberturas de ventilação.

¡Atención! Para impedir que un encaminador de la serie router se recaliente,

no lo haga funcionar en un área en la que se supere la temperatura ambiente
ο
máxima recomendada de 40 C. Para impedir la restricción de la entrada de
aire, deje un espacio mínimo de 15,2 cm alrededor de las aperturas para
ventilación.

Varning! Förhindra att en router överhettas genom att inte använda den i ett
område där den maximalt rekommenderade omgivningstemperaturen på
ο
40 C överskrids. Förhindra att luftcirkulationen inskränks genom att se till
att det finns fritt utrymme på minst 15,2 cm omkring ventilationsöppningarna.

Product Disposal Warning

WARNING: Disposal of this product must be handled according to all national

laws and regulations.

Waarschuwing Dit produkt dient volgens alle landelijke wetten en

voorschriften te worden afgedankt.

Varoitus Tämän tuotteen lopullisesta hävittämisestä tulee huolehtia kaikkia

valtakunnallisia lakeja ja säännöksiä noudattaen.

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Attention La mise au rebut définitive de ce produit doit être effectuée

conformément à toutes les lois et réglementations en vigueur.

Warnung Dieses Produkt muß den geltenden Gesetzen und Vorschriften

entsprechend entsorgt werden.

Avvertenza L'eliminazione finale di questo prodotto deve essere eseguita

osservando le normative italiane vigenti in materia

Advarsel Endelig disponering av dette produktet må skje i henhold til nasjonale

lover og forskrifter.

Aviso A descartagem final deste produto deverá ser efectuada de acordo

com os regulamentos e a legislação nacional.

¡Atención! El desecho final de este producto debe realizarse según todas las
leyes y regulaciones nacionales

Varning! Slutlig kassering av denna produkt bör skötas i enlighet med landets
alla lagar och föreskrifter.

Related • General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251
Documentation
• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the MX960 Router

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

Routers on page 270
• General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and
T Series Routers on page 274
• In Case of an Electrical Accident on page 275
• TN Power Warning for MX960 Routers on page 275
• MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 276
• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 277

General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers
• Grounded Equipment Warning on page 271
• Grounding Requirements and Warning on page 271
• Midplane Energy Hazard Warning on page 272
• Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning on page 272
• Power Disconnection Warning on page 273

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Grounded Equipment Warning

WARNING: The router is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the router is

connected to earth ground during normal use.

Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur hoort geaard te worden Zorg dat de

host-computer tijdens normaal gebruik met aarde is verbonden.

Varoitus Tämä laitteisto on tarkoitettu maadoitettavaksi. Varmista, että

isäntälaite on yhdistetty maahan normaalikäytön aikana.

Attention Cet équipement doit être relié à la terre. S'assurer que l'appareil
hôte est relié à la terre lors de l'utilisation normale.

Warnung Dieses Gerät muß geerdet werden. Stellen Sie sicher, daß das
Host-Gerät während des normalen Betriebs an Erde gelegt ist.

Avvertenza Questa apparecchiatura deve essere collegata a massa. Accertarsi

che il dispositivo host sia collegato alla massa di terra durante il normale
utilizzo.

Advarsel Dette utstyret skal jordes. Forviss deg om vertsterminalen er jordet

ved normalt bruk.

Aviso Este equipamento deverá estar ligado à terra. Certifique-se que o host
se encontra ligado à terra durante a sua utilização normal.

¡Atención! Este equipo debe conectarse a tierra. Asegurarse de que el equipo

principal esté conectado a tierra durante el uso normal.

Varning! Denna utrustning är avsedd att jordas. Se till att värdenheten är

jordad vid normal användning.

Grounding Requirements and Warning

An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size to the grounded and ungrounded
branch circuit supply conductors, but is identifiable by green and yellow stripes, is installed
as part of the branch circuit that supplies the unit. The grounding conductor is a separately
derived system at the supply transformer or motor generator set.

WARNING: When installing the router, the ground connection must always
be made first and disconnected last.

Waarschuwing Bij de installatie van het toestel moet de aardverbinding altijd

het eerste worden gemaakt en het laatste worden losgemaakt.

Varoitus Laitetta asennettaessa on maahan yhdistäminen aina tehtävä

ensiksi ja maadoituksen irti kytkeminen viimeiseksi.

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Attention Lors de l'installation de l'appareil, la mise à la terre doit toujours

être connectée en premier et déconnectée en dernier.

Warnung Der Erdanschluß muß bei der Installation der Einheit immer zuerst
hergestellt und zuletzt abgetrennt werden.

Avvertenza In fase di installazione dell'unità, eseguire sempre per primo il

collegamento a massa e disconnetterlo per ultimo.

Advarsel Når enheten installeres, må jordledningen alltid tilkobles først og

frakobles sist.

Aviso Ao instalar a unidade, a ligação à terra deverá ser sempre a primeira a

ser ligada, e a última a ser desligada.

¡Atención! Al instalar el equipo, conectar la tierra la primera y desconectarla

la última.

Varning! Vid installation av enheten måste jordledningen alltid anslutas först

och kopplas bort sist.

Midplane Energy Hazard Warning

WARNING: High levels of electrical energy are distributed across the router
midplane. Be careful not to contact the midplane connectors, or any
component connected to the midplane, with any metallic object while
servicing components installed in the router.

Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning

WARNING: The router has more than one power supply connection. All
connections must be removed completely to remove power from the unit
completely.

Waarschuwing Deze eenheid heeft meer dan één stroomtoevoerverbinding;

alle verbindingen moeten volledig worden verwijderd om de stroom van deze
eenheid volledig te verwijderen.

Varoitus Tässä laitteessa on useampia virtalähdekytkentöjä. Kaikki kytkennät

on irrotettava kokonaan, jotta virta poistettaisiin täysin laitteesta.

Attention Cette unité est équipée de plusieurs raccordements d'alimentation.

Pour supprimer tout courant électrique de l'unité, tous les cordons
d'alimentation doivent être débranchés.

Warnung Diese Einheit verfügt über mehr als einen Stromanschluß; um Strom
gänzlich von der Einheit fernzuhalten, müssen alle Stromzufuhren abgetrennt
sein.

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Avvertenza Questa unità ha più di una connessione per alimentatore elettrico;

tutte le connessioni devono essere completamente rimosse per togliere
l'elettricità dall'unità.

Advarsel Denne enheten har mer enn én strømtilkobling. Alle tilkoblinger må

kobles helt fra for å eliminere strøm fra enheten.

Aviso Este dispositivo possui mais do que uma conexão de fonte de

alimentação de energia; para poder remover a fonte de alimentação de
energia, deverão ser desconectadas todas as conexões existentes.

¡Atención! Esta unidad tiene más de una conexión de suministros de

alimentación; para eliminar la alimentación por completo, deben
desconectarse completamente todas las conexiones.

Varning! Denna enhet har mer än en strömförsörjningsanslutning; alla

anslutningar måste vara helt avlägsnade innan strömtillförseln till enheten
är fullständigt bruten.

Power Disconnection Warning

WARNING: Before working on the chassis or near power supplies, switch off
the power at the DC circuit breaker.

Waarschuwing Voordat u aan een frame of in de nabijheid van voedingen

werkt, dient u bij wisselstroom toestellen de stekker van het netsnoer uit het
stopcontact te halen; voor gelijkstroom toestellen dient u de stroom uit te
schakelen bij de stroomverbreker.

Varoitus Kytke irti vaihtovirtalaitteiden virtajohto ja katkaise

tasavirtalaitteiden virta suojakytkimellä, ennen kuin teet mitään
asennuspohjalle tai työskentelet virtalähteiden läheisyydessä.

Attention Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation

électrique, débrancher le cordon d'alimentation des unités en courant
alternatif; couper l'alimentation des unités en courant continu au niveau du
disjoncteur.

Warnung Bevor Sie an einem Chassis oder in der Nähe von Netzgeräten
arbeiten, ziehen Sie bei Wechselstromeinheiten das Netzkabel ab bzw.
schalten Sie bei Gleichstromeinheiten den Strom am Unterbrecher ab.

Avvertenza Prima di lavorare su un telaio o intorno ad alimentatori, scollegare

il cavo di alimentazione sulle unità CA; scollegare l'alimentazione
all'interruttore automatico sulle unità CC.

Advarsel Før det utføres arbeid på kabinettet eller det arbeides i nærheten
av strømforsyningsenheter, skal strømledningen trekkes ut p

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vekselstrømsenheter og strømmen kobles fra ved strømbryteren på

likestrømsenheter.

Aviso Antes de trabalhar num chassis, ou antes de trabalhar perto de unidades

de fornecimento de energia, desligue o cabo de alimentação nas unidades
de corrente alternada; desligue a corrente no disjuntor nas unidades de
corrente contínua.

¡Atención! Antes de manipular el chasis de un equipo o trabajar cerca de una

fuente de alimentación, desenchufar el cable de alimentación en los equipos
de corriente alterna (CA); cortar la alimentación desde el interruptor
automático en los equipos de corriente continua (CC).

Varning! Innan du arbetar med ett chassi eller nära strömförsörjningsenheter

skall du för växelströmsenheter dra ur nätsladden och för likströmsenheter
bryta strömmen vid överspänningsskyddet.

Related • DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
Documentation page 278

General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers
• Install the router in compliance with the following local, national, or international
electrical codes:

• United States—National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70), United States

National Electrical Code.

• Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.

• Other countries—International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) 60364, Part 1

through Part 7.

• Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working so that
if an electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off the power.

• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist anywhere in your workspace.

• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check the circuit before
starting to work.

• Carefully look for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded
power extension cords, and missing safety grounds.

• Operate the router within marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.

• For the router and peripheral equipment to function safely and correctly, use the cables
and connectors specified for the attached peripheral equipment, and make certain
they are in good condition.

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Many router components can be removed and replaced without powering off or
disconnecting power to the router. Never install equipment if it appears damaged.

In Case of an Electrical Accident

If an electrical accident results in an injury, take the following actions in this order:

1. Use caution. Be aware of potentially hazardous conditions that could cause further
injury.

2. Disconnect power from the router.

3. If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition
of the victim, then call for help.

Related • General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
Documentation page 270

TN Power Warning for MX960 Routers

WARNING: The router is designed to work with TN power systems.

Waarschuwing Het apparaat is ontworpen om te functioneren met TN

energiesystemen.

Varoitus Koje on suunniteltu toimimaan TN-sähkövoimajärjestelmien

yhteydessä.

Attention Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec des systèmes

d'alimentation TN.

Warnung Das Gerät ist für die Verwendung mit TN-Stromsystemen ausgelegt.

Avvertenza Il dispositivo è stato progettato per l'uso con sistemi di

alimentazione TN.

Advarsel Utstyret er utfomet til bruk med TN-strømsystemer.

Aviso O dispositivo foi criado para operar com sistemas de corrente TN.

¡Atención! El equipo está diseñado para trabajar con sistemas de

alimentación tipo TN.

Varning! Enheten är konstruerad för användning tillsammans med

elkraftssystem av TN-typ.

Related • Definition of Safety Warning Levels on page 249

Documentation
• General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and
T Series Routers on page 274

• General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251

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• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

• MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 276

MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

The following electrical safety guidelines apply to AC-powered routers:

• AC-powered routers are shipped with a three-wire electrical cord with a grounding-type
plug that fits only a grounding-type power outlet. Do not circumvent this safety feature.
Equipment grounding should comply with local and national electrical codes.

• You must provide an customer site circuit breaker rated minimum 15 A (250 VAC) in
the building installation.

• The power cord serves as the main disconnecting device. The socket outlet must be
near the router and be easily accessible.

• The cores in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

• Green and yellow—Earth

• Blue—Neutral

• Brown—Live

• When a router is equipped with two AC power supplies, both power cords (one for
each power supply) must be unplugged to completely disconnect power to the router.

WARNING:

Translation from Japanese—Power Cable Warning: The attached power cable

is only for this product. Do not use the cable for another product.

Related • General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and
Documentation T Series Routers on page 274

• AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 298

• AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 298

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MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277
• DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers on page 278

MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines

The following electrical safety guidelines apply to a DC-powered router:

• A DC-powered router is equipped with a DC terminal block that is rated for the power
requirements of a maximally configured router. To supply sufficient power, terminate
the DC input wiring on a facility DC source capable of supplying at least 116 A (58 A per
feed) @ –48 VDC (nominal) for the system. We recommend that the 48 VDC facility
DC source be equipped with a circuit breaker rated at 80 A (–48 VDC) minimum, or
as required by local code. Incorporate an easily accessible disconnect device into the
facility wiring. In the United States and Canada, the –48 VDC facility should be equipped
with a circuit breaker rated a minimum of 125% of the power provisioned for the input
in accordance with the National Electrical Code in the US and the Canadian Electrical
Code in Canada. Be sure to connect the ground wire or conduit to a solid office (earth)
ground. A closed loop ring is recommended for terminating the ground conductor at
the ground stud.

• Run two wires from the circuit breaker box to a source of 48 VDC. Use appropriate
gauge wire to handle up to 80 A.

• A DC-powered router that is equipped with a DC terminal block is intended for

installation in a restricted access location only. In the United States, a restricted access
area is one in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70.

NOTE: Primary overcurrent protection is provided by the building circuit

breaker. This breaker should protect against excess currents, short circuits,
and earth faults in accordance with NEC ANSI/NFPA70.

• Ensure that the polarity of the DC input wiring is correct. Under certain conditions,
connections with reversed polarity might trip the primary circuit breaker or damage
the equipment.

• For personal safety, connect the green and yellow wire to safety (earth) ground at both
the router and the supply side of the DC wiring.

• The marked input voltage of –48 VDC for a DC-powered router is the nominal voltage
associated with the battery circuit, and any higher voltages are only to be associated
with float voltages for the charging function.

• Because the router is a positive ground system, you must connect the positive lead to
the terminal labeled RTN, the negative lead to the terminal labeled –48V, and the earth
ground to the chassis grounding points.

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Related • DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 306
Documentation
• DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 304

• General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and
T Series Routers on page 274

• DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
page 278

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

When working with DC-powered equipment, observe the following warnings:

• DC Power Copper Conductors Warning on page 278

• DC Power Disconnection Warning on page 278
• DC Power Wiring Terminations Warning on page 280

DC Power Copper Conductors Warning

WARNING: Use copper conductors only.

Waarschuwing Gebruik alleen koperen geleiders.

Varoitus Käytä vain kuparijohtimia.

Attention Utilisez uniquement des conducteurs en cuivre.

Warnung Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Kupferleiter.

Avvertenza Usate unicamente dei conduttori di rame.

Advarsel Bruk bare kobberledninger.

Aviso Utilize apenas fios condutores de cobre.

¡Atención! Emplee sólo conductores de cobre.

Varning! Använd endast ledare av koppar.

DC Power Disconnection Warning

WARNING: Before performing any procedures on power supplies, ensure that

power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is off, locate
the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the
circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit
breaker in the OFF position.

Waarschuwing Voordat u een van de onderstaande procedures uitvoert,

dient u te controleren of de stroom naar het gelijkstroom circuit uitgeschakeld
is. Om u ervan te verzekeren dat alle stroom UIT is geschakeld, kiest u op het
schakelbord de stroomverbreker die het gelijkstroom circuit bedient, draait

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de stroomverbreker naar de UIT positie en plakt de schakelaarhendel van de

stroomverbreker met plakband in de UIT positie vast.

Varoitus Varmista, että tasavirtapiirissä ei ole virtaa ennen seuraavien

toimenpiteiden suorittamista. Varmistaaksesi, että virta on KATKAISTU
täysin, paikanna tasavirrasta huolehtivassa kojetaulussa sijaitseva suojakytkin,
käännä suojakytkin KATKAISTU-asentoon ja teippaa suojakytkimen varsi
niin, että se pysyy KATKAISTU-asennossa.

Attention Avant de pratiquer l'une quelconque des procédures ci-dessous,

vérifier que le circuit en courant continu n'est plus sous tension. Pour en être
sûr, localiser le disjoncteur situé sur le panneau de service du circuit en courant
continu, placer le disjoncteur en position fermée (OFF) et, à l'aide d'un ruban
adhésif, bloquer la poignée du disjoncteur en position OFF.

Warnung Vor Ausführung der folgenden Vorgänge ist sicherzustellen, daß

die Gleichstromschaltung keinen Strom erhält. Um sicherzustellen, daß
sämtlicher Strom abgestellt ist, machen Sie auf der Schalttafel den
Unterbrecher für die Gleichstromschaltung ausfindig, stellen Sie den
Unterbrecher auf AUS, und kleben Sie den Schaltergriff des Unterbrechers
mit Klebeband in der AUS-Stellung fest.

Avvertenza Prima di svolgere una qualsiasi delle procedure seguenti, verificare

che il circuito CC non sia alimentato. Per verificare che tutta l'alimentazione
sia scollegata (OFF), individuare l'interruttore automatico sul quadro
strumenti che alimenta il circuito CC, mettere l'interruttore in posizione OFF
e fissarlo con nastro adesivo in tale posizione.

Advarsel Før noen av disse prosedyrene utføres, kontroller at strømmen er

frakoblet likestrømkretsen. Sørg for at all strøm er slått AV. Dette gjøres ved
å lokalisere strømbryteren på brytertavlen som betjener likestrømkretsen,
slå strømbryteren AV og teipe bryterhåndtaket på strømbryteren i AV-stilling.

Aviso Antes de executar um dos seguintes procedimentos, certifique-se que

desligou a fonte de alimentação de energia do circuito de corrente contínua.
Para se assegurar que toda a corrente foi DESLIGADA, localize o disjuntor no
painel que serve o circuito de corrente contínua e coloque-o na posição OFF
(Desligado), segurando nessa posição a manivela do interruptor do disjuntor
com fita isoladora.

¡Atención! Antes de proceder con los siguientes pasos, comprobar que la

alimentación del circuito de corriente continua (CC) esté cortada (OFF). Para
asegurarse de que toda la alimentación esté cortada (OFF), localizar el
interruptor automático en el panel que alimenta al circuito de corriente
continua, cambiar el interruptor automático a la posición de Apagado (OFF),
y sujetar con cinta la palanca del interruptor automático en posición de
Apagado (OFF).

Varning! Innan du utför någon av följande procedurer måste du kontrollera

att strömförsörjningen till likströmskretsen är bruten. Kontrollera att all

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strömförsörjning är BRUTEN genom att slå AV det överspänningsskydd som

skyddar likströmskretsen och tejpa fast överspänningsskyddets omkopplare
i FRÅN-läget.

DC Power Wiring Terminations Warning

WARNING: When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring

terminations, such as closed-loop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These
terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp
both the insulation and conductor.

Waarschuwing Wanneer geslagen bedrading vereist is, dient u bedrading te

gebruiken die voorzien is van goedgekeurde aansluitingspunten, zoals het
gesloten-lus type of het grijperschop type waarbij de aansluitpunten omhoog
wijzen. Deze aansluitpunten dienen de juiste maat voor de draden te hebben
en dienen zowel de isolatie als de geleider vast te klemmen.

Varoitus Jos säikeellinen johdin on tarpeen, käytä hyväksyttyä johdinliitäntää,

esimerkiksi suljettua silmukkaa tai kourumaista liitäntää, jossa on ylöspäin
käännetyt kiinnityskorvat. Tällaisten liitäntöjen tulee olla kooltaan johtimiin
sopivia ja niiden tulee puristaa yhteen sekä eristeen että johdinosan.

Attention Quand des fils torsadés sont nécessaires, utiliser des douilles
terminales homologuées telles que celles à circuit fermé ou du type à plage
ouverte avec cosses rebroussées. Ces douilles terminales doivent être de la
taille qui convient aux fils et doivent être refermées sur la gaine isolante et
sur le conducteur.

Warnung Wenn Litzenverdrahtung erforderlich ist, sind zugelassene

Verdrahtungsabschlüsse, z.B. Ringoesen oder gabelförmige Kabelschuhe
mit nach oben gerichteten Enden zu verwenden. Diese Abschlüsse sollten
die angemessene Größe für die Drähte haben und sowohl die Isolierung als
auch den Leiter festklemmen.

Avvertenza Quando occorre usare trecce, usare connettori omologati, come

quelli a occhiello o a forcella con linguette rivolte verso l'alto. I connettori
devono avere la misura adatta per il cablaggio e devono serrare sia l'isolante
che il conduttore.

Advarsel Hvis det er nødvendig med flertrådede ledninger, brukes godkjente

ledningsavslutninger, som for eksempel lukket sløyfe eller spadetype med
oppoverbøyde kabelsko. Disse avslutningene skal ha riktig størrelse i forhold
til ledningene, og skal klemme sammen både isolasjonen og lederen.

Aviso Quando forem requeridas montagens de instalação eléctrica de cabo

torcido, use terminações de cabo aprovadas, tais como, terminações de cabo
em circuito fechado e planas com terminais de orelha voltados para cima.
Estas terminações de cabo deverão ser do tamanho apropriado para os

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respectivos cabos, e deverão prender simultaneamente o isolamento e o fio

condutor.

¡Atención! Cuando se necesite hilo trenzado, utilizar terminales para cables

homologados, tales como las de tipo "bucle cerrado" o "espada", con las
lengüetas de conexión vueltas hacia arriba. Estos terminales deberán ser del
tamaño apropiado para los cables que se utilicen, y tendrán que sujetar tanto
el aislante como el conductor.

Varning! När flertrådiga ledningar krävs måste godkända ledningskontakter

användas, t.ex. kabelsko av sluten eller öppen typ med uppåtvänd tapp.
Storleken på dessa kontakter måste vara avpassad till ledningarna och måste
kunna hålla både isoleringen och ledaren fastklämda.

Related • General Electrical Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on
Documentation page 270

Agency Approvals and Compliance Statements for the MX960 Router

• Agency Approvals for MX960 Routers on page 281

• Compliance Statements for NEBS for the MX960 Router on page 282
• Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 283
• Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and
T Series Routers on page 285
• Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX960 Router on page 285

Agency Approvals for MX960 Routers

The routers comply with the following standards:

• Safety

• CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 60950-00/UL 1950 Third Edition, Safety of Information

Technology Equipment

• EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification, Requirements

and User's Guide

• EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment

• EMC

• AS/NZS CISPR22:2009 (Australia/New Zealand)

• EN55022 Class A (Europe)

• FCC Part 15 Class A (USA)

• VCCI Class A (Japan)

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• Immunity

• EN-61000-3-2 Power Line Harmonics

• EN-61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

• EN-61000-4-2 ESD

• EN-61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity

• EN-61000-4-4 EFT

• EN-61000-4-5 Surge

• EN-61000-4-6 Low Frequency Common Immunity

• EN-61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Sags

• ETSI

• ETSI EN-300386-2 Telecommunication Network Equipment. Electromagnetic

Compatibility Requirements

The router is designed to comply with the following standards:

• NEBS

• GR-1089-Core: EMC and Electrical Safety for Network Telecommunications

Equipment

• SR-3580 NEBS Criteria Levels (Level 3 Compliance)

• GR-63-Core: NEBS, Physical Protection

Related • Compliance Statements for NEBS for the MX960 Router on page 282
Documentation
• Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 283

• Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and

T Series Routers on page 285

• Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX960 Router on page 285

Compliance Statements for NEBS for the MX960 Router

• The equipment is suitable for installation as part of the Common Bonding Network
(CBN).

• The equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the National Electrical
Code (NEC) applies.

• The battery return connection is to be treated as an isolated DC return (i.e. DC-I), as

defined in GR-1089-CORE.

Related • Agency Approvals for MX960 Routers on page 281

Documentation

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• Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 283

• Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and

T Series Routers on page 285

• Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX960 Router on page 285

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router

• Canada on page 283
• European Community on page 283
• Declaration of Conformity on page 283
• Japan on page 285
• United States on page 285

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Community

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Declaration of Conformity

Figure 125 on page 284 shows the Declaration of Conformity for the router.

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Figure 125: MX960 Declaration of Conformity

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Japan

Translation from Japanese—This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this

product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures. VCCI-A

United States

The router has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and T Series
Routers
Batteries in this product are not based on mercury, lead, or cadmium substances. The
batteries used in this product are in compliance with EU Directives 91/157/EEC, 93/86/EEC,
and 98/101/EEC. The product documentation includes instructional information about
the proper method of reclamation and recycling.

Related • General Safety Guidelines for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 251
Documentation
• General Safety Warnings for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers on page 252

Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX960 Router

• The emitted sound pressure is 74.5 dB(A) with the standard cable manager or
72.3 dB(A) with the extended cable manager or less as per EN ISO 7779.

• Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel

beträgt 74.5 dB(A) with the standard cable manager or 72.3 dB(A) with the extended
cable manager oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779

Related • Agency Approvals for MX960 Routers on page 281

Documentation
• Compliance Statements for NEBS for the MX960 Router on page 282

• Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 283

• Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for M Series, MX Series, and

T Series Routers on page 285

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MX960 Router Physical Specifications

• MX960 Router Physical Specifications on page 287

MX960 Router Physical Specifications

Table 31 on page 287 summarizes the physical specifications for the router chassis.

Table 31: Physical Specifications

Description Weight Width Depth Height

Standard chassis Standard chassis with 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) 23.0 in. (58.42 cm) 27.75 in. (70.49 cm)
dimensions midplane, two fan (excluding the (from front-mounting
trays, air filter, and mounting flanges or flange to chassis rear)
standard cable brackets)
manager: 150 lb Total depth (including
(68.04 kg) standard cable
manager)
Standard chassis with 27.75 in. (70.49 cm)
maximum
configuration: 350 lb
(158.76 kg)

Standard chassis with

components
removed: 150 lb
(68.04 kg)

Router with extended cable Chassis with 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) 23.0 in. (58.42 cm) 36.5 in. (92.7 cm) high
manager installed midplane, two fan (excluding the (from front-mounting
trays, air filter, and mounting flanges or flange to chassis rear)
extended cable brackets)
manager: 174 lb Total depth (including
(78.93 kg) extended cable
manager)
Chassis with extended approximately
cable manager and 29.00 in. (73.7 cm)
maximum
configuration: 374 lb
(169.64 kg)

Chassis with
components
removed: 174 lb
(78.93 kg)

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Table 31: Physical Specifications (continued)

Description Weight Width Depth Height

Router with high-capacity Standard chassis with 17.37 in. (44.11 cm) Router with 27.75 in. (70.49 cm)
power supplies installed midplane, two fan (excluding the high-capacity power
trays, air filter, and mounting flanges or supplies installed.
standard cable brackets) Depth with
manager: 195 lb high-capacity AC
(88.45 kg) power supply is
30.65"; depth with
Standard chassis with high-capacity DC
maximum power supply is
configuration: 395 lb 32.85".
(179.17 kg)

Standard chassis with

components
removed: 195 lb
(88.45 kg)

Craft interface 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) 21.25 in (54 cm) 8.5 in (21.6 cm) 6.25 in (15.9 cm)

DPC Maximum up to 14.5 lb 17 in (43.2 cm) 22 in (55.9 cm) 1.25 in (3.2 cm)
(6.6 kg)

Blank panel in DPC

slot: 9 lb

FPC FPC2: 15 lb (6.8 kg) 17 in (43.2 cm) 22 in (55.9 cm) 2.5 in (6.4 cm)

FPC3: 14 lb (6.5 kg)

PIC 2 lb (0.9 kg) 7.75 in (28.3 cm) 11.125 in (19.7 cm) 4.125 in (10.5 cm)

MPC weight (fixed 18.35 ;lb (8.3 kg) 17 in 22 in 1.25 in

configuration)

MPC (without MICs) 14 lb (6.4 kg) 17 in (43.2 cm) 22 in (55.9 cm) 1.25 in (3.2 cm)

MIC Maximum up to 1.2 lb 6.25 in (15.9 cm) 6.8 in (17.3 cm) 1.25 in (3.2 cm)
(0.54 kg)

AC power supply 5 lb (2.3 kg) each 14.5 in (36.8 cm) 4 in (10.2 cm) 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

High-capacity AC power 11.9 lb (5.4 kg) each 14.5 in (36.8 cm) 6.85 in (12.92 cm) 1.75 in (4.4 cm)
supply

DC power supply 3.8 lb (1.7 kg) 14.5 in (36.8 cm) 4 in (10.2 cm) 1.75 in (4.4 cm)

High-capacity DC power 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) 14.5 in (36.8 cm) 9.05 in (22.99 cm) 1.75 in (4.4 cm)
supply

Air filter 1 lb (0.5 kg) 16.7 in (42.4 cm) 19.7 in (50 cm) 0.43 in (1.1 cm)

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Table 31: Physical Specifications (continued)

Description Weight Width Depth Height

SCB 9.6 lb (4.4 kg) (with 17 in (43.2 cm) 22 in (55.9 cm) 1.25 in (3.2 cm)
Routing Engine
installed)

Routing Engine 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) 11 in (27.9 cm) 7.75 in (19.7 cm) 1.25 in (3.2 cm)

Upper fan tray 13 lb (5.9 kg) 16.9 in (43 cm) 20.6 in (3.6 cm) 1.4 in (3.6 cm)

Lower fan tray 13 lb (5.9 kg) 16.9 in (43 cm) 20.6 in (52.3 cm) 1.4 in (3.6 cm)

High-capacity fan tray 13 lb (5.9 kg) 16.9 in (43 cm) 20.6 in (52.3 cm) 1.4 in (3.6 cm)

Standard cable manager 4.1 lb (1.9 kg 18.9 in (43 cm) 5.5 in (14 cm) 6.7 in (17 cm)

Extended cable manager 39 lb (2.3 kg) 24.5 in (62.2 cm) 30 in (78 cm) 24.25 in (61.6 cm)

Related • MX960 Chassis Lifting Guidelines on page 261

Documentation
• MX960 Router Overview on page 3

• MX960 Chassis Description on page 7

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APPENDIX C

MX960 Router Environmental

Specifications

• MX960 Router Environmental Specifications on page 291

MX960 Router Environmental Specifications

Table 32 on page 291 specifies the environmental specifications required for normal router
operation. In addition, the site should be as dust-free as possible.

Table 32: Router Environmental Specifications

Description Value

Altitude No performance degradation to 10,000 ft (4038 m)

Relative humidity Normal operation ensured in relative humidity range of 5% to 90%,

noncondensing

Temperature Normal operation ensured in temperature range of 32°F (0°C) to

104°F (40°C)

Nonoperating storage temperature in shipping container:

–40°F (–40°C) to 158°F (70°C)

Seismic Designed to meet Telcordia Technologies Zone 4 earthquake

requirements

Maximum thermal output AC power: 27,007 BTU/hour (7920 W)

DC power: 18,987 BTU/hour (5568 W)

NOTE: Install the router only in restricted 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.

Related • Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX960 Router on page 121
Documentation
• Definition of Safety Warning Levels on page 249

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Power Guidelines, Requirements, and

Specifications for the MX960 Router

• MX960 Router Grounding Specifications on page 293

• MX960 Router AC Power Specifications and Requirements on page 296
• MX960 Router DC Power Specifications and Requirements on page 300
• Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers on page 307

MX960 Router Grounding Specifications

• MX960 Chassis Grounding Points Specifications on page 293

• MX960 Router Grounding Cable Lug Specifications on page 295
• MX960 Router Grounding Cable Specifications on page 296

MX960 Chassis Grounding Points Specifications

To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and to ensure
proper operation, the router must be adequately grounded before power is connected.
To ground AC-powered and DC-powered routers, you must connect a grounding cable
to earth ground and then attach it to the chassis grounding points using the two screws
provided. Two threaded inserts (PEM nuts) are provided on the right of the lower rear of
the chassis for connecting the router to earth ground (see Figure 126 on page 294 or Figure
127 on page 295).

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Figure 126: Connecting AC Power to the Router

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Figure 127: Connecting DC Power to the Router

MX960 Router Grounding Cable Lug Specifications

CAUTION: Before router installation begins, a licensed electrician must attach

a cable lug to the grounding and power cables that you supply. A cable with
an incorrectly attached lug can damage the router.

To ground AC-powered and DC-powered routers, connect a grounding cable to earth

ground and then attach it to the chassis grounding points using two screws. The left pair
of grounding points fits M6 screws (European), and the right pair fits UNC 1/4–20 screws
(English). The grounding points are spaced at 0.625-in. (15.86-mm) centers. The
accessory box shipped with the router includes the cable lug that attaches to the
grounding cable (see Figure 128 on page 296) and two UNC 1/4–20 screws used to secure
the grounding cable to the right pair of grounding points.

WARNING: The router is a pluggable type A equipment installed in a restricted

access location. It has a separate protective earthing terminal (Metric [–M6]
and English [–¼-20] screw ground lugs) provided on the chassis in addition
to the grounding pin of the power supply cord. This separate protective earth
terminal must be permanently connected to earth.

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Figure 128: Grounding Cable Lug

MX960 Router Grounding Cable Specifications

The 48 VDC facility must be equipped with a circuit breaker rated 40 A (–48 VDC), or
60 A (–48 VDC), and the grounding cable must be minimum 10 AWG, or as required by
the local code.

NOTE: Additional grounding is provided to an AC-powered router when you

plug its power supplies into grounded AC power receptacles.

WARNING: The router is installed in a restricted-access location. It has a

separate protective earthing terminal (Metric [–M6] and English [–¼-20]
screw ground lugs) provided on the chassis in addition to the grounding pin
of the power supply cord. This separate protective earth terminal must be
permanently connected to earth.

Related • Grounding the MX960 Router on page 98

Documentation
• Tools and Parts Required for MX960 Router Grounding and Power Connections on
page 97

MX960 Router AC Power Specifications and Requirements

• Electrical Specifications for the MX960 AC Power Supply on page 296

• AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 298
• AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 298

Electrical Specifications for the MX960 AC Power Supply

Table 33 on page 296 lists the AC power supply electrical specifications. Table 34 on
page 297 lists the AC power system specifications.

Table 33: AC Power Supply Electrical Specifications

Item Specification

Normal-Capacity Power Supply

Maximum output power 1700 W

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Table 33: AC Power Supply Electrical Specifications (continued)

Item Specification

AC nominal input voltage Operating range: 200 to 240 VAC

AC input line frequency 50 to 60 Hz

AC input current rating 11 A @ 240 VAC maximum

Efficiency 88%

NOTE: This value is at full

load and nominal voltage.

High-Capacity Power Supply

Maximum output power Two-feed mode One-feed mode

4100 W 1700 W

AC nominal input voltage Operating range: 200 to 240 VAC

AC input line frequency 50 to 60 Hz

AC input current rating Two-feed mode One-feed mode

26 A (13 A per feed) 13 A

Efficiency ~88%

NOTE: This value is at full

load and nominal voltage.

Table 34: AC Power System Specifications

High-Capacity

All PEMs in two-feed

Item Normal-Capacity mode All PEMs in one-feed mode

Redundancy 3+1 2+2 2+2

Output power (maximum) 1700 W 4100 W 1700 W

per supply

Output power (maximum) 5100 W 8200 W 3400 W

per system

Related • MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

• Installing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 228

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AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router

Each AC power supply has a single AC appliance inlet located in the chassis directly
above the power supply that requires a dedicated AC power feed. We recommend that
you use a dedicated customer site circuit breaker rated for 15 A (250 VAC) minimum for
each AC power supply, or as required by local code.

Related • MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

Documentation
• MX960 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 276

• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX960 Router

Each AC power supply has a single AC appliance inlet located in the chassis directly
above the power supply that requires a dedicated AC power feed. Most sites distribute
power through a main conduit that leads to frame-mounted power distribution panels,
one of which can be located at the top of the rack that houses the router. An AC power
cord connects each power supply to the power distribution panel.

You can order detachable AC power cords, each approximately 8 ft (2.5 m) long that
supply AC power to the router. The C19 appliance coupler at the female end of the cord
inserts into the AC appliance inlet coupler, type C20 (right angle) as described by
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60320. The plug at the male
end of the power cord fits into the power source receptacle that is standard for your
geographical location.

Table 35 on page 298 provides specifications and Figure 129 on page 299 depicts the plug
on the AC power cord provided for each country or region.

Table 35: AC Power Cord Specifications

Country Electrical Specification Plug Type

Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz AC SAA/3

China 220 VAC, 50 Hz AC PSB-10

Europe (except Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, 220 or 230 VAC, 50 Hz AC CEE 7/7
and United Kingdom)

Italy 230 VAC, 50 Hz AC CEI 23-16/VII

Japan 220 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz AC NEMA L6-20P

North America 250 VAC, 60 Hz AC NEMA L6-20P

United Kingdom 240 VAC, 50 Hz AC BS89/13

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Figure 129: AC Plug Types

Australia China Europe Italy

(SAA/3) (PSB-10) (CEE 7/7) (CEI 23-16/VII)

g003187
Japan North America North America UK
(L6-20P) (L6-20P) NEMA (BS89/13)
(L6-20)

WARNING: The AC power cord for the router is intended for use with the
router only and not for any other use.

WARNING:

Translation from Japanese: The attached power cable is only for this product.
Do not use the cable for another product.

NOTE: In North America, AC power cords must not exceed 4.5 m

(approximately 14.75 ft) in length, to comply with National Electrical Code
(NEC) Sections 400-8 (NFPA 75, 5-2.2) and 210-52, and Canadian Electrical
Code (CEC) Section 4-010(3). You can order AC power cords that are in
compliance.

WARNING: The router is a pluggable type A equipment installed in restricted

access location. It has a separate protective earthing terminal (Metric [–M6]
and English [–¼-20] screw ground lugs) provided on the chassis in addition
to the grounding pin of the power supply cord. This separate protective earth
terminal must be permanently connected to earth.

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CAUTION: Power cords and cables must not block access to device
components or drape where people could trip on them.

Related • MX960 AC Power Supply Description on page 39

Documentation
• Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX960 Router on page 99

• Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 236

MX960 Router DC Power Specifications and Requirements

• DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 300
• Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 301
• DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router on page 304
• DC Power Source Cabling for the MX960 Router on page 304
• DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 306

DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router

Table 36 on page 300 lists the DC power supply electrical specifications.

Table 36: Power Supply Electrical Specifications

Item Specification

Normal-Capacity Power Supplies

Maximum input current 70 A
rating @ 40 VDC input
voltage

Maximum output power 2800 W

DC input voltage Nominal: –48 VDC

Operating range: –40 to –72 VDC

DC nominal input current 58 A maximum @ –48 VDC (nominal)

rating @48 VDC

Internal Circuit Breaker 80 A

Efficiency 99%

NOTE: This value is at full

load and nominal voltage.

High-Capacity Power Supplies

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Table 36: Power Supply Electrical Specifications (continued)

Item Specification

Maximum output power Two-Feed Mode One-Feed Mode

4100 W 1700 W

DC input voltage Nominal: –48 VDC

Operating range: –40 to –72 VDC

DC nominal input current Two-Feed Mode One-Feed Mode

rating @48 VDC
104 A for both feeds (54 A and 50 A per feed) 42 A

Maximum input current 128 A for both feeds (66 A and 62 A per feed) 52 A
rating @ 40 VDC input
voltage

Efficiency 86%

NOTE: This value is at full

load and nominal voltage.

Table 37: Power System Electrical Specifications

Item Normal-Capacity High-Capacity

Redundancy 2+2 2+2

Output power (maximum) 2800 W Two-feed mode One-feed mode

per supply
4100 W 1700 W

Output power (maximum) 5600 W 8200 W 3400 W

per system

Related • Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 301

Documentation
• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277

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Power Consumption for a DC-Powered MX960 Router

We recommend that you provision at least 116 A (58 A per feed) @ –48 VDC (nominal)
for the system when using normal capacity power supplies and 208 A (104A per supply)
@ -48 VDC (nominal) for the system when using high capacity power supplies.

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If you do not plan to provision the maximal power to the system, you can use the
information in Table 38 on page 302 and Table 39 on page 302 to calculate the power
consumption @ –48 VDC and thermal output for your hardware configuration.

Table 39 on page 302 lists the power requirements for base DC-powered routers operating
under typical voltage conditions and includes nonredundant and redundant power supply
configurations.

NOTE: The base DC-powered router includes the midplane, craft interface,
and fan trays running at normal speed.

Table 38: DC Base Router Power Requirements

Power
Requirement
DC Power Supply Configuration (Watts)

Nonredundant DC configuration includes two 450 W

normal-capacity DC power supplies, the midplane, craft (approximate)
interface

Redundant DC configuration includes four 450 W

normal-capacity DC power supplies, the midplane, craft (approximate)
interface

Redundant DC configuration includes two high-capacity 500 W

DC power supplies, the midplane, craft interface (approximate)

Redundant DC configuration includes four high-capacity 500 W

DC power supplies, the midplane, craft interface (approximate)

Table 39: Component DC Power Requirements

Power
Requirement
Component (Watts)

SCB 150 W

Routing Engine 90 W

Normal-Capacity Cooling system at Normal Speed 400 W

Normal-Capacity Cooling system at Full Speed 600 W

High-capacity cooling system at Normal Speed 450 W

High-capacity cooling system at Full Speed 640 W

DPC—Generalized typical value 312 W

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Table 39: Component DC Power Requirements (continued)

Power
Requirement
Component (Watts)

DPC—Generalized maximum value 365 W

FPC2 (without PICs) 110 W

FPC3 (without PICs) 180 W

MPC (fixed configuration) 440 W

MPC (without MICs) 294 W

These examples use generalized values for DPCs. For exact DPC, MPC, MIC, and PIC
power requirements, see the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers Line Card Guide.

Typical power requirement for DC-powered routers:

• Power consumption for minimum configuration with high-capacity power supplies:

Base router and two power supplies + 2 SCBs + 1 Routing Engine + 1 DPC—Generalized
typical value =
500 W + 2 (150 W) + 90 W + 312 W = 1202 W

• Power consumption for maximum configuration with high-capacity power supplies:

Base router and four power supplies + fan tray at full speed + 2 SCBs + 2 Routing Engines
+ 12 DPCs—Generalized maximum value =
398 W + 640 W + 2(150 W) + 2 (90W) + 12 (312) = 6780

• Input current from a DC source other than –48 VDC (based on maximum configuration;
applies to DC power supply only):

(–54 VDC input) * (input current X) = (–48 VDC input) * (input current Y)
54 * X = 48 * 106.1 A
X = 48 * 106.1 A/54 = 94.3 A

• Cooling requirement for maximum configuration

Watts DC * 3.41 = BTU/hr

1202 W * 3.41 = 4,099 BTU/hr

• Power consumption for maximum configuration

Normal-Capacity Power Supplies

Power requirement / efficiency = power consumption
5498 / 99 = 5,554 W

High-Capacity Power Supplies

Power requirement / efficiency = power consumption
6780 / 86 = 3784 W

• Example of calculating system thermal output:

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Watts DC * 3.41 = BTU/hr

5093 * 3.41= 17,367 BTU/hr

Table 40: Average Power Supply Efficiency

Power Supply Type Average Efficiency under load

High-Capacity 86%

Normal-Capacity 99%

Related • Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers on page 307
Documentation
• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277

• DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 300

DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX960 Router

If you plan to operate a maximally configured DC-powered router with normal capacity
power suplies, we recommend that you provision at least 116 A (58 A per feed) @ –48
VDC (nominal) for the system. Use a customer site circuit breaker rated according to
respective National Electrical Code and customer site internal standards to maintain
proper level of protection for the current specified above.

If you plan to operate a maximally configured DC-powered router with high-capacity

power supplies, we recommend that you provision at least 208 A (104 A per supply) @
–48 VDC (nominal) for the system. This is maximum current draw at –48 VDC when two
power supplies are providing the power to the system and the redundant power supplies
are not supplying power or not present. Use a customer site circuit breaker rated according
to respective National Electrical Code and customer site internal standards to maintain
proper level of protection for the current specified above.

If you plan to operate a DC-powered router at less than the maximum configuration, we
recommend that you provision a circuit breaker according to respective National Electrical
Code and customer site internal standards to maintain proper level of protection for the
current specified above or each DC power supply rated for at least 125% of the continuous
current that the system draws at –48 VDC.

Related • MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

Documentation
• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277

• DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 300

DC Power Source Cabling for the MX960 Router

Figure 130 on page 305 shows a typical DC source cabling arrangement.

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Figure 130: Typical DC Source Cabling to the Router

The DC power supplies in slots PEM0 and PEM1 must be powered by dedicated power
feeds derived from feed A, and the DC power supplies in slots PEM2 and PEM3 must be
powered by dedicated power feeds derived from feed B. This configuration provides the
commonly deployed A/B feed redundancy for the system.

CAUTION: You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper
polarity. The power source cables might be labeled (+) and (–) to indicate
their polarity. There is no standard color coding for DC power cables. The
color coding used by the external DC power source at your site determines
the color coding for the leads on the power cables that attach to the terminal
studs on each power supply.

WARNING: For field-wiring connections, use copper conductors only.

CAUTION: Power cords and cables must not block access to device
components or drape where people could trip on them.

Related • General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and
Documentation T Series Routers on page 274

• MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

• Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX960 Router on page 105

• Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 237

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• Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238

• DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router on page 306

DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX960 Router

The accessory box shipped with the router includes the cable lugs that attach to the
terminal studs of each power supply (see Figure 131 on page 306).

Figure 131: DC Power Cable Lug

CAUTION: Before router installation begins, a licensed electrician must attach

a cable lug to the grounding and power cables that you supply. A cable with
an incorrectly attached lug can damage the router.

WARNING: The Router is a pluggable type A equipment installed in restricted

access location. It has a separate protective earthing terminal (Metric [–M6]
and English [–¼-20] screw ground lugs) provided on the chassis in addition
to the grounding pin of the power supply cord. This separate protective earth
terminal must be permanently connected to earth.

Table 41 on page 306 summarizes the specifications for the power cables, which you must
supply.

Table 41: DC Power Cable Specifications

Cable Type Quantity and Specification

2
Power Eight 6-AWG (13.3 mm ), minimum 60°C wire, or as required by the local
code

CAUTION: You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper
polarity. The power source cables might be labeled (+) and (–) to indicate
their polarity. There is no standard color coding for DC power cables. The
color coding used by the external DC power source at your site determines
the color coding for the leads on the power cables that attach to the terminal
studs on each power supply.

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Related • MX960 DC Power Supply on page 42

Documentation
• MX960 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 277

• DC Power Source Cabling for the MX960 Router on page 304

• Connecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238

Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers

• Distance Limitations for Signaling on page 307

• Radio Frequency Interference on page 307
• Electromagnetic Compatibility on page 307

Distance Limitations for Signaling

Improperly installed wires can emit radio interference. In addition, the potential for damage
from lightning strikes increases if wires exceed recommended distances or if wires pass
between buildings. The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) caused by lightning can damage
unshielded conductors and destroy electronic devices. If your site has previously
experienced such problems, you might want to consult experts in electrical surge
suppression and shielding.

Radio Frequency Interference

You can reduce or eliminate the emission of radio frequency interference (RFI) from your
site wiring by using twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of grounding conductors.
If you must exceed the recommended distances, use a high-quality twisted-pair cable
with one ground conductor for each data signal when applicable.

Electromagnetic Compatibility
If your site is susceptible to problems with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),
particularly from lightning or radio transmitters, you might want to seek expert advice.
Strong sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) can destroy the signal drivers and
receivers in the router and conduct power surges over the lines into the equipment,
resulting in an electrical hazard. It is particularly important to provide a properly grounded
and shielded environment and to use electrical surge-suppression devices.

WARNING: 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, Issue 4) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not
sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP
wiring.

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CAUTION: For routers with AC power supplies, use an external surge

protective device (SPD) at the AC power source.

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APPENDIX E

Cable and Wire Guidelines and

Specifications for the MX960 Router

• Understanding Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion on page 309
• Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables on page 310
• Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series Routers on page 312

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

• Signal Loss in Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable on page 309

• Attenuation and Dispersion in Fiber-Optic Cable on page 309

Signal Loss in Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable

Multimode fiber is large enough in diameter to allow rays of light to reflect internally
(bounce off the walls of the fiber). Interfaces with multimode optics typically use LEDs
as light sources. LEDs are not coherent sources, however. They spray varying wavelengths
of light into the multimode fiber, which reflects the light at different angles. Light rays
travel in jagged lines through a multimode fiber, causing signal dispersion. When light
traveling in the fiber core radiates into the fiber cladding, higher-order mode loss (HOL)
results. Together these factors limit the transmission distance of multimode fiber
compared to single-mode fiber.

Single-mode fiber is so small in diameter that rays of light can reflect internally through
one layer only. Interfaces with single-mode optics use lasers as light sources. Lasers
generate a single wavelength of light, which travels in a straight line through the
single-mode fiber. Compared with multimode fiber, single-mode fiber has higher
bandwidth and can carry signals for longer distances. It is consequently more expensive.

Exceeding the maximum transmission distances can result in significant signal loss, which
causes unreliable transmission.

Attenuation and Dispersion in Fiber-Optic Cable

Correct functioning of an optical data link depends on modulated light reaching the
receiver with enough power to be demodulated correctly. Attenuation is the reduction
in power of the light signal as it is transmitted. Attenuation is caused by passive media
components, such as cables, cable splices, and connectors. While attenuation is
significantly lower for optical fiber than for other media, it still occurs in both multimode

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and single-mode transmission. An efficient optical data link must have enough light
available to overcome attenuation.

Dispersion is the spreading of the signal in time. The following two types of dispersion
can affect an optical data link:

• Chromatic dispersion—Spreading of the signal in time resulting from the different

speeds of light rays.

• Modal dispersion—Spreading of the signal in time resulting from the different

propagation modes in the fiber.

For multimode transmission, modal dispersion, rather than chromatic dispersion or

attenuation, usually limits the maximum bit rate and link length. For single-mode
transmission, modal dispersion is not a factor. However, at higher bit rates and over longer
distances, chromatic dispersion rather than modal dispersion limits maximum link length.

An efficient optical data link must have enough light to exceed the minimum power that
the receiver requires to operate within its specifications. In addition, the total dispersion
must be less than the limits specified for the type of link in Telcordia Technologies
document GR-253-CORE (Section 4.3) and International Telecommunications Union
(ITU) document G.957.

When chromatic dispersion is at the maximum allowed, its effect can be considered as
a power penalty in the power budget. The optical power budget must allow for the sum
of component attenuation, power penalties (including those from dispersion), and a
safety margin for unexpected losses.

Related • M Series, MX Series, and T Series Network Cable and Transceiver Overview
Documentation
• Supported Network Interface Standards by Transceiver

• Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables on page 310

Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables

1. Calculating Power Budget for Fiber-Optic Cable on page 310

2. Calculating Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cable on page 311

Calculating Power Budget for Fiber-Optic Cable

To ensure that fiber-optic connections have sufficient power for correct operation, you
need to calculate the link's power budget, which is the maximum amount of power it
can transmit. When you calculate the power budget, you use a worst-case analysis to
provide a margin of error, even though all the parts of an actual system do not operate
at the worst-case levels. To calculate the worst-case estimate of power budget (P ),
B
you assume minimum transmitter power (P ) and minimum receiver sensitivity (P ):
T R

P =P –P
B T R

The following hypothetical power budget equation uses values measured in decibels
(dB) and decibels referred to one milliwatt (dBm):

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P =P –P
B T R

P = –15 dBm – (–28 dBm)

B

P = 13 dB
B

Calculating Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cable

After calculating a link's power budget you can calculate the power margin (P ), which
M
represents the amount of power available after subtracting attenuation or link loss (LL)
from the power budget (P ). A worst-case estimate of P assumes maximum LL:
B M

P = P – LL
M B

A P greater than zero indicates that the power budget is sufficient to operate the receiver.
M

Factors that can cause link loss include higher-order mode losses (HOL), modal and
chromatic dispersion, connectors, splices, and fiber attenuation. Table 42 on page 311
lists an estimated amount of loss for the factors used in the following sample calculations.
For information about the actual amount of signal loss caused by equipment and other
factors, refer to vendor documentation.

Table 42: Estimated Values for Factors Causing Link Loss

Link-Loss Factor Estimated Link-Loss Value

Higher-order mode losses Single-mode—None

Multimode—0.5 dB

Modal and chromatic dispersion Single-mode—None

Multimode—None, if product of bandwidth and distance

is less than 500 MHz-km

Connector 0.5 dB

Splice 0.5 dB

Fiber attenuation Single-mode—0.5 dB/km

Multimode—1 dB/km

The following example uses the estimated values in Table 42 on page 311 to calculate
link loss (LL) for a 2-km-long multimode link with a power budget (P ) of 13 dB:
B

• Fiber attenuation for 2 km @ 1.0 dB/km= 2 dB

• Loss for five connectors @ 0.5 dB per connector = 5(0.5 dB) = 2.5 dB

• Loss for two splices @ 0.5 dB per splice =2(0.5 dB) = 1 dB

• Higher-order mode loss = 0.5 dB

• Clock recovery module = 1 dB

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The power margin (P ) is calculated as follows:

M

P = P – LL
M B

P = 13 dB – 2 km (1.0 dB/km) – 5 (0.5 dB) – 2 (0.5 dB) – 0.5 dB [HOL] – 1 dB [CRM]

M

P = 13 dB – 2 dB – 2.5 dB – 1 dB – 0.5 dB – 1 dB
M

P = 6 dB
M

The following sample calculation for an 8-km-long single-mode link with a power budget
(P ) of 13 dB uses the estimated values from Table 42 on page 311 to calculate link loss
B
(LL) as the sum of fiber attenuation (8 km @ 0.5 dB/km, or 4 dB) and loss for seven
connectors (0.5 dB per connector, or 3.5 dB). The power margin (P ) is calculated as
M
follows:

P = P – LL
M B

P = 13 dB – 8 km (0.5 dB/km) – 7(0.5 dB)

M

P = 13 dB – 4 dB – 3.5 dB
M

P = 5.5 dB
M

In both examples, the calculated power margin is greater than zero, indicating that the
link has sufficient power for transmission and does not exceed the maximum receiver
input power.

Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series Routers

Table 43 on page 312 lists the specifications for the cables that connect to management
ports and the wires that connect to the alarm relay contacts.

Table 43: Cable and Wire Specifications for Routing Engine Management
and Alarm Interfaces
Cable Cable/Wire Maximum Router
Port Specification Supplied Length Receptacle

Routing Engine RS-232 One 6-ft 6 ft (1.83 m) RJ-45 female

console or (EIA-232) serial (1.83-m) length
auxiliary cable with RJ-45/DB-9
interface connectors

Routing Engine Category 5 cable One 15-ft 328 ft (100 m) RJ-45

Ethernet or equivalent (4.57-m) length autosensing
interface suitable for with
100Base-T RJ-45/RJ-45
operation connectors

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Table 43: Cable and Wire Specifications for Routing Engine Management
and Alarm Interfaces (continued)
Cable Cable/Wire Maximum Router
Port Specification Supplied Length Receptacle

Alarm relay Wire with gauge No None —

contacts between
28-AWG and
14-AWG (0.08
2
and 2.08 mm )

Related • MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

Documentation
• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

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MX960 Cable Connector Pinouts

• RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port on page 315
• RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE
Ports on page 316

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

The port on the Routing Engine labeled ETHERNET is an autosensing 10/100-Mbps

Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle that accepts an Ethernet cable for connecting the Routing
Engine to a management LAN (or other device that supports out-of-band management).
Table 44 on page 315 describes the RJ-45 connector pinout.

Table 44: RJ-45 Connector Pinout for the Routing Engine ETHERNET Port
Pin Signal

1 TX+

2 TX–

3 RX+

4 Termination network

5 Termination network

6 RX–

7 Termination network

8 Termination network

Related • MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

Documentation
• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

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

The ports on the Routing Engine labeled AUX and CONSOLE are asynchronous serial
interfaces that accept an RJ-45 connector. The ports connect the Routing Engine to an
auxiliary or console management device. Table 45 on page 316 describes the RJ-45
connector pinout.

Table 45: RJ-45 Connector Pinout for the AUX and CONSOLE Ports
Pin Signal Description

1 RTS Request to Send

2 DTR Data Terminal Ready

3 TXD Transmit Data

4 Ground Signal Ground

5 Ground Signal Ground

6 RXD Receive Data

7 DSR/DCD Data Set Ready

8 CTS Clear to Send

Related • MX960 Routing Engine Description on page 27

Documentation
• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

• Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184

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APPENDIX G

Contacting Customer Support and

Returning MX960 Hardware

• Locating MX960 Component Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329
• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330
• Tools and Parts Required to Remove Components from an MX960 Router on page 331
• Packing the MX960 Router for Shipment on page 331
• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

Locating MX960 Component Serial Numbers

• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• MX960 Chassis Serial Number Label on page 319
• MX960 SCB Serial Number Label on page 320
• MX960 DPC Serial Number Label on page 321
• MX960 FPC Serial Number Label on page 322
• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323
• MX960 MPC Serial Number Label on page 324
• MX960 MIC Serial Number Label on page 325
• MX960 Power Supply Serial Number Labels on page 327
• MX960 Routing Engine Serial Number Label on page 328
• MX960 Fan Tray Serial Number Label on page 328
• MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label on page 329

Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers

Before contacting Juniper Networks, Inc. to request a Return Materials Authorization
(RMA), you must find the serial number on the router or component. To display all of the
router components and their serial numbers, enter the following command-line interface
(CLI) command:

user@host> show chassis hardware

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Hardware inventory:
Item Version Part number Serial number Description
Chassis JN107FC5DAFA MX960
Midplane REV 02 710-013698 CC6220 MX960 Midplane
FPM Board REV 01 710-014974 JS4208 MX960 Front Panel Displ
ay
PIM Rev 02 740-013110 QCS10375009 Power Inlet Module
PEM 0 Rev 01 740-013682 QCS10374009 PS 1.7kW; 200-240VAC in
PEM 1 Rev 01 740-013682 QCS10374029 PS 1.7kW; 200-240VAC in
Routing Engine 0 REV 02 740-013063 1000639065 RE-S-2000
Routing Engine 1 REV 04 740-013063 1000664335 RE-S-2000
CB 0 REV 02.6 710-013385 JM7908 MX960 SCB
CB 1 REV 03 710-013385 JS9412 MX960 SCB
FPC 2 REV 03 710-013699 JS4284 MX960 40GE DPC
CPU REV 04 710-013713 JS9401 MX960 DPC PMB
PIC 0 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ANQ SFP-SX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ANB SFP-SX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GT SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1AP1 SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ANF SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ANK SFP-SX
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1AP2 SFP-SX
Xcvr 7 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ALL SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ANM SFP-SX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1ANU SFP-SX
PIC 1 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18HA SFP-SX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GY SFP-SX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GL SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18H3 SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GQ SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GX SFP-SX
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GK SFP-SX
Xcvr 7 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18H7 SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011613 P9F13JV SFP-SX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GF SFP-SX
PIC 2 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR P5A08SR SFP-T
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-007327 435040B00332 SFP-LX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011782 P8J1SZ4 SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011782 P8J1SYH SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18HB SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-011613 P9F1AN9 SFP-SX
PIC 3 BUILTIN BUILTIN 10x 1GE
Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GE SFP-SX
Xcvr 1 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GW SFP-SX
Xcvr 2 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18H0 SFP-SX
Xcvr 3 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GG SFP-SX
Xcvr 4 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GD SFP-SX
Xcvr 5 REV 01 740-013111 60882058 SFP-T
Xcvr 6 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GN SFP-SX
Xcvr 8 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18GV SFP-SX
Xcvr 9 REV 01 740-011613 P9F18H5 SFP-SX
FPC 4 REV 04 710-014219 JS4980 MX960 4 XGE DPC
CPU REV 03 710-013713 JS4164 MX960 DPC PMB
PIC 0 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR K9J02RS XFP-10G-LR
PIC 1 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR K9J03CY XFP-10G-LR
PIC 2 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)

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Xcvr 0 REV 01 740-014279 62E204N00004 XFP-10G-LR

PIC 3 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
FPC 7 REV 04 710-014219 JW7120 MX960 4 XGE DPC
CPU REV 04 710-013713 JS4236 MX960 DPC PMB
PIC 0 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR K9J02T3 XFP-10G-LR
PIC 1 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR K9J03BQ XFP-10G-LR
PIC 2 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR K9J03DA XFP-10G-LR
PIC 3 BUILTIN BUILTIN 1x 10GE(LAN/WAN)
Xcvr 0 NON-JNPR K9J02Q0 XFP-10G-LR
Fan Tray 0 REV 01 740-014971 FT0655 MX960 Fan Tray
Fan Tray 1 REV 01 740-014971 FT0653 MX960 Fan Tray

Most components also have a small rectangular serial number ID label (see Figure 132
on page 319) attached to the component body.

Figure 132: Serial Number ID Label

Related • MX960 Chassis Serial Number Label on page 319

Documentation
• MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label on page 329

• MX960 DPC Serial Number Label on page 321

• MX960 FPC Serial Number Label on page 322

• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323

• MX960 MPC Serial Number Label on page 324

• MX960 MIC Serial Number Label on page 325

• MX960 Power Supply Serial Number Labels on page 327

• MX960 Routing Engine Serial Number Label on page 328

• MX960 SCB Serial Number Label on page 320

MX960 Chassis Serial Number Label

The chassis serial number is located on the side of the chassis (see Figure 133 on page 320).

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Figure 133: MX960 Chassis Serial Number Label

Related • Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317
Documentation
• MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label on page 329

• MX960 DPC Serial Number Label on page 321

• MX960 FPC Serial Number Label on page 322

• MX960 PIC Serial Number Label on page 323

• MX960 MPC Serial Number Label on page 324

• MX960 MIC Serial Number Label on page 325

• MX960 Power Supply Serial Number Labels on page 327

• MX960 Routing Engine Serial Number Label on page 328

• MX960 SCB Serial Number Label on page 320

MX960 SCB Serial Number Label

The serial number is located on the right side of the top of the SCB (see Figure 134 on
page 321).

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Figure 134: SCB Serial Number Label

g004068

Serial number
ID label

Related • Replacing an MX960 SCB on page 181

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 DPC Serial Number Label

The serial number label is located on the center of the right side of the DPC (see Figure
135 on page 322).

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Figure 135: DPC Serial Number Label

OK/FAIL

Serial number
0/0
TUNNEL
LINK
ID label
AA567 8

1/0
TUNNEL
LINK

2/0
TUNNEL
LINK

g004067
3/0
TUNNEL
LINK

Related • Replacing an MX960 DPC on page 191

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 FPC Serial Number Label

The serial number label is located on the center of the right side of the FPC (see Figure
136 on page 323).

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Figure 136: FPC Serial Number Label

Serial number ID label

AA1234

g004410

Related • Replacing an MX960 FPC on page 196

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 PIC Serial Number Label

The serial number label is located on the right side of the PIC (see Figure 137 on page 324),
when the PIC is vertically oriented (as it would be installed in the router). The exact
location may be slightly different on different PICs, depending on the placement of
components on the PIC board.

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Figure 137: PIC Serial Number Label

Related • Replacing an MX960 PIC on page 202

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 MPC Serial Number Label

The serial number label is near the connectors located on the left side of the MPC when
it is oriented vertically (see Figure 138 on page 325).

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Figure 138: MPC Serial Number Label

MX-MPC1-3D-Q
OK/Fail

Serial number ID
label (yellow, on
opposite side)

g004927

Related • Replacing an MX960 MPC on page 205

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 MIC Serial Number Label

The serial number label location varies per MIC (see Figure 140 on page 326 and Figure
141 on page 326). The exact location may be slightly different on different MICs, depending

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on the placement of components on the MIC board (see Figure 139 on page 326, Figure
140 on page 326, Figure 141 on page 326, and Figure 142 on page 326).

Figure 139: 2-Port MIC Serial Number Label Figure 140: 4-Port MIC Serial Number Label

g004931

g004930
Serial number
ID label
Serial number
ID label

Figure 141: 20-Port MIC Serial Number Label Figure 142: 40-Port MIC Serial Number Label

Serial
number
ID label
g004932

g004933

Serial number
ID label

Related • Replacing an MX960 MIC on page 210

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

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MX960 Power Supply Serial Number Labels

The serial number label is located on the AC power supply faceplate under the on/off
switch (see Figure 143 on page 327).

The serial number label is located on the DC power supply faceplate under the circuit
breaker switch (see Figure 144 on page 327).

Figure 143: AC Power Supply Serial Number Label

Figure 144: DC Power Supply Serial Number Label

Related • Replacing an MX960 AC Power Supply on page 225

Documentation
• Replacing an MX960 DC Power Supply on page 229

• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

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• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 Routing Engine Serial Number Label

The serial number label is located on the left side of the top of the Routing Engine (see
Figure 145 on page 328).

Figure 145: Routing Engine Serial Number Label

Serial number ID label

AAAA0000

g004063
Related • Replacing an MX960 Routing Engine on page 184
Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 Fan Tray Serial Number Label

The serial number is located on the top left-hand corner of the fan tray, near the captive
thumbscrew (see Figure 146 on page 328).

Figure 146: MX960 Fan Tray Serial Number Label

Serial number ID label

AA1234
g006010

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Related • Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 167

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

MX960 Craft Interface Serial Number Label

The serial number is located on the back of the craft interface panel (see Figure 147 on
page 329).

Figure 147: Craft Interface Serial Number Label

Serial number ID label

AA1234

0
MASTER
1 YELLOW ALARM
PEM 0 1 2 3 ONLINE RED ALARM
g004094
OK FAIL FAN ACO/LT
OK FAIL OFFLINE
OK FAIL OK FAIL
OK FAIL RE0
OK FAIL RE1 NC C NO
OK FAIL NC C NO
0 1 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
2 3 OK FAIL
OK FAIL
ONLINE 4 OK FAIL
ONLINE 5
ONLINE 0 OK FAIL
ONLINE 1 OK FAIL
ONLINE
ONLINE 2 6 7
ONLINE 8
ONLINE
ONLINE 9 10
ONLINE
ONLINE 11
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE

Related • Replacing the MX960 Craft Interface on page 167

Documentation
• Displaying MX960 Router Components and Serial Numbers on page 317

• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

• Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

• Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment on page 332

Contacting Customer Support

You can contact Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) 24 hours a day,
7 days a week in one of the following ways:

• On the Web, using the Case Manager link at:

http://www.juniper.net/support/

• By telephone:

From the US and Canada: 1-888-314-JTAC

From all other locations: 1-408-745-9500

If contacting JTAC by phone, enter your 11-digit case number followed by the # key if
this is an existing case, or press the * key to be routed to the next available support
engineer.

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When requesting support from JTAC by telephone, be prepared to provide the following
information:

• Your existing case number, if you have one

• Details of the failure or problem

• Type of activity being performed on the router when the problem occurred

• Configuration data using one or more of the show commands

Related • Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

Documentation

Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc.

If a problem cannot be resolved by the JTAC technician, a Return Materials Authorization

(RMA) is issued. This number is used to track the returned material at the factory and to
return repaired or new components to the customer as needed.

NOTE: Do not return any component to Juniper Networks, Inc. unless you
have first obtained an RMA number. Juniper Networks, Inc. reserves the right
to refuse shipments that do not have an RMA. Refused shipments will be
returned to the customer via collect freight.

For more information about return and repair policies, see the customer support Web
page at http://www.juniper.net/support/guidelines.html.

For product problems or technical support issues, contact the Juniper Networks Technical
Assistance Center (JTAC) using the Case Manager link at http://www.juniper.net/support/
or at 1-888-314-JTAC (within the United States) or 1-408-745-9500 (from outside the
United States).

To return a hardware component:

1. Determine the part number and serial number of the component.

2. Obtain an RMA number from the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC).
You can send e-mail or telephone as described above.

3. Provide the following information in your e-mail message or during the telephone call:

• Part number and serial number of component

• Your name, organization name, telephone number, and fax number

• Description of the failure

4. The support representative validates your request and issues an RMA number for
return of the component.

5. Pack the router or component for shipment.

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Related • Contacting Customer Support on page 329

Documentation

Tools and Parts Required to Remove Components from an MX960 Router

To remove components from the router or the router from a rack, you need the following
tools and parts:

• 2.5-mm flat-blade (–) screwdriver, for detaching alarm relay terminal block

• 7/16-in. (11 mm) nut driver

• Blank panels to cover empty slots

• Electrostatic bag or antistatic mat, for each component

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding wrist strap

• Flat-blade (–) screwdriver

• Mechanical lift, if available

• Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

• Rubber safety cap for fiber-optic interfaces or cable

• Wire cutters

Related
Documentation

Packing the MX960 Router for Shipment

To pack the router for shipment:

1. Retrieve the shipping crate and packing materials in which the router was originally
shipped. If you do not have these materials, contact your Juniper Networks
representative about approved packaging materials.

2. On the console or other management device connected to the master Routing Engine,
enter CLI operational mode and issue the following command to shut down the router
software. (If two Routing Engines are installed, also issue the command on the backup
Routing Engine.)

user@host> request system halt

Wait until a message appears on the console confirming that the operating system
has halted.

For more information about the command, see the Junos OS System Basics and Services
Command Reference.

3. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.

4. Shut down power to the router by pressing the AC input switch or DC circuit breaker
for all power supplies to the off (O) position.

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5. Disconnect power from the router.

6. Remove the cables that connect to all external devices.

7. Remove all field replaceable units (FRUs) from the router.

8. Remove the router from the rack:

• If you are using a mechanical lift, place the lift platform under the router, unscrew
and remove the mounting screws from the rack, and move the router to the shipping
crate.

• If you are not using a mechanical lift and the router weight is fully supported by a
shelf or another router, unscrew and remove the mounting screws from the rack.
Three people can then lift the router and move it to the shipping crate.

• If you are not using a mechanical lift and the router weight is not fully supported by
a shelf or another router, three people should grasp the router while a fourth person
unscrews and removes the mounting screws from the rack. The three lifters can
then move the router to the shipping container.

9. Place the router in the shipping crate or onto the pallet. If on a pallet, bolt the router
to the pallet.

10. Cover the router with an ESD bag and place the packing foam on top of and around
the router.

11. Replace the accessory box on top of the packing foam.

12. Securely tape the box closed or place the crate cover over the router.

13. Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking.

Related • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX960 Router on page 254

Documentation
• Powering Off the MX960 Router on page 113

• Disconnecting an MX960 AC Power Supply Cord on page 236

• Disconnecting an MX960 DC Power Supply Cable on page 238

• Replacing Connections to MX960 Routing Engine Interface Ports on page 189

Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment

To pack and ship individual components:

• When you return components, make sure they are adequately protected with packing
materials and packed so that the pieces are prevented from moving around inside the
carton.

• Use the original shipping materials if they are available.

• Place individual boards in electrostatic bags.

• Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking.

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CAUTION: Do not stack any of the router components.

Related • Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc. on page 330

Documentation
• Contacting Customer Support on page 329

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Index
• Index on page 337

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messages, list of...........................................................152
Symbols relay contacts..................................................................38
#, comments in configuration statements..................xxv connecting wire....................................................170
( ), in syntax descriptions...................................................xxv disconnecting wire..............................................168
< >, in syntax descriptions.................................................xxv wire specifications...............................................312
[ ], in configuration statements.......................................xxv temperature, displaying.............................................154
{ }, in configuration statements.......................................xxv altitude, acceptable range.................................................291
| (pipe), in syntax descriptions.........................................xxv antistatic mat, using............................................................254
approvals, agency.................................................................281
A ATM analyzer, use of............................................................136
AC plug types.........................................................................298 attenuation in fiber-optic cable.....................................309
AC power cables AUX port See auxiliary port
specifications................................................................298 auxiliary port (for Routing Engine management)
AC power supply cable
cord See AC power cord connection during initial installation.............92
description........................................................................39 connector pinouts (DB-9)...............................316
electrical specifications...............................................39 replacement instructions.................................190
installing.................................................................101, 228 specifications........................................................312
removing................................................................225, 226 description........................................................................28
replacing..........................................................................225
AC power supply cord B
connecting......................................................................237 battery
disconnecting................................................................236 environmental compliance.....................................285
replacing.........................................................................236 lithium..............................................................................285
specifications................................................................298 booting the router..........................................................104, 111
AC specifications braces, in configuration statements...............................xxv
circuit breaker...............................................................298 brackets
accessory box angle, in syntax descriptions....................................xxv
parts list.............................................................................63 square, in configuration statements.....................xxv
removing.............................................................................61
agency approvals..................................................................281 C
air filter cabinet mounting
installing...........................................................................177 requirements...................................................................59
maintaining.....................................................................122 cable
removing..........................................................................176 auxiliary or console port (for Routing Engine
routine inspection of....................................................122 management)
airflow connecting during initial installation.............92
required clearance around chassis for...................57 replacing.................................................................190
alarms cover
cutoff/lamp test button..............................................35 installation...............................................................94
LEDs (red and yellow) on craft interface..............35

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DPC Class A electronic emission notice

connecting during maintenance....................221 Canada............................................................................283
disconnecting.......................................................220 cleaning instructions
maintaining............................................................136 fiber-optic transceivers..............................................136
Ethernet port (for Routing Engine clearance, around rack..........................................................57
management) CLI
connecting during initial installation..............91 as troubleshooting tool...............................................151
replacing.................................................................189 command
fiber-optic to check power supplies...................................162
cleaning instructions for transceivers..........136 to display chassis alarm messages..............152
grounding See DC power and grounding cables to display DPC status.........................................128
MIC to display FPC status.........................................130
connecting during maintenance....................221 to display MIC status..........................................135
maintaining............................................................136 to display MPC status........................................132
MPC to display PIC status...........................................132
connecting during maintenance....................221 to display serial number....................................317
maintaining............................................................136 commands
PIC ping.....................................................................................151
disconnecting.......................................................220 show chassis alarms.................................152, 154, 162
maintaining............................................................136 show chassis DPC pic-status..................................136
power See AC power cord show chassis fpc
cable manager for DPC status..............................................128, 154
description.......................................................................46 for FPC status.......................................................130
fiber-optic cable, use with........................................136 for MPC status......................................................132
installing.........................................................................240 show chassis fpc detail
reinstalling for DPC status.......................................................154
after chassis installation....................................88 for MPC status......................................................132
removing.........................................................................240 show chassis fpc pic-status.....................................132
before chassis installation.................................73 for MIC status........................................................135
replacing.........................................................................240 for MPC status......................................................132
cables show chassis hardware..............................................317
fiber-optic show chassis environment pem.............................162
attenuation...........................................................309 show chassis fpc.................................................156, 159
dispersion..............................................................309 show chassis fpc detail.....................................156, 159
multimode and single-mode.........................309 traceroute.........................................................................151
transmission distance, maximum...............309 comments, in configuration statements......................xxv
wavelength ranges............................................309 compatibility, electromagnetic.......................................307
Canada Class A notice.......................................................283 compliance
Canada electronic emission Class A notice...............283 EMC requirements......................................................283
case number, for JTAC........................................................329 general standards........................................................281
chassis............................................................................................7 components
alarm messages See alarm, messages cable manager................................................................46
dimensions..........................................................................7 chassis...................................................................................7
ESD points...........................................................................7 craft interface..................................................................34
grounding points........................................................9, 10 DPC.......................................................................................13
installing in rack.............................................................80 field replacement.........................................................165
weight....................................................................................7 FPCs.....................................................................................19
checklist for site preparation..............................................53 host subsystem...............................................................24
chromatic dispersion in fiber-optic cable..................309 MICs.....................................................................................18

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midplane.............................................................................11 D
MPCs....................................................................................15 DC power
overview................................................................................7 source cabling..............................................................304
packing for shipment.................................................332 DC power supply
PICs......................................................................................23 cables See DC power supply cable,
power supplies................................................................38 specifications
redundancy.........................................................................4 installing................................................................108, 232
Routing Engine.........................................................27, 30 removing...............................................................229, 230
Routing Engines..............................................................32 replacing.........................................................................229
SCBs....................................................................................26 DC power supply cable
configuration connecting.....................................................................238
router..................................................................................115 disconnecting................................................................238
connecting lugs...................................................................................306
AC power supply cord.................................................237 replacing..........................................................................237
DC power supply cable.............................................238 specifications...............................................................306
CONSOLE port See console port DC specifications
console port (for Routing Engine management) electrical.........................................................................300
cable Dense Port Concentrator See DPCs See MPCs
connection during initial installation.............92 disconnecting
connector pinout (RJ-45)........................315, 316 AC power supply cord................................................236
replacement instructions.................................190 DC power supply cable.............................................238
specifications........................................................312 dispersion in fiber-optic cable........................................309
description........................................................................28 documentation
conventions comments on.................................................................xxv
notice icons....................................................................xxiv DPC................................................................................................15
text and syntax.............................................................xxiv DPC cables
cooling system connecting........................................................................94
troubleshooting.............................................................154 DPCs
craft interface cable
alarm cutoff/lamp test button.................................35 installation instructions.....................................221
alarm relay contacts.....................................................38 removal instructions..........................................220
description........................................................................34 components......................................................................14
DPC LEDs..........................................................................36 connecting........................................................................94
fan LEDs.............................................................................37 description.........................................................................13
FPC LEDs...........................................................................37 holding..............................................................................139
host subsystem LEDs...................................................36 installing..........................................................................193
installing..........................................................................169 LEDs....................................................................................36
LEDs maintaining.....................................................................128
alarm (red and yellow).......................................35 maintenance..................................................................136
MPC LEDs.........................................................................36 reinstalling
power supply LEDs........................................................36 after chassis installation....................................86
removing..........................................................................168 removing...........................................................................191
routine inspection of....................................................122 before chassis installation..................................77
SCB LEDs...........................................................................37 replacing...........................................................................191
curly braces, in configuration statements....................xxv status, checking...................................................128, 154
customer support.................................................................xxvi storing................................................................................141
contacting......................................................................329 terminology.....................................................................139
contacting JTAC...........................................................xxvi troubleshooting.............................................................154

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dual-wide MICs fiber-optic

installing...........................................................................217 power budget calculation.........................................310
field-replaceable units........................................................165
E fire safety specifications....................................................255
earthquakes Flexible PIC Concentrators See FPCs
site preparation for........................................................56 font conventions...................................................................xxiv
tested toleration for seismic....................................291 FPC
EIA rack standards.................................................................55 status, checking............................................................130
electrical specifications..........................................296, 300 FPCs..............................................................................................19
electricity components......................................................................21
safety warnings............................................................270 LEDs.....................................................................................37
site wiring guidelines..................................................307 maintaining.....................................................................130
electromagnetic reinstalling
compatibility See EMC after chassis installation.....................................87
pulse.................................................................................307 removing
electronic emission Class A notice before chassis installation.................................78
Canada............................................................................283 replacing..........................................................................196
electrostatic bag status, checking............................................................156
using to store components......................................254 troubleshooting............................................................156
EMC (EMI)
compliance with requirements..............................283 G
standards........................................................................281 grounding (electrical) specifications
suppression....................................................................307 AC-powered router.....................................................293
EMP............................................................................................307 DC-powered router.....................................................293
environmental specifications...........................................291 grounding cables
ESD lug......................................................................................293
preventing damage to components by...............254
Ethernet port H
description........................................................................28 hardware components
Ethernet port (for Routing Engine management) power requirements....................................................301
cable higher-order mode loss (HOL).......................................309
connection during initial installation..............91 host subsystem
replacement instructions.................................189 LEDs....................................................................................24
specifications........................................................312 LEDs on the craft interface.........................................36
ETSI rack standards...............................................................55 maintaining.....................................................................125
overview.............................................................................24
F taking offline...................................................................177
fan hot-pluggable components, description.....................165
LEDs....................................................................................46 humidity (relative), acceptable.......................................291
LEDs on the craft interface.........................................37
fan tray I
installing...........................................................................173 immunity standards.............................................................281
maintaining.....................................................................123
reinstalling
after chassis installation....................................83
removing..........................................................................170
before chassis installation.................................74
troubleshooting.............................................................154

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installation instructions cable manager.............................................................240

alarm relay contact wires DC power supply.................................................108, 232
during initial installation.....................................93 DC power, connecting................................................105
for maintenance or replacement.........168, 170 fan tray..............................................................................173
tools required...........................................................91 overview..............................................................................51
cable, auxiliary or console port (for Routing parts received, verifying...............................................63
Engine management) instructions
during initial installation.....................................92 calculation
for maintenance or replacement..................190 power requirements...........................................301
tools required...........................................................91 cleaning See cleaning instructions
cable, DPC maintenance See maintenance guidelines
for maintenance or replacement...................221 DPC cable...............................................................136
cable, Ethernet port (for Routing Engine MIC............................................................................136
management) MPC..........................................................................136
during initial installation......................................91 PIC.............................................................................132
for maintenance or replacement..................189 PIC cable.................................................................136
tools required...........................................................91 interface
cable, MIC network...................................309 See DPCs See PICs
for maintenance or replacement...................221 interference
cable, MPC electromagnetic...........................................................307
for maintenance or replacement...................221 radio frequency.............................................................307
cable, PIC
for maintenance or replacement...................221 J
chassis Japan VCCI notice See Japan voluntary control
tools required...........................................................71 council for interference notice
craft interface................................................................169 Japan voluntary control council for interference
DPC cables.......................................................................94 notice....................................................................................285
DPCs..................................................................................193
dual-wide MICs..............................................................217 L
MIC cables........................................................................94 LEDs
MIC, connecting..............................................................94 AC power supplies..........................................................41
MPC cables......................................................................94 alarm (red and yellow on craft interface)
MPC, connecting............................................................94 description...............................................................35
PIC, connecting...............................................................94 DC power supplies........................................................44
power and grounding cables DPC...............................................................................15, 36
tools required..........................................................97 fan.................................................................................37, 46
Routing Engine..............................................................186 FPC.......................................................................................37
SCB....................................................................................182 host subsystem.......................................................24, 36
SFP....................................................................................224 MIC........................................................................................19
transceiver......................................................................224 MPC..............................................................................18, 36
unpacking the router.....................................................61 on components.............................................................153
XFP....................................................................................224 on craft interface...........................................................152
installation instructions, MX240, MX480, MX960, power supplies................................................................36
M120, M320 Routing Engine................................................................33
SSD storage drive........................................................188 SCB......................................................................................37
installing link loss, calculating...............................................................311
AC power supply..................................................101, 228 lithium battery compliance..............................................285
AC power, connecting..................................................99 lugs for DC power and grounding cables....................293
air filter...............................................................................177 lugs for DC power cables..................................................306

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M connecting........................................................................94
maintaining description.........................................................................15
DPC....................................................................................128 LEDs..............................................................................18, 36
DPC cable........................................................................136 maintaining............................................................132, 136
FPCs..................................................................................130 replacing.........................................................................205
host subsystem.............................................................125 serial number................................................................324
MIC.....................................................................................136 status, checking...........................................132, 136, 159
MPC...................................................................................136 troubleshooting............................................................159
PIC cable..........................................................................136 multimode fiber-optic cable See cable, fiber-optic
maintenance
warnings.........................................................................265 N
maintenance guidelines NEBS standards....................................................................281
air filter..............................................................................122 notice icons.............................................................................xxiv
DPC....................................................................................128 notices
fan tray..............................................................................123 Canada, Class A...........................................................283
MIC.....................................................................................135 Japan voluntary control council for
MPCs.................................................................................132 interference...............................................................285
PIC......................................................................................132 voluntary control council for interference,
management Japan...........................................................................285
port See Ethernet port
manuals O
comments on.................................................................xxv overview
MIC cables router.....................................................................................3
connecting........................................................................94
replacing.........................................................................220 P
MICs parentheses, in syntax descriptions...............................xxv
cable PEMs See power supplies
installation instructions.....................................221 Physical Interface Cards See PICs
connecting........................................................................94 physical specifications...................................................7, 287
description.........................................................................18 PIC cable
dual-wide, installing....................................................217 maintenance..................................................................136
LEDs.....................................................................................19 PIC cables
maintaining............................................................135, 136 connecting........................................................................94
replacing..........................................................................210 PICs
serial number................................................................325 cable
status, checking...................................................135, 136 installation instructions.....................................221
midplane......................................................................................11 removal instructions..........................................220
description..........................................................................11 connecting........................................................................94
functions..............................................................................11 description........................................................................23
modal dispersion in fiber-optic cable..........................309 maintenance..................................................................132
mode loss, higher-order....................................................309 replacing.........................................................................202
Modular Interface Cards See MICs status, checking.............................................................132
MPC cables troubleshooting............................................................158
connecting........................................................................94 ping command........................................................................151
replacing.........................................................................220 pinouts
MPCs RJ-45 cable connector ports
cable (auxiliary/console)..................................................316
installation instructions.....................................221 RJ-45 Ethernet cable connector port...................315
components......................................................................17

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plug types reinstalling

AC......................................................................................298 cable manager
port after chassis installation....................................88
auxiliary See auxiliary port DPC
console See console port after chassis installation....................................86
Ethernet See Ethernet port fan tray
power after chassis installation....................................83
budget calculation.......................................................310 FPC
cables and cords See AC power cord; DC power after chassis installation.....................................87
cables power supply
margin calculation.........................................................311 after chassis installation....................................82
requirements for hardware components............301 SCB
surges...............................................................................307 after chassis installation....................................85
system relative humidity, acceptable............................................291
specifications.......................................................293 removal instructions
power supplies alarm relay contact wires.........................................168
AC electrical specifications.....................................296 cable
cables See DC power auxiliary or console port (for Routing
DC electrical specifications....................................300 Engine management)...................................190
description........................................................................38 DPC..........................................................................220
power supply Ethernet port (for Routing Engine
LEDs..............................................................................41, 44 management)..................................................189
on the craft interface...........................................36 PIC............................................................................220
reinstalling craft interface................................................................168
after chassis installation....................................82 DPC
removing before chassis installation..................................77
before chassis installation.................................72 DPCs...................................................................................191
power system Routing Engine..............................................................185
troubleshooting.............................................................162 SCB.....................................................................................181
powering off the router........................................................113 before chassis installation.................................76
powering on the router.................................................104, 111 SFP....................................................................................223
transceiver......................................................................223
R XFP....................................................................................223
rack removing
clearance around, required.........................................57 AC power supply................................................225, 226
mounting bracket hole spacing................................56 air filter..............................................................................176
securing to building.......................................................56 cable manager.............................................................240
size and strength required..........................................55 before chassis installation.................................73
standards, EIA and ETSI..............................................55 DC power supply................................................229, 230
rack mounting fan tray..............................................................................170
cabinet...............................................................................65 before chassis installation.................................74
center-mounting in an open-frame rack..............69 FPC
four-post rack..................................................................65 before chassis installation.................................78
front-mounting in open-frame rack........................67 power supply
shelves................................................................................10 before chassis installation.................................72
radio frequency interference, preventing....................307 replacement instructions
redundancy..................................................................................4 cable, MIC.......................................................................220
cable, MPC.....................................................................220

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MICs...................................................................................210 reinstalling
MPCs................................................................................205 after chassis installation....................................85
replacing removing...........................................................................181
AC power supply..........................................................225 before chassis installation.................................76
AC power supply cord................................................236 SCBs
cable manager.............................................................240 components.....................................................................26
DC power supply..........................................................229 seismic (earthquake)..........................................................291
DC power supply cable..............................................237 serial number
DPC.....................................................................................191 in output from show chassis hardware
FPCs..................................................................................196 command....................................................................317
PICs...................................................................................202 MIC....................................................................................325
SFP....................................................................................223 MPC..................................................................................324
XFP....................................................................................223 SFP
RFI..............................................................................................307 description......................................................................223
RJ-45 cable connector pinouts........................................315 installing..........................................................................224
RJ-45 cable connector pinouts (auxiliary and removing.........................................................................223
console ports)....................................................................316 replacing..........................................................................223
router shipping container
component overview.......................................................7 unpacking..........................................................................61
configuration...................................................................115 weight..................................................................................61
parts list.............................................................................63 show chassis alarms command....................152, 154, 162
physical specifications....................................................7 show chassis fpc command....................................156, 159
unpacking..........................................................................61 for DPC status.......................................................128, 154
weight....................................................................................7 for FPC status................................................................130
Routing Engine for MPC status...............................................................132
description.................................................................27, 30 show chassis fpc detail command.......................156, 159
installing..........................................................................186 for DPC status...............................................................154
LEDs....................................................................................33 for MPC status...............................................................132
maintaining.....................................................................125 show chassis fpc pic-status command........................132
ports....................................................................................28 for MIC status.................................................................135
description...............................................................28 for MPC status...............................................................132
See also auxiliary port, console port, show chassis hardware command.................................317
Ethernet port show chassis environment pem command................162
removing..........................................................................185 signal dispersion..................................................................309
status indicator lights.....................................27, 30, 33 signaling, distance limitations.........................................307
taking offline...................................................................177 single-mode fiber-optic cable See cable, fiber-optic
USB port.....................................................................27, 30 site
Routing Engines electrical wiring specifications...............................307
components.....................................................................32 environmental specifications..................................291
preparation
S checklist....................................................................53
safety information................................................................252 routine inspection of....................................................122
See also warnings specifications
safety standards....................................................................281 AC power cord..............................................................298
SCB cable................................................................................309
description........................................................................24 power......................................................................306
installing..........................................................................182 Routing Engine management ports.............312
LEDs.....................................................................................37 See also cable, DPC
maintaining.....................................................................125 See also cable, PIC

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clearance around rack..................................................57 transceiver

DC power supply cable.............................................306 installing..........................................................................224
electrical.........................................................................298 removing.........................................................................223
cable and wiring..................................................307 replacing..........................................................................223
environmental...............................................................291 transmission distances, fiber-optic cable..................309
fire safety........................................................................255 troubleshooting
physical............................................................................287 CLI commands...............................................................151
power cooling system..............................................................154
drawn by hardware components..................301 DPCs..................................................................................154
system.....................................................................293 fans....................................................................................154
power system................................................................301 FPC....................................................................................156
rack MPC...................................................................................159
connection to building structure.....................56 PIC......................................................................................158
front-mount flange hole spacing....................56 power system.................................................................162
mounting bracket hole spacing.......................56
size and strength...................................................55 U
thermal output..............................................................291 U (rack unit)..............................................................................55
wires to external alarm-reporting devices..........312 unpacking the router..............................................................61
SSD storage drive, MX240, MX480, MX960, M120, tools required....................................................................61
M320
removing..........................................................................188 V
standards compliance........................................................281 VCCI notice See voluntary control council for
startup, system interference notice
monitoring................................................................104, 111 voluntary control council for interference notice
status indicator lights for Routing Japan................................................................................285
Engine.......................................................................27, 30, 33
support, technical See technical support W
surge protection....................................................................307 warnings
Switch Control Boards See SCBs electrical..........................................................................270
syntax conventions..............................................................xxiv levels defined................................................................249
maintenance and operational................................265
T wavelength ranges supported by fiber-optic
taking host subsystem offline...........................................177 cable.....................................................................................309
technical support wiring, electrical See electricity
contacting JTAC...........................................................xxvi
temperature, acceptable range.......................................291 X
thermal output.......................................................................291 XFP
tolerances.................................................................................291 description......................................................................223
tools required installing..........................................................................224
chassis removing.........................................................................223
returning for repair or replacement...............331 replacing..........................................................................223
hardware components
returning for repair or replacement...............331
maintaining......................................................................121
replacement...................................................................166
traceroute command............................................................151

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