Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• About the Documentation
  • Junos Documentation and Release Notes
  • Documentation Conventions
  • Documentation Feedback
  • Requesting Technical Support
    • Self-Help Online Tools and Resources
    • Opening a Case with JTAC
• Part 1: MX480 3D Universal Edge Router Overview
  • Chapter 1: MX480 Router Overview
    • MX480 Router Description
    • MX480 Component Redundancy
  • Chapter 2: MX480 Hardware Components
    • MX480 Chassis Description
    • MX480 Midplane Description
    • MX480 Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) Overview
      • MX480 Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) Description
        • DPC Components
      • MX480 Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) LEDs
    • MX480 Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) Overview
      • MX480 Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) Description
        • MPC Components
      • MX480 Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) LEDs
    • MX480 Modular Interface Card (MIC) Overview
      • MX480 Modular Interface Card (MIC) Description
      • MX480 Modular Interface Card (MIC) LEDs
    • MX480 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) Overview
      • MX480 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) Description
        • FPC Components
      • MX480 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) LEDs
      • FPCs Supported by the MX480 Router
    • MX480 PIC Overview
      • MX480 PIC Description
      • MX480 PIC LEDs
    • MX480 Application Services Modular Line Card (AS MLC) Overview
      • MX480 Application Services Modular Line Card Description
        • MX480 AS MLC Function
        • AS MLC Components
        • MX480 SCB, Power Supply, and Cooling System Requirements for AS MLC
    • MX480 Application Services Modular Storage Card Overview
      • MX480 Application Services Modular Storage Card Description
      • MX480 AS MSC LEDs
    • MX480 Application Services Modular Processing Card Overview
      • MX480 Application Services Modular Processing Card Description
      • MX480 AS MXC LEDs
    • MX480 Host Subsystem Overview
      • MX480 Host Subsystem Description
      • MX480 Host Subsystem LEDs
    • MX480 Switch Control Board (SCB) Overview
      • MX480 Switch Control Board (SCB) Description
        • SCB Slots
        • SCB Redundancy
        • SCB Components
      • MX480 Switch Control Board (SCB) LEDs
      • MX480 Enhanced Switch Control Board Description
        • MX SCBE Slots
        • MX SCBE Redundancy
        • MX SCBE Components
      • MX480 Enhanced Switch Control Board LEDs
    • MX480 Routing Engine Overview
      • MX480 Routing Engine Description
        • Routing Engine Components
        • Routing Engine Interface Ports
        • Routing Engine Boot Sequence
      • RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Description for MX Series
        • RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Components
        • RE-S-1800 Routing Engine Boot Sequence
      • RE-S-1800 Routing Engine LEDs
      • MX480 Routing Engine LEDs
    • MX480 Craft Interface Overview
      • MX480 Craft Interface Description
      • Alarm LEDs and Alarm Cutoff/Lamp Test Button on the MX480 Craft Interface
      • MX480 Component LEDs on the Craft Interface
        • Host Subsystem LEDs on the MX480 Craft Interface
        • Power Supply LEDs on the MX480 Craft Interface
        • DPC and MPC LEDs on the MX480 Craft Interface
        • FPC LEDs on the MX480 Craft Interface
        • SCB LEDs on the MX480 Craft Interface
        • Fan LEDs on the MX480 Craft Interface
      • Alarm Relay Contacts on the MX480 Craft Interface
    • MX480 Power Supply Overview
      • MX480 Power System Description
      • MX480 AC Power Supply Description
        • AC Power Supply Configurations
      • MX480 AC Power Supply LEDs
      • MX480 DC Power Supply Description
        • DC Power Supply Configurations
      • MX480 DC Power Supply LEDs
    • MX480 Cooling System Overview
      • MX480 Cooling System Description
      • MX480 Fan LED
    • MX480 Cable Management Brackets
• Part 2: Setting Up the MX480 Router
  • Chapter 3: Preparing the Site for MX480 Router Installation
    • MX480 Site Preparation Checklist
    • MX480 Router Rack Requirements
      • Rack Size and Strength
      • Spacing of Mounting Bracket Holes
      • Connection to Building Structure
    • MX480 Router Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance
    • MX480 Router Cabinet Requirements
      • MX480 Router Cabinet Size and Clearance Requirements
      • MX480 Router Cabinet Airflow Requirements
  • Chapter 4: MX480 Router Installation Overview
    • Installing an MX480 Router Overview
  • Chapter 5: Unpacking the MX480 Router
    • Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX480 Router
    • Unpacking the MX480 Router
    • Verifying the MX480 Router Parts Received
  • Chapter 6: Installing the MX480 Router Mounting Hardware
    • Installing the MX480 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet
    • Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting the MX480 Router
  • Chapter 7: Installing the MX480 Router with a Mechanical Lift
    • Tools Required to Install the MX480 Router with a Mechanical Lift
    • Removing Components from the MX480 Router Before Installing It with a Lift
      • Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Removing the Fan Tray Before Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Removing the SCBs Before Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Removing the DPCs Before Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Removing the FPCs Before Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
    • Installing the MX480 Router Using a Mechanical Lift
    • Reinstalling Components in the MX480 Router After Installing It with a Lift
      • Reinstalling the Power Supplies After Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Reinstalling the Fan Tray After Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Reinstalling the SCBs After Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Reinstalling the DPCs After Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
      • Reinstalling the FPCs After Installing the MX480 Router with a Lift
    • Installing the MX480 Router Cable Management Bracket
  • Chapter 8: Installing the MX480 Router Without a Mechanical Lift
    • Tools Required to Install the MX480 Router Without a Mechanical Lift
    • Removing Components from the MX480 Router Before Installing It Without a Lift
      • Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Removing the Fan Tray Before Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Removing the SCBs Before Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Removing the DPCs Before Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Removing the FPCs Before Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
    • Installing the MX480 Chassis in the Rack Manually
    • Reinstalling Components in the MX480 Router After Installing It Without a Lift
      • Reinstalling the Power Supplies After Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Reinstalling the Fan Tray After Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Reinstalling the SCBs After Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Reinstalling the DPCs After Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
      • Reinstalling the FPCs After Installing the MX480 Router Without a Lift
  • Chapter 9: Connecting the MX480 Router
    • Tools and Parts Required for MX480 Router Connections
    • Connecting the MX480 Router to Management and Alarm Devices
      • Connecting the MX480 Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management
      • Connecting the MX480 Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device
      • Connecting the MX480 Router to an External Alarm-Reporting Device
    • Connecting DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC Cables to the MX480 Router
  • Chapter 10: Grounding and Providing Power to the MX480 Router
    • Tools and Parts Required for MX480 Router Grounding and Power Connections
    • Grounding the MX480 Router
    • Connecting Power to an AC-Powered MX480 Router with Normal-Capacity Power Supplies
    • Installing the MX480 AC High-Capacity Power Supplies
    • Powering On an AC-Powered MX480 Router
    • Connecting Power to a DC-Powered MX480 Router with Normal Capacity Power Supplies
    • Installing an MX480 DC High-Capacity Power Supply
    • Powering On a DC-Powered MX480 Router
    • Powering Off the MX480 Router
  • Chapter 11: Configuring Junos OS
    • Initially Configuring the MX480 Router
• Part 3: Hardware Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Replacement Procedures
  • Chapter 12: Maintaining MX480 Router Hardware Components
    • Tools and Parts Required to Maintain the MX480 Router
    • Routine Maintenance Procedures for the MX480 Router
    • Maintaining the MX480 Cooling System Components
      • Maintaining the MX480 Air Filter
      • Maintaining the MX480 Fan Tray
    • Maintaining the MX480 Host Subsystem
    • Maintaining MX480 Packet Forwarding Engine Components
      • Maintaining MX480 DPCs
      • Maintaining MX480 FPCs
      • Maintaining MX480 PICs
      • Maintaining MX480 MPCs
      • Maintaining MX480 MICs
      • Maintaining Cables That Connect to MX480 DPCs, MPCs, MICs, or PICs
      • Holding and Storing MX Series DPCs
        • MX480 DPC Terminology
        • Holding an MX480 DPC
        • Storing an MX480 DPC
      • Holding and Storing MX Series FPCs
        • MX480 FPC Terminology
        • Holding an MX480 FPC
        • Storing an MX480 FPC
    • Maintaining the MX480 Power Supplies
  • Chapter 13: Troubleshooting MX480 Hardware Components
    • Troubleshooting Resources for MX480 Routers
      • Command-Line Interface
      • Chassis and Interface Alarm Messages
      • Alarm Relay Contacts
      • Craft Interface LEDs
      • Component LEDs
      • Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 Cooling System
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 DPCs
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 FPCs
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 PICs
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 MPCs
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 MICs
    • Troubleshooting the MX480 Power System
  • Chapter 14: Replacing MX480 Hardware Components
    • MX480 Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)
    • Tools and Parts Required to Replace MX480 Hardware Components
    • Replacing the MX480 Air Filter
      • Removing the MX480 Air Filter
      • Installing the MX480 Air Filter
    • Replacing the MX480 Craft Interface
      • Disconnecting the Alarm Relay Wires from the MX480 Craft Interface
      • Removing the MX480 Craft Interface
      • Installing the MX480 Craft Interface
      • Connecting the Alarm Relay Wires to the MX480 Craft Interface
    • Replacing the MX480 Fan Tray
      • Removing the MX480 Fan Tray
      • Installing the MX480 Fan Tray
    • Replacing MX480 Host Subsystem Components
      • Effect of Taking the MX480 Host Subsystem Offline
      • Taking an MX480 Host Subsystem Offline
      • Operating and Positioning the MX480 SCB Ejectors
      • Replacing an MX480 SCB
        • Removing an MX480 SCB
        • Installing an MX480 SCB
        • Upgrading an MX480 SCB
          • Preparing for the Upgrade
          • Upgrading the SCB in the Backup Routing Engine
          • Upgrading the SCB in the Master Routing Engine
          • Completing the SCB Upgrade
      • Replacing an MX480 Routing Engine
        • Removing an MX480 Routing Engine
        • Installing an MX480 Routing Engine
      • Replacing an SSD Drive on an RE-A-1800 or RE-S-1800
      • Replacing Connections to MX480 Routing Engine Interface Ports
        • Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable on an MX Series Router
        • Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX480 Router
    • Replacing an MX480 DPC
      • Removing an MX480 DPC
      • Installing an MX480 DPC
    • Replacing an MX480 FPC
      • Removing an MX480 FPC
      • Installing an MX480 FPC
    • Replacing an MX480 PIC
      • Removing an MX480 PIC
      • Installing an MX480 PIC
    • Replacing an MX480 MPC
      • Removing an MX480 MPC
      • Installing an MX480 MPC
    • Replacing an MX480 MIC
      • Removing an MX480 MIC
      • Installing an MX480 MIC
      • Installing an MX480 Dual-Wide MIC
    • Replacing an MX480 AS MLC
      • Removing an MX480 AS MLC
      • Installing an MX480 AS MLC
    • Replacing an MX480 AS MSC
      • Removing an MX480 AS MSC
      • Installing an MX480 AS MSC
    • Replacing an MX480 AS MXC
      • Removing an MX480 AS MXC
      • Installing an MX480 AS MXC
    • Replacing a Cable on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
      • Removing a Cable on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
      • Installing a Cable on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
    • Replacing an SFP or XFP Transceiver on an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
      • Removing an SFP or XFP Transceiver from an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
      • Installing an SFP or XFP Transceiver into an MX480 DPC, MPC, MIC, or PIC
    • Replacing MX480 Power System Components
      • Replacing an MX480 AC Power Supply
        • Removing an MX480 AC Power Supply
        • Installing an MX480 AC Power Supply
      • Replacing an MX480 DC Power Supply
        • Removing an MX480 DC Power Supply
        • Installing an MX480 DC Power Supply
      • Replacing an MX480 AC Power Supply Cord
        • Disconnecting an MX480 AC Power Supply Cord
        • Connecting an MX480 AC Power Supply Cord
      • Replacing an MX480 DC Power Supply Cable
        • Disconnecting an MX480 DC Power Supply Cable
        • Connecting an MX480 DC Power Supply Cable
    • Replacing the MX480 Cable Management Brackets
• Part 4: Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information for the MX480 Router
    • Definition of Safety Warning Levels
    • General Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Devices
    • General Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
      • Qualified Personnel Warning
      • Restricted Access Area Warning
    • Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX480 Router
    • Fire Safety Requirements for Juniper Networks Devices
      • General Fire Safety Requirements
      • Fire Suppression
      • Fire Suppression Equipment
    • Installation Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
      • Installation Instructions Warning
      • Rack-Mounting Requirements and Warnings
      • Ramp Warning
    • MX480 Chassis Lifting Guidelines
    • General Laser Safety Guidelines for Juniper Networks Devices
    • Laser Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
      • Class 1 Laser Product Warning
      • Class 1 LED Product Warning
      • Laser Beam Warning
      • Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning
    • Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
      • Battery Handling Warning
      • Jewelry Removal Warning
      • Lightning Activity Warning
      • Operating Temperature Warning
      • Product Disposal Warning
    • Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings for the MX480 Router
      • General Electrical Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
        • Grounded Equipment Warning
        • Grounding Requirements and Warning
        • Midplane Energy Hazard Warning
        • Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning
        • Power Disconnection Warning
      • In Case of an Electrical Accident
      • General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings Electrical Codes for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers
      • TN Power Warning for M Series, MX Series, and T Series Routers
      • MX480 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings
        • MX480 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings
      • MX480 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings
        • MX480 DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines
        • DC Power Electrical Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices
          • DC Power Copper Conductors Warning
          • DC Power Disconnection Warning
          • DC Power Wiring Terminations Warning
    • Agency Approvals and Compliance Statements for the MX480 Router
      • Agency Approvals for MX480 Routers
      • Compliance Statements for NEBS for MX480 Routers
      • Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for the MX480 Router
        • Canada
        • European Community
        • Declaration of Conformity
        • Japan
        • United States
      • Compliance Statements for Environmental Requirements for Juniper Networks Devices
      • Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for the MX480 Router
  • Appendix B: MX480 Router Physical Specifications
    • MX480 Router Physical Specifications
  • Appendix C: MX480 Router Environmental Specifications
    • MX480 Router Environmental Specifications
  • Appendix D: Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Specifications for the MX480 Router
    • Calculating Power Requirements for MX480 Routers
    • Power Requirements for an MX480 Router
    • MX480 Chassis Grounding Specifications
      • MX480 Chassis Grounding Points Specifications
      • MX480 Router Grounding Cable Lug Specifications
      • MX480 Router Grounding Cable Specifications
    • MX480 AC Power Specifications and Requirements
      • AC Electrical Specifications for the MX480 Router
      • AC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX480 Router
      • AC Power Cord Specifications for the MX480 Router
    • MX480 DC Power Specifications and Requirements
      • DC Power Supply Electrical Specifications for the MX480 Router
      • DC Power Circuit Breaker Requirements for the MX480 Router
      • DC Power Source Cabling and Cable Specifications for the MX480 Router
        • DC Power Source Cabling for the MX480 Router
        • DC Power Cable Specifications for the MX480 Router
    • Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for MX Series Routers
      • Distance Limitations for Signaling
      • Radio Frequency Interference
      • Electromagnetic Compatibility
  • Appendix E: Cable and Wire Guidelines and Specifications for the MX480 Router
    • Understanding Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion
      • Signal Loss in Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable
      • Attenuation and Dispersion in Fiber-Optic Cable
    • Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables
      • Calculating Power Budget for Fiber-Optic Cable
      • Calculating Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cable
    • Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series Routers
  • Appendix F: MX480 Cable Connector Pinouts
    • RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port
    • RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE Ports
  • Appendix G: Contacting Customer Support and Returning MX480 Hardware
    • Locating MX480 Component Serial Numbers
      • Displaying MX480 Router Components and Serial Numbers
      • MX480 Chassis Serial Number Label
      • MX480 SCB Serial Number Label
      • MX480 DPC Serial Number Label
      • MX480 FPC Serial Number Label
      • MX480 PIC Serial Number Label
      • MX480 MPC Serial Number Label
      • MX480 MIC Serial Number Label
      • MX480 Power Supply Serial Number Label
      • MX480 Routing Engine Serial Number Label
    • Contacting Customer Support
    • Returning a Hardware Component to Juniper Networks, Inc.
    • Tools and Parts Required to Replace Components from an M Series, MX Series, or T Series Router
    • Packing the MX480 Router for Shipment
    • Guidelines for Packing Router Components for Shipment
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