Juniper Networks MX480 - Manual (Page 31)

CHAPTER 2
MX480 Hardware Components
• MX480 Chassis Description on page 7
• MX480 Midplane Description on page 9
• MX480 Dense Port Concentrator (DPC) Overview on page 10
• MX480 Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) Overview on page 13
• MX480 Modular Interface Card (MIC) Overview on page 15
• MX480 Flexible PIC Concentrator (FPC) Overview on page 16
• MX480 PIC Overview on page 19
• MX480 Application Services Modular Line Card (AS MLC) Overview on page 20
• MX480 Application Services Modular Storage Card Overview on page 23
• MX480 Application Services Modular Processing Card Overview on page 24
• MX480 Host Subsystem Overview on page 25
• MX480 Switch Control Board (SCB) Overview on page 26
• MX480 Routing Engine Overview on page 32
• MX480 Craft Interface Overview on page 36
• MX480 Power Supply Overview on page 41
• MX480 Cooling System Overview on page 47
• MX480 Cable Management Brackets on page 49
MX480 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 8 , and Figure 3 on page 9 ). The
chassis measures 14.0 in. (35.6 cm) high, 17.45 in. (44.3 cm) wide, and 24.5 in. (62.2 cm)
deep (from the front to the rear of the chassis). The chassis installs in standard 800-mm
(or larger) enclosed cabinets, 19-in. equipment racks, or telco open-frame racks. Up to
five routers can be installed in one standard 48-U rack if the rack can handle their
combined weight, which can be greater than 818 lb (371.0 kg).
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