
MX240 Network Cable and Transceiver Planning | 199
Determining Transceiver Support and Specifications for M Series and T Series Routers | 200
Understanding Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion | 200
Signal Loss in Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable | 201
Attenuation and Dispersion in Fiber-Optic Cable | 201
Calculating Power Budget and Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cables | 202
Calculating Power Budget for Fiber-Optic Cable | 202
Calculating Power Margin for Fiber-Optic Cable | 203
Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series Routers | 204
MX240 Management and Console Port Specifications and Pinouts | 205
RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for an MX Series Routing Engine ETHERNET Port | 205
RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for MX Series Routing Engine AUX and CONSOLE Ports | 206
Initial Installation and Configuration
Installing an MX240 Router Overview | 211
Unpacking the MX240 Router | 212
Tools and Parts Required to Unpack the MX240 Router | 212
Unpacking the MX240 Router | 212
Verifying the MX240 Router Parts Received | 214
Installing the MX240 Router | 216
Installing the MX240 Router Mounting Hardware for a Rack or Cabinet | 217
Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting the MX240 Router | 219
Tools Required to Install the MX240 Router with a Mechanical Lift | 220
Removing Components from the MX240 Router Before Installing it with a Lift | 220
Removing the Power Supplies Before Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 221
Removing the Fan Tray Before Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 221
Removing the SCBs Before Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 222
Removing the DPCs Before Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 223
Removing the FPC Before Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 224
Installing the MX240 Router By Using a Mechanical Lift | 225
Reinstalling Components in the MX240 Router After Installing it with a Lift | 227
Reinstalling the Power Supplies After Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 227
Reinstalling the Fan Tray After Installing the MX240 Router with a Lift | 228
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