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If you want to

Then

See, automate, and protect your network with Juniper Security

Visit the 

Security Design Center

Get hands-on experience with the procedures covered in this
guide

Visit 

Juniper Networks Virtual Labs

 and reserve your free

sandbox. You’ll find the Junos Day One Experience sandbox in
the stand alone category. EX Series switches are not virtualized.
In the demonstration, focus on the virtual QFX device. Both the
EX Series and QFX Series switches are configured with the
same Junos commands.

General Information

If you want to

Then

See all documentation available for the EX4100 switches

See 

EX4100 Hardware documentation

See all documentation available for Junos OS

Visit 

Junos OS Documentation

Stay up-to-date on new and changed features; known and
resolved issues

See 

Junos OS Release Notes

Manage software upgrades on your EX Series switch

Installing Software in EX Series Switches

Learn With Videos

Our video library continues to grow! We’ve created many, many videos that demonstrate how to do everything from
install your hardware to configure advanced Junos OS network features. Here are some great video and training
resources that will help you expand your knowledge of Junos OS.

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Summary of Contents for EX Series

Page 1: ...tion steps and included how to videos You ll learn how to install an AC powered EX4100 in a rack power it up and configure basic settings NOTE Are you interested in getting hands on experience with the topics and operations covered in this guide Visit Juniper Networks Virtual Labs and reserve your free sandbox today You ll find the Junos Day One Experience sandbox in the stand alone category Becau...

Page 2: ...ies and fan modules EX4100 switch models are EX4100 24P EX4100 24T EX4100 48P and EX4100 48T See EX4100 24P EX4100 24T EX4100 48P and EX4100 48T Switches on page 2 EX4100 switches are cloud native switches that you can manage in a cloud network by using Juniper Mist cloud EX4100 switches support Virtual Chassis technology making it easy for you to scale the network without increasing the number of...

Page 3: ...d ports EX4100 48P EX4100 48T EX4100 48T AFI EX4100 48T DC Forty eight 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 ports four 10 25 Gbps SFP28 Virtual Chassis ports and four 1 10 Gbps SFP uplink ports on the front panel EX4100 48P has PoE enabled ports Install the EX4100 IN THIS SECTION What s in the Box 3 What Else Do I Need 4 Install the EX4100 Switch in a Rack 4 What s in the Box EX4100 switch with two preinstalled...

Page 4: ...ppropriate grounding lug to the grounding cable that you supply Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the switch Install the EX4100 Switch in a Rack Before you start the installation ensure to review the General Safety Guidelines and Warnings Also have someone available to help you secure the switch to the rack You can install the EX4100 switch on a desktop or other l...

Page 5: ...dules are facing the hot aisle Line up the bottom hole in each mounting bracket with a hole in each rack post ensuring that the switch is level 4 While you re holding the switch in place have a second person insert and tighten the rack mount screws to secure the mounting brackets to the rack posts Tighten the screws in the two bottom holes first and then tighten the screws in the two top holes 5 C...

Page 6: ...rews with washer 5 Dress the grounding cable Ensure that the cable doesn t block access to or touch other device components and that it doesn t drape where people could trip over it 6 Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted in the rear panel of the switch 7 On the rear panel connect the power cord retainer clip to the AC power supply a Push the end of the power cord retainer strip into the ...

Page 7: ...ardware Guide Step 2 Up and Running IN THIS SECTION Plug and Play 7 Customize the Basic Configuration Using the CLI 8 Now that the EX4100 switch is powered on let s do some initial configuration to get the switch up and running on your network It s simple to provision and manage the switch and other devices on your network Choose the configuration tool that s right for you Juniper Mist To use Mist...

Page 8: ...for the switch Hostname Root authentication password Management port IP address Default gateway IP address Optional DNS server and SNMP read community 1 Verify that the serial port settings for your laptop or desktop PC are set to the default Baud rate 9600 Flow control None Data 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 DCD state Disregard 2 Connect the console port on the EX4100 switch to a laptop or desktop PC...

Page 9: ...n Factory default configurations can vary over different releases You may see a message that the statement does not exist Don t worry it s safe to proceed master 0 edit root delete chassis auto image upgrade 7 Add a password to the root administration user account Enter a plain text password an encrypted password or an SSH public key string In this example we show you how to enter a plain text pas...

Page 10: ... routing options static route 0 0 next hop address 12 Configure the SSH service By default the root user cannot log in remotely In this step you enable the SSH service and also enable root login via SSH master 0 edit root set system services ssh root login allow 13 Optional Configure the IP address of a DNS server master 0 edit root set system name server address 14 Optional Configure an SNMP read...

Page 11: ...witch What s Next If you want to Then Download activate and manage your software licenses to unlock additional features for your EX series switch See Activate Junos OS Licenses in the Juniper Licensing Guide Configure monitor and troubleshoot various interfaces installed on the switch Interfaces Fundamentals for Junos OS Configure essential user access and authentication features for your system U...

Page 12: ...commands General Information If you want to Then See all documentation available for the EX4100 switches See EX4100 Hardware documentation See all documentation available for Junos OS Visit Junos OS Documentation Stay up to date on new and changed features known and resolved issues See Junos OS Release Notes Manage software upgrades on your EX Series switch Installing Software in EX Series Switche...

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