
EX9251 Network Cable and Transceiver Planning | 51
Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX9251 Switches | 51
SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches | 52
QSFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches | 55
Overview of EX Series Switches: Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion | 56
Calculate the Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget for EX Series Devices | 58
Calculating the Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin for EX Series Devices | 59
EX9251 Management Cable Specifications and Pinouts | 61
Management Cable Specifications | 61
Specifications of Cables and Wires That Connect to Ports on the Front Panel in an EX9251
Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications for EX9251 Switches | 62
USB Port Specifications for an EX Series Switch | 64
Console Port Connector Pinout Information for an EX9251 Switch | 64
RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Port Adapter Pinout Information | 66
RJ-45 Management Port Connector Pinout Information | 66
Initial Installation and Configuration
Unpacking and Mounting the EX9251 Switch | 69
Unpacking an EX9251 Switch | 69
Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX9251 Switch | 70
Register Products—Mandatory to Validate SLAs | 72
Installing and Connecting an EX9251 Switch | 72
Mounting an EX9251 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet | 73
Mounting an EX9251 Switch on a 19-in. Rack | 74
Installing an EX9251 Switch in an ETSI Rack | 77
Connecting the EX9251 to Power | 82
Connect Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch | 82
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