
EX9253 Network Cable and Transceiver Planning | 57
Pluggable Transceivers Supported on an EX9253 Switch | 57
SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches | 58
QSFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches | 61
Understanding EX Series Switches Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion | 62
Calculating the Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget for EX Series Devices | 64
Calculating the Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin for EX Series Devices | 65
EX9253 Management Cable Specifications and Pinouts | 67
Management Cable Specifications | 67
Console Port Connector Pinout Information | 68
USB Port Specifications for an EX Series Switch | 69
RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Port Adapter Pinout Information | 69
RJ-45 Management Port Connector Pinout Information | 70
Initial Installation and Configuration
Unpacking and Mounting the EX9253 Switch | 73
Unpacking an EX9253 Switch | 73
Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX9253 Switch | 74
Unpacking a Line Card Used in an EX9253 Switch | 76
Register Products—Mandatory to Validate SLAs | 77
Installing and Connecting an EX9253 Switch | 77
Mounting an EX9253 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet | 78
Connecting the EX9253 to Power | 82
Connecting Earth Ground to an EX9253 Switch | 82
Connecting AC Power to an EX9253 Switch and Powering on the Switch | 85
Connecting DC Power to an EX9253 Switch and Powering on the Switch | 87
Connecting the EX9253 to External Devices | 91
Connect a Device to a Network for Out-of-Band Management | 91
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