Juniper QFX5100, Hardware Manual

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Before You Begin Rack Installation
Before you begin mounting a QFX5100 switch in the rack or cabinet:
1.
Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
See
“Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage” on page 142 .
2.
Verify that the site meets the requirements described in “Site Preparation Checklist
for a QFX5100 Switch” on page 43 .
3.
Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and
maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.
4.
Read “General Site Guidelines” on page 44 , with particular attention to “Chassis Lifting
Guidelines for a QFX5100 Switch” on page 127 .
5.
Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see “Unpacking a QFX5100 Switch” on
page 162 ).
6.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to mount the switch in
a rack:
•
ESD grounding strap (not provided).
•
Blades, rails, or brackets (provided).
• For four-post installations:
• One pair of rear mounting blades. These mounting blades support the rear of
the chassis and must be installed (provided).
•
One pair of front mounting rails. The mounting blades slide into the mounting
rails to support the switch (provided).
• Screws to secure the mounting rails to the chassis (provided).
•
Twelve screws for QFX5100-24Q and QFX5100-48S
•
Twenty-four screws for QFX5100-96S
•
Eight screws to secure the chassis and rear installation blades to the rack (not
provided).
• For two-post installations:
• One pair of mounting brackets (provided).
•
Sixteen screens for attaching the brackets to the chassis (provided).
•
Four screws to secure the mounting brackets and chassis to the post (not
provided).
•
Appropriate screwdriver for the mounting screws (not provided).
• Two power cords with plugs appropriate to your geographical location (provided).
• RJ-45 cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter (provided).
•
Management host, such as a PC laptop, with a serial port (not provided).
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