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EX2300

-24P/24T/24T-DC/48T/48P 

Switch Quick Start

See the complete EX Series documentation at 
http://www.juniper.net/documentation/.

To mount the Juniper Networks EX2300 Ethernet 

series 

switch on two posts of a rack, you need:

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Two mounting brackets and eight mounting screws 
(provided)

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Screws to secure the chassis to the rack (not provided)

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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 (not provided)

To connect the switch to earth ground, you need:

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A grounding cable (minimum 14 AWG (2 mm²), minimum 
90°C wire), a grounding lug (Panduit LCC10-14BWL or 
equivalent), a pair of 10-32x0.25-in. screws with #10 
split-lock washer, and a pair of #10 flat washers—none provided

To connect power to the switch, you need:

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Power cord with a plug appropriate for your geographical location (provided) and a 
power cord retainer (provided)

To perform initial configuration of the switch, you need:

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Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector attached (provided)

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RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter (provided)

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Management host, such as a laptop or PC, with an Ethernet port (not provided)

Register product serial numbers on the Juniper Networks website and update the 
installation base data if there is any addition or change to the installation base or if the 
installation base is moved. Juniper Networks will not be held accountable for not meeting 
the hardware replacement service-level agreement for products that do not have 
registered serial numbers or accurate installation base data.
Register your product(s) at https://tools.juniper.net/svcreg/SRegSerialNum.jsp.
Update your install base at 
https://www.juniper.net/customers/csc/management/updateinstallbase.jsp.

WARNING:

 Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge 

(ESD) damage. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the 
strap to the ESD point on the chassis.

Part 1: Mount the Switch on Two Posts of a Rack

You can mount an EX2300 switch

 series

 on a desk or a level surface, on two or four 

posts  of  a  rack  or  cabinet,  or  on  a  wall.  This  guide  describes  the  procedure  to  mount 
the switch on two posts of a rack.
Two persons are required for this procedure.

1. Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and

maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.

NOTE: 

When you mount multiple units on a rack, mount the heaviest unit at the bottom 

and mount the other units from bottom to top in decreasing order of weight.
2. Align the mounting brackets along the front of the side panels of the chassis.
3. Attach the brackets to the chassis by using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
4. Have one person grasp both sides of the switch, lift the switch, and position it in the

rack, aligning the mounting bracket holes with the threaded holes in the rack rail.
Align the bottom hole in each mounting bracket with a hole in each rail, making sure
that the chassis is level.

5. Have the second person secure the switch to the rack by using the appropriate

screws. Tighten the screws.

Part 2: Connect Power to the Switch

NOTE: 

We recommend that you connect AC-powered systems to earth ground.

The power cord inlet and earthing terminal are on the rear panel of the switch.
1. Secure the grounding lug over the earthing terminal on the rear panel by using

washers and screws.

2. Squeeze the sides of the power cord retainer clip and insert the L-shaped ends of the

wire clip into the holes in the brackets above and below the power cord inlet.

3. Insert the coupler end of the power cord into the AC power cord inlet.

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