Table 34: Special Instructions to Follow Before Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch
Switch
Special Instructions
EX3200 and
EX4200
Some early variants of EX3200 and EX4200 switches for which the Juniper Networks
model number on the label next to the protective earthing terminal is from 750-021
xxx
through 750-030
xxx
require 10-24x.25 in. screws.
EX4200, EX4500,
and EX4550
If you plan to mount your switch on four posts of a rack or cabinet, mount your switch in
the rack or cabinet before attaching the grounding lug to the switch.
NOTE: The protective earthing terminal on switches mounted on four posts of a rack is
accessible through the slot on the left rear bracket only if the rack is 27.5 in. (69.85 cm)
through 30.5 in. (77.47 cm) deep for a switch mounted flush with the rack front and
29.5 in. (74.93 cm) through 32.5 in. (82.55 cm) deep for a switch mounted 2 in. (5.08 cm)
recessed from the rack front. See
Figure 36: Connecting the Grounding Lug to a Switch Mounted on Four Posts of
a Rack
1
—
Protective earthing terminal
3
—
Grounding lug
2
—
Side mounting-rail
4
—
Rear mounting-blade
NOTE: The brackets must be attached to the chassis before the grounding lug is attached.
(The brackets are shown pulled away from the chassis so that the protective earthing
terminal is seen.)
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