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Install the EX4100-H Switch

This topic guides you through the steps to install EX4100-H switches.

Unpack the EX4100-H Switch

We ship the EX4100-H switches in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton has an accessory compartment.

CAUTION:

The shipping carton completely protects the EX4100-H switches. Leave the switches safely in the carton until you are ready to begin installation.

To unpack the switch:

  1. Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible, but where you have enough room to remove the system components.
  2. Position the carton so that the arrows are pointing up.
  3. Open the top flaps on the shipping carton.
  4. Pull out the packing material holding the switch in place.
  5. Verify the parts received against the inventory on the label attached to the carton (see Packing List for an EX4100-H Switch).
  6. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the switch later.

Packing List for an EX4100-H Switch

The switch shipment includes a packing list. Check the parts you receive with the switch against the items on the packing list. The packing list specifies the part number and provides a description of each part in your order. The parts shipped match the switch model you ordered (see EX4100-H Models and Specifications).

If any part on the packing list is missing, contact your customer service representative or contact Juniper customer care from within the U.S. or Canada by telephone at 1-888-314-5822. For international-dial or direct-dial options in countries without toll-free numbers, see https://www.juniper.net/support/requesting-support.html.

  • Table 1 provides details on inventory of components provided with EX4100-H-12MP models.

Table 1: Inventory of Components Provided with EX4100-H-12MP Switch Models

Component

Quantity

Switch

1

Power supply unit

1 (specific to the switch—AC or DC)

AC power cord appropriate for your geographical location

1

Cable between the system and the PSU

1

DC cable

1 (not shipped with AC SKUs)

Dust covers

20 (preassembled): SFP (4), RJ45 (14), USB-A (1), USB-C (1)

Alarm connector

1 (preassembled to switch)

PSU terminal connectors

2 (preassembled to switch)

Documentation roadmap/warranty card

1

Juniper Networks Product Warranty

1

End User License Agreement

1

Update Base Installation Data

CAUTION:

Update the installation base data if any addition or change to the installation base occurs or if the installation base is moved. Juniper Networks is not responsible for not meeting the hardware replacement SLA for products that do not have accurate installation base data.

Update your installation base at https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/CreateCase .

Mount an EX4100-H-12MP Switch Using Rack Mount Kit (with DIN Rail) Within a Cabinet

CAUTION:
For all mounting options:
  1. The EX4100-H-12MP with an AC PSU or DC PSU must be installed in an IP 54 or a NEMA 4 enclosure for all outdoor/non-office installation. The switch must be installed in a cabinet or an enclosure regardless of the switch being installed outdoors or indoors.
  2. The switch and the PSU must be installed in a suitable enclosure to prevent any personal injury due to access to live parts. The enclosure must be accessible by using a tool. The EX4100-H-12MP must have restricted access only.
  3. Only skilled persons must be allowed to connect or do the wiring of AC PSU to AC mains.
  4. In all mounting options, the cables must be routed and held in position with suitable cable organizer or holder, so that the cables do not hang from the switch or the PSU which can accidentally pull down the unit.

  5. When the switch is installed in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is greater than the room temperature outside the cabinet. Ensure the temperature inside the cabinet and around the switch conforms to device specification detailed in Table 2.

  6. For railways and power substation installations, use off-the-shelf (OTS) DIN metal stoppers adjacent to the switch and the PSU.

  7. Footpads are preassembled onto the bottom of the switch and the PSU. If you do not require the footpads, you can unassemble them.

Before mounting the switch using rack mount kit (with DIN Rail) within a cabinet:

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Rack mounting bracket with DIN rail channel (EX4100-H-12-RM-DRK)

  • DIN rail kit

  1. The rack mounting bracket with DIN Rail channel is attached to the two-post rack for mounting the EX4100-H-12MP switch and PSU within a cabinet. The following is the figure of the rack mounting bracket with DIN Rail channel.
    Figure 1: Rack Mounting Bracket with DIN Rail Channel
  2. Attach the rack mounting bracket with DIN Rail channel to the two-post rack.
    Figure 2: Attach rack mounting bracket with DIN Rail channel to the two-post rack Attach rack mounting bracket with DIN Rail channel to the two-post rack
  3. Attach the DIN Rail bracket to the switch.
    Figure 3: Attach DIN Rail bracket to the switch Attach DIN Rail bracket to the switch
  4. Attach the DIN Rail bracket to the PSU.
    Figure 4: Attach DIN Rail bracket to the PSU Attach DIN Rail bracket to the PSU
  5. Mount the switch to the DIN Rail channel of the rack mounting bracket.
    Figure 5: Mount switch to DIN Rail channel Mount switch to DIN Rail channel
  6. Mount the PSU to the DIN Rail channel of the rack mounting bracket.
    Figure 6: Mount PSU to DIN Rail channel Mount PSU to DIN Rail channel
  7. You have mounted the EX4100-H-12MP switch and PSU to the DIN Rail channel of the rack mounting bracket that is attached to the two-post mounting rack within a cabinet.
    Figure 7: Switch and PSU Mounted using DIN Rail channel of the rack mounting bracket in the two-post rack within a cabinet Switch and PSU Mounted using DIN Rail channel of the rack mounting bracket in the two-post rack within a cabinet

Mount an EX4100-H-12MP Switch Using Rack Mount Kit (Fixed) Within a Cabinet

CAUTION:
For all mounting options:
  1. The EX4100-H-12MP with AC/DC PSU must be installed in IP 54 or NEMA 4 enclosure for all outdoor/non-office installation. EX4100-H-12MP switch must be installed in cabinet or enclosure whether the switch is installed outdoor or indoor.
  2. The system and the PSU must be installed in a suitable enclosure to prevent any personal injury due to access to live parts. The enclosure shall be accessible by using a tool. The access to EX4100-H-12MP shall be restricted access only.
  3. Only skilled person shall be allowed to connect/do the wiring of AC PSU to AC Mains.
  4. In all mounting options, the cables shall be routed and held in position with suitable cable organizer/holder, so that cables do not hang from the switch/PSU which can accidentally pull down the unit.

  5. When the switch is installed in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is greater than the room temperature outside the cabinet. Ensure the temperature inside the cabinet and around the switch conforms to device specification detailed in Table 2.

  6. Footpads are preassembled onto the bottom of switch and PSU. If not required, you can unassemble the footpads.

Before mounting the switch in a rack:

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • One rack mounting bracket

  • Eight M5 L8 screws

  • An EX4100-H-12-RMK kit

  1. Assemble the PSU and switch to the rack mounting bracket by using M5 L8 screws.
    Note: Recommended torque for mounting bracket to the switch and PSU：22 +/- 0.5 Lb.in
    Figure 8: Assemble the PSU and Switch to the rack mounting bracket with screws Assemble the PSU and Switch to the rack mounting bracket with screws
  2. Attach the rack mounting bracket to the two-post rack within a cabinet.
    Figure 9: Attach the rack mounting bracket to the rack Attach the rack mounting bracket to the rack
  3. The switch and the PSU mounted to the rack mounting bracket that is attached to the two-post rack within cabinet.
    Figure 10: The Switch and the PSU mounted to the rack mounting bracket The Switch and the PSU mounted to the rack mounting bracketSentence casing

Mount an EX4100-H-12MP Switch on a Ferrous Wall or Surface Using Magnet Pads Within a Cabinet

CAUTION:
For all mounting options:
  1. The EX4100-H-12MP with AC/DC PSU must be installed in an IP 54 or an NEMA 4 enclosure for all outdoor/non-office installation. EX4100-H-12MP switch must be installed in a cabinet or an enclosure whether the switch is installed outdoor or indoor.
  2. The system and the PSU must be installed in a suitable enclosure to prevent any personal injury due to access to live parts. The enclosure shall be accessible by using a tool. The access to EX4100-H-12MP shall be restricted access only.
  3. Only skilled person shall be allowed to connect or do the wiring of AC PSU to AC mains.
  4. In all mounting options, the cables shall be routed and held in position with suitable cable organizer or holder, so that cables do not hang from the switch/PSU which can accidentally pull down the unit.

  5. When the switch is installed in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is greater than the room temperature outside the cabinet. Ensure the temperature inside the cabinet and around the switch conforms to device specification detailed in Table 2.

  6. Footpads are preassembled onto the bottom of the switch and the PSU. If not required, you can unassemble the footpads.

Before mounting the switch on a wall. ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Two magnet support plates(one for the switch and the other for the PSU)

  • Eight M5 L8 screws

  • Two magnet pads

Note:

Magnet mounting is to be done within the building only, not to be installed outside of building. Switch and PSU has to be mounted in a location where there is no direct sunlight on the switch and PSU. Switch and PSU should not be installed near to heat source as the temperature affects magnet performance.
Note:

  • You can mount the units on a ferrous wall using magnet pads, at a height of no more than 2 m.

  • Make sure the ferrous wall is smooth and free of any contaminants like oil, grease, dirt, etc., as otherwise the unit may fall.

  • Ensure that the ferrous wall on which the switch is mounted isn’t close to any area where any vibration or impact may occur. Also, you must not mount the product near any heat-generating area as it can cause the mounting to malfunction.

  • Allow a sufficient space of 2 in. all around the switch for cooling. Insufficient space can lead to overheating of the switch chassis.

  • The ferrous wall on which the switch will be mounted shall be flat and the surface shall be without any undulation. The ferrous wall shall be well supported and strong enough to support the switch.
  1. Attach the magnet tray onto the rear of the switch.
    Note: Recommended torque for mounting bracket to the switch and PSU：22 +/- 0.5 Lb.in
    Figure 11: Assemble the magnet tray onto the rear of the switch

    Assemble the magnet tray onto the rear of the switch
  2. Assemble the magnet tray onto the rear of the PSU.
    Figure 12: Assemble the magnet tray onto the rear of the PSU Assemble the magnet tray onto the rear of the PSU
  3. Attach the switch to the magnet pad.
    Figure 13: Attach the switch on the magnet pad Attach the switch on the magnet pad
  4. Attach the PSU to the magnet pad.
    Figure 14: Attach the PSU on the magnet pad Attach the PSU on the magnet pad
  5. Switch and PSU mounted to the magnetic surface.
    Figure 15: The switch and the PSU Mounted to the Magnetic Surface The switch and the PSU Mounted to the Magnetic Surface

Mount an EX4100-H-12MP Switch in a Desktop Orientation or on a Flat Surface Within a Cabinet

CAUTION:
For all mounting options:
  1. The EX4100-H-12MP with AC/DC PSU must be installed in IP 54 or NEMA 4 enclosure for all outdoor/non-office installation. EX4100-H-12MP switch must be installed in cabinet or enclosure whether the switch is installed outdoor or indoor.
  2. The system and the PSU must be installed in a suitable enclosure to prevent any personal injury due to access to live parts. The enclosure shall be accessible by using a tool. The access to EX4100-H-12MP shall be restricted access only.
  3. Only skilled person shall be allowed to connect/do the wiring of AC PSU to AC Mains.
  4. In all mounting options, the cables shall be routed and held in position with suitable cable organizer/holder, so that cables do not hang from the switch/PSU which can accidentally pull down the unit.

  5. When the switch is installed in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is greater than the room temperature outside the cabinet. Ensure the temperature inside the cabinet and around the switch conforms to device specification detailed in Table 2.

  6. Footpads are preassembled onto the bottom of switch and PSU. For desktop mounting within a cabinet, do not unassemble the footpads, because using the footpads is mandatory.

You can mount the switch and its PSU on a desk or any other level surface within a cabinet. The surface or the area must not be an inclined.

Note:

Allow a sufficient space of 2 in. all around the switch for cooling. Insufficient space can lead to overheating of the switch chassis.
Place the switch and the PSU on a flat surface or a desk within a cabinet.
Figure 16: The Switch and the PSU Mounted on a Desk The Switch and the PSU Mounted on a Desk

Mount an EX4100-H-12MP Switch Using DIN Rail Mount Kit Within a Cabinet

CAUTION:
For all mounting options:
  1. The EX4100-H-12MP with AC/DC PSU must be installed in IP 54 or NEMA 4 enclosure for all outdoor/non-office installation. EX4100-H-12MP switch must be installed in cabinet or enclosure whether the switch is installed outdoor or indoor.
  2. The system and the PSU must be installed in a suitable enclosure to prevent any personal injury due to access to live parts. The enclosure shall be accessible by using a tool. The access to EX4100-H-12MP shall be restricted access only.
  3. Only skilled person shall be allowed to connect/do the wiring of AC PSU to AC Mains.
  4. In all mounting options, the cables shall be routed and held in position with suitable cable organizer/holder, so that cables do not hang from the switch/PSU which can accidentally pull down the unit.

  5. When the switch is installed in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is greater than the room temperature outside the cabinet. Ensure the temperature inside the cabinet and around the switch conforms to device specification detailed in Table 2.

  6. For railways and power substation installations, use OTS (off the shelf) DIN metal stoppers adjacent to the unit and power supply.

  7. Footpads are preassembled onto the bottom of switch and PSU. If not required, you can unassemble the footpads.

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Two DIN mounting brackets (one for the switch and the other for the PSU)

  • Eight M5 L8 screws

Note:

  • The product can be mounted onto a standard 35 mm DIN Rail

  • Allow a sufficient space of 2 in all around the switch for cooling. Insufficient space can lead to overheating of the switch chassis.
  1. Assemble DIN mounting brackets onto the switch and the PSU.
    Note: Recommended torque for mounting bracket to the switch and PSU：22 +/- 0.5 Lb.in
    Figure 17: Assemble DIN mounting brackets onto the switch and the PSU Assemble DIN mounting brackets onto the switch and the PSUFig title not required
  2. Hook on the switch and the PSU to the DIN channel top side.
    Figure 18: Hook on the switch and PSU to the DIN channel top side Hook on the switch and PSU to the DIN channel top side
  3. Pull the spring latch to engage the unit to the DIN channel.
    Figure 19: Pull the spring latch to engage the unit to the DIN channel Pull the spring latch to engage the unit to the DIN channel

Unmounting an EX4100-H-12MP Switch from a DIN Rail Within a Cabinet

  1. Pull the spring latch to disengage the switch and the PSU.
    Figure 20: Pull the spring latch to disengage the switch and PSU Pull the spring latch to disengage the switch and PSU
  2. Remove the switch and the PSU from the DIN rail.
    Figure 21: Remove the switch and PSU from the DIN rail Remove the switch and PSU from the DIN rail

Mount an EX4100-H-12MP Switch on a Wall Within a Cabinet

CAUTION:
For all mounting options:
  1. The EX4100-H-12MP with AC/DC PSU must be installed in IP 54 or NEMA 4 enclosure for all outdoor/non-office installation. EX4100-H-12MP switch must be installed in cabinet or enclosure whether the switch is installed outdoor or indoor.
  2. The system and the PSU must be installed in a suitable enclosure to prevent any personal injury due to access to live parts. The enclosure shall be accessible by using a tool. The access to EX4100-H-12MP shall be restricted access only.
  3. Only skilled person shall be allowed to connect/do the wiring of AC PSU to AC Mains.
  4. In all mounting options, the cables shall be routed and held in position with suitable cable organizer/holder, so that cables do not hang from the switch/PSU which can accidentally pull down the unit.

  5. When the switch is installed in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is greater than the room temperature outside the cabinet. Ensure the temperature inside the cabinet and around the switch conforms to device specification detailed in Table 2.

  6. Footpads are preassembled onto the bottom of switch and PSU. If not required, you can unassemble the footpads.

Before mounting the switch on a wall:

. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Two wall-mounting brackets (provided in the wall-mounting kit)

  • Eight wall-mounting bracket screws (provided in the wall-mounting kit)

  • Eight mounting screws to attach the switch and the external PSU using M5 x 8 mm (provided in the wall-mounting kit)

  • Hollow wall anchors (provided in the wall-mounting kit)

  • A Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver (not provided)

You can mount an EX4100-H-12MP switch on a wall by using the separately orderable wall-mounting kit.

To mount the switch and the external PSU on a wall within a cabinet:

  1. Attach the wall-mounting bracket to the switch.
    Note: Recommended torque for mounting bracket to the switch and PSU：22 +/- 0.5 Lb.in
    Figure 22: Attach wall-mounting bracket to the switch Attach wall-mounting bracket to the switch
  2. Attach wall-mounting bracket to the PSU.
    Figure 23: Attach wall-mounting bracket to the PSU Attach wall-mounting bracket to the PSU
  3. Drill holes as per the measurements in the following figure to install the mounting screws for the wall-mounting brackets of the switch. If the mounting screws are inserted in a wall board with no stud behind it, you must use dry wall anchors rated to support 75 lb (34 kg). Insert the screws into wall studs wherever possible to provide added support for the chassis.Tighten the screws only partway in, leaving about 1/4 in. (6 mm) distance between the head of the screw and the wall.
    Figure 24: Measurements for installing mounting screws for the mounting brackets of the switch
  4. Drill holes as per the measurements in the following figure to install the mounting screws for the wall-mounting brackets of the PSU. If the mounting screws are inserted in a wall board with no stud behind it, you must use dry wall anchors rated to support 75 lb (34 kg). Insert the screws into wall studs wherever possible to provide added support for the PSU chassis.Tighten the screws only partway in, leaving about 1/4 in. (6 mm) distance between the head of the screw and the wall.
    Figure 25: Measurements for installing mounting screws for the mounting brackets of the PSU Measurements for installing mounting screws for the mounting brackets of the PSU
  5. Secure the switch to the wall using screws. Tighten all mounting screws.
    Figure 26: Secure the switch to the wall using screws Secure the switch to the wall using screws
  6. Secure the PSU to the wall using screws. Tighten all mounting screws.
    Figure 27: Secure the PSU to the wall using screws Secure the PSU to the wall using screws
  7. Switch and PSU installed on the wall within a cabinet.
    Figure 28: Switch and PSU installed on the wall

Mount an EX4100-H Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2

  • 6 flat-head 4-40 mounting screws (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)

  • 12 flat-head 4x6-mm Phillips mounting screws (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)

  • One pair each of flush or 2-in.-recessed front-mounting brackets (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)

  • One pair of side-mounting rails (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)

  • One pair of rear-mounting blades (provided with the four-post rack-mounting kit)

  • Screws to secure the chassis and the rear-mounting blades to the rack (not provided)

You can mount an EX4100-H switch on four posts of a 19-in. rack or cabinet by using the separately orderable four-post rack-mounting kit. (The remainder of this topic uses rack to mean rack or cabinet.)

Note:

If you need to mount the switch in a recessed position on either a two-post rack or a four-post rack, you can use the 2-in.-recessed front-mounting brackets provided in the separately orderable four-post rack-mounting kit.
Note:

One person must be available to lift the switch while another secures the switch to the rack.
CAUTION:

If you are mounting multiple units on a rack, mount the heaviest unit at the bottom of the rack and mount the other units from the bottom of the rack to the top in decreasing order of the weight of the units.

To mount the switch on four posts in a rack:

  1. Remove the switch from the shipping carton and place the switch on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Attach the front-mounting brackets (either the flush or the 2-in.-recess front-mounting brackets) to the side mounting-rails by using the 6 4-40 flat-head Phillips mounting screws.
    Figure 29: Attaching the Front-Mounting Bracket to the Side Mounting-Rail Attaching the Front-Mounting Bracket to the Side Mounting-Rail
  3. Align the side mounting rails along the side panels of the switch chassis. Align the two holes in the rear of the side mounting rails with the two holes on the rear of the side panel.
  4. Align the side mounting rails along the side panels of the switch chassis and insert and tighten the twelve 4x6 mm Phillips flat-head mounting screws to secure the side panels to the two sides of the switch chassis.
    Figure 30: Attaching the Side Mounting Rail to the Switch Chassis Attaching the Side Mounting Rail to the Switch Chassis
  5. Have one person grasp both sides of the switch, lift the switch, and position it in the rack, aligning the holes on the side mounting rail with the threaded holes in the front post of the rack. Have the person align the bottom hole in both the front-mounting brackets with a hole in each rack rail, making sure that the chassis is level.
    Figure 31: Mounting the Switch to the Front Posts in a Rack Mounting the Switch to the Front Posts in a Rack
  6. Have a second person secure the front of the switch to the rack by using the appropriate screws for your rack.
  7. Slide the rear-mounting blades into the side mounting-rails.
    Figure 32: Sliding the Rear-Mounting Blades into the Side Mounting Rails Sliding the Rear-Mounting Blades into the Side Mounting Rails
  8. Attach the rear-mounting blades to the rear post by using the appropriate screws for your rack. Tighten the screws.
    Figure 33: Chassis Fully Installed in the Rack Chassis Fully Installed in the Rack
  9. Ensure that the switch chassis is level by verifying that all the screws on the front of the rack are aligned with the screws at the back of the rack

Attaching the Physical Security Lock

You can attach the physical security lock to the EX4100-H-12MP switch and external PSUs. To attach the physical security lock to the switch and the PSU:
  1. Insert the lock into the security slot on the switch chassis.
    Figure 34: Insert the lock into the security slot on the switch chassis Insert the lock into the security slot on the switch chassisFig title not required
  2. Set the lock to the locked position using the key.
    Figure 35: Set the lock to the locked position using the key Set the lock to the locked position using the key
  3. Insert the lock into the security slot on the PSU.
    Figure 36: Insert the lock into the security slot on the PSU Insert the lock into the security slot on the PSU
  4. Set the lock to the locked position using the key.
    Figure 37: Set the lock to the locked position using the key Set the lock to the locked position using the key