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Unpacking and Mounting the EX9214 Switch

Unpacking the EX9200 Switch

The switch is shipped in a wooden crate. A wooden pallet forms the base of the crate. The switch chassis is bolted to this pallet. Quick start installation instructions and a cardboard accessory box are also included in the shipping crate.

Note:

The switch is maximally protected inside the shipping box. Do not unpack it until you are ready to begin installation.

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Phillips (+) screwdrivers, number 1 and 2

  • 1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the shipping pallet

  • Cover panels to cover any slots not occupied by a component

To unpack the switch:

  1. Move the shipping crate to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible, where you have enough room to remove the components from the chassis. While the chassis is bolted to the pallet, you can use a forklift or pallet jack to move it.
  2. Position the shipping crate with the arrows pointing up.
  3. Open all the latches on the shipping crate.
  4. Remove the front door of the shipping crate cover and set it aside.
  5. Slide the remainder of the shipping crate cover off the pallet.
  6. Remove the foam covering the top of the switch.
  7. Remove the accessory box and the Quick Start installation instructions.
  8. Verify the parts received against the lists.
  9. Remove the vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packs attached to the pallet, being careful not to break the VCI packs open.
  10. To remove the brackets holding the chassis on the pallet, use a 1/2-in. socket wrench and a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the bolts and screws from the brackets.
  11. Store the brackets and bolts inside the accessory box.
  12. Save the shipping crate cover, pallet, and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the switch at a later time.

    Figure 1 shows an EX9208 switch in the shipping crate. The contents are the same for all EX9200 switches.

    Figure 1: Contents of the Shipping Crate for EX9200 SwitchesContents of the Shipping Crate for EX9200 Switches

Unpacking a Line Card Used in an EX9200 Switch

Before you unpack a line card:

The line cards for EX9200 switches are rigid sheet-metal structures that house the line card components including network ports. The line cards are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material.

CAUTION:

The line cards are maximally protected inside the shipping carton. Do not unpack the line cards until you are ready to install them in the switch chassis.

To unpack a line card (see Figure 2):

  1. Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible.
  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, which holds the line card in place.
  5. Remove the line card from the antistatic bag.
  6. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the line card later.
Figure 2: Unpacking a Line Card Used in an EX9200 SwitchUnpacking a Line Card Used in an EX9200 Switch

Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX9214 Switch

The EX9214 switches are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton also contains an accessory box.

The switch shipment includes a packing list. Check the parts you receive in the switch shipping crate against the items on the packing list. The packing list specifies the part number and provides description of each part in your order. The parts shipped depend on the configuration you order. See EX9214 Switch Configurations for more information.

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 .

Note:

All line cards ordered are shipped separately. Line cards are not listed on the switch’s packing list.
Note:

The base configuration is available only with AC power supplies. The redundant configuration ships with either AC or DC power supplies.

Table 1 lists the parts and their quantities in the packing list for a base configuration and redundant configurations switch.

Table 1: Parts List for Different EX9214 Switch Configurations

Component

Base Configuration Quantity

Redundant Configuration Quantity

Switch, including the midplane and front-mounting brackets

1

1

Routing Engine module (RE module)

1

2

Switch Fabric module (SF module)

2

3

Power supplies

3 4100 W AC power supplies

4 AC or 4 DC power supplies

Fan trays

2

2

Air filter kit

1

1

Large mounting shelf

1

1

Small mounting shelf

1

1

Cover panels for slots without installed components

  • Cover panels for empty line card slots: 12

  • Cover panels for empty Switch Fabric module slots: 1

  • Cover panels for empty power supply slots: 1

Cover panels for empty line card slots: 11

Documentation Roadmap

1

1

Accessory Kit

1

1

Table 2 lists the parts contained in the accessory box. The same accessories ship with all configurations of the switch.

Table 2: Accessory Box Parts List

Part

Quantity

Screws to mount chassis and small shelf

Eight 12-24, 1/2 in. screws, 16 10-32 1/2 in. screws, and Two 1/4-20 1/2 in. screws,

DC power terminal Lugs, 6 WG

8

Cable management bracket

1

Terminal block plug, 3-pole, 5.08 mm spacing, 12A, to connect the alarms

2

Label, accessories contents, EX9214

1

Read me first document

1

Affidavit for T1 connection

1

Juniper Networks Product Warranty

1

End User License Agreement

1

Document sleeve

1

3 in. x 5 in. pink bag

2

9 in. x 12 in. pink bag, Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

2

Accessory Box, 19 in. x 12 in. x 3 in.

1

ESD wrist strap with cable

1
Note:

We no longer include the RJ-45 console cable with the DB-9 adapter as part of the device package. If the console cable and adapter are not included in your device package, or if you need a different type of adapter, you can order the following separately:

  • RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-DB9)

  • RJ-45 to USB-A adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-USBA)

  • RJ-45 to USB-C adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-USBC)

If you want to use RJ-45 to USB-A or RJ-45 to USB-C adapter you must have X64 (64-Bit) Virtual COM port (VCP) driver installed on your PC. See, https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ to download the driver.

Register Products—Mandatory to Validate SLAs

Register all new Juniper Networks hardware products and changes to an existing installed product using the Juniper Networks website to activate your hardware replacement service-level agreements (SLAs).

CAUTION:

Register product serial numbers on the Juniper Networks website. 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 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 installation base at https://www.juniper.net/customers/csc/management/updateinstallbase.jsp.

Installing and Connecting an EX9214 Switch

The switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other hardware components such as Switch Fabric modules (SF modules), Routing Engine modules (RE modules), line cards, power supplies, fan trays, and air filter. The switch is shipped in a wooden crate. A wooden pallet forms the base of the crate.

To unpack the switch, follow instructions in Unpacking the EX9200 Switch.

You can install the switch in a 19-in. equipment rack or cabinet by using the front-mounting bracket attached to the chassis. To install the switch in a rack or cabinet, follow the instructions in Mounting an EX9200 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Using a Mechanical Lift.

To connect the switch to earth ground, follow instructions in Connect Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch.

To connect power to the switch chassis, follow instructions in Connecting AC Power to an EX9214 Switch and Connecting DC Power to an EX9214 Switch.

To connect and configure the switch, follow instructions in Connecting and Configuring an EX9200 Switch (CLI Procedure).

To connect the switch to a network for out-of-band management, follow instructions in Connecting an EX9200 Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management. To connect the switch to a Ethernet management console or an auxiliary device, follow instructions in Connecting an EX9200 Switch to a Management Console or an Auxiliary Device.

Installing a Mounting Shelf in a Rack or Cabinet for an EX9214 Switch

The EX9214 switch can be installed in a four-post rack or cabinet or in an open-frame rack. You must install the mounting shelf, which is included in the shipping container, on the rack before installing the switch because the weight of a fully loaded chassis can be up to 350 lb (158.8 kg).

Table 3 specifies the holes in which you insert cage nuts and screws to install the mounting shelf required (an X indicates a mounting hole location). The hole distances are relative to one of the standard U divisions on the rack. The bottom of all mounting shelves is at 0.02 in. above a U division.

Table 3: Mounting Hardware Hole Locations in an Open-Frame Rack or Cabinet

Holes

Distance Above U Divisions

Shelf

30

17.26 in. (43.8 cm) 9.86 U

x

27

15.51 in. (39.4 cm) 8.86 U

x

24

13.76 in. (34.9 cm) 7.86 U

x

21

12.01 in. (30.5 cm) 6.86 U

x

18

10.26 in. (26 cm) 5.86 U

x

15

8.51 in. (21.6 cm) 4.86 U

x

12

6.76 in. (17.1 cm) 3.86 U

x

9

5.01 in. (12.7 cm) 2.86 U

x

6

3.26 in. (8.3 cm) 1.86 U

x

3

1.51 in. (3.8 cm) 0.86 U

x

2

0.88 in. (2.2 cm) 0.5 U

x

1

0.256 in. (0.6 cm) 0.14

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

  • Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2

  • Screws to secure the shelf to the rack or cabinet

To install the mounting shelf on the front rails of a four-post rack or cabinet, or on the rails of an open-frame rack:

  1. If needed, install cage nuts on the rear of each rack rail in the holes specified in Table 3.
  2. On the rear of each rack rail, partially insert a mounting screw into the lowest hole specified in Table 3.
  3. Hang the shelf over the mounting screws by using the keyhole slots located near the top of the shelf flanges.
  4. Partially insert screws into the open holes in the flanges of the mounting shelf. See Figure 3.
    Figure 3: Installing the Mounting Shelf on an Open-Frame RackInstalling the Mounting Shelf on an Open-Frame Rack
  5. Tighten all the screws completely.

Moving the Mounting Brackets for Center-Mounting an EX9200 Switch

Two removable mounting brackets are attached to the mounting holes closest to the front of the chassis. You can move the pair of brackets to another position on the side of the chassis for center-mounting the switch.

To move the mounting brackets from the front of the chassis toward the center of the chassis (see Figure 4, Figure 5, or Figure 6):

  1. Remove the three screws at the top and center of the bracket.
  2. Pull the top of the bracket slightly away from the chassis. The bottom of the bracket contains a tab that inserts into a slot in the chassis.
  3. Pull the bracket away from the chassis so that the tab is removed from the chassis slot.
  4. Insert the bracket tab into the slot in the bottom center of the chassis.
  5. Align the bracket with the two mounting holes located toward the top center of the chassis.

    There is no mounting hole in the center of the chassis that corresponds to the hole in the center of the bracket.

  6. Insert the two screws at the top of the bracket and tighten each partially.

    Two screws are needed for mounting the bracket on the center of the chassis. You do not need the third screw.

  7. Tighten the two screws completely.
  8. Repeat the procedure for the other bracket.
    Figure 4: Moving the Mounting Brackets to the Center of the Chassis in an EX9204 SwitchMoving the Mounting Brackets to the Center of the Chassis in an EX9204 Switch
    Figure 5: Moving the Mounting Brackets to the Center of the Chassis in an EX9208 SwitchMoving the Mounting Brackets to the Center of the Chassis in an EX9208 Switch
    Figure 6: Moving the Mounting Brackets to the Center of the Chassis in an EX9214 SwitchMoving the Mounting Brackets to the Center of the Chassis in an EX9214 Switch

Mounting an EX9200 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Using a Mechanical Lift

Before you install the switch:

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the switch:

  • A mechanical lift

  • 7/16-in. (11-mm) nut driver

  • Phillips (+) screwdrivers, number 1 and 2

  • ESD grounding wrist strap

Because of the size and weight of the switch, we strongly recommend using a mechanical lift to install the switch.

CAUTION:

Do not install line cards in the chassis until after you mount the chassis securely on a rack or cabinet.

CAUTION:

Before front-mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet, have a qualified technician verify that the rack or cabinet is strong enough to support the weight of the switch and is adequately supported at the installation site.

CAUTION:

If you are installing more than one switch in a rack or cabinet, install the first switch at the bottom of the rack.

To install the switch using a mechanical lift:

  1. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis.
  2. Ensure that the rack or cabinet is placed in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and maintenance.
  3. Load the switch onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform.
  4. Using the lift, position the switch in front of the rack or cabinet, centering it in front of the mounting shelf installed in the rack.
  5. Lift the chassis approximately 0.75 in. (1.9 cm) above the surface of the mounting shelf and position it as close as possible to the shelf.
  6. Carefully slide the switch onto the mounting shelf so that the bottom of the chassis and the mounting shelf overlap by approximately two inches.

    Slide the switch onto the mounting shelf until the mounting brackets contact the rack rails. The shelf ensures that the holes in the mounting brackets of the chassis align with the holes in the rack rails.

  7. Move the lift away from the rack.
  8. Install a mounting screw into each of the open front-mounting holes aligned with the rack, starting from the bottom.
  9. Visually inspect the alignment of the switch. If the switch is installed properly in the rack, all the mounting screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the mounting screws on the opposite side and the switch is level.

Figure 7 shows installing an EX9208 switch in an open-frame rack. The procedure is the same for all EX9200 switches.

Figure 7: Installing the Switch in an Open-Frame RackInstalling the Switch in an Open-Frame Rack

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