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Unpacking and Mounting the QFX5200

Unpacking a QFX5200

The QFX5200 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the hardware components. A QFX5200 is shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton also contains an accessory box and quick start instructions.

CAUTION:

The QFX5200 is maximally protected inside the shipping carton. Do not unpack the switch until you are ready to begin installation.

To unpack a QFX5200:

  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. Remove the accessory box and verify the contents against the inventory included in the box. Table 1 lists the inventory of components supplied with a QFX5200.
  5. Pull out the packing material holding the switch in place.
  6. Verify the chassis components received:

    • Two power supplies

    • Five fan modules for QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L and six fan modules for QFX5200-48Y

  7. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the switch later.
Table 1: Inventory of Components Supplied with a QFX5200 Device

Component

Quantity

Chassis with five or six fan modules and two power supplies

1

Fan modules

5 (QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L)

6 (QFX5200-48Y)

Power supplies

2

Rack mount kit for QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L - JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E (Partial toolless RMK)

JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E rack mount kit consists of the following parts:

  • A pair of front and rear-mounting rails

  • A pair of mounting brackets

  • 16 flat-head M4 x 6mm Phillips screws

Spare rack mount kits order numbers:

  • JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E

  • EX-4PST-RMK

1

Rack mount kit for QFX5200-48Y

  • Front mounting brackets

  • Rear mounting brackets

  • Flathead screws (Phillips, M4 x 6mm)

  • Washer head screws

The order number for a spare rack mount kit is QFX520048Y-RMKT.

1

  • 2

  • 2

  • 20

  • 2

Rack mount assembly drawing

1

Power cords with plugs appropriate to your geographical location

2

Documentation roadmap card

1

Warranty

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.

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 .

Mounting a QFX5200 in a Rack or Cabinet

You can mount all QFX5200 switches on a four post 19-in. rack or cabinet using the mounting kit provided with the switch.

The remainder of this topic uses “rack” to mean “rack or cabinet.” The front and rear rack rails must be spaced between 23.5 in. (59.7 cm) and 30.6 in. (77.7 cm) front to back.

This topic describes:

Before You Begin Rack Installation

Before you begin mounting a QFX5200 switch in the rack or cabinet:

  1. Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
  2. Verify that the site meets the requirements described in QFX5200 Site Preparation Checklist.
  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, with particular attention to QFX5200 Installation Safety Guidelines.
  5. Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see Unpacking a QFX5200).
  6. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to mount the switch in a rack:

    • ESD grounding strap (not provided).

    • Rack Mount Kit (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 (not provided).

    • Management host, such as a PC laptop, with a serial port (not provided).

    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.

Optional equipment: Grounding cable kit with bracket, lug, and three nuts with integrated washers.

Warning:

A QFX5200 switch must be supported at all four corners. Mounting the chassis using only the front brackets will damage the chassis and can result in serious bodily injury.
CAUTION:

All QFX5200 switches require two people for installation, one person to lift the switch into place and another person to attach the switch to the rack. If you are installing the QFX5200 switch above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from the floor, you can remove the power supplies and fan modules to minimize the weight before attempting to install the switch.
CAUTION:

If you are mounting multiple switches on a rack, mount the switch in the lowest position of the rack first. Proceed to mount the rest of the switches from the bottom to the top of the rack to minimize the risk of the rack toppling.

Mount a QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L in a Rack or Cabinet by Using the EX-4PST-RMK Rack Mount Kit

To mount the QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L on four posts in a rack by using the EX-4PST-RMK rack mount kit:

  1. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and to a site ESD point.
  2. Decide whether the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) end of the switch or the port end is to be placed at the front of the rack. Position the switch in such a manner that the AIR IN labels on components are next to the cold aisle and AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  3. Align the holes in the mounting rail with the holes on the side of the chassis. See Figure 1 to see the proper alignment for the QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L switch.
    Figure 1: Attaching Mounting Rails to the QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L Juniper Networks device with rack-mounting brackets and rails being attached for installation in a 19-inch equipment rack.
  4. Attach the mounting rail to the switch using the mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
  5. Repeats steps 3 and 4 on the opposite side of the switch.
  6. Have one person grasp both sides of the switch, lift it, and position it in the rack so that the front bracket is aligned with the rack holes.
  7. Have a second person secure the front of the switch to the rack using four mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them.) Tighten the screws. See Figure 2 for an example of connecting the mounting rails and blades to a QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L.
    Figure 2: Attach QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L Switch to Rack Rack-mounted device installation diagram; device slides into rack frame and secures with screws on vertical rails.
  8. Continue to support the switch while sliding the rear mounting-blades into the channel of the side mounting-rails and securing the blades to the rack. Use the four mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them) to attach each blade to the rack. Tighten the screws. See Figure 3.
    Figure 3: Slide Mounting Blade into Mounting Rail Assembly diagram showing shelf installation into rack system with screws and blue arrow indicating sliding direction.
  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.

Mount a QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L in a Rack or Cabinet by Using the JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E Rack Mount Kit

You can mount QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L switches on a square hole or threaded hole four-post 19-in. racks using the JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E rack mount kit. A four-post installation evenly supports the switch by all four corners.

Mount the Device by Using the JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E Rack Mount Kit On a Square Hole Rack

Ensure that you have the following tools and parts available:

  • An ESD grounding strap—not provided.

  • Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver—not provided

  • A pair of front and rear mounting rails that attach to the rack posts—provided with the rack mount kit

  • A pair of mounting brackets and 16 flat head M4 x 6mm Phillips screws. These brackets attach to the device if not pre-installed—provided with the rack mount kit

To mount the device on four posts in a rack by using the JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E rack mount kit:

  1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and an connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. Assemble the mounting rails.
    1. Slide the rear floating bracket into the front bracket. See Figure 4.
      Figure 4: Assemble the Mounting Rails Front rail and rear floating rail with green arrow indicating assembly in server rack installation.
    2. Mounting rails assembled. See Figure 5.
      Figure 5: Front and Rear Rails Assembled Server rack rails for mounting and supporting equipment in data centers or server rooms.
  3. Attach the mounting rails to the rack.
    1. Align the guide blocks of the rear mounting rails with the rear-post holes. Pull the rear mounting rails toward the front of the rack to lock the rails in place. You will hear a click sound when the latch locks into the corresponding rack holes. See Figure 6.
      Figure 6: Install the Rear Floating Rails Rack rails being installed onto server rack posts with green arrows showing the insertion direction to support servers.
    2. Move the latch lock on the front mounting rails to open position, slide the front mounting rails, and insert the guide blocks into the front rack posts. See Figure 7.
      Figure 7: Install the Front Mounting Rails Installing rack rails in server rack, attaching to front and rear posts. Green arrows show attachment direction.
    3. Push the lock latch to the locked position. See Figure 8.
      Figure 8: Front Mounting Rails Lock Latch Secure or adjust rack component by rotating latch with green arrows to engage or disengage locking mechanism.
    4. Visually ensure that the front and rear latches are locked into place on the mounting rails. See Figure 9.
      Figure 9: Mounting Rails Installed and Locked Rack-mount rail system attached to vertical rack posts with square holes; green circles highlight mounting brackets, screws, and clips.
  4. Attach mounting brackets to the device if not pre-installed. If your device already has the mounting brackets pre-installed than skip this step and move to the next step.
    1. Align the holes on the mounting bracket with the screw holes on the side panel of the chassis.
    2. Insert the flat head M4 x 6mm Phillips screws to attach the mounting bracket into the aligned holes on the chassis (see Figure 10). Tighten the screws.
      Figure 10: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Installing rack-mount brackets on a Juniper Networks device using screws for 19-inch rack setup.
  5. Position the device in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  6. Grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position the device such that the mounting rails slide into the channels of the mounting brackets. See Figure 11.
    Figure 11: Slide the Device into the Rack Rack-mounted installation of Juniper Networks device with close-up of screws being tightened to secure it in place.
  7. Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the device. See Figure 12.
    Figure 12: Tighten the Thumb Screws Rack-mounted server secured with fasteners, highlighted in green circles, with an inset showing a fastener and arrow for tightening.

Mount the Device by Using the JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E Rack Mount Kit On a Threaded Hole Rack

Ensure that you have the following tools and parts available:

  • An ESD grounding strap—not provided

  • Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver—not provided

  • A pair of front and rear mounting rails that attach to the rack posts—provided with the rack mount kit

  • A pair of side mounting brackets and 16 flat head M4 x 6mm Phillips screws. These brackets attach to the device if not pre-installed—provided with the rack mount kit

To mount the device on four posts in a threaded hole rack by using the JNP-4PST-RMK-1U-E rack mount kit:

  1. Wrap and fasten the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the device.
  2. Assemble the mounting rails.
    1. Remove the guide blocks from the front mounting rails by loosening the screws and preserve them for later use. See Figure 13.
      Figure 13: Remove Guide Blocks from Front Mounting Rail Technical drawing of a front rail component with rectangular shape, cutouts, holes, screws, and square nuts for assembly.
    2. Remove the guide blocks from the rear floating rails by loosening the screws and washers. Preserve the guide blocks, screws, and washers for later use. See Figure 14
      Figure 14: Remove Guide Blocks from Rear Floating Rail Rear floating rail with screws and brackets for adjustable support in rack systems or server mounts.
    3. Slide the rear floating rails into the front mounting rails. See Figure 15.
      Figure 15: Slide Rear Floating Rail into Front Mounting Rail Front and rear floating rails with green arrow indicating connection point in server rack installation.
    4. Mounting rails assembled. See Figure 16.
      Figure 16: Front and Rear Rails Assembled Telescopic sliding rails with mounting holes for smooth drawer operation in cabinets or server racks.
  3. Attach the mounting rails to the threaded hole rack.
    1. Align the guide blocks of the rear mounting rails with the rear-post holes. Pull the rear mounting rails toward the front of the rack to lock the rails in place. You will hear a click sound when the latch locks into the corresponding rack holes. See Figure 17.
      Figure 17: Install the Rear Floating Rails Installation of rack rails into a server rack showing alignment and attachment to front and rear rack posts with guide pins and green arrows indicating insertion directions.
    2. Move the latch locks on the front mounting rails to open position, slide the front mounting rails and align them to the front rack post. Push the lock latch to locked position and using the screws removed in step 2.a and the washers removed in step 2.b, secure the front mounting rails to the front rack post. See Figure 18.
      Figure 18: Install the Front Mounting Rails Instructional diagram for installing rack rails into a server rack, highlighting key steps with green arrows and magnified views.
    3. Secure the rear floating rails to the rear rack post by using screws (not provided) appropriate for your rack threaded size. See Figure 19.
      Figure 19: Secure the Rear Floating Rails Installation of rack rails in a server rack with labeled front and rear rack posts and rails secured using screws and brackets.
    4. Visually ensure that the front and rear latches are locked into place on the mounting rails. See Figure 20.
      Figure 20: Mounting Rails Installed and Secured Technical illustration of a rack-mount rail system, showing installation points on vertical rack posts with green circles highlighting screws and brackets.
  4. Attach mounting brackets to the device if not pre-installed. If your device already has the mounting brackets pre-installed than skip this step and move to the next step.
    1. Align the holes on the mounting bracket with the screw holes on the side panel of the chassis.
    2. Insert the flat head M4 x 6mm Phillips screws to attach the mounting bracket into the aligned holes on the chassis (see Figure 21). Tighten the screws.
      Figure 21: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device
  5. Position the device in such a manner that the AIR OUT labels on components are next to the hot aisle.
  6. Grasp both sides of the device, lift it, and position the device such that the mounting rails slide into the channels of the mounting brackets. See Figure 22.
    Figure 22: Slide the Device into the Rack Juniper Networks server being installed into rack, showing attachment mechanism with green arrows indicating installation direction.
  7. Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the device. See Figure 23.
    Figure 23: Tighten Thumb Screws Rack-mounted Juniper networking device being secured with screws as indicated by green arrows.

Mount a QFX5200-48Y in a Rack or Cabinet by Using the QFX520048Y-RMKT Rack Mount Kit

To mount the QFX5200-48Y on four posts in a rack by using the QFX520048Y-RMKT rack mount kit:

  1. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and to a site ESD point.
  2. Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.
  3. Decide whether the FRU end of the switch or the port end is to be placed at the front of the rack. For airflow in (AFI) installations, position the switch with the blue components next to the cold aisle and for airflow out (AFO) installations, position the switch with the red components next to the hot aisle.
  4. Align the holes in the front mounting bracket with the holes on the side of the chassis so that the bracket is flush with the port panel. See Figure 24.
    Figure 24: Align the Front Mounting Bracket and Secure with Screws Network switch with rack-mounting brackets being attached for installation in a 19-inch server rack. Front panel shows multiple Ethernet ports.
  5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the front mounting bracket to the switch using four of the flat head screws in the holes closest to the port panel. Tighten the screws.
  6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 on the opposite side of the switch.
  7. Align the holes in the adjustable mounting rail with the remaining holes in the chassis. The alignment should permit two screws at mid-chassis and four screws nearest the power supplies. The adjustable blades fit standard racks between 22.05 in. (56 cm) to 29.5 in. (75 cm).
  8. Attach the adjustable mounting rail to the chassis using the Phillips screwdriver and six of the flat head screws. Tighten the screws. See Figure 25.
    Figure 25: Align Holes for Mounting Rail and Attach with Screws Rack-mounted network switch with mounting brackets attached and screws securing it for installation in a 19-inch server rack.
  9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 on the opposite side of the switch.
  10. Have one person grasp both sides of the unit, lift it, and position it in the rack so that the front mounting bracket is aligned with the rack holes.
  11. Have a second person secure the front of the device to the rack using four mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them). Tighten the screws. See Figure 26.
    Figure 26: Attach the Front Mounting Bracket to the Rack Network switch being mounted into server rack with screws securing it to vertical rails. Front panel has multiple network ports.
  12. Continue to support the switch while sliding the rear mounting brackets into the channel of the adjustable mounting blades and securing the blades and the brackets to the rack. Use four mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them) to attach the blades and rear mounting brackets to the rack. Tighten the screws. See Figure 27.
    Figure 27: Slide Blades into Mounting Rails and Attach to the Rack Network switch being installed into a server rack with brackets secured to rails using screws; blue arrows show installation direction.
  13. Ensure that the 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.
  14. Secure the mounting rails to the rear mounting brackets using the two washer head screws. Tighten the screws. See Figure 28.
    Figure 28: Lock the Mounting Rails to the Rack Rack-mounted network switch secured with brackets and screws in a server rack, highlighting attachment points on vertical rails.
  15. Attach a grounding cable to earth ground and then attach it to the chassis grounding points. .

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