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QFX5230-64CD Site Preparation Checklist

The checklist summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing a site for a QFX5230 installation.

Table 1: Site Preparation Checklist

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Environment

Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed switch tolerances.

QFX5230-64CD Environmental Requirements and Specifications

 

 

Power

Measure the distance between external power sources and switch installation site.

QFX5230-64CD Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance

 

 

Calculate the power consumption and requirements.

QFX5230-64CD AC Power Supply Description

 

 

Rack or Cabinet

Verify that your rack or cabinet meets the minimum requirements for the installation of the switch.

QFX5230-64CD Rack Requirements

 

 

Plan rack or cabinet location, including required space clearances.

 

 

Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and building structure.

 

 

Cables

Acquire cables and connectors:

  • Determine the number of cables needed based on your planned configuration.

  • Review the maximum distance allowed for each cable. Choose the length of cable based on the distance between the hardware components being connected.

 

 

 

Plan the cable routing and management.