Replacing Interconnect Module; Installing An Intraconnect Module In An Ex4500 Switch - Juniper EX4500 Hardware Manual

CHAPTER 20

Replacing Interconnect Module

Installing an Intraconnect Module in an EX4500 Switch

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Installing an Intraconnect Module in an EX4500 Switch on page 197
Removing an Intraconnect Module from an EX4500 Switch on page 199
The intraconnect module is installed horizontally on the rear panel of the switch. See
"Rear Panel of an EX4500 Switch" on page
to install the intraconnect module.
CAUTION: Operating an EX4500 switch without the intraconnect module
or the Virtual Chassis module is not supported.
EX4500 switches running Junos OS Release 10.4R2 or later 10.4 releases will
not boot if you do not install the intraconnect module in the switch.
EX4500 switches running Junos OS Release 11.1R1 or later releases will not
boot if you install neither the intraconnect module nor the Virtual Chassis
module in the switch.
Before you begin installing the intraconnect module in an EX4500 switch:
Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage (see
"Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage" on page
Have instructions and tools available for removing and installing the fan tray. If the fan
tray is installed, you must remove it as part of the procedure for installing the
intraconnect module. After you install the module, you must install the fan tray. See
"Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch" on page 176
in an EX4500 Switch" on page
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
A replacement intraconnect module
18. Use the procedure described in this topic
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175.
and "Installing a Fan Tray
197