Maintaining And Replacing Virtual Chassis Cable; Connecting A Virtual Chassis Cable To An Ex4500 Switch - Juniper EX4500 Hardware Manual

CHAPTER 24
Maintaining and Replacing Virtual Chassis
Cable

Connecting a Virtual Chassis Cable to an EX4500 Switch

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Connecting a Virtual Chassis Cable to an EX4500 Switch on page 219
Disconnecting a Virtual Chassis Cable from an EX4500 Switch on page 220
The Virtual Chassis module has two dedicated Virtual Chassis ports (VCPs) that can be
used to interconnect the EX4500 switch with EX4200 switches or EX4500 switches to
form a Virtual Chassis. The Virtual Chassis module is installed on the rear side of the
switch chassis. Use the procedure described in this topic to connect a Virtual Chassis
cable to a dedicated VCP port on a Virtual Chassis module.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
NOTE: Virtual Chassis cables and Virtual Chassis cable connector retainers
are not part of the EX4500 switch's shipping configuration. If you want to
purchase these, you must order them separately.
To connect a Virtual Chassis cable to a dedicated VCP on an EX4500 switch (see
Figure 70 on page 220) :
Taking care not to touch module components, pins, leads, or solder connections,
1.
remove the Virtual Chassis cable from its bag.
Using both hands, place the Virtual Chassis cable connector in the empty VCP and
2.
slide it in gently until it is fully seated.
Slide the cable connector retainer over the Virtual Chassis cable connector.
3.
Tighten the screws on the cable connector retainer by using the screwdriver.
4.
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