Unpacking A Qfx3600 Or Qfx3600-I Device - Juniper QFX5110 Series Hardware Documentation

If you are using the QFX3600 device as a standalone switch, follow the instructions in Configuring a
QFX3600 Device as a Standalone Switch.
If you are using the QFX3600 device as a Node device in a QFX3000-G QFabric system, see
QFX3000-G QFabric System Installation Overview for information about the steps to install and configure
your QFX3000-G QFabric system.
If you are using the QFX3600 device as a Node device in a QFX3000-M QFabric system, see
QFX3000-M QFabric System Installation Overview for information about the steps to install and
configure your QFX3000-M QFabric system.
If you are using the QFX3600-I device as an Interconnect device in a QFX3000-M QFabric system,
see QFX3000-M QFabric System Installation Overview for information about the steps to install and
configure your QFX3000-M QFabric system.
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Unpacking a QFX3600 or QFX3600-I Device

The QFX3600 or QFX3600-I device chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the hardware
components. QFX3600 and QFX3600-I devices are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam
packing material. The carton also contains an accessory box and quick start instructions.
CAUTION:
shipping carton. Do not unpack the device until you are ready to begin installation.
To unpack a QFX3600 or QFX3600-I device:
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.
QFX3600 and QFX3600-I devices are maximally protected inside the
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