Planning Ex2300 Virtual Chassis; Understanding Ex2300 Virtual Chassis Hardware Configuration - Juniper EX2300 Series Hardware Manual

Planning EX2300 Virtual Chassis

Before interconnecting EX2300 switches in a Virtual Chassis configuration, you must consider the
following factors:
• The number of switches in the Virtual Chassis and their location—You can interconnect a maximum
of four EX2300 switches to form a Virtual Chassis composed exclusively of EX2300 switches.
• Mounting—You can mount the switches in a single rack or install them on multiple racks. For
information about the size and strength of racks, see
• Cabling requirements for Virtual Chassis—You can interconnect EX2300 switches into a Virtual
Chassis by using the uplink ports configured as Virtual Chassis ports (VCPs).
• Power requirements—You must plan the installation site to meet the power requirements of the
switches in a Virtual Chassis. See
• License requirements—You must have license keys for all the devices. See
Licenses for EX Series
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Understanding Virtual Chassis Components

Understanding EX2300 Virtual Chassis Hardware Configuration

Virtual Chassis is a feature in Juniper Networks EX2300 Ethernet Switches that allows you to
interconnect two or more EX2300 switches, enabling them to operate as a unified, single, high-
bandwidth switch. You can interconnect a maximum of four EX2300 switches (including EX2300-C
switches) by using the uplink ports configured as Virtual Chassis ports (VCPs) to form a Virtual Chassis.
All EX2300 switch models support Virtual Chassis, and you can interconnect different models, which
allows you to choose among a range of possible port configurations within the same Virtual Chassis.
The Virtual Chassis configuration includes a primary switch and a backup switch, with all other switches
in the configuration designated as
through the primary switch. Each switch in the Virtual Chassis is assigned a unique member ID that is
displayed on the switch LCD.
"Power Specifications for EX2300 Switches" on page
Switches.
linecard member switches. Virtual Chassis operation is managed
"Rack Requirements" on page
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