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

Installing an Intraconnect Module in an EX4500 Switch

The intraconnect module is installed horizontally on the rear panel of the switch. See
EX4500 Switch" on page
CAUTION:
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
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
and "Installing a Fan Tray 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
NOTE: You must remove the fan tray from the EX4500 switch before installing the intraconnect
module. See "Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch" on page
36. Use the procedure described in this topic to install the intraconnect module.
Operating an EX4500 switch without the intraconnect module or the
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"Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch" on page 190
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