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AC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches ........
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Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch ..... 140 Connecting AC Power to an EX4500 Switch ......141 Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch .
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Installing a Fan Tray in an EX4500 Switch ....... 175...
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Packing an EX4500 Switch or Component for Shipping ....228 Packing an EX4500 Switch for Shipping ......228 Packing EX4500 Switch Components for Shipping .
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Power Supplies ........... 39 Table 16: Power Supply LED on EX4500 Switches ......41 Table 17: DC Power Supply LED on EX4500 Switches .
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Table 26: Chassis Viewer for EX4300 Switches ......55 Table 27: Chassis Viewer for EX4500 Switches ......56 Table 28: Chassis Viewer for EX4550 Switches .
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Table 59: Virtual Chassis Components to Consider When Planning an EX4200, EX4500, and EX4550 Virtual Chassis ....... 116 Table 60: Cabling Requirements for a Virtual Chassis .
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Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches run Junos OS, which provides Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing, and security services. The same Junos OS code base that runs on EX Series switches also runs on all Juniper Networks M Series, MX Series, and T Series routers, and SRX Series Services Gateways.
Chapter 1: System Overview Figure 3: EX4500 Switch Rear with Virtual Chassis Module Installed EX4500 switches are available in models with either front-to back airflow or back-to-front airflow and hardware that either supports or does not support Data Center Bridging (DCB), also known as Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE).
Virtual Chassis Hardware Configurations” on page 113. You can use the following ports to configure an EX4500 switch in a Virtual Chassis composed exclusively of EX4500 switches or in a mixed Virtual Chassis: Dedicated VCPs on the Virtual Chassis module installed in the switch...
Chapter 1: System Overview EX4500 switches ship with one AC or DC power supply installed. You can install a second AC or DC power supply in your EX4500 switch. See “AC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches” on page 39 “DC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches” on page...
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Table 3: EX4500 Switch Models, Components, and Supported Junos OS Release (continued) Port First Junos Model Configuration Direction of Airflow Switch Components OS Release EX4500-40F-BF 40-port Back-to-front Chassis 10.2R1 GbE/10GbE One fan tray (with orange SFP/SFP+...
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Chapter 1: System Overview Table 3: EX4500 Switch Models, Components, and Supported Junos OS Release (continued) Port First Junos Model Configuration Direction of Airflow Switch Components OS Release EX4500-40F-VC1-FB 40-port Front-to-back Chassis 11.1R1 (supports DCB) GbE/10GbE One fan tray (with green...
Related Chassis Physical Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 15 Documentation Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch on page 17 Rear Panel of an EX4500 Switch on page 18...
EX4500 Switch Models on page 7 Documentation EX4500 Switch Hardware and CLI Terminology Mapping This topic describes the hardware terms used in EX4500 switch documentation and the corresponding terms used in the Junos OS command line interface (CLI). See Table 4 on page...
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Table 4: CLI Equivalents of Terms Used in Documentation for EX4500 Switches (continued) Hardware Description Item (CLI) (CLI) Value (CLI) Item In Documentation Additional Information PIC (n) Abbreviated n is a value in the range of...
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Chapter 1: System Overview Table 4: CLI Equivalents of Terms Used in Documentation for EX4500 Switches (continued) Hardware Description Item (CLI) (CLI) Value (CLI) Item In Documentation Additional Information Fan tray One of the – Fan tray “Cooling System and Airflow following: in an EX4500 Switch”...
Management Port LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 31 Network Port and Uplink Module Port LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 32 Chassis Physical Specifications for EX4500 Switches The EX4500 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other switch components. Table 5 on page 15 summarizes the physical specifications of the EX4500 switch chassis.
EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide You can mount an EX4500 switch on a standard 19-in. two-post rack. You can also mount an EX4500 switch on a standard 19-in. four-post rack or in a standard 19-in. enclosed cabinet. Related Rack Requirements on page 74...
Installing and Removing EX4500 Switch Hardware Components on page 132 Documentation Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch The front panel of an EX4500 switch consists of the following components: 40 SFP+ network ports Network port LEDs Two slots for installing uplink modules—Installing uplink modules is optional.
LCD Panel in EX4500 Switches on page 20 Chassis Status LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 29 Network Port and Uplink Module Port LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 32 Uplink Modules in EX4500 Switches on page 25 Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX4500 Switches on page 89...
“Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch” on page 135. Figure 6 on page 19 shows the rear panel of an EX4500 switch with AC power supplies and Intraconnect module installed. Figure 6: EX4500 Switch Rear Panel with an Intraconnect Module Installed...
Installing and Removing EX4500 Switch Hardware Components on page 132 LCD Panel in EX4500 Switches The LCD panel on the front panel of EX4500 switch shows two lines of text, each that can contain a maximum of 16 characters. The LCD panel displays a variety of information about the switch and also provides a menu to perform basic operations such as initial setup and reboot.
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For a standalone EX4500 switch, the slot number is always 00, and the role is always RE. In an EX4500 switch that is a member of a Virtual Chassis, the first line of the LCD panel displays: The slot number (the member ID for the Virtual Chassis member)
ADM (administrative status) DPX (duplex) SPD (speed) “Network Port and Uplink Module Port LEDs in EX4500 Switches” on page 32 for information on the Status LED modes. Press Menu to exit the Idle menu and go to the Status menu.
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Press the Enter button to display the Virtual Chassis port (VCP) status: Up, Down. NOTE: This option is supported only on EX4500 switches in a Virtual Chassis configuration running Junos OS Release 11.1 or later. This option is not supported on standalone EX4500 switches.
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(when you delete the VCP, the port is reset to an uplink module port or network port). NOTE: This option is supported only on EX4500 switches in a Virtual Chassis configuration running Junos OS Release 11.1 or later. This option is not supported on standalone EX4500 switches.
You must order them separately. You can install up to two SFP+ uplink modules in an EX4500 switch. Both uplink modules install horizontally on the front of the chassis. The uplink module slot on the left is PIC 1.
Removing an Uplink Module from an EX4500 Switch on page 193 Intraconnect Module in EX4500 Switches The intraconnect module is installed horizontally on the rear of an EX4500 switch chassis. The intraconnect module helps the switch achieve line rate on all its ports. The module is an offline field-replaceable unit (FRU).
Chapter 2: Chassis Components and Descriptions The intraconnect module comes preinstalled in the switch chassis in the EX4500-40F-FB, EX4500-40F-BF, EX4500-40F-FB-C, EX4500-40F-BF-C, and EX4500-40F-DC-C switch models. You must order it separately for all other switch models. See “EX4500 Switch Models” on page...
EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Virtual Chassis Module in EX4500 Switches The Virtual Chassis module is installed horizontally on the rear panel of an EX4500 switch chassis. The Virtual Chassis module has two dedicated Virtual Chassis ports (VCPs) that can be used to interconnect the EX4500 switch with an EX4200 switch or an EX4500 switch in a Virtual Chassis configuration.
Installing a Virtual Chassis Module in an EX4500 Switch on page 213 Chassis Status LEDs in EX4500 Switches The front panel of an EX4500 switch has three chassis status LEDs (labeled ALM, SYS, and MST) on the far right side of the panel, next to the Menu and Enter buttons (see Figure 14 on page 30).
Figure 14: Chassis Status LEDs in an EX4500 Switch Table 10 on page 30 describes the chassis status LEDs in an EX4500 switch, their colors and states, and the status they indicate. You can view the colors of the three LEDs...
Understanding Alarm Types and Severity Levels on EX Series Switches on page 235 Management Port LEDs in EX4500 Switches The management port on the front panel of an EX4500 switch has two LEDs that indicate link/activity and port status (see Figure 15 on page 31).
Figure 16 on page 32 shows the location of the LEDs on the network ports on the front panel of an EX4500 switch. The LEDs point toward the port to which the LEDs belong. Figure 17 on page 32 shows the location of the LEDs on the uplink module ports on the SFP+ uplink module.
Table 14 on page 33 describes the Status LED on network ports and uplink module ports in EX4500 switches. From the Idle menu of the LCD, use the Enter button on the LCD panel to toggle between the ADM, DPX, and SPD indicators.
Cooling System and Airflow in an EX4500 Switch on page 35 Cooling System and Airflow in an EX4500 Switch The cooling system in an EX4500 switch consists of a single fan tray. This topic describes: Fan Tray on page 35...
Rear Back-to-Front Airflow In the EX4500 switch models that have back-to-front airflow, the air intake to cool the chassis is located on the rear of the chassis. Air is pulled into the chassis and pushed away from the fan tray. Hot air exhausts from the front of the chassis. See...
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You cannot replace a single fan. If one or more fans fail, you must replace the entire fan tray. Related Installing a Fan Tray in an EX4500 Switch on page 175 Documentation Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch on page 176...
(FRU): You can install it without powering off the switch or disrupting the switching function. EX4500 switches ship with an AC power supply that gives an output of 1000 W at low-voltage line (100–120 VAC) and 1200 W at high-voltage line (200–240 VAC). You can install a second power supply in the switch too.
AC appliance inlet. For instructions for installing the power supply, see “Installing an AC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch” on page 184. Each AC power supply comes with a power cord retainer that holds the power cord in place.
The DC power supply in EX4500 switches is a hot-insertable and hot-removable field-replaceable unit (FRU). EX4500 switches are shipped with one power supply. A cover panel is installed in the second power supply slot. You can add a second power supply to the switch.
For instructions for installing the power supply, see “Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch” on page 187. Each power supply has its own fan and is cooled by its own internal cooling system. The airflow for a power supply is from the front of the power supply to the back.
EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Related Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch on page 187 Documentation DC Power Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 84 DC Power Supply LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 44 DC Power Supply LEDs in EX4500 Switches A DC power supply has one bicolor LED (labeled POK) on its faceplate.
NOTE: This topic applies only to the J-Web Application package. When you log in to the J-Web user interface, the dashboard for the Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches appears. Use the dashboard to view system information. The Update Available window appears if there is a latest update of the J-Web Application package available on the Juniper Networks server.
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Virtual Chassis, the value displayed in Inventory details field is always 1 FPC. FPC is a legacy term for a slot in a large Juniper Networks chassis; which simply refers to the standalone switch. For EX2200 and EX2200-C switches configured as a Virtual Chassis, the value displayed in the Inventory details field is 1–4 FPC, with the number corresponding to the number of...
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Temp. Indicates the chassis temperature status. Temperatures in the dashboard are listed in Celsius and the corresponding Fahrenheit values. NOTE: field is unavailable for an EX4500 switch. Temp CPU load Indicates the average CPU usage over 15 minutes. Fan status Indicates the status of the fans in the fan tray.
Table 26 on page 55—Describes the chassis viewer for EX4300 switches. Table 27 on page 56—Describes the chassis viewer for EX4500 switches. Table 28 on page 57—Describes the chassis viewer for EX4550 switches. Table 29 on page 59—Describes the chassis viewer for EX4600 switches.
USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Fan tray Mouse over the fan tray icon to display name, status, and description information.
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USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Fan tray Mouse over the fan tray icon to display name, status, and description information.
Description USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Management ( ) port The management port is used to connect the switch to a management device for out-of-band management.
USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Fan tray Mouse over the fan tray icons to display name, status, and description information.
Use this port for initial switch configuration. USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Rear View of the EX4500 Switch Fan tray Mouse over the fan tray icon to display status of the fans and airflow direction information.
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(uplink or Virtual Chassis). USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Rear View of the EX4550 Switch Fan tray Mouse over the fan tray icon to display the status of the fans and airflow direction information.
USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Fan tray Mouse over the fan tray icons to display name, status, and description information.
You can view status for the following ports on the SRE module: USB port—Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Management ( ) port—The management port is used to connect the switch to a management...
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You can view status for the following ports on the SRE module: USB port—Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Auxiliary port—This port is unavailable.
You can view status for the following ports on the RE module: USB port—Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. Auxiliary port—This port is unavailable.
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USB port Indicates the USB port for the switch. NOTE: We recommend that you use USB flash drives purchased from Juniper Networks for your EX Series switch. PIC1 slot You can install a Virtual Chassis module in the PIC1 slot. Mouse over the Virtual Chassis ports to display the port status details.
CHAPTER 6 Preparation Overview Site Preparation Checklist for EX4500 Switches on page 67 Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX Series Switches on page 68 General Site Guidelines on page 72 Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines on page 73 Chassis Physical Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 73...
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 251 Documentation General Site Guidelines on page 72 Installing and Connecting an EX4500 Switch on page 125 Mounting an EX4500 Switch on page 126 Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX Series Switches The switch must be installed in a rack or cabinet housed in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled environment.
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX4600 Switch Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX Series Redundant Power System Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX4500 Switches on page 76 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX4550 Switches...
General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 279 Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage on page 281 Chassis Physical Specifications for EX4500 Switches The EX4500 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other switch components. Table 5 on page 15 summarizes the physical specifications of the EX4500 switch chassis.
AC power supply: 3 lb (1.3 kg) DC power supply: 3 lb (1.3 kg) You can mount an EX4500 switch on a standard 19-in. two-post rack. You can also mount an EX4500 switch on a standard 19-in. four-post rack or in a standard 19-in.
Chapter 6: Preparation Overview For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. See Figure 26 on page 77 Figure 27 on page Figure 27: Back-to-Front Airflow Through the EX4500-40F-BF Switch Chassis Front Fans (5) Rear...
Power Specifications and Requirements AC Power Supply Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 79 AC Power Cord Specifications for an EX4500 Switch on page 80 DC Power Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 84 Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications for EX4500 Switches on page 84...
EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide AC Power Cord Specifications for an EX4500 Switch Each AC power supply for the EX4500 switch has a single AC appliance inlet located on the power supply that requires a dedicated AC power feed. Most sites distribute power through a main conduit that leads to frame-mounted power distribution panels, one of which can be located at the top of the rack that houses the switch.
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Chapter 7: Power Specifications and Requirements Table 41: AC Power Cord Specifications for an EX4500 Switch (continued) Country/Region Electrical Specifications Plug Standards Juniper Model Number Graphic China 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz GB 1002 Type PRC/3/16 CBL-EX-PWR-C19-CH Europe 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz...
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Table 41: AC Power Cord Specifications for an EX4500 Switch (continued) Country/Region Electrical Specifications Plug Standards Juniper Model Number Graphic Israel 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz SI 32/1971 Type IL/3 CBL-EX-PWR-C19-IL Italy 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz...
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BS 1363/A Type BS89/13 CBL-EX-PWR-C19-UK Kingdom CAUTION: The AC power cord for the EX4500 switch is intended for use with this switch only and not for any other use. Power Cable Warning (Japanese) WARNING: The attached power cable is only for this product. Do not use the cable for another product.
Chapter 7: Power Specifications and Requirements The grounding cable that you provide for an EX4500 switch must be 14 AWG (2 mm minimum 90°C wire, or as permitted by the local code. NOTE: Grounding is provided to an AC-powered switch when you plug its power supplies into grounded AC power receptacles.
Understanding EX Series Switches Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion on page 98 Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX4500 Switches Uplink module ports on EX4500 switches support SFP and SFP+ transceivers. You can find the list of transceivers supported on EX4500 switches and information about those transceivers at the...
For the list and specifications of transceivers supported on EX4300 switches, see Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX4300 Switches. For the list and specifications of transceivers supported on EX4500 switches, see “Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX4500 Switches” on page For the list and specifications of transceivers supported on EX4550 switches, see Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX4550 Switches.
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(JTAC) can help you diagnose the source of the problem. Your JTAC engineer might recommend that you check the third-party optic or cable and potentially replace it with an equivalent Juniper Networks optic or cable that is qualified for the device.
Virtual Chassis Ports Connector Pinout Information for EX4500 Switches on page 109 Console Port Connector Pinout Information The console port on a Juniper Networks device is an RS-232 serial interface that uses an RJ-45 connector to connect to a console management device. The default baud rate for the console port is 9600 baud.
Documentation Configuring the Console Port Type (CLI Procedure) USB Port Specifications for an EX Series Switch The following Juniper Networks USB flash drives have been tested and are officially supported for the USB port on all EX Series switches: RE-USB-1G-S...
Rear Panel of an EX3400 Switch Rear Panel of an EX4200 Switch EX4300 Switches Hardware Overview Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch on page 17 Management Panel of an EX4600 Switch EX4550 Switches Hardware Overview Switch Fabric and Routing Engine (SRE) Module in an EX6200 Switch...
Connecting a Device to a Management Console by Using an RJ-45 Connector on page 150 Documentation Virtual Chassis Ports Connector Pinout Information for EX4500 Switches EX4500 switches use a 68-pin connector cable to interconnect switches to form a Virtual Chassis. Table 54 on page 109 provides the Virtual Chassis ports (VCPs) connector pinout information.
You can interconnect EX4200 switches together to form a Virtual Chassis composed exclusively of EX4200 switches. You can interconnect EX4500 switches together to form a Virtual Chassis composed exclusively of EX4500 switches. You can interconnect EX4550 switches together to form a Virtual Chassis composed exclusively of EX4550 switches.
The number of switches that you can configure in a Virtual Chassis and the role that can be assigned to each switch in a Virtual Chassis depend on the Juniper Networks Junos operating system (Junos OS) release that is running on the switches.
Chapter 10: Planning the Virtual Chassis Table 56: Number of Switches and Switch Roles for an EX4500 Virtual Chassis, per Junos OS Release Junos OS Release Number of Switches Role 11.1—11.3 Up to 2 EX4500 switches There must be a master and a backup.
Verify that the installation site meets the power requirements of the switches in a Virtual Chassis. Verify that you have installed a Virtual Chassis module in an EX4500 switch running Junos OS releases earlier than Release 11.4R1. The Virtual Chassis module must be installed in an EX4500 switch to form a Virtual Chassis.
Chapter 10: Planning the Virtual Chassis Table 59: Virtual Chassis Components to Consider When Planning an EX4200, EX4500, and EX4550 Virtual Chassis (continued) Junos OS Release Running Virtual Chassis Components on the Member Switches Virtual Chassis Details EX4200, EX4500, and EX4550 Junos OS Release 11.1...
Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX4500 Switch on page 122 Registering Products—Mandatory for Validating SLAs on page 123 Unpacking an EX4500 Switch The EX4500 switches are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton has an accessory compartment and contains the quick start instructions.
1-888-314-5822. For international-dial or direct-dial options in countries without toll-free numbers, see http://www.juniper.net/support/requesting-support.html Table 61 on page 122 lists the parts and their quantities in the packing list for an EX4500 switch. Table 61: Inventory of Components Provided with an EX4500 Switch Component...
Documentation EX4500 Switches Hardware Overview on page 3 Registering Products—Mandatory for Validating SLAs Register all new Juniper Networks hardware products and changes to an existing installed product using the Juniper Networks website to activate your hardware replacement service-level agreements (SLAs).
Mounting an EX4500 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet on page 129 Mounting an EX4500 Switch in a Recessed Position in a Rack or Cabinet on page 132 Installing and Removing EX4500 Switch Hardware Components on page 132...
Mounting an EX4500 Switch on Two Posts in a Rack or Cabinet You can mount an EX4500 switch on two posts of a 19-in. rack (either a two-post or a four-post rack) or a 19-in. cabinet by using the mounting brackets provided with the switch.
251, with particular attention “Chassis Lifting Guidelines” on page 260. Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see “Unpacking an EX4500 Switch” on page 121). Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available: Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2...
Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch on page 135 Documentation Connecting AC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 141 Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 144 Connecting and Configuring an EX Series Switch (CLI Procedure) on page 159...
Mounting an EX4500 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet You can mount an EX4500 switch on four posts of a 19-in. rack or cabinet by using the separately orderable four-post rack-mount kit. (The remainder of this topic uses “rack”...
Mounting an EX4500 Switch in a Recessed Position in a Rack or Cabinet You can mount an EX4500 switch in a rack or cabinet such that the switch is recessed inside the rack from the rack front by 2 inches. Use the front brackets provided in the separately orderable four-post rack-mount kit to mount the switch in a recessed position.
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See these topics for instructions for installing and removing components: Installing an AC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch on page 184 Removing an AC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch on page 185 Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch on page 187...
Connecting the Switch to Power Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch on page 135 Connecting AC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 141 Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 144 Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch...
NOTE: The protective earthing terminal on an EX4500 switch mounted on four posts of a rack is accessible through the slot on the left rear bracket only if the rack is 27.5 in. (69.85 cm) through 30.5 in. (77.47 cm) deep for a switch mounted flush with the rack front and 29.5 in.
Grounded Equipment Warning on page 266 Connecting AC Power to an EX4500 Switch The AC power supply in an EX4500 switch is a hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable unit (FRU). After you have installed at least one power supply, you can connect power to the switch.
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“Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage” on page 281. Install power supplies in the switch. See “Installing an AC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch” on page 184. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to connect power to the...
If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the ON (|) position. Verify that the LED on the power supply faceplate is lit and is on steadily. Repeat steps 2 through 10 for the remaining power supplies. Figure 38: Connecting the Power Supply Cord to an EX4500 Switch Tighten Retainer...
EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch You can install two DC power supplies in an EX4500 switch. After you have installed at least one power supply, you can connect power to the switch. WARNING: Before performing DC power procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
EX Series Switch” on page 135. Install the power supply in the chassis. See “Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch” on page 187. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to connect DC power to the...
Chapter 13: Connecting the Switch to Power Figure 41: Install Plastic Cover on Terminal Block Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted and latched securely in the chassis. See “Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch” on page 187. Repeat Steps through for any remaining power supply.
You can always revert to the factory default configuration. See Reverting to the Default Factory Configuration for the EX Series Switch. This topic shows the factory default configuration file of an EX4500 switch: system { syslog { user * { any emergency;...
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See Rear Panel of an EX3400 Switch. See Rear Panel of an EX4200 Switch. See EX4300 Switches Hardware Overview “Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch” on page See EX4550 Switches Hardware Overview See Switch Fabric and Routing Engine (SRE) Module in an EX6200 Switch.
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The configured parameters are displayed. Enter yes to commit the configuration. The configuration is committed as the active configuration for the switch. (For EX4500 switches only) Enter the operational mode command request chassis pic-mode intraconnect to set the PIC mode to intraconnect.
Installing and Connecting an EX4200 Switch Installing and Connecting an EX4300 Switch Installing and Connecting an EX4550 Switch Installing and Connecting an EX4500 Switch on page 125 Installing and Connecting an EX6210 Switch Installing and Connecting an EX8208 Switch Installing and Connecting an EX8216 Switch...
LCD panel (see Menu Enter Figure 48 on page 163 Figure 49 on page 163): Figure 48: LCD Panel in an EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, EX4550, or EX8200 Switch Figure 49: LCD Panel in an EX4300 Switch 1— LCD panel 3—...
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Next Use the Management Options page to select the management scenario: NOTE: On EX4500, EX6210, and EX8200 switches, only the out-of-band management option is available. In-band Management—Use VLAN 'default' for management Select this option to configure all data interfaces as members of the default VLAN.
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IP address by executing the appropriate commands on the management PC or by removing and reinserting the Ethernet cable. (For EX4500 switches only) In the CLI, enter the request chassis pic-mode intraconnect operational mode command to set the PIC mode to intraconnect.
EX6200 switch, an EX8200 switch, or an XRE200 External Routing Engine: user@switch> set chassis display message message On an EX3300, EX4200, EX4300, EX4500, or EX4550 switch in a Virtual Chassis configuration: user@switch> set chassis display message message fpc-slot slot-number...
Removing an EX4500 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet on page 173 Powering Off an EX4500 Switch If you need to power off the EX4500 switch, follow the procedure in this topic. Before you power off the switch: Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge damage. See “Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage”...
Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 144 Removing an EX4500 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet If you need to relocate an installed EX4500 switch, use the procedure described in this topic. (The remainder of this topic uses “rack” to mean “rack or cabinet.” )
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide To remove an EX4500 switch from a rack: Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the mounting screws that attach the chassis front-mounting brackets to the rack. Place the removed screws in a labeled bag. You will need them when you reinstall the chassis.
Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch on page 176 Installing a Fan Tray in an EX4500 Switch An EX4500 switch has a single fan tray. The fan tray is a hot-insertable and hot-removable field-replaceable unit (FRU); you can remove and replace the fan tray while the switch is running without turning off power to the switch or disrupting switching functions.
Field-Replaceable Units in EX4500 Switches on page 16 Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch An EX4500 switch has a single fan tray. The fan tray is a hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable unit (FRU); you can remove and replace the fan tray while the switch is running without turning off power to the switch or disrupting switching functions.
Related Installing a Fan Tray in an EX4500 Switch on page 175 Documentation Cooling System and Airflow in an EX4500 Switch on page 35 Field-Replaceable Units in EX4500 Switches on page 16...
Replacing Redundant AC Power Supplies in an EX4500 Switch Without Disrupting Switch Functions The power supplies in an EX4500 switch are field-replaceable units (FRUs) and are designed to be hot-swapped while the switch is operating. You can remove and replace the power supply in the top slot and the power supply in the bottom slot, one at a time, without disrupting switch functions.
Power supply cover panel to cover the empty power supply slot, if you do not plan to install a replacement power supply immediately (provided) To replace both power supplies in an EX4500 switch while the switch is operational, remove and replace the power supply in the top slot first, and then repeat the procedure for the power supply in the bottom slot.
Either replace the power supply promptly or install a cover panel over the empty slot. c. Place the old power supply in an antistatic bag or on an antistatic mat. Figure 53: Removing an AC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch Ejector lever...
To replace the power supply in the bottom slot of the switch: If you have not already done so, ensure that the EX4500 switch you are working on is operating normally, with both power supplies turned on, by verifying that the LED...
AC Power Supply LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 41 Installing an AC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch The power supply in EX4500 switches is a hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable unit (FRU): You can remove and replace it without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions.
Related Removing an AC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch on page 185 Documentation AC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches on page 39 Connecting AC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 141...
Figure 57: Removing a Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch Ejector lever Related Installing an AC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch on page 184 Documentation Installing and Removing EX4500 Switch Hardware Components on page 132 AC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches on page 39...
You will hear a distinct click sound when the power supply is fully seated in the chassis. Figure 58: Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch NOTE:...
Chapter 18: Replacing Power Supply Related Removing a DC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch on page 189 Documentation Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 144 DC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches on page 42 Rear Panel of an EX4500 Switch on page 18...
Figure 59: Removing a DC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch Ejector lever Related Installing a DC Power Supply in an EX4500 Switch on page 187 Documentation DC Power Supply in EX4500 Switches on page 42 Rear Panel of an EX4500 Switch on page 18...
(FRU): You can remove and replace it without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. You can install up to two SFP+ uplink modules in an EX4500 switch. Both uplink modules install horizontally on the front of the chassis. The uplink module slot on the left is PIC 1.
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap (If a grounding strap is not available, follow the alternative grounding method described in Step 1 of the following procedure.) Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 To install an uplink module in an EX4500 switch (see Figure 61 on page 193): Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis.
(FRU): You can remove and replace it without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. You can install up to two SFP+ uplink modules in an EX4500 switch. Both uplink modules install horizontally on the front of the chassis. See “Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch”...
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Chapter 19: Replacing Uplink Module Related Installing an Uplink Module in an EX4500 Switch on page 191 Documentation Installing and Removing EX4500 Switch Hardware Components on page 132 Field-Replaceable Units in EX4500 Switches on page 16 Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch on page 17...
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.
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide 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 176. To install an intraconnect module in the switch (see...
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.
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Operating the switch without this module is not supported.) An antistatic bag or antistatic mat NOTE: You must remove the fan tray from the EX4500 switch before removing the intraconnect module. See “Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch”...
(JTAC) can help you diagnose the source of the problem. Your JTAC engineer might recommend that you check the third-party optic or cable and potentially replace it with an equivalent Juniper Networks optic or cable that is qualified for the device.
Documentation Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable on page 151 Removing a Transceiver The transceivers for Juniper Networks devices are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units (FRUs): You can remove and replace them without powering off the device or disrupting device functions. NOTE:...
Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables on page 211 Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable from a Device Juniper Networks devices have field-replaceable unit (FRU) optical transceivers to which you can connect fiber-optic cables. Before you begin disconnecting a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers.
Removing a Transceiver on page 205 Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables on page 211 Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables Fiber-optic cables connect to optical transceivers that are installed in Juniper Networks devices. To maintain fiber-optic cables: When you unplug a fiber-optic cable from a transceiver, place rubber safety caps over the transceiver and on the end of the cable.
CHAPTER 23 Replacing Virtual Chassis Module Installing a Virtual Chassis Module in an EX4500 Switch on page 213 Removing a Virtual Chassis Module from an EX4500 Switch on page 215 Installing a Virtual Chassis Module in an EX4500 Switch The Virtual Chassis module is installed horizontally on the rear panel of the switch. See “Rear Panel of an EX4500 Switch”...
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 A replacement Virtual Chassis module NOTE: You must remove the fan tray from the EX4500 switch before installing the Virtual Chassis module. See “Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch” on page 176.
Related Removing a Virtual Chassis Module from an EX4500 Switch on page 215 Documentation Installing and Removing EX4500 Switch Hardware Components on page 132 Removing a Virtual Chassis Module from an EX4500 Switch The Virtual Chassis module is installed horizontally on the rear panel of the switch.
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide 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.
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Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis. Remove the fan tray from the switch. See “Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch” on page 176. Set it aside so that you can install it after you install the replacement Virtual Chassis module.
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, remove the Virtual Chassis cable from its bag.
VCP port on a Virtual Chassis module. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available: Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 To disconnect a Virtual Chassis cable from a dedicated VCP on an EX4500 switch (see Figure 71 on page 221): Loosen the screws on the cable connector retainer by using the screwdriver.
Virtual Chassis cable connector retainers also separately. Related Connecting a Virtual Chassis Cable to an EX4500 Switch on page 219 Documentation Understanding EX4200, EX4500, and EX4550 Virtual Chassis Hardware Configurations...
Packing an EX4500 Switch or Component for Shipping on page 228 Returning an EX4500 Switch or Component for Repair or Replacement If you need to return an EX4500 switch or hardware component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, follow this procedure: Determine the serial number of the component.
Listing the Switch and Components Details with the CLI on page 224 Locating the Chassis Serial Number ID Label on an EX4500 Switch on page 225 Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on FRUs in an EX4500 Switch on page 225 Listing the Switch and Components Details with the CLI...
Basics and Services Command Reference at http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/software/junos/index.html Locating the Chassis Serial Number ID Label on an EX4500 Switch The serial number ID label is located on the front left corner of the chassis on an EX4500 switch. See Figure 72 on page 225.
Power Supply—The serial number ID label is on the top of the power supply. Figure 73 on page 226 shows the location of the serial number ID label. See “Removing an AC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch” on page 185 “Removing a DC Power Supply from an EX4500 Switch” on page 189.
Returning an EX4500 Switch or Component for Repair or Replacement on page 223 Contacting Customer Support to Obtain Return Material Authorization If you are returning a device or hardware component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC).
Documentation Packing an EX4500 Switch or Component for Shipping If you are returning an EX4500 switch or component to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, pack the item as described in this topic. Before you begin packing the switch or component, ensure you have: Followed all the steps listed in “Contacting Customer Support to Obtain Return Material...
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Remove the switch from the rack or cabinet (see “Removing an EX4500 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet” on page 173) and place the switch on a flat, stable surface.
Securely tape the box closed. Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking. Related Returning an EX4500 Switch or Component for Repair or Replacement on page 223 Documentation Unpacking an EX4500 Switch on page 121...
Troubleshooting the Boot Process on EX4500 Switches on page 233 Troubleshooting the Boot Process on EX4500 Switches Problem Description: For EX4500 switches running Junos OS 10.4R2 or later, the switch halts during the boot-up process. Cause The Intraconnect module or the Virtual Chassis module is not installed in the switch.
This topic applies only to the J-Web Application package. Alarms alert you to conditions that might prevent normal operation of the switch. Before monitoring alarms on a Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet switch, become familiar with the terms defined in Table 64 on page 235.
Chapter 27: Alarms and Syslog Messages Table 65: Chassis Component Alarm Conditions on EX4500 Switches Chassis Alarm Component Alarm Condition Severity Remedy Power A power supply has Minor Install a power supply into the empty slot. supplies been removed from (yellow) the chassis.
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Table 65: Chassis Component Alarm Conditions on EX4500 Switches (continued) Chassis Alarm Component Alarm Condition Severity Remedy Fan tray Fan tray is not Minor Install the fan tray. installed. (yellow) One fan in the Major Check the fan.
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Chapter 27: Alarms and Syslog Messages Table 65: Chassis Component Alarm Conditions on EX4500 Switches (continued) Chassis Alarm Component Alarm Condition Severity Remedy Temperature The temperature Major Replace the fan tray. inside the chassis (red) Open a support case using the Case...
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Table 65: Chassis Component Alarm Conditions on EX4500 Switches (continued) Chassis Alarm Component Alarm Condition Severity Remedy Media Device booted from Minor Open a support case using the Case backup root. (yellow) Manager link at http://www.juniper.net/support/...
Related Field-Replaceable Units in EX4500 Switches on page 16 Documentation Chassis Status LEDs in EX4500 Switches on page 29 Understanding Alarm Types and Severity Levels on EX Series Switches on page 235 Checking Active Alarms with the J-Web Interface Purpose NOTE: This topic applies only to the J-Web Application package.
In addition, you should establish procedures to protect your equipment in the event of a fire emergency. Juniper Networks products should be installed in an environment suitable for electronic equipment. We recommend that fire suppression equipment be available in the event of a fire in the vicinity of the equipment and that all local fire, safety, and electrical codes and ordinances be observed when you install and operate your equipment.
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To keep warranties effective, do not use a dry chemical fire extinguisher to control a fire at or near a Juniper Networks device. If a dry chemical fire extinguisher is used, the unit is no longer eligible for coverage under a service agreement.
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De onderstaande richtlijnen worden verstrekt om uw veiligheid te verzekeren: De Juniper Networks switch moet in een stellage worden geïnstalleerd die aan een bouwsel is verankerd. Dit toestel dient onderaan in het rek gemonteerd te worden als het toestel het enige in het rek is.
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EX4500 Switch Hardware Guide Le rack sur lequel est monté le Juniper Networks switch doit être fixé à la structure du bâtiment. Si cette unité constitue la seule unité montée en casier, elle doit être placée dans le bas. Si cette unité est montée dans un casier partiellement rempli, charger le casier de bas en haut en plaçant l'élément le plus lourd dans le bas.
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Chapter 30: Installation Safety Guidelines and Warnings Juniper Networks switch må installeres i et stativ som er forankret til bygningsstrukturen. Denne enheten bør monteres nederst i kabinettet hvis dette er den eneste enheten i kabinettet. Ved montering av denne enheten i et kabinett som er delvis fylt, skal kabinettet lastes fra bunnen og opp med den tyngste komponenten nederst i kabinettet.
Följande riktlinjer ges för att trygga din säkerhet: Juniper Networks switch måste installeras i en ställning som är förankrad i byggnadens struktur. Om denna enhet är den enda enheten på ställningen skall den installeras längst ned på...
Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning on page 271 Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings Juniper Networks devices are equipped with laser transmitters, which are considered a Class 1 Laser Product by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are evaluated as a Class 1 Laser Product per EN 60825-1 requirements.
6 in. (15.2 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Waarschuwing Om te voorkomen dat welke switch van de Juniper Networks router dan ook oververhit raakt, dient u deze niet te bedienen op een plaats waar de maximale aanbevolen omgevingstemperatuur van 40°...
15,2 cm à volta das aberturas de ventilação. ¡Atención! Para impedir que un encaminador de la serie Juniper Networks switch se recaliente, no lo haga funcionar en un área en la que se supere la temperatura ambiente máxima recomendada de 40°...
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Minimum of 7.5 A at –48 VDC for EX2200, EX2300, EX3300, and EX3400 switches Minimum of 8 A at –48 VDC for EX3200 and EX4200 switches Minimum of 20 A at –48 VDC for EX4300, EX4500, EX4550, and QFX10002 switches Minimum of 50 A at –48 VDC for EX6210 switches Minimum of 60 A at –48 VDC for EX8208, QFX10008 and QFX10016...
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Connecting DC Power to an EX3400 Switch Connecting DC Power to an EX4200 Switch Connecting DC Power to an EX4300 Switch Connecting DC Power to an EX4500 Switch on page 144 Connecting DC Power to an EX4550 Switch Connecting DC Power to an EX4600 Switch...
EX3300-24T, EX3300-48T EX4200-24T, EX4200-24F, EX4200-24F-S, EX4200-48T and EX4200-48T-S EX4300-24T, EX4300-24T-S, EX4300-24P, EX4300-24P-S, EX4300-32F, EX4300-32F-S, EX4300-48T, EX4300-48T-AFI, EX4300-48T-S, EX4300-48P, and EX4300-48P-S All EX4500 switches with AC power supplies EX4550-32T-AFO, EX4550-32T-AFI, EX4550-32F-AFO, EX4550-32F-AFI, and EX4550-32F-S EX4600-40F and EX4600-40F-S All EX6200 switches NOTE: For the EX6200-48P line cards, the intrabuilding ports must use shielded intrabuilding cabling or wiring that is grounded at both ends.
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