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7. Configuration Steps - Juniper QFX5100-96S
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C onfiguration Steps - Juniper QFX5100-96S
The following chapter describes and explains step-by-step the procedure of
the configuration for the Juniper QFX5100-96S fully managed network switch:
Description
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The Configuration of the UBEX Matrix
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Juniper Requirements for the Switch Configuration
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First Steps
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Detailed Instructions
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Finalizing the Matrix
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Installation and Network Setup Guide for UBEX
7.1. Description
This chapter helps you configure the Juniper QFX5100-96S managed
switch for the UBEX matrix. This model of the Juniper contains 96x
10G SFP+ slots which are enough to serve 47 UBEX endpoints and an
MMU and handle up to 94 source / destination devices. The switch is
recommended for corporate businesses.
7.2. The Configuration of the UBEX Matrix
For the sake of simplicity the configuration steps of the switch are
explained through a valid UBEX matrix example which contains:
Device
Pieces Firmware version
Juniper QFX5100-96S
1
UBEX-MMU-X200
1
UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100
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7.3. Juniper Requirements for the Switch Configuration
Juniper Networks Certification Program
Configuring a Juniper network switch requires the knowledge of the
Juniper's own software architecture, the Junos OS. This is command-
based programming language which can be applied in the switch over
terminal applications, for example Putty or CLI.
Step 1. Sign up for the Juniper Training to get the knowlegde and skill
to configure the switch. Visit the following website for the
available Juniper trainings:
https://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/
Step 2. Configurator needs the Enterprise Routing and Switching training
course - here are the details about it:
https://learningportal.juniper.net/juniper/user_activity_info.
aspx?id=8057
Step 3. Complete the exam and get the Juniper Network Certification
about the Enterprise Routing and Switching Track:
https://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/cer tification/
certification-tracks/ent-routing-switching-track?tab=jnciajunos
7.4. First Steps
7.4.1. Configuring the Switch
At first time the switch needs to be configured locally by using the
supplied RJ45 to DB9 adapter cable. Follow the instructions listed on
the website of the vendor:
https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/release-independent/
junos/topics/task/configuration/qfx5100-initial-configuration-cli.html
Set an IP address for the Management Ethernet port to be able to
connect it and to set up the device for the UBEX network.
7.4.2. Installation of the UBEX Devices
14.1X53-D46.7
The installation steps of the endpoint and the MMU devices can be
1.0.0
found in the
1.1.0
7.4.3. Installation of the Switch
Download the user's manual for the QFX5100-96S model from the
website of the vendor and follow the instructions.
Step 1. Install the switch correctly based on the instructions of the
model.
Step 2. Plug the cables between the UBEX endpoints and the switch
based on the following options:
94x 10GbE singlemode/multimode SFP+ transceiver modules
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and 94x singlemode/multimode fiber optical cables
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94x 10GbE DAC cables
Connecting Steps
section.
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