Juniper EX2300 Series Hardware Manual page 116

NOTE: Do not block the vents on the top of EX2300-C switches. Blocking the vents can lead to
overheating of the switch chassis.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
• (Optional and separately orderable; applies only to EX2300-C switches) 1 cable guard kit. The kit
includes the cable guard and 3 number-8 Phillips truss-head screws to secure the cable guard to the
EX2300-C switch
• (Optional and separately orderable; applies only to EX2300-C switches) 1 standard cable lock kit to
secure the EX2300-C switch from theft by connecting the cable to the security slot on the switch
and a desk or a rack to fasten the cable lock. The kit includes the standard cable lock and its key.
You can mount an EX2300 switch on a desk or other level surface by using the four rubber feet that are
preinstalled on the switch. The rubber feet stabilize the chassis.
To mount a switch on a desk or other level surface:
1. Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see
2. (Optional; applies only to EX2300-C switches) Attach the cable guard to protect cable connections:
a. Use the 3 truss-head screws to attach the cable guard to the bottom of the chassis.
b. Use the thumbscrews to tighten or loosen the cable guard so that you can insert cables. See
Figure 50 on page
Figure 50: Attaching a Cable Guard to an EX2300-C Switch
Cable guard
1
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107.
"Unpacking an EX2300 Switch" on page
Thumb screws
2
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107
101).