Benefits Of The Ex8208 Switch; Software; Chassis Physical Specifications, Lcd Panel, And Backplane - Juniper EX8208 Hardware Manual

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You can manage EX8208 switches using the same interfaces that you use for managing other devices
running the Juniper Networks Junos operating system (Junos OS)—the command-line interface (CLI), the
J-Web graphical interface, and the Network and Security Manager (NSM).

Benefits of the EX8208 Switch

Support for Virtual Chassis—EX8208 switches support Virtual Chassis technology. You can configure
EX8200 switches in a Virtual Chassis and manage and operate them as a single network entity by using
the XRE200 External Routing Engine.
High capacity—With a total capacity of up to 6.2 Terabits per second (Tbps), EX8208 is a powerful modular
platform that delivers the performance, scalability, and high availability required for high-density data
center, campus aggregation, and core switching environments.
Support for Juniper Networks Service Now solution—EX8200 switches support the Juniper Networks
Service Now solution, a comprehensive set of tools that enable Juniper Networks J-Care Technical Service
offerings to automate the delivery of tailored, proactive network intelligence and support services.

Software

The 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.

Chassis Physical Specifications, LCD Panel, and Backplane

The EX8208 switch is 14 rack units (14 U) in size (1/3 rack). Three EX8208 switches can fit in a standard
42 U rack. Each EX8208 switch is designed to optimize rack space and cabling. See Figure 1 on page 23.