Juniper Networks EX8208 manual General Site Guidelines for EX Series Switches, Cables

Chapter 4: Site Preparation

Table 36: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)

Item or Task For More Information Performed By Date

Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and building structure.

Cables

Plan the cable routing and management.

Acquire cables and connectors:

•Determine the number of cables needed based on your planned configuration.

•Ensure that the distance between hardware components to be connected allows for cable lengths to be within the specified maximum limits.

“Rack Requirements for an EX8208 Switch” on page 97

Rack Requirements for an EX8216 Switch

“Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for an EX8208 Switch” on page 100

Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for an EX8216 Switch

Related Topics • General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches on page 263

•Mounting an EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 138

•Mounting an EX8216 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet

General Site Guidelines for EX Series Switches

Efficient switch operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.

To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your EX Series switch and prevent environmentally caused equipment failures:

•Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as metal flakes.

•Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly and that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the switch.

•Follow the prescribed ESD prevention procedures to avoid damaging the equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail completely or intermittently over time.

•Install the switch in a secure area, so that only authorized personnel can access the switch.

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