Juniper Networks Complete Overview of the EX8208 Switch and Its Specifications

Chapter 1: EX8208 Switch Overview

Chassis Physical Specifications of an EX8208 Switch

The EX8208 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other switch components. Table 2 on page 9 summarizes the physical specifications of the EX8208 switch chassis. See Figure 2 on page 10.

Table 2: Physical Specifications of the EX8208 Switch Chassis

DescriptionValue

Chassis height	24.25 in. (61.6 cm)
Chassis width	• 17.25 in. (43.82 cm)
	• The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm).
Chassis depth	• 20 in. (50.8 cm)
	• The depth from the front-mounting bracket to chassis rear is 20.69 in. (52.6 cm).
Weight	• Chassis with backplane: 89 lb (41 kg)
	• Base configuration: 149 lb (68 kg)
	• Redundant configuration: 187 lb (85 kg)
	• Fully loaded chassis: 284 lb (129 kg)
	See “EX8208 Switch Configurations” on page 6.
	NOTE: The fully loaded chassis weight includes the heaviest line cards in all eight
	slots. If your switch configuration has lighter line cards, the fully loaded chassis weight
	will be in the 268–284 lb (122–129 kg) range.

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