Day One+
EX4300
INTHISGUIDE
Step 2: Up and Running | 6
Step 3: Keep Going | 9
Step1:Begin
INTHISSECTION
Install the EX4300 | 2
Power On | 5
MeettheEX4300LineofEthernetSwitches
TheJuniperNetworks® EX4300EthernetSwitchesarefixed-configurationplatformsthatcanbedeployedasstandalone systemsoraspartofaVirtualChassisswitchingarchitecture. TheEX4300switchesareavailablein24-port,32-port,and 48-port models, with or without PoE+, with AC or DC power supplies, and with different airflow directions. EX4300 switches also provide uplink ports and a slot for installing an optional uplink module.
Model |
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports |
PoE/PoE+ Ports |
EX4300-24T |
24 |
0 |
EX4300-24P |
24 |
24 |
2
Model |
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports |
PoE/PoE+ Ports |
EX4300-48T |
48 |
0 |
EX4300-48P |
48 |
48 |
EX4300-48MP |
24 |
48 |
|
(plus 24 100/1000/2500/5000/10000BASE-T |
|
|
ports) |
|
EX4300-32F |
32 100/1000BASE-X ports |
0 |
In this guide, we show you how to install an AC-powered EX4300 switch with the fan modules and power supplies preinstalled. If you need instructions for installing fans, power supplies, and optional uplink modules, see the EX4300 Switch Hardware Guide.
InstalltheEX4300
INTHISSECTION
What’s in the Box? | 3
What Else Do I Need? | 3
Install the EX4300 Switch in a Two-Post Rack | 3
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You can install the EX4300 switch on a table or desktop, on a wall, or in a two-post or four-post rack. The mounting kit that ships in the box has the brackets you need to install the EX4300 switch in a two-post rack. We’ll walk you through how to do that.
NOTE: Ifyouwanttoinstalltheswitchonthewallorinafour-postrack,you’llneedtoorderseparatemounting kits. The four-post rack mount kit also has brackets for mounting the EX4300 switch in a recessed position in the rack.
What’sintheBox?
•EX4300 switch
•An AC power cord appropriate for your geographical location
•Two mounting brackets and eight mounting screws
•An Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors attached and an RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter
WhatElseDoINeed?
You’ll need to provide the following:
•Four rack mount screws to secure the chassis to the rack
•A number two Phillips (+) screwdriver
•An electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
•A management host such as a laptop or desktop PC
•A serial-to-USB adapter (if your laptop or desktop PC doesn’t have a serial port)
•Someone to help you secure the switch to the rack
InstalltheEX4300SwitchinaTwo-PostRack
1.Review General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
2.WrapandfastenoneendoftheESDgroundingstraparoundyourbarewrist,andconnecttheotherendtoasiteESD
point.
3.Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the EX4300 switch using the eight screws and a screwdriver.