Juniper Networks EX9253 Ethernet Switch is an Ethernet-optimized switch that provides carrier-class Ethernet switching. It is a
modular switch that has two dedicated slots that support EX9253-6Q12C and EX9253-6Q12C-M line cards.
To install the Juniper Networks EX9253 Ethernet Switch on a rack, you need:
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Two rear mounting brackets—preinstalled
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Eight screws to secure the switch to the rack—not provided
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Cable management brackets and screws to attach the brackets to the chassis—provided
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(Optional) Air filter unit—provided
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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2—not provided
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An electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap with cable—provided
To connect the switch to earth ground, you need:
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A 14 AWG ground terminal lug sized for #10 screw (Panduit LCD10-14B-L or equivalent)—provided
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A grounding cable (minimum 14–10 AWG (2–5.3 mm²), minimum 60°C wire or as permitted by local code)—not provided
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A pair of M5 Pan Head screws—provided
To connect AC power to the switch, you need:
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An AC power supply installed in the switch—provided
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An AC power cord with a plug appropriate for your geographical location—provided
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A power cord retainer—provided
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An external management device—not provided
To connect DC power to the switch, you need:
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A DC power supply installed in the switch—provided
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Two DC power source cables (minimum 10 AWG (1.3 mm²), minimum 60°C wire or as permitted by local code)—not provided
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Two 16-14 AWG ring lugs sized for #6 screws (Panduit PN10-10R or equivalent)—provided
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EX9253 Switch Quick Start
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A torque-controlled socket nut driver, with a maximum torque capacity of 6 lb-in. (0.68 Nm), for tightening the screws on the
terminals on each power supply—not provided
CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal screws on the DC power supply is 6 lb-in. (0.68 Nm). The
terminal screws might be damaged if excessive torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver to tighten
screws on the DC power supply terminals. Use an appropriately sized driver, with a maximum torque capacity of
6 lb-in. (0.68 Nm) or less. Ensure that the driver is undamaged and properly calibrated and that you have been
trained in its use. You may want to use a driver that is designed to prevent overtorque when the preset torque level
is achieved.
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A wire cutter—not provided
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An external management device—not provided
To perform initial configuration of the switch, you need:
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An Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector attached—provided
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An RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter—provided
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A management host, such as a PC, with an Ethernet port—not provided
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Part 1: Mount the Switch
You can mount the switch on four posts of a 19-in. rack or cabinet. A fully loaded AC-powered switch weighs approximately
157.4 lb (71.4 kg) and a fully loaded DC-powered switch weighs approximately 163.4 lb (74.1 kg). You must use material-handling
systems (such as levers, slings, lifts, and so on) to lift any equipment that weighs above 121.2 lb (55 kg). When this is not practical,
you must use specially trained persons (such as riggers or movers) to lift the switch. Mounting an EX9253 switch requires one
person to guide the switch in place and a second person to install the mounting screws to secure the switch to the rack if you are
using material-handling systems or two people to lift the switch and a third person to install the mounting screws to secure the
switch to the rack if you are using specially trained persons.
The fan trays and power supplies are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units installed in the rear panel of the
switch. You can replace them without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. In a switch powered by AC power
supplies, a minimum of two high line power supplies or three low line must be installed in the switch for non-redundant operation.
To ensure proper operation of the switch, you must install a replacement power supply shortly after removing a power supply
from the chassis. To maintain proper cooling, you must install a replacement fan tray or a blank panel in the fan tray slot shortly
after removing a fan tray from the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in the same switch.
WARNING: Ensure that you understand how to prevent ESD damage. Wrap and fasten one end of an ESD wrist strap
around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the switch.
NOTE: Have a qualified technician verify that the rack is strong enough to support the switch’s weight.
Ensure that the rack is in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and
secured to the building structure.
When mounting multiple units on a rack, mount the heaviest unit at the bottom and mount the other units from the
bottom to the top in decreasing order of weight.
1. Position the switch in front of the four-post rack or cabinet.
NOTE: The rearmounting brackets on either side of the chassis are movable; you can adjust the bracketsaccording
to the depth of the rack. However,the front mounting brackets on either side of the chassis are fixed to the chassis.
2. Remove the screw on either side of the chassis that holds the rear mounting brackets by using a Phillips (+), number 2
screwdriver, and slide the brackets out of the chassis (see Figure 1). Save the brackets.
Figure 1: Removing the Rear Mounting Brackets
3. Position the cable management brackets on each side of the front of the chassis. Attach the brackets to the chassis by using
the screws provided with the brackets (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Installing the Cable Management Brackets
4. Lift the switch by using material-handling systems (such as levers, slings, lifts, and so on). If that is not practical, have a specially
trained person hold on to the bottom of the chassis on each side and carefully lift it. The front mounting brackets must contact
the rack rails and the holes on the front mounting brackets must align with the threaded holes on the rack. Align the bottom
hole in each front mounting bracket with a hole in each post of the rack, making sure that the chassis is level.
5. Have another person secure the switch to the rack by inserting the screws appropriate for your rack through the holes in the
bracket and the threaded holes on the rack (see Figure 3). Tighten the screws.
To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and to ensure proper operation, you must provide adequate
grounding to the switch before you connect power.
The grounding points are in the form of studs sized for M5 Pan Head screws. The M5 Pan Head screws are provided in the accessory
kit. The grounding points are spaced at 0.75-in. (19.1-mm) centers (see Figure 6).
You ground the switch by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching it to the grounding points on the
chassis by using two M5 Pan Head screws. You must provide the grounding cables; the cable lugs are provided with the switch.
The grounding lug accommodates 14–10 AWG (2–5.3 mm²) stranded wire. The grounding cable that you provide for the chassis
must be the same size or heavier than the input wire of each powersupply.Minimum recommendationsare 14–10 AWG (2–5.3 mm²)
stranded wire, 60°C wire, or as permitted by local code.
NOTE: Grounding is required for models that use DC power supplies and recommended for models that use AC
power supplies. An AC-powered switch gets additional grounding when you connect the power supply in the switch
to a grounded AC power source outlet by using the power cord.
To connect earth ground to a switch:
CAUTION: A licensed electrician must attach the grounding lug to the grounding cable.
1. Wrap and fasten one end of an ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point
on the switch.
2. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before grounding connections are made.
3. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
4. Detach the ESD grounding strap from the ESD point on the switch.
5. Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding point on the side of the chassis (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: Grounding Point on an EX9253 Switch
1— Grounding point
6. Secure the grounding lug on the grounding cable to the protective earthing terminal on the switch by using the screws (see
Figure 7: Connecting a Grounding Cable to an EX9253 Switch
7. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
8. Dress the grounding cable appropriately. Ensure that it does not touch the switch components, block the air exhaust and
access to the switch components, or drape where people could trip on it.
Part 2: Connect Power to the Switch
Depending on the model, you can use either AC or DC power supplies. The power supplies are hot-removable and hot-insertable
field-replaceable units installed in the rear panel of the switch. You can replacethem without powering off the switch or disrupting
switch functions.
CAUTION: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in the same switch.
NOTE: Grounding is required for models that use DC power supplies and recommended for models that use AC
power supplies. An AC-powered switch gets additional grounding when you connect the power supply in the switch
to a grounded AC power source outlet by using the power cord.
WARNING: Ensure that you understand how to prevent ESD damage (see Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge
Damage).
To connect power to an AC-powered switch (for each power supply):
1. Locate the power cord that has a plug appropriate for your geographic location.
2. wrap and fasten one end of an ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point
on the switch.
3. Insert the coupler end of the power cord into the AC power cord inlet on the power supply.
4. Push the power cord into the slot in the adjustment nut of the power cord retainer clip. Turn the nut until it is tight against the
base of the coupler (see Figure 8).
Figure 8: Connecting Power to an AC-Powered Switch
5. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the off position.
NOTE: Each power supply must be connected to a dedicated AC power feed with a dedicated customer-site
circuit breaker.We recommend that you use a dedicated customer-site circuit breaker ratedfor either 15 A (110 VAC)
minimum or 10 A (220 VAC) minimum, or as required by local code.
6. Insert the power cord plug into the power source outlet.
7. Dress the power cord appropriately. Ensure that it does not touch the switch components, block the air exhaust and access
to switch components, or drape where people could trip on it.
8. Switch on the dedicated customer-site circuit breaker.
9. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the on position.
10. Verify that the status LED on the power supply faceplate is on and steadily lit green.
You connect DC power to the switch by attaching power cables from the DC power source to the terminals on the power supply
faceplate.
CAUTION: A licensed electrician must attach the ring lugs to the DC power cables.
WARNING: Before connecting the switch to a DC power source, ensure that the cable leads will not become active
while you are connecting DC power and that the voltage across the DC power source cable leads is 0 V. Locate the
input circuit breaker on the panel board that provides DC power, set the circuit breaker to the off position, and tape
the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the off position. We recommend that you use a dedicated customer-site
circuit breaker rated for 40 A (–48 VDC) minimum, or as required by local code.
Before you connect power to the switch, wrap and fasten one end of an ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the
other end of the strap to the ESD point on the switch.
To connect power to a DC-powered switch (for each power supply):
1. Switch off the dedicated customer-site circuit breakers. Ensure that the voltage across the DC power source cable leads is
0 V and that the cable leads do not become active during installation.
2. Verify that the DC power cables are correctly labeled before making connections to the power supply. In a typical power
distribution scheme where the return is connected to chassis ground at the battery plant, you can use a multimeter to verify
the resistance of the –48V and RTN DC cables to chassis ground:
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The cable with very large resistance (indicating an open circuit) to chassis ground is –48V.
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The cable with very low resistance (indicating a closed circuit) to chassis ground is RTN.
CAUTION: You must ensure that power connections maintain proper polarity. The power source cables might be
labeled (+) and (–) to indicate their polarity. There is no standard color coding for DC power cables. The color
coding used by the external DC power source at your site determines the color coding for the leads on the power
cables that attach to the terminal studs on each power supply.
3. Remove the nuts from the terminals. Save the nuts.
CAUTION: Ensure that each power cable lug seats flush against the surface of the terminal block as you are
tightening the nuts. Ensure that each nut is properly threaded into the terminal. Applying installation torque to
the nuts when improperly threaded can result in damage to the terminal.
CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal screws on the DC power supply is 6 lb-in. (0.68 Nm). The
terminal screws might be damaged if excessive torque is applied. Use only a torque-controlled driver to tighten
screws on the DC power supply terminals. Use an appropriately sized driver, with a maximum torque capacity of
6 lb-in. (0.68 Nm) or less. Ensure that the driver is undamaged and properly calibrated and that you have been
trained in its use. You may want to use a driver that is designed to prevent overtorque when the preset torque
level is achieved.
4. Secure each power cable lug to the terminal with the nuts by using a socket nut driver (see Figure 9). Do not overtighten the
nuts. Apply between 5 lb-in. (0.6 Nm) and 6 lb-in. (0.68 Nm) of torque to the nuts.
a. Secure the positive (+) DC source power cable lug to the return terminal (labeled RTN).
b. Secure the negative (–) DC source power cable lug to the –48V terminal (labeled –48V).
Figure 9: Connecting Power to a DC-Powered Switch
5. Verify that the power cabling is correct. Ensure that cables do not touch the switch components, block the air exhaust and
access to switch components, or drape where people could trip on them.
6. Connect each DC power cable to the appropriate external DC power source.
7. Switch on the dedicated customer-site circuit breakers.
8. Verify that the status LED on the power supply faceplate is on and steadily lit green.
Connecting the Switch to External Clocking and Timing Devices
The switch supports external clock synchronization for Synchronous Ethernet and external inputs. The connections to the switch
are made through the ports on the front panel. Figure 10 shows the ports that are used to connect the switch to external clocking
and timing devices.
Figure 10: Ports Used to Connect the Switch to External Clocking and Timing Devices
3—1—10-MHz input and output timing portsTime-of-day (ToD) port with LED. Support for this port is not
available in this release.
4—2—1-PPS input and output timing portsBITS ports with LEDs
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Connecting 1-PPS and 10-MHz Timing Devices to the Switch on page 9
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Connecting a BITS External Clocking Device to the Switch on page 10
Connecting 1-PPS and 10-MHz Timing Devices to the Switch
The switch has four SubMiniature B (SMB) connectors that support 1-PPS and 10-MHz timing devices (see Figure 10).
NOTE: Ensure that a cable of 3 m or less in length is used for the 10-MHz and 1-PPS connectors.
To connect the SMB coaxial cable to the external clocking input port:
1. Connect one end of the SMB coaxial cable to either the socket labeled IN on the 1-PPS SMB connector or the 10-MHz SMB
connector on the switch.
2. Connect the other end of the SMB coaxial cable to the 1-PPS or 10-MHz source network equipment.
NOTE: Ensure that the 1-PPS or 10-MHz source network equipment contains low voltage complementary metal
oxide semiconductor (LVCMOS) or is compatible with low-voltage (3.3 V) transistor–transistor logic (LVTTL).
Connecting a BITS External Clocking Device to the Switch
The switch has an external building-integrated timing supply (BITS) port, labeled BITS, on the front panel of the switch (see
Figure 10).
To connect the switch to a BITS external clocking device:
1. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD wrist strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD
point on the switch.
2. Plug one end of an RJ-45 cable into the internal clock port on the front panel.
3. Plug the other end of the RJ-45 cable into the BITS external clocking device.
4. Verify that the LEDs for the BITS port are lit steadily green.
5. Configure the port.
Part 3: Perform Initial Configuration
Before you begin:
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Ensure that the switch is powered on.
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Set these values in the console server or PC: baud rate—9600; flow control—none; data bits—8; parity—none; stop bits—1;
DCD state—disregard.
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For console access, connect the console port on the switch (labeled CON) to the PC by using an RJ-45 cable and an RJ-45 to
DB-9 serial port adapter.
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For out-of-band management, connect the management port on the switch (labeled MGMT) to the PC by using an RJ-45 cable.
NOTE: Ensure that the removable storage media that contains a copy of Junos OS is not installed in the switch
except when you want to install Junos OS from the storage media. If the storage media is installed during normal
operation and if the switch is rebooted intentionally or accidentally (for example, because of a power outage), the
configuration in the switch is deleted and the copy of the software in the storage media is installed in the switch.
10. (Optional) Configure the static routes to remote subnets with access to the management port. Access to the management
port is limited to the local subnet. To access the management port from a remote subnet, you must add a static route to that
subnet within the routing table.
Failure to observe these safety warnings can result in personal injury or death.
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Before removing or installing components of a switch, wrap and fasten one end of an ESD wrist strap around your
bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the switch. Failure to use an ESD strap could
result in damage to the switch.
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Permit only trained and qualified personnel to install or replace switch components.
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Perform only the procedures described in this quick start and the EX Series documentation. Other services must
be performed only by authorized service personnel.
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Before installing the switch, read the planning instructions in the EX Series documentation to ensure that the site
meets power, environmental, and clearance requirements for the switch.
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Before connecting the switch to a power source, read the installation instructions in the EX Series documentation.
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For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted.Readthe clearance
requirements for the switch in the EX Series documentation.
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Do not lift the chassis by the power supply or fan tray handles.
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If the rack has stabilizing devices, install them in the rack before mounting or servicing the switch in the rack.
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Before installing or after removing an electrical component, always place it component-side up on an antistatic
mat placed on a flat, stable surface or in an antistatic bag.
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Do not work on the switch or connect or disconnect cables during electrical storms.
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Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry, including rings, necklaces, and
watches. Metal objects heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or become
welded to the terminals.
Power Cable Warning (Japanese)
The attached power cable is only for this product. Do not use this cable for another product.
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