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Juniper EX4200 User Manual

Juniper EX4200
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EX4200 Switch Hardware Guide
Modified: 2015-06-29
Copyright © 2015, Juniper Networks, Inc.

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Juniper EX4200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelEX4200
Switching Capacity128 Gbps
LayerLayer 2 and Layer 3
Form Factor1U
Throughput96 Mpps
Maximum VLANs4096
MAC Address Table Size16, 000
DRAM1 GB
Flash Memory1 GB
Forwarding Rate96 Mpps
JUNOS SoftwareYes
Ports24 or 48
StackingUp to 10 switches in a Virtual Chassis configuration
Power SupplyAC or DC
ManagementCLI, SNMP, J-Web
Input Voltage100-240 VAC or -48 VDC
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C
RedundancyRedundant power supplies
Virtual Chassis TechnologyYes
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Humidity5% to 90% non-condensing

Summary

Chapter 1 System Overview

EX4200 Switches Hardware Overview

Overview of the Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches, including their role and features.

EX4200 Switches

Details on EX4200 switches for medium- and high-density environments and scalability.

EX4200 Switch Models

Information on available EX4200 switch models, including port count and PoE capability.

EX4200 Switch Hardware and CLI Terminology Mapping

Description of hardware terms and corresponding Junos OS CLI terms for EX4200 switches.

Chapter 2 Chassis Components and Descriptions

Chassis Physical Specifications for EX4200 Switches

Summary of the physical specifications for the EX4200 switch chassis.

Field-Replaceable Units in EX4200 Switches

Identification of components that can be replaced on-site in EX4200 switches.

Front Panel of an EX4200 Switch

Description of components and LEDs found on the front panel of an EX4200 switch.

Rear Panel of an EX4200 Switch

Description of components located on the rear panel of an EX4200 switch.

LCD Panel in EX4200 Switches

Details about the LCD panel on the front of the switch and its navigation buttons.

Uplink Modules in EX4200 Switches

Description of the four types of uplink modules supported by EX4200 switches.

Chassis Status LEDs in EX4200 Switches

Information on the three LEDs on the far right of the front panel next to the LCD panel.

Management Port LEDs in EX4200 Switches

Description of the two LEDs on the management port indicating link/activity and port status.

Network Port LEDs in EX4200 Switches

Explanation of the LEDs on network ports, including status indicators for port parameters.

Chapter 3 Cooling System and Airflow

Cooling System and Airflow in an EX4200 Switch

Description of the cooling system, consisting of a field-replaceable unit (FRU) fan tray.

Fan Tray

Details about the location and function of the fan tray in the rear of the chassis.

Airflow Direction in the EX4200 Switch Chassis

Explanation of how the fan tray provides side-to-rear chassis cooling.

Chapter 4 Power Supplies

Power Supply in EX4200 Switches

Information on installing and replacing the hot-removable power supply unit (FRU).

AC Power Supplies

Details on available AC power supply models (320 W, 600 W, 930 W) and their features.

DC Power Supplies

Information on the DC power supply, its dual input feeds, and lack of PoE support.

PoE Power Budget and AC Power Supplies

Explanation of how PoE power budget is determined by power supply capacity.

AC Power Supply LEDs in EX4200 Switches

Description of the LEDs on the AC power supplies indicating power status.

DC Power Supply LEDs in EX4200 Switches

Description of the LEDs on the DC power supplies and their states.

Chapter 5 Viewing System Information

Dashboard for EX Series Switches

Using the J-Web interface dashboard to view system information.

Graphical Chassis Viewer

Displays a graphical view of the switch chassis and each member switch in a Virtual Chassis.

System Information Panel

Provides details on system name, device model, inventory, Junos OS, and boot image versions.

Health Status Panel

Displays memory utilization, flash usage, temperature, CPU load, and fan status.

Capacity Utilization Panel

Shows the number of active ports, total ports, MAC-table entries, and VLANs configured.

Alarms Panel

Displays information about the last five alarms raised in the system.

Chapter 6 Preparation Overview

Site Preparation Checklist for EX4200 Switches

Checklist of tasks for preparing a site for EX4200 switch installation.

Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX Series Switches

Guidelines for installation environment: altitude, humidity, temperature, and seismic.

General Site Guidelines

Guidelines for efficient device operation, site planning, maintenance, and layout.

Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines

Factors to consider when planning electrical wiring at the site.

Rack Requirements for EX4200 Switches

Specifications for mounting the switch on two-post or four-post racks.

Cabinet Requirements for EX4200 Switches

Requirements for mounting the switch in a cabinet that contains a 19-in. rack.

Requirements for Mounting an EX4200 Switch on a Desktop or Wall

Instructions for installing the switch on a desktop or wall, including clearance.

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX4200 Switches

Guidelines for sufficient clearance around the installed switch for airflow and maintenance.

Chapter 7 Power Specifications and Requirements

Power Specifications for EX4200 Switches

Description of power supply specifications for EX4200 switches.

AC Power Cord Specifications for EX4200 Switches

Details on the detachable AC power cord, its coupler type, and plug standards.

Calculating the EX Series Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget

Method for calculating link power budget for fiber-optic connections.

Calculating the EX Series Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin

Method for calculating the link power margin considering attenuation and link loss.

Chapter 8 Transceiver and Cable Specifications

Pluggable Transceivers Supported on EX4200 Switches

Description of SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers supported by uplink modules.

SFP+ Direct Attach Cables for EX Series Switches

Information on small form-factor pluggable plus transceiver (SFP+) direct attach copper cables.

Network Cable Specifications for EX4200 Switches

Details on network interfaces and cable types used with EX4200 switches.

Understanding EX Series Switches Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion

Understanding how signal loss, attenuation, and dispersion affect fiber-optic transmission.

Chapter 9 Pinout Specifications

Console Port Connector Pinout Information for an EX Series Switch

Pinout information for the RJ-45 console connector.

USB Port Specifications for an EX Series Switch

Information on USB flash drives tested and supported for EX Series switches.

Management Port Connector Pinout Information for an EX4200 Switch

Pinout information for the RJ-45 management port connector.

Network Port Connector Pinout Information for an EX4200 Switch

Pinout information for the RJ-45 network port connector.

RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Port Adapter Pinout Information for a Switch

Pinout information for the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter.

Uplink Modules Connector Pinout Information for EX4200 Switches

Pinout information for the uplink modules connector on the front panel.

Virtual Chassis Ports Connector Pinout Information for EX4200 Switches

Pinout information for the 68-pin connector cable used for Virtual Chassis ports.

Chapter 10 Planning the Virtual Chassis

Understanding EX4200, EX4500, and EX4550 Virtual Chassis Hardware Configurations

How to interconnect EX4200, EX4500, and EX4550 switches into Virtual Chassis.

Ports Used to Interconnect Virtual Chassis Members

Ports available for connecting Virtual Chassis members.

Virtual Chassis Module

Availability of Virtual Chassis modules for EX4500 and EX4550 switches.

Switch Role and Member ID on the LCD Panel

Display of switch role (RE, BK, LC) and member ID on the LCD panel.

Chapter 11 Unpacking the Switch

Unpacking an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for unpacking the EX4200 switch chassis from its shipping carton.

Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX4200 Switch

Details of parts included in the switch shipment and quantities.

Registering Products—Mandatory for Validating SLAs

Importance of registering products for activating hardware service-level agreements (SLAs).

Chapter 12 Installing the Switch

Installing and Connecting an EX4200 Switch

Steps to install and connect an EX4200 switch, including power supply and fan tray installation.

Mounting an EX4200 Switch

Methods for mounting the EX4200 switch on two-post racks, four-post racks, or a wall.

Mounting an EX4200 Switch on a Desk or Other Level Surface

Instructions for mounting the switch on a desk or level surface using rubber feet.

Mounting an EX4200 Switch on Two Posts in a Rack or Cabinet

Procedure for mounting the switch on two posts in a 19-in. rack or cabinet.

Mounting an EX4200 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet

Procedure for mounting the switch on four posts in a 19-in. rack or cabinet.

Mounting an EX4200 Switch in a Recessed Position in a Rack or Cabinet

Instructions for mounting the switch recessed 2 inches from the rack front.

Mounting an EX4200 Switch on a Wall

Instructions for mounting the switch on a wall using a separately orderable wall-mount kit.

Installing and Removing EX4200 Switch Hardware Components

Procedures for installing and removing FRUs like power supply, fan tray, uplink module, transceivers.

Chapter 13 Connecting the Switch to Power

Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch

Ensuring proper operation and EMI compliance by connecting the switch to earth ground.

Parts and Tools Required for Connecting an EX Series Switch to Earth Ground

List of earthing terminal location, cable requirements, lug specs, screws, and screwdriver.

Special Instructions to Follow Before Connecting Earth Ground to a Switch

Specific instructions to follow before connecting earth ground to a switch.

Connecting AC Power to an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for connecting AC power to the EX4200 switch, including safety precautions.

Connecting DC Power to an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for connecting DC power to the EX4200 switch, including safety precautions.

Chapter 14 Connecting the Switch to the Network

Connecting a Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management

Steps to connect the switch to a management device via the management port.

Connecting a Switch to a Management Console

Procedure to connect the device to a management console or server using Ethernet cable.

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to a Switch

Procedure for connecting fiber-optic cables to optical transceivers, with safety precautions.

Chapter 15 Performing Initial Configuration

EX4200 Default Configuration

Details of the factory default configuration for EX Series switches.

Connecting and Configuring an EX Series Switch (CLI Procedure)

Procedure for connecting and configuring switches using the CLI.

Connecting and Configuring an EX Series Switch (J-Web Procedure)

Procedure for connecting and configuring switches using the J-Web interface.

Configuring the LCD Panel on EX Series Switches (CLI Procedure)

Instructions for configuring the LCD panel menus and options via CLI.

Chapter 16 Replacing Cooling System Component

Installing a Fan Tray in an EX4200 Switch

Step-by-step instructions for installing a fan tray into the switch chassis.

Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4200 Switch

Step-by-step instructions for removing a fan tray from the switch chassis.

Chapter 17 Replacing Power Supply

Installing a Power Supply in an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for installing a hot-removable power supply unit (FRU) into the switch.

Removing a Power Supply from an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for removing a hot-removable power supply unit (FRU) from the switch.

Chapter 18 Replacing Uplink Module

Installing an Uplink Module in an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for installing an optional uplink module into the switch's front panel.

Removing an Uplink Module from an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for removing an optional uplink module from the switch's front panel.

Chapter 19 Replacing Transceiver

Installing a Transceiver in an EX Series Switch

Procedure for installing hot-removable transceivers into EX Series switches.

Removing a Transceiver from a Switch

Procedure for removing transceivers from EX Series switches and OCX1100 switches.

Chapter 20 Maintaining and Replacing Fiber-Optic Cable

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to a Switch

Procedure for connecting fiber-optic cables to optical transceivers with safety precautions.

Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable from a Switch

Procedure for disconnecting fiber-optic cables from optical transceivers.

Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables in Switches

Guidelines for maintaining fiber-optic cables, including cleaning and handling.

Chapter 21 Replacing a Member Switch to Virtual Chassis

Adding a New EX4200 Switch to an Existing EX4200 Virtual Chassis (CLI Procedure)

Procedure to add an EX4200 switch to an existing EX4200 Virtual Chassis via CLI.

Replacing a Member Switch of a Virtual Chassis Configuration (CLI Procedure)

Procedure to replace a member switch in a Virtual Chassis configuration via CLI.

Chapter 22 Maintaining and Replacing Virtual Chassis Cable

Connecting a Virtual Chassis Cable to an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for connecting Virtual Chassis cables between EX4200 switches.

Disconnecting a Virtual Chassis Cable from an EX4200 Switch

Procedure for disconnecting Virtual Chassis cables from VCPs.

Chapter 23 Contacting Customer Support and Returning the Chassis or Components

Returning an EX4200 Switch or Component for Repair or Replacement

Procedure for returning a switch or hardware component for repair or replacement.

Locating the Serial Number on an EX4200 Switch or Component

Instructions for finding the serial number of switches and components.

Locating the Chassis Serial Number ID Label on an EX4200 Switch

Location of serial number ID labels on the rear panel of EX4200 switches.

Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on FRUs in an EX4200 Switch

Location of serial number ID labels on power supplies, fan trays, and uplink modules.

Contacting Customer Support to Obtain Return Materials Authorization for Switches

Procedure for obtaining an RMA from Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC).

Packing an EX4200 Switch or Component for Shipping

Instructions for packing an EX4200 switch or component for return shipping.

Chapter 24 Alarms and Syslog Messages

Understanding Alarm Types and Severity Levels on EX Series Switches

Explanation of alarm types (chassis, system) and severity levels (major, minor).

Checking Active Alarms with the J-Web Interface

Using the J-Web interface to view alarm information, including type and severity.

Monitoring System Log Messages

Filtering and viewing system log messages for EX Series switches via J-Web or CLI.

Chapter 25 Troubleshooting Switch Components

Troubleshooting Network Interfaces on EX4200 Switches

Troubleshooting information for specific problems related to interfaces on EX4200 switches.

The interface on the port in which an SFP or SFP+ transceiver is installed is down

Troubleshooting steps when a port interface with an SFP/SFP+ transceiver is down.

Troubleshooting Virtual Chassis Port Connectivity on an EX4200 Switch

Troubleshooting problems related to uplink module ports on EX4200 switches.

Virtual Chassis port (VCP) connection does not work

Troubleshooting steps when a VCP connection configured in an EX4200 switch does not work.

Troubleshooting Power Supply Installation Alarms on EX4200 Switches

Troubleshooting information for problems related to power supply installation alarms.

The Switch Displays the “Unsupported PSU” Alarm

Troubleshooting the 'Unsupported PSU' alarm on EX4200-24PX/48PX switches.

Chapter 26 General Safety Guidelines and Warnings

General Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Guidelines to ensure safety and protect devices from damage during operation.

Definitions of Safety Warning Levels

Explanation of safety warning levels (Note, Caution) used in documentation.

Qualified Personnel Warning

Warning that only trained and qualified personnel should install or replace the device.

Warning Statement for Norway and Sweden

Specific warning statement for Norway and Sweden regarding equipment connection.

Chapter 27 Fire Safety Requirements

Fire Safety Requirements

Procedures for protecting people and equipment during fire emergencies.

Fire Suppression

Recommendations for using Type C fire extinguishers for electrical fires.

Fire Suppression Equipment

Information on effective fire suppression equipment for electrical fires.

Chapter 28 Installation Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Installation Instructions Warning

Warning to read installation instructions before connecting the device to a power source.

Chassis Lifting Guidelines for EX4200 Switches

Guidelines for safely lifting and moving the EX4200 switch chassis.

Restricted Access Warning

Warning regarding installation in restricted access areas for service personnel.

Ramp Warning

Warning against using ramps inclined at more than 10 degrees during installation.

Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings

Precautions for ensuring system stability when mounting devices in racks or cabinets.

Wall-Mounting Warning for EX4200 Switches

Warning about orienting the chassis correctly for airflow and fire safety when wall-mounted.

Grounded Equipment Warning

Warning that the device is intended to be grounded and earth ground must be connected.

Chapter 29 Radiation and Laser Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for Switches

Guidelines and warnings for safe handling of lasers in EX Series switches.

General Laser Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines to prevent eye injury when working around optical transceivers.

Class 1 Laser Product Warning

Warning indicating that the product is a Class 1 laser product.

Class 1 LED Product Warning

Warning indicating that the product is a Class 1 LED product.

Laser Beam Warning

Warning not to stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments.

Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning

Warning about avoiding exposure to radiation from open port apertures.

Chapter 30 Maintenance and Operational Safety Warnings

Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Guidelines and warnings for performing maintenance activities on devices.

Battery Handling Warning

Warning regarding incorrect battery replacement potentially causing an explosion.

Jewelry Removal Warning

Warning to remove jewelry before working on equipment connected to power lines.

Lightning Activity Warning

Warning not to work on or connect/disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Operating Temperature Warning

Warning about operating devices outside recommended ambient temperature ranges.

Product Disposal Warning

Warning regarding handling device disposal according to national laws and regulations.

Chapter 31 Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings

General guidelines for electrical safety when working with devices.

Action to Take After an Electrical Accident

Actions to take in case of an electrical accident, including injury.

Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Guidelines to minimize potential for ESD damage to device components.

AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines

Electrical safety guidelines specific to AC-powered devices.

AC Power Disconnection Warning

Warning to unplug all power cords before working on the switch or near power supplies.

DC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines

Electrical safety guidelines specific to DC-powered devices.

DC Power Disconnection Warning

Warning to ensure DC power is removed before performing DC power procedures.

DC Power Grounding Requirements and Warning

Requirements and warnings for DC power grounding connections.

DC Power Wiring Sequence Warning

Warning about the correct sequence for wiring DC power supplies.

DC Power Wiring Terminations Warning

Warning regarding the use of approved wiring terminations for stranded wiring.

Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning

Warning to ensure all power connections are fully disconnected for devices with multiple power supplies.

TN Power Warning

Warning that the device is designed to work with a TN power system.

Chapter 32 Agency Approvals and Compliance Statements

Agency Approvals for EX Series Switches

List of standards and approvals that EX Series hardware devices comply with.

Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for EX Series Switches

Description of EMC requirements for EX Series hardware devices by region.

Canada

Compliance statement for Class A digital apparatus according to Canadian ICES-003.

European Community

Statement for Class A device in domestic environments potentially causing radio interference.

Israel

Warning for Class A product in residential environments causing radio interference.

Japan

Statement for Class A device potentially causing radio interference in domestic environments.

United States

Statement on compliance with FCC Rules Part 15 for Class A digital device.

FCC Part 15 Statement

Limits for Class A digital device to provide protection against harmful interference.

Nonregulatory Environmental Standards

Information on NEBS compliance for EX Series switches.

Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for EX Series Switches

Statements regarding acoustic noise levels emitted by EX Series switches.

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