Juniper QFX Series Hardware Guide

CHAPTER 3
Initial Installation and Configuration
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QFX5110 Installation Overview on page 85
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Unpacking and Mounting the QFX5110 on page 88
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Connecting the QFX5110 to External Devices on page 91
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Connecting the QFX5110 to Power on page 95
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Connecting the QFX5110 in a Virtual Chassis or Virtual Chassis Fabric on page 101
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Configuring a QFX5110 on page 104
QFX5110 Installation Overview
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Standalone Installation Overview on page 85
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Virtual Chassis Fabric Installation Overview on page 86
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QFX5110 Installation Safety Guidelines on page 87
Standalone Installation Overview
You can mount a QFX5110:
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Flush with the front of a 19-in. four-post rack. Use the standard mounting brackets
provided with the switch for this configuration.
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Recessed 2 in. (5 cm) from the front of a 19-in. four-post rack. Use the extension bracket
provided in the standard mounting kit for this configuration.
To install and connect a QFX5110:
1. Follow the instructions in “Unpacking a QFX5110” on page 88.
2. Determine how the switch is to be mounted.
Flush or recessed-mounted in a rack, see“Mounting a QFX5110 in a Rack” on page 89
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3. Follow the instructions in:
a. Connecting the QFX5110 to Grounding Cable on page 92
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Juniper QFX Series Specifications

General

Category	Switch
Series	QFX
Form Factor	1U, 2U, and modular chassis options
Power Supply	Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
Cooling	hot-swappable fans
Virtual Chassis	Supported on certain models
Typical Use	Data center, cloud
Operating System	Junos OS
Management	CLI
Key Features	High performance, low latency, automation
Latency	Sub-microsecond latency
Port Density	Varies by model (e.g., QFX5100: up to 48x10GbE + 6x40GbE)