Juniper Networks EX8208 Switch User Manual


 
CAUTION: Before you connect power to the switch, a licensed electrician must attach
acablelugtothegroundingandpowercablesthatyousupply.Acablewithanincorrectly
attached lug can damage the switch (for example, by causing a short circuit).
CAUTION: Mixingdifferenttypesofpowersuppliesinthesamechassisisnotasupported
configuration.
NOTE: A 2000 W DC power supply requires a dedicated 60 A circuit breaker for each
input DC feed.
A 3000 W DC power supply requires a dedicated 100 A circuit breaker for each input
DC feed.
NOTE: Each power supply input feed must be connected to a dedicated DC power
source outlet.
Before you begin connecting DC power to an EX8200 switch:
Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage (see
“Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage on EX Series Switches” on page 292).
Ensure that you have connected the switch chassis to earth ground.
CAUTION: To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements and
toensureproperoperation,youmustconnectEX8200switchestoearthgroundbefore
youconnectthemtopower.Forinstallationsthatrequireaseparategroundingconductor
tothe chassis,use the protectiveearthing terminal on the switch chassisto connectto
earth ground. For instructions on connectingan EX8200 switch to ground using a
separate grounding conductor, see “Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch”
on page 167.
Installthepowersupplyinthechassis.See“InstallingaDCPowerSupplyinanEX8200
Switch” on page 152.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to connect DC power to an
EX8200 switch:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
DC power source cables (not provided) with the cable lugs (provided) attached.
The provided cable lugs in an EX8208 switch are sized for 6 AWG (13.3 mm
2
) power
source cables. The DC power source cables that you provide must be 6 AWG (13.3
mm
2
),minimum60°Cwire.Werecommendthatyouinstallheat-shrinktubinginsulation
around the power cables and lugs.
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