Juniper Networks EX8208 Switch User Manual


 
Chassis Physical Specifications
The EX8208 switch is 14 rack units (14 U) in size (1/3 rack); three EX8208 switches can
fit in a standard 42 U rack. Each EX8208 switch is designed to optimize rack space and
cabling. See Figure 1 on page 4.
Figure 1: EX8208 Switch
The EX8208 switch has a chassis-level LCD panel that displays Routing Engine and
switch fabricstatusas wellas chassiscomponents’alarm information forrapid problem
identification. The LCD panel provides a user-friendly interface for performing initial
switch configuration, rolling back a configuration, or restoring the switch to its default
settings. See “LCD Panel in an EX8200 Switch” on page 17.
The EX8208 chassis backplane distributes the data, control, and management signals
to various system components along with distributing power throughout the system.
See “Chassis Physical Specifications of an EX8208 Switch” on page 9.
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