Installing and Connecting a QFX3500 Device

1. Follow the instructions in Unpacking a QFX3500 Device.
2. Mount the device by following the instructions in Mounting a QFX3500 Device in a Rack or Cabinet.
3. Follow the instructions in Connecting Earth Ground to a QFX3500 Device.
4. Follow the instructions in Connecting AC Power to a QFX3500 Device.
5. Depending on how you will be using the QFX3500 device, do one of the following:
   • If you are using the QFX3500 device as a standalone switch, follow the instructions in Configuring a QFX3500 Device.
   • If you are using the QFX3500 device as a Node device in a QFX3000 QFabric system, see QFX3000-G QFabric System Installation Overview for information about the steps to install and configure your QFX3000 QFabric system.