Technical Documentation

Chassis Physical Specifications of an EX8208 Switch

The EX8208 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other switch components. Table 1 summarizes the physical specifications of the EX8208 switch chassis. See Figure 1.

Table 1: Physical Specifications of the EX8208 Switch Chassis

Description

Value

Chassis height

24.25 in. (61.6 cm)

Chassis width
  • 17.25 in. (43.82 cm)
  • The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm).

Chassis depth
  • 20 in. (50.8 cm)
  • The depth from the front-mounting bracket to chassis rear is 20.69 in. (52.6 cm).

Weight
  • Chassis with backplane: 89 lb (41 kg)
  • Base configuration: 149 lb (68 kg)
  • Redundant configuration: 187 lb (85 kg)
  • Fully loaded chassis: 284 lb (129 kg)

See EX8208 Switch Configurations.

Note: The fully loaded chassis weight includes the heaviest line cards in all eight slots. If your switch configuration has lighter line cards, the fully loaded chassis weight will be in the 268–284  lb (122–129 kg) range.

Figure 1: EX8208 Switch

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You can mount an EX8200 switch on a standard 19-in. four-post rack or a standard 800-mm enclosed cabinet. Up to three EX8208 switches can be installed in a standard (42 rack unit (U)) rack provided the rack can handle their combined weight.

Lift handles are provided on either side of the switch to facilitate the handling of a chassis with only the backplane installed.

Warning: Do not use the lift handles to lift the chassis unless the chassis is empty (that is, contains only the backplane). Failure to heed this warning can result in injury. See Mounting an EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Using a Mechanical Lift or Mounting an EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Without Using a Mechanical Lift for instructions for moving a loaded chassis.

Published: 2009-07-15