Technical Documentation

Site Preparation Checklist for an EX8200 Switch

The checklist in Table 1 summarizes the tasks you need to perform to prepare a site for installing an EX8200 switch.

Table 1: Site Preparation Checklist

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Environment

Verify that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity do not exceed switch tolerances.

Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX Series Switches

   
Power

Measure distance between external power sources and switch installation site.

     

Calculate the power consumption and requirements.

AC Power Specifications for EX8200 Switches

DC Power Specifications for EX8200 Switches

Power Requirements for EX8208 Switch Components

Power Requirements for EX8216 Switch Components

Calculating Power Requirements for an EX8208 Switch

Calculating Power Requirements for an EX8216 Switch

Calculating the EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget

Calculating the EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin

   
Rack or Cabinet

Select the type of rack or cabinet and verify that it meets the minimum requirements for the installation of the switch.

Rack Requirements for an EX8208 Switch

Rack Requirements for an EX8216 Switch

Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for an EX8208 Switch

Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for an EX8216 Switch

   

Plan rack or cabinet location, ensuring the required space clearances.

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX8208 Switch

Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX8216 Switch

   

Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and building structure.

Rack Requirements for an EX8208 Switch

Rack Requirements for an EX8216 Switch

Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for an EX8208 Switch

Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for an EX8216 Switch

   
Cables

Plan the cable routing and management.

Acquire cables and connectors:

  • Determine the number of cables needed based on your planned configuration.
  • Ensure that the distance between hardware components to be connected allows for cable lengths to be within the specified maximum limits.
     

Published: 2009-10-08