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• Rack Requirements for EX3200 and EX4200 Switches
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Installing and Connecting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch

The EX3200 and EX4200 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the hardware components.

To install and connect an EX3200 or EX4200 switch:

1. Follow instructions in Unpacking an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch.

2. Mount the switch by following instructions appropriate for your site:

   • Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on Two Posts in a Rack or Cabinet (using the mounting brackets provided)
   • Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on Four Posts in a Rack or Cabinet (using the separately orderable four-post rack-mount kit)
   • Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch in a Recessed Position in a Rack or Cabinet (using the 2-in.-recess front brackets from the separately orderable four-post rack-mount kit)
   • Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on a Desk or Other Level Surface (using the rubber feet provided)
   • Mounting an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch on a Wall (using the separately orderable wall-mount kit)
3. Follow instructions in Connecting Earth Ground to an EX Series Switch.

4. Follow instructions for connecting power as appropriate for your site:

   • Connecting AC Power to an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch
   • Connecting DC Power to an EX3200 or EX4200 Switch
5. Perform initial configuration of the switch by following instructions in Connecting and Configuring an EX Series Switch (CLI Procedure) or Connecting and Configuring an EX Series Switch (J-Web Procedure).

6. Set the switch’s management options by following the appropriate instructions:

   • Connecting an EX Series Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management
   • Connecting an EX Series Switch to a Management Console