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QFX5140 Site Preparation Checklist

The checklist summarizes the tasks you need to perform when preparing a site for a QFX5140 installation.

Table 1: Site Preparation Checklist

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Environment

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

QFX5140 Environmental Requirements and Specifications

 

 
Power

Measure the distance between external power sources and the switch installation site.

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Calculate the power consumption and requirements.

 

 

 
Rack or Cabinet

Verify that your rack or cabinet meets the minimum requirements for installing the switch.

 

 

Plan rack or cabinet location, including required space clearances.

QFX5140 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance

 

 

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

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Cables

Acquire cables and connectors:

  • Determine the number of cables needed based on your planned configuration.

  • Review maximum supported distances and select cable lengths accordingly.

Determining QFX5140 Optical Interface Support

 

 

Plan the cable routing and management.

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