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Fast Track to Rack Installation and Power

This procedure walks you through the most basic steps for installing your QFX5230-64CD switch in a rack and connecting it to power.

You can install the QFX5230-64CD switch on a four-post rack by using the QFX5230-2RU-4PRMK rack mount kit (RMK). We’ll walk you through the steps to install the QFX5230 switch using the QFX5230-2RU-4PRMK RMK.

Before you install the switch, review:

Install the QFX5230-64CD Switch in a Rack

Ensure that you have the following tools and parts available:

  • An ESD grounding strap—not provided.

  • A pair of side mounting brackets that attach to the chassis—provided with the RMK.

  • A pair of front and rear mounting rails that attach to the rack posts—provided with the RMK.

To mount the device on a four-post rack:

  1. Place the switch on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end to a site ESD point.
  3. To attach the side mounting brackets to the chassis, align the keyholes on the mounting brackets over the shoulder screws on the chassis. Slide the mounting brackets toward the rear of the chassis.
    Figure 1: Attach the Side Mounting Brackets Rack-mounted network switch installation with mounting brackets aligned to sides and secured using screws. Green arrows highlight screws and mounting points.

  4. Assemble the mounting rails by sliding the rear floating rails into the front rails.

    Figure 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails Sliding rail system assembly diagram with two interlocking rail sections and green arrows indicating sliding or mounting mechanism.

  5. Install the mounting rails on the rack.

  6. Align the guide blocks of the rear mounting rails with the rear-post holes. Pull the rear mounting rails toward the front of the rack to lock the rails in place. You will hear a distinct click sound when the latch locks into the corresponding rack holes.

    Figure 3: Install the Rear Mounting Rails Rack-mount rail system installation diagram showing front and rear rack posts with rails attached, green arrows indicating installation direction, and zoomed-in views of connection points.

  7. Align the guide blocks of the front mounting rails with the front-post holes. Push the front mounting rails toward the rear of the rack to lock the rails in place. You will hear a distinct click sound when the latch locks into the corresponding rack holes.

    Figure 4: Install the Front Mounting Rails Diagram of rack-mounted sliding rail system with labeled front and rear rack posts and sliding rail. Green arrows show movement direction.
  8. Visually ensure that the front and rear latches are locked into place on the mounting rails. The mounting rails should be securely installed on the rack.
    Figure 5: Align the side mounting-brackets Sliding rails mounted on a rack structure to support and enable movement of rack-mounted equipment like servers.

  9. Lift the device and position it in front of the rack, aligning the side mounting-brackets with the mounting rails. Slide the device into the channels of the rack mounting rails.

  10. Push the chassis.

    Figure 6: Slide the Device into the Rack Rack-mounted server being installed on sliding rails secured to vertical posts with screws; green arrow indicates installation direction.

  11. Secure the chassis to the rack and tighten the thumbscrews.

    Figure 7: Tighten the thumbscrews Rack-mounted network device secured in a server rack with highlighted fasteners in green circles showing how they are tightened.

Connect to Power

This topic describes the steps to connect an AC-powered QFX5230-64CD to power. To connect QFX5230-64CD to power, complete the following:

Ground the QFX5230-64CD Switch

To ground the QFX5230-64CD switch, do the following:

  1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack.
  2. Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing terminal on the side panel.
    Figure 8: Attach the grounding cable to QFX5230-64CD Rack-mounted server in a data center with zoomed-in views highlighting rear panel connectors and mounting screws and brackets.

  3. Secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal using the 10-32 x .25-in. screws with #10 split-lock washers.

  4. Dress the grounding cable. Be sure that the cable doesn’t block access to or touch other device components, and that it doesn’t drape where people could trip over it.

Connect the Power Cord and Power On the Switch

For information about the supported AC power cord specifications, see Table 4.

To connect the power cord, do the following:

  1. Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted in the rear panel of the switch and the latches are secured.

    Back of a server with two power supply units, a power cable connecting to one unit indicated by a green arrow.

  2. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it off.

  3. Plug-in the power cord to the AC power source outlet.

  4. Insert the power cord coupler in the power socket of the switch.

  5. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, turn it on. The switch powers on as soon as you plug it in. The QFX5230-64CD doesn't have a power switch.

  6. Check to see that the LED on the power supply is lit steadily green. If the LED stays off, disconnect the power supply from the power source. You’ll need to replace the power supply.