QFX5100 Installation Overview
QFX5100 Standalone Installation Overview
You can mount a QFX5100 device:
Flush with the front of a 19-in. four-post rack. Use the standard mounting brackets provided with the switch for this configuration.
Recessed 2 in. (5 cm) from the front of a 19-in. four-post rack. Use the extension bracket provided in the standard mounting kit for this configuration. Recessed mounting is primarily used in enclosed cabinets.
To install and connect a QFX5100 device:
Virtual Chassis Fabric Installation Overview
For best results, ensure you review and understand the Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF) configuration options. These configuration options are explained in Virtual Chassis Fabric Hardware Overview and Understanding Virtual Chassis Fabric Configuration. Do not interconnect the switches with cables until directed in the procedure.
QFX5100 Installation Safety Guidelines
The weight of a 1 U fully loaded QFX5100 switch chassis is approximately 30.8 lb (14 kg); the 2 U product SKU is approximately 32 lbs (14.5 kg). Observe the following guidelines for lifting and moving a QFX5100 switch:
If you are installing the QFX5100 switch above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from the floor, either remove the power supplies, fan modules, and any expansion modules before attempting to install the switch, or ask someone to assist you during the installation.
Before installing a QFX5100 switch, read the guidelines in Site Preparation Checklist for a QFX5100 Device to verify that the intended site meets the specified power, environmental, and clearance requirements.
Before lifting or moving the QFX5100 switch, disconnect all external cables.
As when lifting any heavy object, lift most of the weight with your legs rather than your back. Keep your knees bent and your back relatively straight and avoid twisting your body as you lift. Balance the load evenly and be sure that your footing is solid.