Switch User Manual

Chassis Physical Specifications of an EX8208 Switch
The EX8208 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other switch
components. Table 2 on page 9 summarizes the physical specifications of the EX8208
switch chassis. See Figure 2 on page 10.
Table 2: Physical Specifications of the EX8208 Switch Chassis
ValueDescription
24.25 in. (61.6 cm)Chassis height
17.25 in. (43.82 cm)
The outer edges of the front-mounting brackets extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm).
Chassis width
20 in. (50.8 cm)
The depth from the front-mounting bracket to chassis rear is 20.69 in. (52.6 cm).
Chassis depth
Chassis with backplane: 89 lb (41 kg)
Base configuration: 149 lb (68 kg)
Redundant configuration: 187 lb (85 kg)
Fully loaded chassis: 284 lb (129 kg)
See “EX8208 Switch Configurations” on page 6.
NOTE: The fully loaded chassis weight includes the heaviest line cards in all eight
slots. If your switch configuration has lighter line cards, the fully loaded chassis weight
will be in the 268–284 lb (122–129 kg) range.
Weight
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