The EX8208 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other hardware
components such as Switch Fabric and Routing Engine (SRE) modules, a Switch Fabric
(SF) module, and line cards. The switch ships in a cardbox box that has a two-layer
wooden pallet base. The switch chassis is bolted to the pallet base.

To unpack an EX8208 switch, follow instructions in “Unpacking an EX8200 Switch” on
page 126.

You can install an EX8208 switch in a 19-in. equipment rack or cabinet by using the
front-mounting bracket attached to the chassis. To install the switch in a rack or cabinet,
follow the instructions in “Mounting an EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Using a
Mechanical Lift” on page 141 or “Mounting an EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Without
Using a Mechanical Lift” on page 143.

To connect an EX8208 switch to earth ground, follow instructions in “Connecting Earth
Ground to an EX Series Switch” on page 167.

To connect power to the switch chassis, follow instructions in “Connecting AC Power to
an EX8200 Switch” on page 173.

To connect and configure the switch, follow instructions in “Connecting and Configuring
an EX Series Switch (CLI Procedure)” on page 190 or “Connecting and Configuring an EX
Series Switch (J-Web Procedure)” on page 192.

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