Installation guide

BlackDiamond 20808 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other
publications that might be useful.
WARNING!
Only trained service personnel should perform service to Extreme Networks switches and their components. Before
installing or removing any components of the system, or before carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must
thoroughly read the safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide. Failure to follow this safety information
can lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment.
About this Guide
This guide provides the instructions and supporting information needed to install the Extreme
Networks
®
BlackDiamond
®
20808 switch. The guide provides information about site preparation,
switch hardware features, and switch operation.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
● Local area networks (LANs)
● Ethernet concepts
● Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
● Routing concepts
● Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
See the ExtremeXOS 12.2 Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS 12.2 Command Reference Guide for
information about configuring Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 20808 switches.
NOTE
If the information in the installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks switch differs from the
information in this guide, follow the installation or release note.
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions used in Extreme Networks documentation.