Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
Installing Your Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches on page 73
What You Will Need for the Installation on page 73
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet on page 74
Installing Optional Components on page 76
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies on page 76
Turn on the Switch on page 78
Connect Network Interface Cables on page 79
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in Safety
Considerations for Installing Switches on page 73.
Extreme Networks switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
A four-post rack-mounting kit is provided with the switch. A two-post kit can be ordered separately.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1. Prepare to install the switch.
See What You Will Need for the Installation on page 73.
2. Install the switch in the rack.
See Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet on page 74.
3. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables.
See the instructions in Installing Optional Components on page 76.
4. If your switch does not come with an installed internal power supply, install one or two power
supplies.
See Installing Internal AC Power Supplies on page 76.
Note
Be aware of whether the power supply you are installing is AC-powered or a DC-powered.
The installation instructions are dierent depending upon what type of power is used.
5. Power up the switch.
See Turn on the Switch on page 78.
6. Connect network interface cables.
See Connect Network Interface Cables on page 79.
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