Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 Series - Chapter 8: Installing the Blackdiamond 12802 Chassis; Unpacking the Blackdiamond 12802 Chassis

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8 Installing the BlackDiamond 12802 Chassis
This chapter describes how to install the BlackDiamond 12802 chassis.
The BlackDiamond 12802 chassis fits into a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. You can install the switch
either flush against the back of the rack or in a mid-mount position to give you more access behind the
rack.
CAUTION
The minimum required version of ExtremeXOS for an MSM installed in the BlackDiamond 12802 chassis is
ExtremeXOS 12.0.1. You must upgrade the MSM before you deploy the BlackDiamond 12802 switch in your
network. A BlackDiamond 12802 switch running software earlier than version 12.0.1 will not be fully operational.
To upgrade the software in your BlackDiamond 12802 switch, access the latest 12.0.1 image at the Extreme
Networks support website and follow the upgrade instructions in the ExtremeXOS 12.0 Release Notes.
This chapter includes the following sections:
● Unpacking the BlackDiamond 12802 Chassis on page 115
● Rack-Mounting the BlackDiamond 12802 Chassis on page 117
● Grounding the BlackDiamond 12802 Chassis on page 119
● Initial Management Access on page 120
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install the BlackDiamond 12802 switch.
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 12802 Chassis
CAUTION
Proper lifting of the BlackDiamond 12802 chassis requires two people.
To unpack the BlackDiamond 12802 chassis:
1 Break the inspection seal and cut the packing tape on the top of the shipping carton.
2 Open the top of the carton and remove the documentation pack (see Figure 62).
3 Remove the packing foam on top of the chassis (see Figure 62).
4 At the side of the chassis, remove the package of mounting brackets and hardware (see Figure 62).