Extreme Networks Consolidated ExtremeXOS Hardware Installation Guide
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1 Site Preparation
This chapter describes:
● Planning Your Site on page 22
● Meeting Site Requirements on page 22
● Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements on page 30
● Meeting Power Requirements on page 36
● Applicable Industry Standards on page 39
The requirements described in this chapter are intended for the system administrator, network
equipment technician, or network manager responsible for installing and managing the network
hardware. It assumes a working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, and a familiarity
with communications protocols that are used on interconnected LANs. Installation, maintenance, and
removal of a switch, chassis, or its components must be done by qualified service personnel only.
Qualified service personnel have had appropriate technical training and experience that is necessary to
be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed when performing a task and of measures to
minimize the danger to themselves or other people.
By carefully planning your site, you can maximize the performance of your existing network and ensure
that it is ready to migrate to future networking technologies.
To learn more about safety issues and to ensure safety compliance, see Appendix A.
Service to all equipment should be performed by trained and qualified service personnel only! Before installing or
removing any components of the system, or before carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the
safety information provided in Appendix A of this guide.
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