Install Your Switch
Safety Considerations for Installation on page 60
What You Will Need for the Installation on page 60
Mount the Device on page 60
Install an External Redundant Power Supply on page 71
Connect Network Interface Cables on page 77
Install Optional Components on page 78
Turn on the Switch on page 78
Before You Begin
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the
precautions in Safety Considerations for Installation on page 60.
About This Task
Extreme Networks switches t into standard 19-inch equipment racks. A two-post rack-
mounting kit is provided with the switch.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
Procedure
1. Prepare to install the switch.
See What You Will Need for the Installation on page 60.
2. Mount the switch, or install the switch in the rack.
See Mount the Device on page 60.
3. Connect network interface cables.
See Connect Network Interface Cables on page 77.
4. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables.
See the instructions in Install Optional Components on page 78.
5. Power up the switch.
See Turn on the Switch on page 78.
6. Perform initial network connection and conguration.
See Activate and Verify the Switch on page 81.
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