Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X435 Series User Manual

Installing Cable................................................................................................................................................. 170
Using RJ45 Connector Jackets.................................................................................................................175
Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).............................................................................. 175
Meeting Power Requirements............................................................................................................................176
Requirements for PoE Devices................................................................................................................. 176
Power Supply Requirements......................................................................................................................176
Requirements for Power Cords................................................................................................................ 176
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Requirements......................................................................176
DC Power Requirements..............................................................................................................................178
Following Applicable Industry Standards.................................................................................................... 178
Building Stacks................................................................................................................. 179
Introduction to Stacking.......................................................................................................................................179
Building Basic Stacks.................................................................................................................................... 180
SummitStack Topologies............................................................................................................................. 182
Using Ethernet Ports for Stacking (SummitStack-V Feature).................................................. 185
Available Stacking Methods....................................................................................................................... 187
SummitStack Terms....................................................................................................................................... 189
Planning to Create Your Stack........................................................................................................................... 192
Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option..................................................................192
Recommendations for Placing Switches for Stacked Operation.............................................193
Recommendations for
Configuring Stacks.........................................................................................194
Stacking Considerations for Each Switch Model............................................................................. 195
Selecting Native and Alternate Stacking Ports...............................................................................206
Combining Switches from Dierent Series....................................................................................... 207
Selecting Stacking Cables......................................................................................................................... 209
Using the Extreme Stacking Tool..............................................................................................................211
Setting up the Physical Stack.............................................................................................................................213
Connecting the Switches to Form the Stack Ring..........................................................................213
Connecting Stacking Cables......................................................................................................................218
Connecting Your Stack to the Management Network.................................................................220
Installing Your Extreme Networks Switch.................................................................... 221
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches........................................................................................... 222
Pre-installation Requirements........................................................................................................................... 222
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet................................................................................................223
Installing Optional Components.......................................................................................................................227
Pluggable Transceiver Modules............................................................................................................... 227
Other Optional Components.................................................................................................................... 227
What to Do Next.............................................................................................................................................227
Installing Internal Power Supplies....................................................................................................................227
Install a 300 W Internal DC Power Supply.........................................................................................227
Install a 450 W or 550 W Internal DC Power Supply...................................................................234
Installing a 750 W Internal DC Power Supply..................................................................................240
Install an 1100 W Internal DC Power Supply..................................................................................... 245
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies.................................................................................................. 250
Connecting Power to the Switch.....................................................................................................................258
Connecting Network Interface Cables..........................................................................................................259
Performing Initial Management Tasks........................................................................................................... 259
Connecting a Switch to the Management Console....................................................................... 259
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Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Extreme Networks
Model	ExtremeSwitching X435 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English