Preparing to Install
Operating Environment Requirements on page 30
Rack Specications and Recommendations on page 33
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements on page 35
Meet Power Requirements on page 42
Follow Applicable Industry Standards on page 44
Before you install your Extreme Networks equipment, careful planning can help ensure
that it is used effectively and help prepare you for future growth.
Only qualied service personnel should install, maintain, or remove a switch, chassis,
or its components. Qualied 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.
Note
Before installing or removing any components of the system, and before
carrying out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information in
Safety and Regulatory Information on page 89.
The information in this chapter is intended for the system administrator, network
equipment technician, network manager, or facilities manager responsible for
installing and managing the network hardware. The chapter assumes a working
knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, and a familiarity with
communications protocols that are used on interconnected LANs.
This chapter covers the following aspects of site preparation:
1. Operating Environment Requirements on page 30
Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.
2. Rack Specications and Recommendations on page 33
Ensure that mounting racks are safe and appropriate for the equipment.
3. Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements on page 35
Understand the different cabling options and select the ones that best address your
needs.
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