Installing a Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches on page 46
What You Will Need for the Installation on page 46
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet on page 47
Installing Optional Components on page 49
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies on page 50
Turn on the Switch on page 52
Connect Network Interface Cables on page 52
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the
precautions in Safety Considerations for Installing Switches on page 46.
Extreme Networks switches t into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
A four-post rack-mounting kit is provided with the switch. A two-post kit can be
ordered separately.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1. Prepare to install the switch.
See What You Will Need for the Installation on page 46.
2. Install the switch in the rack.
See Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet on page 47.
3. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables.
See the instructions in Installing Optional Components on page 49.
4. If your switch does not come with an installed internal power supply, install one or
two power supplies.
See Installing Internal AC Power Supplies on page 50.
Note
Be aware of whether the power supply you are installing is AC-powered or
a DC-powered. The installation instructions are different depending upon
what type of power is used.
5. Power up the switch.
See Turn on the Switch on page 52.
6. Connect network interface cables.
See Connect Network Interface Cables on page 52.
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