Chapter 6: Installing Your Extreme Networks Switch - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X440-G2 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing Your Extreme Networks
Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
Pre-installation Requirements
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
Installing Optional Components
Installing Internal Power Supplies
Connecting Power to the Switch
Connecting Network Interface Cables
Performing Initial Management Tasks
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in
Considerations for Installing Switches
If you are installing switches for use in a SummitStack configuration, read
before you install the switches.
Note
For information about installing older Summit-branded switches, refer to
and Summit Switches: Hardware Installation Guide for Switches Using ExtremeXOS 16 or
Earlier.
Extreme Networks switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
The provided rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch and are adaptable to either a
front-mount or mid-mount installation. Optional rear-mounting brackets are also included for four-post
racks or cabinets.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1 Prepare the site for installing the switch.
See Pre-installation Requirements
2 Install the switch in the rack.
See Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
3 Install optional components: optical transceivers, port option cards, versatile interface modules
(VIMs), and stacking modules.
See the instructions in
ExtremeSwitching and Summit Switches: Hardware Installation Guide
on page 180.
on page 180.
on page 181.
Installing Optional Components
Building Stacks
ExtremeSwitching
on page 185.
Safety
on page 136
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