Preface; Introduction - Extreme Networks Summit X450a-24tDC Hardware Installation Manual

Preface

This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other
publications that might be useful.
WARNING!
Service to all equipment should be performed by trained and qualified service personnel only. Before installing or
removing any components of the system, or before carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must thoroughly
read the safety information provided in
personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Introduction

This guide provides the required information to install the following Extreme Networks
switches:
Summit X150 series switches
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Summit X250e series switches
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Summit X350 series switches
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Summit X450 series switches
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Summit X450a series switches
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Summit X450e series switches
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The guide also contains information about site preparation, switch functionality, and switch operation.
NOTE
The Summit X150 series switches, Summit X250e series switches, Summit X350 series switches, Summit X450
series switches, Summit X450e series switches, and Summit X450a series switches are called the Summit family of
switches when referred to collectively.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
Local area networks (LANs)
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Ethernet concepts
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Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
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Routing concepts
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
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See the ExtremeXOS 12.0 Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS 12.0 Command Reference Guide for
information about configuring Extreme Networks Summit family switches.
Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide
of this guide. Failure to follow this safety information can lead to
Appendix A
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Summit
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