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Preparing for the Installation
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 qualified service personnel should install, maintain, or remove a switch, chassis, or its components.
Qualified 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.
Before installing or removing any components of the system, and before carrying out any
maintenance procedures, read the safety information in
page 81.
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.
Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.
2.
Ensure that mounting racks are safe and appropriate for the equipment.
3.
Understand the different cabling options and select the ones that best address your needs.
4.
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