Table Of Contents - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching SLX 9250 Hardware Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Preface...................................................................................................................................6

Text Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Documentation and Training.................................................................................................................................. 8

Getting Help....................................................................................................................................................................8

Providing Feedback.................................................................................................................................................... 9

About this Document........................................................................................................ 10

Supported hardware and software....................................................................................................................10

What is new in this document.............................................................................................................................. 12

Device Overview.................................................................................................................13

Hardware features...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Port-side view of the SLX 9250 Switch ..........................................................................................................15

Nonport-side view of the SLX 9250 Switch .................................................................................................16

Device management options................................................................................................................................ 16

Power Supplies................................................................................................................... 18

Precautions specific to power supplies............................................................................................................18

Power Supplies for Use with Your Switch.......................................................................................................18

Preparing for the Installation.......................................................................................... 20

Preparing for the Installation............................................................................................................................... 20

Operating Environment Requirements.............................................................................................................21

Rack Specifications and Recommendations................................................................................................24

Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements..............................................................................................25

Meeting Power Requirements..............................................................................................................................32

Subscribe to Service Notifications.............................................................................................................. 8

SLX 9250 Switch License Option...............................................................................................................12

SLX 9250-32C Switch front view ..............................................................................................................14

750 W AC Power Supply................................................................................................................................19

750 W DC Power Supply................................................................................................................................19

Meeting Building and Electrical Codes....................................................................................................21

Setting up the Wiring Closet....................................................................................................................... 22

Controlling the Temperature........................................................................................................................22

Controlling the Humidity Level...................................................................................................................23

Protecting Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)..................................................... 23

Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack.......................................................................................24

Grounding the Rack.........................................................................................................................................24

Securing the Rack.............................................................................................................................................24

Labeling Cables and Keeping Accurate Records.............................................................................. 25

Installing Cable................................................................................................................................................... 26

Using RJ45 Connector Jackets................................................................................................................... 31

Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)................................................................................32

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