Install The Switch; Safety Considerations For Installation - Extreme Networks 8520 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Install the Switch

Safety Considerations for Installation

What You Will Need for the Installation
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
Install Optional Components
Install Internal Power Supplies
Turn on the Extreme 9920
Connect Network Interface Cables
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in
Considerations for Installation
Extreme Networks switches fit 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
2. Install the switch in the rack. See
3. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables. See the instructions in
Components
4. If your switch does not come with an installed internal power supply, install one or two power
supplies. See
5. Power up the switch. See
6. Connect network interface cables. See
7. Perform initial network connection and configuration. See
47.
Safety Considerations for Installation
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme
Networks switch.
on page 38
on page 38
on page 45
on page 46
on page 31.
What You Will Need for the Installation
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
on page 38.
Install Internal Power Supplies
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.
Turn on the Extreme 9920
on page 31
on page 32
on page 32
on page 38.
on page 45.
Connect Network Interface Cables
Activate and Verify the Switch
Extreme 8520 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Safety
on page 32.
on page 32.
Install Optional
on page 46.
on page
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