Installing A Summit X670 Series Switch; Pre-Installation Requirements - Extreme Networks Summit X150 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 6: Installing Summit Family Switches

Installing a Summit X670 Series Switch

The Summit X670 series switch fits into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The provided
rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch unit and are adaptable to either a
front-mount or mid-mount installation.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1 Install the switch in the rack.
2 Ground the switch.
3 Install the first power supply.
4 (Optional) Install a second power supply.
5 (Optional for Summit X670V-48x switch) Install a VIM4-40G4X module.
6 Connect power cables.
7 For a stacked configuration, connect stacking cables.
8 Connect network interface cables.
If you are installing Summit X670 series switches for use in a SummitStack configuration, read
5, "Building a SummitStack Configuration,"
NOTE
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the bottom of the
rack and work up.

Pre-installation Requirements

Installing the Summit X670 series switch requires two people to maneuver the switch and attach
mounting hardware.
Make sure there is adequate space behind the rack to provide access for installing power supplies and
port option cards or modules.
Summit X670 series switches are available in models with either front-to-back or back-to-front
ventilation airflow. Make sure that the power supplies for your switch have the same airflow direction
as the fans in the sw
The following items are provided with the Summit X670 series switch:
Two rack mounting brackets adaptable for either a front-mount or mid-mount installation
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Twelve screws for attaching the brackets to the switch enclosure
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Ring terminal (equivalent to Panduit PV14-8R-E) and M4 screw with captive washer for grounding
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the switch
You need the following additional tools and equipment:
#1 Phillips screwdriver
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Four rack mounting screws
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The screw size will vary based on your organization's rack system; screws are not provided.
Screwdriver for securing the switch to your organization's rack
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The screwdriver size will vary based on the requirements of your organization's rack system.
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before you install the switches.
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