Chapter 3: Installing Your 210 Or 220 Switch - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 210-12t-GE2 Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing Your 210 or 220 Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
Pre-installation Requirements
Attaching a 24- or 48-Port Switch to a Rack
Mounting 12-Port Switches
Installing a Switch on a Desktop or Other Flat Surface
Installing Optional Components
Connecting Power to the Switch
Connecting Network Interface Cables
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in
Considerations for Installing Switches
ExtremeSwitching switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
There are additional mounting options for 12-port switch models. They can be mounted on a wall,
individually in a rack, or side by side in a rack.
The provided rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch and are adaptable to either a
front-mount or mid-mount installation. Optional rear-mounting brackets are also included for four-post
racks or cabinets.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1 Prepare the site for installing the switch.
See Pre-installation Requirements
2 Install the switch in a rack or on a desktop.
See Attaching a 24- or 48-Port Switch to a Rack
Other Flat Surface
For 12-port switch models, see
3 Install optional optical transceivers.
See the instructions in
4 Connect power to the switch.
See Connecting Power to the Switch
5 Connect network interface cables.
See Connecting Network Interface Cables
6 Perform initial network connection and configuration.
See Basic Configuration for Your Switch
ExtremeSwitching 210 and 220 Series Switches: Hardware Installation Guide
on page 37.
on page 37.
on page 48.
Mounting 12-Port Switches
Installing Optional Components
on page 50.
on page 50.
on page 60.
on page 38 or Installing a Switch on a Desktop or
on page 39.
on page 49.
Safety
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