Chapter 5: Installing Your Switch - Extreme Networks VSP 4900 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing Your Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
What You Will Need for the Installation
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
Installing Optional Components
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies
Powering up 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
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 What You Will Need for the Installation
2 Install the switch in the rack.
See Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
3 Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables.
See the instructions in
4 If your switch does not come with an installed internal power supply, install one or two power
supplies.
See Installing Internal AC 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.
5 Power up the switch.
See Powering up the Switch
6 Connect network interface cables.
See Connecting Network Interface Cables
7 Perform initial network connection and configuration.
See Activating and Verifying the Switch
VSP 4900 Series Switches: Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing Optional Components
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Safety
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