Installing Your Device; Note - Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing Your Device

Installing Your Device
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
What You Will Need for the Installation
Attaching the Switch to a Rack
Installing Optional Components
Installing Internal Power Supplies
Powering up the Device
Connecting Network Interface Cables
Installing Your Device
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch or router, read the precautions in
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
Extreme Networks switch routers fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
A four-post rack-mounting kit is provided with the device. A two-post kit can be ordered separately.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1. Prepare to install the device.
See What You Will Need for the Installation
2. Install the device in the rack.
See Attaching the Switch to a Rack
3. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables.
See the instructions in
4. If your device does not come with an installed internal power supply, install one or two power
supplies.
See Installing Internal Power Supplies
5. Power up the device.
See Powering up the Device
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Installing Optional Components

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.
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