Safety Considerations For Installing Switches; What You Will Need For The Installation - Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing Your Device
6. Connect network interface cables.
See Connecting Network Interface Cables
7. Perform initial network connection and configuration.
See Establishing a serial connection

Safety Considerations for Installing Switches

Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme
Networks switch.
Ensure that proper ESD (electrostatic discharge) controls are in use before switch maintenance is
performed. This includes but is not limited to wrist straps that are grounded to the switch housing and
earth grounds.
Warning
Connect the chassis ground wire before you connect any DC power cables.
Disconnect the ground wire after you disconnect all DC power cables.
Take care to load the equipment rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the
bottom of the rack and work up.
Do not cover vents that would restrict airflow.
Note
See
See
information regarding regulatory compliance certifications.

What You Will Need for the Installation

Ensure that you have followed the guidance in
you have the appropriate people and tools on hand.
Installing Extreme Networks switch routers is easiest when there are two people to maneuver the
device and attach mounting hardware.
Provide enough space in front of and behind the switch so that you can service it easily. Allow a
minimum of 122 cm (48 in) in front of the rack and 76 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
If your device has internal power supplies, make sure they have the same airflow direction as the fans in
the device.
Check SLX 9740 Switch Router Quick Reference to see what hardware is provided in the device
packaging. Most Extreme Networks switches come with the following hardware:
•
Two rack mounting brackets (ears) adaptable for either a front-mount or mid-mount installation.
•
Two long mounting brackets (rails) or slider kits for mounting in a four-post installation.
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Screws for attaching mounting hardware to the switch housing.
on page 54 and
Safety and Regulatory Information
ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Technical Specifications
ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Hardware Installation Guide
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
on page 52.
Configuring the Switch for Use
on page 89 for additional safety information.
on page 78 for additional
Preparing for the Installation
on page 56.
on page 18 and ensure that
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