Table Of Contents - Extreme Networks ReachNXT 100-8t User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1: Overview of the ReachNXT 100-8t Port Extender............................................................... 5
About the ReachNXT 100-8t Port Extender....................................................................................5
ExtremeXOS Interoperability.........................................................................................................6
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support ...............................................................................................6
Monitoring the ReachNXT 100-8t .................................................................................................7
Upgrading Firmware on the ReachNXT 100-8t ...............................................................................7
ReachNXT 100-8t Front Panel .....................................................................................................7
ReachNXT 100-8t Rear Panel ......................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Installing the ReachNXT 100-8t..................................................................................... 11
Requirements ...........................................................................................................................11
Installing the ReachNXT 100-8t Hardware...................................................................................11
Using the Magnet Mounting Kit ..................................................................................................12
Configuring the ExtremeXOS Switch Software ..............................................................................14
Chapter 3: Upgrading the ReachNXT 100-8t Firmware..................................................................... 15
Background ..............................................................................................................................15
ExtremeXOS-Based Upgrade ......................................................................................................15
Verifying the ReachNXT 100-8t Connection and Firmware Version ...........................................16
Downloading and Installing the ReachNXT XMOD Package ......................................................16
Triggering the Upgrade on the ReachNXT 100-8t ...................................................................17
Verifying the Upgrade ..........................................................................................................17
Uninstalling the ReachNXT XMOD Package............................................................................17
Network-Based Upgrade ............................................................................................................18
Verifying the ReachNXT 100-8t Connection and Firmware Version ...........................................19
Creating and Configuring VLANs for the ReachNXT Upgrade....................................................19
Configuring the DHCP/BootP Server ......................................................................................21
Triggering the Upgrade on the ReachNXT 100-8t ...................................................................21
Verifying the Upgrade ..........................................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 23
Checking LLDP Status ...............................................................................................................23
Checking Power over Ethernet Status ..........................................................................................23
Viewing EMS Messages..............................................................................................................24
Appendix A: Safety Information ...................................................................................................... 25
Considerations Before Installing .................................................................................................25
Maintenance Safety...................................................................................................................26
Cable Routing for LAN Systems ..................................................................................................26
PoE Devices .......................................................................................................................26
Selecting Power Supply Cords ....................................................................................................27
Fiber Optic Ports-Optical Safety ...............................................................................................27
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