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Installing Summit Family Switches
This chapter describes the installation process for the Summit family of switches. In addition, it
provides information about how to build a SummitStack configuration.
The chapter includes the following topics:
Safety Information on page 79
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NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove a Summit switch.
Safety Information
Only trained service personnel should perform service to Extreme Networks switches and their
components. Trained service personnel have read all related installation manuals, have the technical
training and experience necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed in performing a
task, and are aware of measures to minimize the danger to themselves or other persons.
NOTE
See
Appendix A, "Safety Information"
for additional information regarding regulatory compliance certifications.
CAUTION
Be sure that proper ESD controls are in use before switch maintenance is performed. This includes but is not
limited to wrist straps that are grounded to the switch chassis and earth grounds.
WARNING!
Be sure to connect the chassis ground wire before you connect any DC power cables.
Be sure to disconnect the ground wire after you disconnect all DC power cables.
for additional safety information and
Appendix B, "Technical Specifications"
79