Table Of Contents - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching SLX 9250 Hardware Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Preface...................................................................................................................................6
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Documentation and Training.................................................................................................................................. 8
Getting Help....................................................................................................................................................................8
Providing Feedback.................................................................................................................................................... 9
About this Document........................................................................................................ 10
Supported hardware and software....................................................................................................................10
What is new in this document.............................................................................................................................. 12
Device Overview.................................................................................................................13
Hardware features...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Port-side view of the SLX 9250 Switch ..........................................................................................................15
Nonport-side view of the SLX 9250 Switch .................................................................................................16
Device management options................................................................................................................................ 16
Power Supplies................................................................................................................... 18
Precautions specific to power supplies............................................................................................................18
Power Supplies for Use with Your Switch.......................................................................................................18
Preparing for the Installation.......................................................................................... 20
Preparing for the Installation............................................................................................................................... 20
Operating Environment Requirements.............................................................................................................21
Rack Specifications and Recommendations................................................................................................24
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements..............................................................................................25
Meeting Power Requirements..............................................................................................................................32
Subscribe to Service Notifications.............................................................................................................. 8
SLX 9250 Switch License Option...............................................................................................................12
SLX 9250-32C Switch front view ..............................................................................................................14
750 W AC Power Supply................................................................................................................................19
750 W DC Power Supply................................................................................................................................19
Meeting Building and Electrical Codes....................................................................................................21
Setting up the Wiring Closet....................................................................................................................... 22
Controlling the Temperature........................................................................................................................22
Controlling the Humidity Level...................................................................................................................23
Protecting Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)..................................................... 23
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack.......................................................................................24
Grounding the Rack.........................................................................................................................................24
Securing the Rack.............................................................................................................................................24
Labeling Cables and Keeping Accurate Records.............................................................................. 25
Installing Cable................................................................................................................................................... 26
Using RJ45 Connector Jackets................................................................................................................... 31
Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)................................................................................32
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