Installing Your Switch - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing Your Switch

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