Installing Your Switch - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Installation Manual

Installing Your Switch

Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
What You Will Need for the Installation
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
Install Optional Components
Install Internal AC Power Supplies
Connect Network Interface Cables
Turn on the Switch
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the
precautions in
Extreme Networks switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
A two-post rack-mounting kit is provided with the switch.
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 Attach 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 Install Internal AC Power Supplies
5. Power up the switch.
See Turn on the Switch
6. Connect network interface cables.
See Connect Network Interface Cables
7. Perform initial network connection and configuration.
See Activate and Verify the Switch
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Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
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