Free-Standing And Desktop Mounting Of Multiple Switches - Extreme Networks Summit X150 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing Summit Family Switches
To rack-mount a Summit switch:
1 Place the switch upright on a stable work surface.
2 Place a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.
3 Insert the screws and fully tighten with a suitable screwdriver, as shown in
Figure 121: Attaching the Mounting Bracket
Summit X350, X450, X450a,
and X450e, series
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3
5 Slide the switch into the rack.
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the bottom of
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the rack and work up.
Do not cover vents that would restrict airflow. Leave half a rack space between the units for
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adequate ventilation.
6 Secure the switch with suitable screws (not provided).
7 Connect the switch to the redundant power supply (if applicable). For instructions to install and
connect redundant power supplies, see
8 Connect the power cables.
For AC-powered units, connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the
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switch. Then connect the power cable to an AC power socket.
For information about DC-powered units, see
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Free-Standing and Desktop Mounting of Multiple Switches

Summit family switches are supplied with four self-adhesive rubber pads. Apply the pads to the
underside of each device by placing the pad in the marked area at each corner of the switch, ensuring
that all corners are aligned. You can safely place up to four Summit family switches on top of one
another.
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