Selecting Rear Mounting Brackets - Extreme Networks Summit X150 Series Hardware Installation Manual

If you are installing Summit X480 series switches for use in a SummitStack configuration, read
Family Switches before you install the switches.
Note
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the bottom
and work up.
Required Tools and Materials
You need the following tools and materials to install or remove a 300 W DC power supply in a Summit
X460 series switch:
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Two spade terminals (Tyco part number 328281 or equivalent) for connecting the input power
cables (provided)
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One ring terminal (Tyco part number 2-320561-4 or equivalent) and screw with captive lock washer
(type 6-32 UNC) for connecting the ground wire (both provided)
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#14 AWG copper cable for grounding the power supply and connecting the power supply to the DC
power source
A DC power cord is not included with the 300 W DC power supply. You must provide the #14 AWG
copper cable. Recommended insulation colors are:
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Red for the –48V connection (–)
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Black for the –48V RTN connection (+)
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Green or green with yellow stripe for the ground connection
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Connection hardware appropriate to the installation site:
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Hardware for connecting the power wires to the DC source
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Hardware for connecting the ground wire to the site grounding point
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Stripping tool
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Crimping tool for attaching the lug to the ground wire
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#1 Phillips screwdriver
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Torque screwdriver and wrench or torque driver with attachments for tightening screws and nuts
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Thermal protective gloves (required for removal of a power supply)
Connection lugs for power and ground and a screw for connecting the ground wire are shipped with
the power supply.

Selecting Rear Mounting Brackets

The Summit X480 series switch has two sets of rear mounting brackets.
Use the bracket that best suits the type of rack installation:
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Shorter brackets—mid-mounting in a 2-post rack
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Longer brackets—mounting in a 4-post rack
Summit Family Hardware Installation Guide
Installing Summit Family Switches
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