Installation guide

BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This guide provides the instructions and supporting information needed to install the Extreme
Networks
®
BlackDiamond
®
X8 series switch.
The guide includes information about site preparation and switch functionality.
Audience
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
● Local area networks (LANs)
● Ethernet concepts
● Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
● Routing concepts
● Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
● Basic equipment installation procedures
See the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS Command Reference Guide for information about
configuring the BlackDiamond X8 series switch.
NOTE
If the information in an installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks equipment
differs from the information in this guide, follow the installation or release note.
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions used throughout this guide.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
Warning Risk of severe personal injury.