Installation Guide

Summary of installation tasks
Follow the steps listed below to install your Extreme device. Details for each of the steps highlighted below are provided in this chapter
and in the following chapter.
TABLE 8 Summary of installation tasks
Task number Task Where to nd more information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will
host the device has the proper cabling and
ventilation.
Installation site preparation on page 44
2 Optionally insert a second or redundant power
supply. If you need to install a power supply, it
may be easier to install it before mounting the
device, although the power supplies are "hot
swappable", and can be installed or removed
after the device is mounted and powered-on.
Redundant power supply installation on page
45
3 Install the Extreme device in an equipment rack. Device installation on page 51
4 Once the device is physically installed, plug the
device into a nearby power source that adheres
to the regulatory requirements outlined in this
manual.
System power on page 56
5 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the
proper LED state after power-on of the system.
Operation verication on page 57
6 Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will
enable you to congure the device through the
Command Line Interface (CLI).
PC or terminal attachment on page 59
7 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For
additional access security, assign a password.
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8 Before connecting to the device, you need to
congure an interface IP address to the subnet
on which it will be located. Initial IP address
conguration is performed using the CLI with a
direct serial connection. Subsequent IP address
conguration can be performed using the
command line interface.
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9 Once you power on the device and assign IP
addresses, the system is ready to accept
network connections.
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10 Secure access to the device. Multi-Service IronWare Security Guide
Installation precautions
Follow these precautions when installing the unit.
DANGER
Batteries used for RTC/NVRAM backup are not located in operator-access areas. There is a risk of explosion if a battery
is replace by an incorrect type. Dispose of used components with batteries according to local ordinance and regulations.
DANGER
All ber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
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