Installation Guide

Installing Switches
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches on page 313
Pre-installation Requirements on page 314
Installing a Summit Family Switch on page 315
Installing Internal Power Supplies on page 332
Connecting Network Interface Cables on page 359
Performing Initial Management Tasks on page 360
This chapter describes how to install ExtremeSwitching switches and associated components. You will
also find information about connecting network interface cables and establishing management access.
Note
The installation instructions are dierent depending upon what type of power – AC or DC –
the switch uses.
If you intend to use the SummitStack feature, see Building Stacks on page 237 before you install the
switches. That chapter provides guidance for locating stacked switches and connecting the stacking
cables.
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme
Networks switch.
Ensure that proper ESD (electrostatic discharge) controls are in use before switch maintenance is
performed. This includes but is not limited to wrist straps that are grounded to the switch housing and
earth grounds.
Warning
Connect the chassis ground wire before you connect any DC power cables.
Disconnect the ground wire after you disconnect all DC power cables.
Take care to load the equipment rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment at the
bottom of the rack and work up.
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