Installation Guide

The provided rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch and are adaptable to either a
front-mount or mid-mount installation. Rear-mounting brackets are included with some switch models
for four-post racks or cabinets.
To install an Extreme Networks switch, refer to the specific instructions for your switch model.
Installing a Summit X430-8p or X440-8t Switch in a Rack
Before you begin the installation, refer to Pre-installation Requirements on page 314.
An X430-8p switch or an X440-8t switch can be installed in either of two ways:
• To install the switch in desktop or free-standing mode see Installing Summit Switches in Desktop or
Free-Standing Mode on page 327.
• To front-mount the switch in a two-post rack, perform the following steps.
1. See Figure 245.
Note
The mounting brackets have special “keep out” flanges to ensure that there is enough
empty space above and below the switch. Place the brackets with the "keep out" flanges
on either side of the switch.
Figure 245: Attaching brackets to the Summit X430-8p or X440-8t Series Switch
(X440-8t shown)
Installing a Summit X430-8p or X440-8t Switch in a
Rack Installing Switches
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