Installation Guide

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2. Connect the power cables.

For AC-powered units, connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the

switch. Then connect the power cable to an AC power socket.

For DC-powered units, see Connecting DC-Powered Switches to a Power Source on page 329.

3. Connect the switch to the redundant power supply (if applicable). For instructions to install and

connect redundant power supplies, see Installing External Power Supplies on page 364.

Installing a Summit X450-G2 Switch in a Rack

In addition to the equipment listed in Pre-installation Requirements on page 314, you will also need the

following items for grounding the X450-G2 switch:

• #14 AWG copper cable

The recommended insulation color is green or green with yellow stripe.

• Straight-tip torque screwdriver

The Summit X450-G2 series switch

ﬁts into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

The provided rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch unit and are adaptable to either a

front-mount or mid-mount installation. Optional rear-mounting brackets are also included for four-post

racks or cabinets.

1. a. See Figure 246.

Figure 246: Inserting the Rear Mounting Brackets Between the Pegs on the Side

of the Switch

Installing Switches

Installing a Summit X450-G2 Switch in a Rack

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