Installing a Summit Family Switch
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Installing a Summit Family Switch
A Summit family switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack or placed free-standing
on a tabletop. The installation process includes the following tasks:
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Install the switch in a rack or on a table.
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Ground the switch (DC-powered units only).
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Connect a redundant power supply (if applicable).
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Connect power cables.
If you are installing Summit family switches for use in a SummitStack configuration, read
“Building a
SummitStack Configuration” on page 280
before you install the switches.
For information about grounding and connecting DC-powered Summit X450 family switches, see
“Installing and Removing Summit X450a Series DC-Powered Switches” on page 286
.
For information about installing and connecting redundant power supplies, see
Chapter 5, “Summit
External Power Supplies (EPS).”
Rack-Mounting a Summit Switch
To install the switch in a rack, you will need the following tools and equipment:
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Mounting brackets (provided)
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Eight screws (provided) to secure the mounting brackets to the switch
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Four rack system mounting screws
The screw size will vary based on your organization’s rack system; screws are not provided.
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Screwdriver for securing the switch to your organization’s rack system
The screwdriver size will vary based on the requirements of your organization’s rack system.
To rack-mount a Summit switch:
1
Place the switch upright on a secure, flat surface, with the front facing you.
2
Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.
3
Insert the screws and fully tighten with a suitable screwdriver, as shown in
Figure 199
.
Figure 199: Attaching the mounting bracket
4
Repeat steps
2
and
3
for the other side of the switch.
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