Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5520 Series, Hardware Installation Manual

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Versatile Interface Modules for the ExtremeSwitching 5520 Series Switches............................ 33
5520-VIM-4X Versatile Interface Module.............................................................................................. 34
5520-VIM-4XE Versatile Interface Module........................................................................................... 35
5520-VIM-4YE Versatile Interface Module........................................................................................... 36
Site Preparation................................................................................................................. 37
Planning Your Site......................................................................................................................................................37
Operating Environment Requirements........................................................................................................... 38
Meeting Building and Electrical Codes...................................................................................................38
Setting up the Wiring Closet.......................................................................................................................39
Controlling the Temperature....................................................................................................................... 39
Controlling the Humidity Level.................................................................................................................. 40
Protecting Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge).................................................... 40
Rack Specifications and Recommendations.................................................................................................41
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack........................................................................................ 41
Grounding the Rack..........................................................................................................................................41
Providing Adequate Space for the Rack............................................................................................... 42
Securing the Rack.............................................................................................................................................42
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements..............................................................................................42
Labeling Cables and Keeping Accurate Records..............................................................................43
Installing Cable...................................................................................................................................................43
Using RJ45 Connector Jackets..................................................................................................................48
Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)............................................................................... 48
Meeting Power Requirements............................................................................................................................. 49
Requirements for PoE Devices...................................................................................................................49
Power Supply Requirements.......................................................................................................................49
Requirements for Power Cords..................................................................................................................49
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Requirements....................................................................... 49
DC Power Requirements.................................................................................................................................51
Following Applicable Industry Standards.......................................................................................................51
Building Stacks...................................................................................................................52
Introduction to Stacking.........................................................................................................................................52
Building Basic Stacks...................................................................................................................................... 53
SummitStack Topologies...............................................................................................................................55
SummitStack Terms......................................................................................................................................... 58
Planning to Create Your Stack..............................................................................................................................61
Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option.................................................................... 61
Recommendations for Placing Switches for Stacked Operation.............................................. 62
Recommendations for Configuring Stacks.......................................................................................... 62
Selecting Native and Alternate Stacking Ports..................................................................................63
Combining Switches from Different Series..........................................................................................64
Selecting Stacking Cables............................................................................................................................ 64
Using the Extreme Stacking Tool..............................................................................................................64
Setting up the Physical Stack..............................................................................................................................66
Connecting the Switches to Form the Stack Ring........................................................................... 66
Connecting Stacking Cables....................................................................................................................... 70
Connecting Your Stack to the Management Network..................................................................... 71
Installing Your Switch........................................................................................................73
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches............................................................................................. 74
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