Installing Your Extreme Networks Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
on page 222
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
Installing Optional Components
on page 227
Installing Internal Power Supplies
Connecting Power to the Switch
Connecting Network Interface Cables
Performing Initial Management Tasks
on page 259
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in
Considerations for Installing Switches
If you are installing switches for use in a SummitStack configuration, read
on page 179
before you install the switches.
Note
For information about installing older Summit-branded switches, refer to
and Summit Switches: Hardware Installation Guide for Switches Using ExtremeXOS 16 or
Earlier
.
Extreme Networks switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.
A four-post fixed rack-mounting kit (XN-46-RKMT-001) is provided with the X465 Series switch. A two-
post kit (XN-2P-RMKIT-001) can be ordered separately.
The provided rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch 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.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1. Prepare the site for installing the switch.
on page 222.
2. Install the switch in the rack.
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
3. Install optional components: optical transceivers, port option cards, versatile interface modules
(VIMs), and stacking modules.
See the instructions in
Installing Optional Components
ExtremeSwitching Hardware Installation Guide
221