Extreme Networks Summit 200-24, Hardware Installation Manual

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28 Extreme Networks Consolidated "i" and "e" Series Hardware Installation Guide
Site Preparation
Planning Your Site
To install your equipment successfully, you should plan your site carefully. The site planning process
has four major steps:
Step 1: Meeting Site Requirements
Your physical installation site must meet several requirements for a safe and successful installation:
• Building and electrical code requirements
• Environmental, safety, and thermal requirements for the equipment you plan to install
• Distribution rack requirements
Step 2: Planning for Stacking (Summit “ e ” Series Only)
If you will be installing Summit “e” series switches in a stacked configuration, make sure you have the
appropriate cables for the interconnections. To use the dedicated stacking ports on the back of the
Summit 400 series switches, you must have a special cable that is available from Extreme Networks.
Step 3: Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements
After examining your physical site and ensuring all environment requirements are met, you should
evaluate and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the Extreme Networks
equipment to determine if you need to install new cables (or cabling).
Step 4: Meeting Power Requirements
To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for the Extreme
Networks equipment that you plan to install.
NOTE
Review the safety information before you begin installing the equipment. be sure to follow all safety
recommendations during the installation process.
Meeting Site Requirements
This section addresses the various requirements to consider when preparing your installation site,
including:
• Operating Environment Requirements
• Rack Specifications and Recommendations