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Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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A Summit family switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack or placed free-standing
on a table. The installation process includes the following tasks:
1
Install the switch in a rack or on a table.
2
(Optional) Install port option cards.
3
Ground the switch (DC-powered units only).
4
Connect a redundant power supply (if applicable).
5
Connect power cables.
6
Connect network interface cables.
If you are installing Summit family switches for use in a SummitStack configuration, read
Chapter 5
before you install the switches.
For information about installing port option cards, see
Chapter 8
.
For information about grounding and connecting DC-powered Summit family switches, see
“Installing
Summit DC-Powered Switches” on page 187
.
For information about installing and connecting redundant power supplies, see
Chapter 7
.
Rack-Mounting a Summit Switch (Models Other than
Summit X460, X480, and X650 Series)
This section describes how to install Summit switch models other than the Summit X460, X480, and
X650 series switches.
The following items are provide with the Summit switch:
●
Mounting brackets
●
Screws to secure the mounting brackets to the switch
-
Eight M3 screws for Summit X350, X450, X450a, and X450e series switches
-
Twelve M4 screws for Summit X150 and X250e series switches
To install the switch in a rack, you need the following additional tools and equipment:
●
Four rack mounting screws
The screw size will vary based on your organization’s rack system; screws are not provided.
●
Screwdriver for securing the switch to your organization’s rack
The screwdriver size will vary based on the requirements of your organization’s rack system.
●
AC power cord
An AC power cord is not included with the Summit family switch. You must obtain a power supply
cord that meets the requirements listed under
“Selecting Power Supply Cords” on page 339
.
