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Installing Your Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Power Supplies
What You Will Need for the Installation
Attaching the Switch to a Two-Post Rack
Installing Optional Components
Connecting Network Interface Cables
Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in
Considerations for Installing Power Supplies
MicroVSP switches do not fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks. In order to mount a MicroVSP
switch to a standard 19-inch equipment rack, a two-post kit must be seperately ordered.
A two-post kit can be ordered separately.
The installation process includes the following tasks:
1 Prepare to install the switch.
What You Will Need for the Installation
2 Install the switch in the rack.
Attaching the Switch to a Two-Post Rack
on page 28.
3 Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables.
See the instructions in
Installing Optional Components
4 Connect network interface cables.
Connecting Network Interface Cables
on page 35.
5 Perform initial network connection and configuration.
Activating and Verifying the Switch
on page 36.
Safety Considerations for Installing Power Supplies
Only trained service personnel should perform service to Extreme Networks switches and their
components.
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