Install Your Switch

Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the precautions in Safety Considerations for Installation.

Extreme Networks switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.

The installation process includes the following tasks:

  1. Prepare to install the switch. See What You Will Need for the Installation.
  2. Install the switch in the rack. See .
  3. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables. See the instructions in Install Optional Components.
  4. See Install Internal Power Supplies.
  5. Connect network interface cables. See Connect Network Interface Cables.
  6. Power up the switch. See Turn on the Switch.
  7. Perform initial network connection and configuration. See Activate and Verify the Switch.
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