Activate and Verify the Switch

Operating system selection and activation can be done via the following:
  1. XIQ - automatically by pre-selecting the preferred switch OS
  2. Bootloader menu - option to change the switch OS on initial activation only
  3. Startup menu in Switch Engine CLI - post-Bootloader menu prompt

Refer to Read Me First - Switch OS Selection for Universal Hardware shipped with your switch, or visit https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/switch-os-selection/ for information on changing your switch OS after initial activation.

Otherwise, use the instructions in the following topics to configure the software on the switch and prepare it for use.

After you have installed your Extreme Networks switch in the rack, installed all required and and optional components, connected network cables, and powered the switch on, use the instructions in the following topics to configure the software on the switch and prepare it for use.

Check ExtremeCloud Hardware Support Matrices to see what switch models can be managed with ExtremeCloud™. If your switch is entitled for management by ExtremeCloud, you can optionally use the installation instructions at ExtremeCloud Quick Reference.

Otherwise, follow the instructions in the following topics.