Activating and Verifying the Switch

After you have installed the switch and connected network cables, perform the following tasks to configure the software on the switch and prepare it for use.

Check http://ezcloudx.com/supportedhardware 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 http://ezcloudx.com/quickstart.

Otherwise, follow the instructions in these topics:

• Connecting the Switch to a Management Console

• Configuring the Switch for Use