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.