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Published January 2024
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ExtremeSwitching Switches
Overview of the Switches
Combination Ports and Failover
Port Partitioning
ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X435-8T-4S Switch Features
ExtremeSwitching X435-8P-4S Switch Features
ExtremeSwitching X435-8P-2T-W Switch Features
ExtremeSwitching X435-24T-4S Switch Features
ExtremeSwitching X435-24P-4S Switch Features
ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-12t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-12p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-24t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-24x-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-24p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-48t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-24t-10GE4-DC Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-48t-10GE4-DC Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-12t8fx-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-24fx-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-24t-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-24t-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-24t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-48t-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-48t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-24p-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-24p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-48p-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24t-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24x-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24p-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-48t-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-48t-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24t-24ht-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-48x-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
Summit X460-G2-48p-GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-24p-24hp-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2-16mp-32p-10GE4 Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X465 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X465-24MU Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-24MU-24W Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-24S Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-24W Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-24XE Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-48P Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-48T Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465-48W Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465i-48W Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X465 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X590 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X590-24t-1q-2c Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X590-24x-1q-2c Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X590 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X620 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X620-8t-2x Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X620-10x Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X620-16t Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X620-16x Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X620-16p Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X620 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X670-G2 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X670-G2-48x-4q Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X670-G2-72x Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X670-G2 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X690 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X690-48t-2q-4c Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X690-48x-2q-4c Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X690 Series Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X695 Switch
ExtremeSwitching X695 Switch LEDs
ExtremeSwitching X870 Series Switches
ExtremeSwitching X870-32c Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X870-96x-8c Switch Ports and Slots
ExtremeSwitching X870 Series Switch LEDs
Pluggable Interfaces for the Switches
Power Supplies for Use with Your Switch
External Power Supplies
EPS-C2 Redundant Power System
EPS-C2 connectors
RPS-90 Redundant Power Supply
RPS-150XT Redundant Power Supply
RPS-500p Redundant Power Supply
STK-RPS-150PS Redundant Power Supply
STK-RPS-1005PS Redundant Power Supply
VX-RPS-1000 Redundant Power Supply
Replaceable Internal Power Supplies
Summit 300 W AC and DC Power Supplies
Summit 350 W AC Power Supplies
Summit 550 W AC and DC Power Supplies
Summit 715 W AC Power Supplies
Summit 750 W AC Power Supply
750 W AC and DC Power Supplies
Summit 770 W AC Power Supplies
Summit 1100 W AC Power Supplies
Summit 1100 W DC Power Supplies
ExtremeSwitching 2000 W AC Power Supply
Displaying the Status of Installed Power Supplies
Expansion Modules
V300 Virtual Port Extender
V300-8P-2X Model
V300-8T-2X Model
V300-8P-2T-W Model
V300HT-8P-2X Model
V300HT-8T-2X Model
V300 Virtual Port Extender LEDs
V400 Virtual Port Extender
LRM/MACsec Adapter
Maximum Capacity for Using the LRM/MACsec Adapter with Supported Switch Models
Limitations for Some Optical Devices
LRM/MACsec Adapter LEDs
Versatile Interface Modules for ExtremeSwitching X465 Series Switches
VIM5-2Q Versatile Interface Module
VIM5-2Y Versatile Interface Module
VIM5-4X Versatile Interface Module
VIM5-4XE Versatile Interface Module
VIM5-4Y Versatile Interface Module
VIM5-4YE Versatile Interface Module
Solid-state Drives
Optional Ports for X460-G2 Switches
VIM-2q Port Option Card
VIM-2ss Port Option Card
VIM-2t Port Option Card
VIM-2x Ethernet Module Port Option Card
TM-CLK Clock Module
Site Preparation
Planning Your Site
Operating Environment Requirements
Meet Building and Electrical Codes
Set up the Wiring Closet
Controlling the Temperature
Controlling the Humidity Level
Protect Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
Rack Specifications and Recommendations
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack
Ground the Rack
Providing Adequate Space for the Rack
Secure the Rack
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements
Label Cables and Keep Accurate Records
Install Cable
Handle Fiber Optic Cable
Cable Distances and Types
Use RJ45 Connector Jackets
Prevent Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Meeting Power Requirements
Requirements for PoE Devices
Power Supply Requirements
Requirements for Power Cords
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Requirements
Select a UPS
Calculate Volt-Amperage Requirements
Provide a Suitable UPS Transition Time
DC Power Requirements
Follow Applicable Industry Standards
Building Stacks
Introduction to Stacking
Building Basic Stacks
Slot Numbers in Stacks
Master/Backup Switch Redundancy
SummitStack Topologies
Ring Topology: Recommended for Stacking
Daisy Chain Topology: Not Recommended for Stacking
Using Ethernet Ports for Stacking (SummitStack-V Feature)
Available Stacking Methods
SummitStack Terms
Planning to Create Your Stack
Enabling and Disabling the Stacking-Support Option
Recommendations for Placing Switches for Stacked Operation
Recommendations for Configuring Stacks
Stacking Considerations for Each Switch Model
X440-G2 Stacking
X450-G2 Stacking
X460-G2 Stacking
Summit X460-G2 (10G Models) Stack Configuration Guidelines
Summit X460-G2 (1G Models Using VIM Ports) Stack Configuration Guidelines
ExtremeSwitching X465 Stacking
X590 Stacking
X620 Stacking
X670-G2 Stacking
X690 Stacking
ExtremeSwitching X695 Stacking
X870 Stacking
Selecting Native and Alternate Stacking Ports
Combining Switches from Different Series
Selecting Stacking Cables
Alternative Configuration for Optics on X590, X690, X695, and X870 Switches
Using the Extreme Stacking Tool
Set up the Physical Stack
Connecting the Switches to Form the Stack Ring
Combine Different Types of Stacking Ports
Use SummitStack-V160 Stacking
Using SummitStack-V320 Stacking
Examples of Valid Stacking Configurations
Example: Basic Stack with Four Switches
Example: Basic Stack with Eight Switches
Example: Stack with VIM1-SummitStack Modules
Example: Stacked Switches across Two Racks
Example: Stacked Switches across Several Racks
Connect Stacking Cables
Connect a SummitStack Cable to a Stacking Port
Connect Active or Passive QSFP+ Cables
Connect Your Stack to the Management Network
Installing Your Extreme Networks Switch
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches
Pre-installation Requirements
Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet
Installing Optional Components
Installing Internal Power Supplies
Install a 300 W Internal DC Power Supply
Required Tools and Materials for Installing a 300 W DC Power Supply
Preparing the Cables for a 300 W DC Power Supply
Installing a 300 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the Ground Wire to a 300 W DC Power Supply
Connecting a 300 W DC Power Supply to the Source Voltage
Install a 450 W or 550 W Internal DC Power Supply
Required Tools and Materials for Installing a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Preparing the Cables for a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Installing a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the Ground Wire to a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Connecting a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply to the Source Voltage
Installing a 750 W Internal DC Power Supply
Required Tools and Materials for Installing a 750 W DC Power Supply
Preparing the Cables for a 750 W DC Power Supply
Grounding the Switch Chassis
Install a 750 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the Ground Wire to a 750 W DC Power Supply
Connecting a 750 W DC Power Supply to the Source Voltage
Install an 1100 W Internal DC Power Supply
Required Tools and Materials for Installing an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Preparing the Cables for an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Installing an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the Ground Wire to an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Connecting an 1100 W DC Power Supply to the Source Voltage
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies
Selecting Power Cords for AC Power Supplies
Install a 300 W or 750 W Internal AC Power Supply
Install a 450 W or 550 W Internal AC Power Supply
Installing a 350 W, 715 W, 770 W, 1100 W, or 2000 W Internal AC Power Supply
Connecting Power to the Switch
Connect Network Interface Cables
Performing Initial Management Tasks
Connecting a Switch to the Management Console
Logging in for the First Time
Configuring the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN
Configuring ExtremeXOS on the Switch
Installing External Power Supplies
Safety Considerations for Installing Power Supplies
Pre-installation Requirements
Installing an EPS-C2 Power Supply
Installing an EPS-C2 Chassis
Installing a Summit 750 W AC Power Supply into the EPS-C2
Connecting Redundant Power Cables for the EPS-C2 Chassis
Connecting the AC Power cord to the EPS-C2
Installing an RPS-150XT Redundant Power Supply
Installing an RPS-150XT in a Rack
Installing an RPS-150XT on a Flat Surface
Connecting the RPS Cable and AC Power Cord to an RPS-150XT
Installing an RPS-500p Redundant Power Supply
Installing an RPS-500p in a Rack
Installing an RPS-500p on a Flat Surface
Connecting the RPS Cable and AC Power Cord to an RPS-500p
Installing an STK-RPS-150PS Redundant Power Supply
Unpacking the Shelf and Power Supply
Installing an STK-RPS-150PS in an RPS Shelf
Installing the RPS Shelf into the Rack
Connecting the RPS Cable and AC Power Cord
Installing an STK-RPS-1005PS Redundant Power Supply
Installing an STK-RPS-1005PS in a Rack
Installing an STK-RPS-1005PS on a Flat Surface
Connecting the RPS Cable and AC Power Cord to an STK-RPS-1005PS
Installing a VX-RPS-1000 Redundant Power Supply
Installing a Single VX-RPS-1000 Power Supply in a Rack
Installing up to Three VX-RPS-1000 Power Supplies on a Shelf
Installing Expansion Modules
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender on a Wall
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender Under or on a Table Surface
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender in a VESA Mount
Install a V300 in a Single Rack Mount
Install a V300 in a Dual Rack Mount
Install a V300 in a DIN Rail Mount
Install a V300-8P-2T-W Model in a Single or Dual Rack Mount
Install a V300-8P-2T-W Model in a DIN Rail Mount
Connect the V300 Virtual Port Extender to Power
Connect the V300 to a Primary Power Source
Connect the V300 to a Redundant Power Source
Install a V400 Virtual Port Extender
Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter
Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter Horizontally
Installing LRM/MACsec Adapters in the Five-Slot Bracket
Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter Vertically
Connecting the LRM/MACsec Adapter to the Host Switch and to Power
Install a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter
Install Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converters in a 3-Slot Modular Shelf
Mount a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter on a Flat Surface
Mount a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter on a Wall
Connect a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter to its Power Adapter
Installing a Versatile Interface Module or Clock Module in an X460-G2 Series Switch
Installing a Versatile Interface Module in an X465 Series Switch
Install an SSD Module
Replacing AC Power Supplies
Replacing a Summit 300 W AC Power Supply
Replacing a Summit 350 W or 715 W AC Power Supply
Replacing a Summit 450 W or 550 W AC Power Supply
Replacing a 750 W AC Power Supply
Replacing a Summit 770 W AC Power Supply
Replacing a Summit 1100 W AC Power Supply
Replacing an ExtremeSwitching 2000 W AC Power Supply
Removing an RPS-150XT Redundant Power Supply
Removing an RPS-500p Redundant Power Supply
Removing an STK-RPS-150PS Redundant Power Supply
Removing an STK-RPS-1005PS Redundant Power Supply
Removing a VX-RPS-1000 Redundant Power Supply
Replacing DC Power Supplies
Replacing a Summit 300 W DC Power Supply
Removing a 300 W DC Power Supply
Installing a Replacement 300 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the Ground Wire to a 300 W DC Power Supply
Connecting DC Power Cables to a 300 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the DC Power Cables to a +24 V Source
Connecting the DC Power Cables to a -48 V Source
Replacing a Summit 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Removing a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Installing a Replacement 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Connecting the Ground Wire to a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Connecting DC Power Cables to a 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
Replacing a 750 W Internal DC Power Supply
Remove a 750 W DC Power Supply
Install a Replacement 750 W DC Power Supply
Connect the Ground Wire to an 750 W DC Power Supply
Connect DC Power Cables to an 750 W DC Power Supply
Replacing a Summit 1100 W DC Power Supply
Removing an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Install a Replacement 1100 W DC Power Supply
Connect the Ground Wire to an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Connect DC Power Cables to an 1100 W DC Power Supply
Replace Fan Modules
Pre-Installation Requirements
Airflow Direction Requirements
Replacing a Fan Module
Removing and Replacing Expansion Modules
Removing or Replacing a V300 Virtual Port Extender
Removing or Replacing a V400 Virtual Port Extender
Removing or Replacing an LRM/MACsec Adapter
Removing or Replacing a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter
Replacing a Versatile Interface Module, Solid-state Drive, or Clock Module in an X460-G2 Series or X465 Series Switch
Removing Switches from Service
Removing an AC Power Supply
Removing a DC Power Supply
Removing a Switch from a Rack
Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X450-G2 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X460-G2 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X465 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X590 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X620 Series Switches Technical Specifications
Summit X670-G2 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X690 Series Switches Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X695 Series Switch Technical Specifications
ExtremeSwitching X870 Series Switches Technical Specifications
V300 Virtual Port Extender Specifications
V400 Virtual Port Extender Technical Specifications
LRM/MACsec Adapter Technical Specifications
Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter Technical Specifications
Summit 300 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
Summit 350 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
Summit 550 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
Summit 715 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
750 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
750 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
Summit 770 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
Summit 1100 W Power Supplies Technical Specifications
Summit 1100 W AC Power Supplies (XN-ACPWR-1100W-FB, 10941, 10942)
Summit 1100 W DC Power Supplies (10962, 10963)
ExtremeSwitching 2000 W Power Supply Technical Specifications
EPS-C2 Redundant Power Supply Technical Specifications
RPS-90 Redundant Power Supply Technical Specifications
RPS-150XT Redundant Power Supply Technical Specifications
RPS-500p Redundant Power Supply Technical Specifications
STK-RPS-150PS and RPS Shelves Technical Specifications
STK-RPS-1005PS Redundant Power Supply Technical Specifications
VX-RPS-1000 Redundant Power Supply Technical Specifications
3-Slot Modular Shelves: Technical Specifications
Power Cord Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies
Console Connector Pinouts
Safety and Regulatory Information
Considerations Before Installing
General Safety Precautions
Maintenance Safety
Fiber Optic Ports and Optical Safety
GBIC, SFP (Mini-GBIC), QSFP+, XENPAK, and XFP Regulatory Compliance
Cable Routing for LAN Systems
Installing Power Supply Units and Connecting Power
Selecting Power Supply Cords
Battery Notice
Battery Warning - Taiwan
EMC Warnings
Japan (VCCI Class A)
Korea EMC Statement
Meeting Power Requirements
Observe the following requirements and precautions for powering your hardware.
