14 Extreme Networks Consolidated "i" Series Hardware Installation Guide
Preface
•Alpine Switch—Describes the features that are specific to the Alpine switch. This section provides an
overview of the Alpine switch, information about model types, a summary of features, and
installation guidelines.
•BlackDiamond Switch—Describes the features that are specific to the BlackDiamond switch. This
section provides an overview of the BlackDiamond switch, information about model types, a
summary of features, and installation guidelines.
•Switch Operation—Describes how to power on any Extreme Networks switch, verify the switch
installation, connect equipment to the console port, and log in to the switch for the first time.
•Appendixes—Includes information about safety requirements and technical specifications.
How To Use This Guide
Each chapter of this guide contains information on how to successfully operate your Extreme Networks
switch. The Summit-, Alpine-, and BlackDiamond-specific chapters contain information that is
applicable to that family of switch only. All other chapters are applicable to any Extreme Networks “i”
chipset series switch.
Switch-Specific Information
For switch-specific information, be sure to read the applicable switch-specific chapter. For example, if
you have a BlackDiamond switch and you need to remove and replace an I/O module, see “Removing
I/O Modules” in Chapter 16 for details about how to remove and replace an I/O module in a
BlackDiamond chassis.
Common Information
For items applicable to any Extreme Networks switch, make sure you read the appropriate chapter. For
example, to learn how to prepare your site for installing your Extreme Networks equipment, see
Chapter 2, “Site Preparation.”
This guide also contains appendices that describe:
•Switch safety issues
•Switch specifications
•Module specifications
Appendix A, “Safety Information” describes important safety issues such as power, power cables, and
fuses.
Appendix B, “Switch Technical Specifications” is organized according to the family of switch: Summit,
Alpine, and BlackDiamond. This appendix describes switch specifications such as physical dimensions,
weight, certifications, and power supply parameters.
Information that is common to all “i” chipset series switches is described at the end of the appendix.
Appendix C, “Module Technical Specifications” is organized according to the family of switch and
modules available for that switch, and describes module specifications such as physical dimensions,
weight, and standards.
Information that is common to all “i” chipset series modules is described at the end of the appendix.