Extreme x250e-24t Installation Instruction

Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide

Insert the switch into the rack.

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Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start from the bottom and work up.

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Do not cover vents that would restrict airflow. Leave a half-rack space between the units for 
adequate ventilation.

Secure the switch with suitable screws (not provided).

Connect the switch to the redundant power supply (if applicable). For instructions on installing and 
connecting redundant power supplies, see 

Connect the power cables. 

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For AC-powered units, connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the 
switch. Then connect the power cable to an AC power socket.

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For information about DC-powered units, see 

Summit family switches are supplied with four self-adhesive rubber pads. Apply the pads to the 
underside of each device by placing the pad in the marked area at each corner of the switch, ensuring 
that all corners aligned. You can safely place up to four Summit family switches on top of one another. 

To remove an AC-powered Summit switch from a rack:

Remove power from the switch.

Unplug the power cables from the from the wall outlets first and then from the switch.

Disconnect the Summit switch from the redundant power supply (if applicable).

Loosen and remove the four screws holding the switch in place in the system rack.

Carefully remove the switch from the rack and place it on a secure, flat surface.

This section provides additional details about installing or removing the following Summit DC-powered 
switches:

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Summit X250e-24tDC

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Summit X250e-24xDC

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Summit X250e-48tDC

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Summit X450a-24tDC