Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: Overview................................................................................1

1.1 Scope...................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment............................................................................... 1

1.3 Installation Process.................................................................................................................1

1.4 Safety Information...................................................................................................................2

1.5 Obtaining Technical Assistance............................................................................................. 2

1.6 Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2: Preparation............................................................................5

2.1 Site Selection..........................................................................................................................5

2.2 Tools and Parts Required for Installation...............................................................................6

2.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions............................................................................ 6

Chapter 3: Rack Mounting the Switch.................................................. 7

3.1 Rack Mounting the Switch......................................................................................................7

3.2 Two-Post Rack Mount............................................................................................................ 7

3.2.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis............................................................ 8

3.2.2 Inserting the Switch into the Rack............................................................................8

Chapter 4: Cabling the Switch............................................................. 11

4.1 Connecting Power Cables.................................................................................................... 11

4.2 Connecting Serial and Management Cables........................................................................12

Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch...................................................... 15

Appendix A: Status Indicators............................................................. 17

A.1 Front Indicators.................................................................................................................... 17

A.1.1 Switch Indicators.................................................................................................... 17

A.1.2 Port Indicators........................................................................................................ 18

A.2 Rear Status Indicators......................................................................................................... 19

Appendix B: Parts List..........................................................................21

B.1 Rack Mount Parts................................................................................................................ 21

B.2 Cables...................................................................................................................................21

Appendix C: Front Panel...................................................................... 23

Appendix D: Rear Panel....................................................................... 25

Appendix E: Regulatory Model Numbers........................................... 27

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