Cisco Systems ME 3400E warranty Power on the switch

Step 1	Obtain this information from your network	•	Switch IP address
	administrator before you start the setup program.	•	Subnet mask (IP netmask)
		•	Default gateway (router)
		•	Enable secret password
		•	Enable password
		•	Telnet password
Step 2	Connect the adapter cable to the console
	connector on the switch front panel. Connect the
	other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on
	your DHCP-enabled PC.
	You must supply the console cable if you did not
	order one with your switch.

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Step 3	Start a terminal-emulation application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus.
Step 4	Configure the baud rate and character format of •		9600 baud
	the PC or terminal to match these console port	•	8 data bits
	default characteristics.
		•	1 stop bit
		•	No parity
		•	None (flow control)
Step 5	Connect the switch to a power source. For
	information on power usage, see the technical
	specifications in the hardware installation guide.
	This illustration shows a DC-powered switch.
	Connect one DC terminal block to the power
	connector on the switch front panel. Connect the
	other end of the cable to a DC outlet.
	For detailed instructions about connecting to an
	AC or DC power source, see “Chapter 3,
	Installing and Removing the Power-Supply
	Modules,” in the hardware installation guide.

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Step 6	Power on the switch.
Step 7
	Wait for the switch to complete POST.	It might take several minutes for the switch to complete POST.
Step 8
	Verify that POST has completed. The System	Contact Cisco Systems immediately if your switch fails POST.
	(SYST) LED blinks green while the switch starts
	up. It turns solid green after POST succeeds. If the
	switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber.
Step 9	When you see the prompt, press Return or Enter.	Press RETURN to get started!

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