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Chapter 2

Installation
This chapter provides the installation procedures for the switch and
contains the following sections:
“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 48
“Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 51
“Planning the Installation” on page52
“Unpacking the Switch” on page 54
“Installing the Switch in a Rack” on page55
“Installing an Optional Expansion or Stacking Module” on page58
“Installing an Optional GBIC” on page 60
“Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver” on page62
“Cabling the Switch” on page 64
“Powering on an AC Powered Switch” on page 68
“Wiring and Powering on an DC Powered Unit” on page 70
“Starting a Local Management Session” on page73
“Warranty Registration” on page75
Note
To install an optional redundant power supply, refer to the
installation guide included with the unit.