Cabletron Systems 2H28-08R manual Completing the Installation

Completing the Installation

4.Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until the RX LED is on:

a.Check that the power is turned on for the device at the other end of the link.

b.Verify proper crossover of fiber strands between the applicable port on the 2H28-08R and the fiber optic device at the other end of the fiber optic link segment.

c.Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications outlined in Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide.

If a link has not been established, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to

Section 1.6, Getting Help, if the problem has not been resolved.

3.6COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION

After installing the 2H28-08R and any optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, and making the connections to the network, secure the cables by running the cables along the strain-relief bracket and tying them to the strain-relief bracket using cable ties.

The 2H28-08R is now ready to be set up through Local Management. Refer to Chapter 5, Local Management, for information on how to access and use Local Management to configure the 2H28-08R.

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