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AppendixC Configuring the Switch with th e CLI-Based Setup Program
Connecting to a Power Source
Connecting to a Power Source
Follow these steps to connect to a power source:
Step1 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on the switch rear panel, as
shown in Figure C-2.
FigureC-2 Connecting Switch to AC Power
Step2 Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
As the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), a series of tests that run automatically
to ensure that the switch functions properly. If POST fails, see Chapter3, “Troubleshooting,” to
determine a course of action.
Connecting to the Console Port
You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to
a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.
Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:
Step1 Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the
rear of a switch, as shown in Figure C-3.
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