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Configuring the Switch with the
CLI-Based Setup Program
This chapter provides a command-line interface (CLI)- based setup procedure for
a standalone switch. For product overview information, see Chapter 2,
“Overview.” Before connecting the switch to a power source, review the safety
warnings in Chapter 3, “Installation.” For procedures on connecting the switch to
a power source, rack-mounting your switch, or connecting to the Ethernet ports,
see Chapter 3, “Installation.”
Caution If you are installing your switch in a hazardous environment, review the safety
warnings in Chapter 4, “Installation in a Hazardous Environment.” For
installation procedures for a hazardous environment, see Chapter 4, “Installation
in a Hazardous Environment.”
These steps describe how to do a simple installation:
1. Taking Out What You Need, page1-2
2. Connecting to the Console Port, page 1-4
3. Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software, page1-5
4. Connecting to a Power Source, page 1-2
5. Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page1-6