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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Installing and Removing SFP Modules
Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-22, the “Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules” section on page 2-24, and the
“Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules” section on page 2-25 to complete the installation.
For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the
Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”

Table- or Shelf-Mounting

Follow these steps to install the switch on a table or a shelf:
Step 1 Place the switch on a table or a shelf near an AC-power source.
Step 2 After the switch is placed on the table or shelf, you need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
Power on the switch. See the “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-5.
Connect to a 10/100 port or to the RJ-45 connector of a dual-purpose port, and run the initial
configuration dialog. See the Cisco ME 3400E Ethernet Access Switch Getting Started Guide for
instructions.
Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-22, the “Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules” section on page 2-24, and the
“Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules” section on page 2-25 to complete the installation.
For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the
Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”
Note When the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers on them for protection.
Installing and Removing SFP Modules

Installing SFP Modules

Figure 2-16 shows an SFP module that has a bale-clasp latch.
Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove fiber-optic SFP modules with cables attached
because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the SFP
module. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP module.
Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
modules more often than is absolutely necessary.