Enterasys Networks G3G124-24P, G3G170-24 manual Order of Installation Steps, Mounting the Switch

Order of Installation Steps

Order of Installation Steps

Once a suitable site has been chosen, proceed to install the G‐Series Ethernet switch components. It is recommended that the installation proceed in this order:

1.(Optional) Install a PoE card. Refer to “G3G124‐24 Optional PoE Module Installation Considerations” on page 2‐3.

2.Mount the chassis to a 19‐inch (48.26‐centimeter) rack or other secure location. Refer to “Mounting the Switch” on page 2‐3.

3.Install power supply module(s). Refer to “Installing and Removing a Power Supply” on page 2‐5.

4.(Optional) Install IOMs. Refer to Installing and Removing an IOM on page 2‐9.

5.Connect power to the switch. Refer to “Connecting Power to the Switch” on page 2‐12.

6.Connect to the console port. Refer to “Connecting to the Console Port” on page 2‐13.

7.Connect to the network (including installing optional SFPs) Refer to “Connecting to the Network” on page 2‐14.

8.Complete the installation. Refer to “Completing the Installation” on page 2‐20.

G3G124-24 Optional PoE Module Installation Considerations

Installing PoE capability in the G3G124‐24 base switch requires significant disassembly of the switch. Before installing the card, you must uninstall the components described in this chapter, including the following:

1.Unplugging all power and network connections to the switch.

2.Removing IOM modules.

3.Removing power supplies.

4.Removing and retaining screws securing the switch cover top and compact flash slot coverplate.

5.Removing the switch cover.

Refer to “Installing an Optional PoE Module in the G3G124‐24 Switch” on page 2‐21 for more information.

Note: Instructions for installing PoE on the base switch do not apply to the G3G124-24P model since it is already equipped with a PoE card.

Installing PoE capability in a G3G‐24TX IOM requires that you first uninstall the module, if necessary, and follow the procedure described in “Installing an Optional PoE Module on the G3G‐ 24TX” on page 2‐9.

Mounting the Switch

Perform one of the following to install the switch:

•If you are installing the G‐Series Ethernet switch as a freestanding device, install the rubber feet as described in “Placing the Switch on a Flat Surface” on page 2‐4.

•Install the rack‐mount kit and mount the switch to a 48.26‐centimeter (19‐inch) rack or other secure location, as described in “Installing the Switch into a Rack” on page 2‐4.

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