Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
Summary
1.Prepare the installation site (page 2-5). Ensure the physical environ- ment is properly prepared, including having the correct network cabling ready to connect to the switch and having an appropriate location for the switch. See page 2-4for some installation precautions.
2.Install a cl module (optional—page2-7).3.Install a transceiver (optional—page2-8). If you have installed a media flex cl module, you can now install one or two transceivers.
4.Verify the switch passes self test (page 2-9). Plug the switch into a power source and observe that the LEDs on the switch’s front panel indicate correct switch operation. When self test is complete, unplug the switch.
5.Mount the switch (page 2-11).The Switch can be mounted in a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, or on a horizontal surface.
6.Connect power to the switch (page 2-13). Once the switch is mounted, plug it into the nearby main power source.
7.Connect the network cables (page 2-14). Using the appropriate network cables, connect the network devices to the switch ports.
8.Connect a Redundant Power Supply (RPS), (optional—page2-15). You may wish to use the RPS option with your Switch. Connect the RPS using the cables supplied with the RPS, to the back of the switch.
9.Connect a console to the switch (optional—page2-18). You may wish to modify the switch’s configuration, for example, to configure an IP address so it can be managed using a web browser, from an SNMP network management station, or through a Telnet session. Configuration changes can be made easily by using the included console cable to connect a PC to the switch’s console port.
At this point, the switch is fully installed. See the rest of this chapter if you need more detailed information on any of these installation steps.
