Nortel Networks manual Attaching Devices to the BayStack 350 Switch

Using the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switch

Attaching Devices to the BayStack 350 Switch

This section describes how to attach devices to the BayStack 350 switch ports and how to connect a console terminal to the switch Console/Comm port. You can use the console terminal to observe the power on self-test results and setup the switch, if required, as described later in this chapter.

The BayStack 350 switch has an Uplink/Expansion slot that allows you to attach optional media dependent adapters (MDAs). The MDAs support a range of media types (see Appendix B, “Media Dependent Adapters” for more information about MDA types available from Bay Networks). Refer to the documentation that came with your specific MDA for information about its cabling and LED indications.

Depending on your network configuration requirements, connect the RJ-45 port cables, the console port, and any optional MDA port cables. After attaching the devices to the BayStack 350 switch, proceed to “ Connecting Power” on page 2-11 to connect the AC power cord and power up the switch.

You can connect the BayStack 350 switch to any equipment that conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard, such as the following devices:

•Ethernet networking devices

•Individual workstations or servers

•Other switches, bridges, or hubs

For information about autonegotiation, see “Autosensing and Autonegotiation” on page 1-13. For troubleshooting possible related problems, see “Autonegotiation Modes” on page 4-6.

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