Installation guide

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Table of Contents
Preface
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Introduction ................................................................................................................................ ............................................v
Terminology................................................................................................................................ ...........................................v
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ .........................vi
Related Publications................................................................................................................................ ..............................vi
Chapter 1
Overview
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About the Switches................................................................................................................................ ............................. 1-1
Summary of Features ................................................................................................................................ ......................... 1-2
Port Connections................................................................................................................................ ......................... 1-3
LEDs ................................................................................................................................ ........................................... 1-5
Full-Duplex ................................................................................................................................ ................................. 1-7
Port Redundancy................................................................................................................................ ......................... 1-8
Network Configuration Examples................................................................................................................................ ...... 1-9
Switch Rear View................................................................................................................................ ............................. 1-11
Power Socket................................................................................................................................ ............................. 1-11
Serial Number ................................................................................................................................ ........................... 1-11
MAC Address ................................................................................................................................ ........................... 1-11
Console Port................................................................................................................................ .............................. 1-11
Redundant Power Supply Port ................................................................................................................................ .. 1-11
Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................................ ............................... 1-12
Chapter 2
Installation and Setup
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Following Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ ............ 2-1
Verifying the Switch Package................................................................................................................................ ............ 2-1
Determining the Switch Location ................................................................................................................................ ...... 2-2
Configuration Rules ................................................................................................................................ .................... 2-2
Installing the Switch................................................................................................................................ ........................... 2-2
Rack Mounting................................................................................................................................ ............................ 2-2
Free-Standing................................................................................................................................ .............................. 2-3
Stacking the Switch and Other Devices...................................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port ....................................................................................................................... 2-4
Powering Up the Switch................................................................................................................................ ..................... 2-5
Checking the Installation................................................................................................................................ .................... 2-5
Logging in for the First Time................................................................................................................................ ............. 2-6
Where to Go Next ................................................................................................................................ .............................. 2-7