Product specifications

Replacing the Network Switch
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To replace a switch:
1. Disconnect all network cables.
2. Pull out the power cables from the back of the switch.
3. Replace the failed switch with a new switch in the rack.
4. Replace the power cables in the back of the switch to turn the switch on.
5. (Option) If you have transceivers in the failed switch, move the working transceivers into the new switch.
6. (Option) If you have modified Avid’s default Dell Networking switch configuration, use your terminal
emulation program or telnet into the switch.
Avid ships many Dell Networking switches configured for ISIS | 5500 configurations. Reapply any changes
you have made to the default configuration.
Avid provides sample Cisco switch configurations in the ISIS software kit. Reapply any changes you have
made to the default configuration.
7. Reconnect all network cables in the front of the switch.