Installation guide

Consolidated "e" Series Hardware Installation Guide 65
6 “e” Switch Installation
You can mount an “e” series switch in a rack or place it free-standing on a tabletop.
This chapter describes:
• Installing the Switch on page 65
• Installing or Replacing a Mini-Gigabit Interface Connector (Mini-GBIC) on page 67
• Connecting Equipment to the Console Port on page 69
• Powering On the SwitchSummit 300-48 switch on page 70
• Checking the InstallationSummit 300-48 switch on page 70
• Logging In for the First Time on page 71
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove a Summit switch.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified herein can
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Installing the Switch
An “e” series switch can be mounted in a rack, or placed free-standing on a tabletop.
To mount the Summit switch into a rack, you need the following tools, equipment, and resources:
• Mounting brackets (provided)
• Eight screws (provided) to secure the mounting bracket to the switch
• A minimum of four appropriate screws (not provided) to secure the switch into the rack
• # 1 Phillips screwdriver