FW 08.01.00 McDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and Service Manual (620-000159-330, November 2005)

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McDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and Service Manual
Installation Tasks
b. To connect the bottom and middle stacked hubs, connect a
second RJ-45 patch cable to port 24 of the middle hub, then
connect the cable to port 12 of the bottom hub.
c. As shown in Figure 2-1 (1 and 2), use a pointed instrument to
set the medium-dependent interface (MDI) switch on the top
and middle hubs to MDI (in). As shown in Figure 2-1 (3), set
the MDI switch on the bottom hub to MDIX (out).
NOTE: To connect two hubs, use step b and step c (middle and
bottom hub instructions only).
6. Connect a power cord to a rack power strip and the receptacle at
the rear of each hub. Power for each hub switches on when the
hub (and equipment rack) are connected to facility AC power.
NOTE: Ensure each hub is connected to a separate rack power strip.
7. Inspect the front panel of each hub. Ensure each green Power
LED illuminates.
Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Product
The following paragraphs provide instructions to unpack, inspect,
and install one or more switches. If the switch is delivered in a
Fabricenter equipment cabinet, go to Task 5: Configure Product Network
Information (Optional).
Unpack and Inspect
Switch
Unpack and inspect switch(es) as follows:
1. Inspect shipping container(s) for damage. If a container is
damaged, ensure a freight carrier representative is present when
the container is opened. Unpack shipping container(s) and
inspect each item for damage. Ensure packaged items correspond
to items listed on the enclosed bill of materials.
2. If items are damaged or missing, contact the solution center:
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]