Required Tools and Equipment 45
Connecting the System Ground 46
Installing the Power Supplies in the Switch Chassis 47
Connecting the Switch Console Port 47
Connecting the Uplink Ports 48
SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules 48
Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules 48
Removing SFP or SFP+ Transceiver Modules 50
Verifying Switch Chassis Installation 50
Online Diagnostics 50
Installing and Removing Power Supplies 53
CHAPTER 4
Power Supply Overview 53
Installing Power Supplies 55
Before You Begin 55
Inserting the Power Supply 55
Connecting to the Power Source 56
Before You Begin 56
Connecting to an AC Power Source 57
Connecting to a DC Power Source 57
Removing Power Supplies 59
Finding the Serial Number 59
Replacing the Fan Tray 61
CHAPTER 5
Required Tools 61
Removing the Fan Tray 61
Installing the Fan Tray 62
Checking the Installation 63
Finding the Fan Serial Number 63
Technical Specifications 65
APPENDIX A
Switch Specifications 65
Power Supply Module Specifications 67
Power Supply AC Power Cords 67
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