Figure 35: Mounting the Switch in a Rack
Number-12 or number-10 Phillips machine
screws
2Front-mounting position1
After Switch Installation
• Configure the switch using the Web User Interface. For more information, see "Configuring the Switch
Using the Web User Interface" topic in the Software Configuration Guide.
• Connect the required devices to the switch ports.
• Turn on the power supply switches to power up the system. While powering up, the switch performs a
series of bootup diagnostic tests.
The switch is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, provided that the
neighboring devices are in fully operational state.
Note
• Verify port connectivity after connecting devices to the switch ports. The LED turns green when the
switch and the attached device have a link.
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Installing a Switch
After Switch Installation