Installation Guidelines
Before installing the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is away from other devices that might damage the cables.
• Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Technical Specifications, on page 77.
• Relative humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent (non-condensing).
• Altitude at the installation site is not higher than 13,800 feet.
• For 10/100/1000 fixed ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices are not more than 328
feet (100 meters).
• For more information about SFP/SFP+ modules and cables, see Transceiver Modules.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted. To prevent overheating, the switch must
meet the minimum clearance of 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) at the top and bottom.
If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than
normal room temperature. Ensure that the internal temperature does not exceed the maximum ambient
temperature specifications for the switch.
Note
Verifying Switch Operation
Before installing the switch in a rack or on a wall, you should power the switch and verify that the switch
passes the power-on self-test (POST).
To wire the switch to the power source, see Power-Supply Module Installation, on page 39.
When the switch begins POST, the SYS LED blinks green, and the other LEDs stay green. When the switch
passes POST, the SYS LED turns green. The other LEDs turn off and return to their operating status. If the
switch fails POST, the SYS LED is amber
Contact Cisco Systems immediately if your switch fails POST.
Note
After a successful POST, disconnect the power from the switch. For more information, see Wiring the Power
Source, on page 44. See Switch Installation, on page 15 to install the switch in a rack or on a wall.
Installing the Switch
The switch can be installed by:
• Rack-Mounting
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Installation Guidelines