Powering Up the Switch 47
Technical Specifications 51
CHAPTER 6
Switch Specifications 51
Power Specifications 52
General Power Supply Specifications 52
Power Supply Requirement Specifications 53
Cable and Port Specifications 55
APPENDIX A
Cables and Adapters 55
Console Port 56
Console Port Pinouts 56
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter 56
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter 57
Out of Band Ethernet Management Port 57
Supported Power Cords and Plugs 59
Standard Power Cords 60
Jumper Power Cord 60
Fibre Cable Specifications 60
Site Planning and Maintenance Records 61
APPENDIX B
Site Preparation Checklist 61
Contact and Site Information 63
Chassis and Network Information 63
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