EMC Connectrix B Series DS-5300B Hardware Reference Manual
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Preface
Chapter 1 Introducing the Connectrix DS-5300B
Overview of the Connectrix DS-5300B .......................................... 12
Port side of the DS-5300B................................................................. 14
Nonport side of the DS-5300B......................................................... 15
Ports on demand............................................................................... 16
ISL trunking....................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the DS-5300B
Items included with the DS-5300B ................................................. 20
Installation and safety considerations ........................................... 21
Electrical considerations ............................................................21
Environmental considerations..................................................21
Cabinet considerations...............................................................22
Recommendations for cable management..............................22
Items required for installation ..................................................23
Installing a standalone DS-5300B ................................................... 24
Installing a DS-5300B into an EIA cabinet..................................... 25
Configuring the DS-5300B ............................................................... 26
Using EZSwitch Setup (optional).............................................26
Providing power to the switch .................................................26
Creating a serial connection......................................................27
Setting the switch IP address ....................................................27
Setting the date and time...........................................................28
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