Enterasys B5 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-1
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Installation
ThischapterprovidesinstructionstoinstalltheB5.Unlessotherwisenoted,theinstructionsapply
toallB5models.Followtheorderofthesectionslistedbelowtocorrectlyinstalltheswitch.
Considerations Prior to Installation
Wheninstallingtheswitch,notethefollowing:
•Beforestartingtheinstallationprocedure,notifythenetworkadministratoroftheinstallation.
•Followthe installationproceduresintheorderaspresentedinthisguide.
•DonotconnecttheswitchtothenetworkuntilyouhaveestablishedthecorrectIPaddress.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes
Personal vorgenommen werden.
Important Notice
Read the Release Notes shipped with the switch to check for any exceptions to the supported features and
operation documented in this guide.
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Considerations Prior to Installation 2-1
Required Tools 2-2
Unpacking the Switch 2-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 2-2
Connecting High-Speed Stacking Cables 2-6
Configuring Switches in a Stack 2-8
Connecting AC Power 2-10
Installing and Connecting B5 Redundant Power Systems 2-11
Connecting to the Console Port for Local Management 2-22
Connecting to the Network 2-25
Completing the Installation 2-30