Installing the switch as a stand-alone device
To install the switch as a stand-alone unit:
1.
Unpack the switch, and verify that all items listed in “Shipping carton contents” on page 25 are
present.
2. Locate the f
our rubber feet in the accessory box.
3. Apply the adhesive rubber feet to the switch. The rubber feet help prevent the switch from sliding
off the supporting surface:
a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch, to ensure that they are free of
dust or ot
her debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
b. With the a
dhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation, and
press into place.
4. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
5. Apply po
wer to the switch as described in
“Poweringthe8/8or8/24SANSwitchonandoff” on page 47 or
“Powering the 8/40 or 8/80 SAN Switch on and off” on page 47.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is set. See “Set the IP address”onpage42.
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