CHAPTER 2
Switch Installation
This chapter contains these topics:
• Safety Warnings, on page 11
• Box Contents, on page 15
• Tools and Equipment, on page 18
• Installation Guidelines, on page 18
• Verifying Switch Operation, on page 19
• Mounting the Switch, on page 19
• Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), on page 29
• Installing the Cable Guard (Optional), on page 32
• Installing SFP Modules, on page 35
• 10/100/1000 PoE and PoE+Port Connections, on page 37
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port Connections, on page 39
Safety Warnings
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power cords before servicing.
Warning
The switch is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
Warning
This section includes the warning statements relating to basic installation. Read this section before you start
the installation procedure.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces,
and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns
or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Warning
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