Required Tools 38
Installing the Shelf Brackets and Shelf 38
Installing the Shelf Brackets and Shelf— 17.5 in. (44.45 cm) Opening 39
Installing the Shelf Brackets and Shelf— 17.75 in. (45.09 cm) Opening 40
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 41
Establishing the System Ground 45
Required Tools and Equipment 45
Connecting the System Ground 46
Installing the Power Supplies in the Switch Chassis 47
Installing the Port Card in the Switch Chassis 47
Connecting the Switch Console Port 47
Connecting the Uplink Ports 48
SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules 48
Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules 48
Removing SFP or SFP+ Transceiver Modules 50
Verifying Switch Chassis Installation 51
Online Diagnostics 51
CHAPTER 4
Installing and Removing Power Supplies 53
Power Supply Overview 53
Installing Power Supplies 55
Before You Begin 55
Inserting the Power Supply 56
Connecting to the Power Source 57
Before You Begin 57
Connecting to an AC Power Source 58
Connecting to a DC Power Source 58
Removing Power Supplies 59
Finding the Serial Number 61
CHAPTER 5
Installing the Modular Port Card 63
Port Card Overview 63
Modular Port Card LEDs 64
Modular Port Card Installation 65
Installing a Modular Port Card 65
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