TABLE 8
Installation prerequisites
Task
Task details or additional information
Completed
Unpack the device.
Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to
on page 20.
Gather necessary components and
required tools.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning of each chapter to
ensure you have gathered all necessary components required for the following installation
tasks:
•
on page 23
•
on page 73
•
•
Installing Transceivers and Cables
on page 57
Review the safety precautions.
Refer to
on page 15. For translations, refer to
on page 101 at the end of this guide.
Plan the installation.
Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a rack. For rack
installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer to
on page
23.
Review and verify installation requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to
on page 18.
•
Power requirements
•
Environmental requirements
•
Clearance for standalone or rack installation
Gather network configuration parameters.
•
IP address:
•
Subnet mask:
•
Default gateway:
•
Domain ID:
•
Time zone:
Installation and initial configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks necessary to bring the
device online and verify the operation.
TABLE 9
Installation and basic system configuration
Task
Task details or additional information
Completed
Mount the device.
Choose one of the following mounting options:
•
Mount the device as a standalone unit. Refer to
24.
•
Mount the device in a four-post rack. Refer to
Installing the Universal Four-Post
•
Mount the device in a two-post rack. Refer to
Installing the Universal Two-Post
Check the airflow of the power supply and
fan assembly
The airflow direction of the power supply and fan should match. The power supplies and
fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E", or an orange arrow with
an "I." For more details, refer to
Identifying the airflow direction
Gather all components required for the
initial setup.
Refer to
on page 49.
Provide power to the device.
Refer to
Attach a management station, establish a
serial connection, and change the default
passwords (optional).
Refer to
Establishing a first-time serial connection
on page 50. After completing this
task, log in to the serial port to configure the device.
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