3.
Observe the port status LED:
• The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link.
• The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This
process takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green.
• If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there
might be a problem with the adapter installed in the target device. See
for solutions
to cabling problems.
4.
If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or the target device.
Verifying Switch Operation
Before installing the switch in its final location, power on the switch, and verify that the switch powers up in
boot fast style. The boot fast sequence allows the switch to boot up in less than 90 seconds.
Where to Go Next
If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. You can use any
of these management options to change the default configuration:
• Start the Web UI, which is in the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. This
is an easy-to-use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the Web
UI from anywhere in your network through a web browser. For more information, see the Software
Configuration Guide and the Web UI online help.
• Use the CLI to configure the switch as an individual switch from the console.
• Start an SNMP application such as the CiscoView application.
• Start the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) management tool. You can manage an entire industrial
automation system with the CIP-based tools.
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