HP 1820-24G-PoE Plus, Installation And Getting Started Manual

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
These steps summarize your switch installation. The rest of this chapter
provides details on these steps.
1. Prepare the installation site ( page 2-6 ). Make sure the physical
environment into which you will be installing the switch is properly
prepared, including having the correct network cabling ready to connect
to the switch and having an appropriate location for the switch. See
page
2-6 for some installation precautions.
2. Verify the switch passes self test ( page 2-6 ). Plug the switch into a
power source and observe that the LEDs on the switch’s front panel
indicate correct switch operation.
3. Mount the switch ( page 2-9 ). The HP 1820 24- and 48-port switches can
be mounted in a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, on a wall,
under a table, or on a horizontal surface. The HP 1820 8-port switches can
be mounted on a wall, under a table, or on a horizontal surface.
4. Connect power to the switch ( page 2-13 ). Once the switch is mounted,
plug it into the main power source.
5. Connect the network devices ( page 2-14 ). Using the appropriate
network cables, connect the network devices to the switch ports.
6. (Optional) Install SFP transceivers ( page 2-6 ). The HP 1820 24- and
48-port switches have slots for installing SFP transceivers. Depending on
where you install the switch, it may be easier to install the SFPs first. SFPs
can be hot swapped—they can be installed or removed while the switch
is powered on.
At this point, your switch is fully installed. See the rest of this chapter if you
need more detailed information on any of these installation steps.