HP ProCurve 1400-24G, Installation And Getting Started Manual

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedure
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Installation Procedure
1.
Prepare the installation site (
page 2-3
).
Please see below for some
installation precautions.
2.
Verify the switch passes self test (
page 2-4
).
3.
Mount the switch (
page 2-6
).
4.
Connect power to the switch (
page 2-10
).
5. Connect the network cables ( page 2-10 ).
Installation Precautions
Follow these precautions when installing the switch.
W A R N I N G
■ The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it
from becoming unstable and/or falling over.
Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low
as possible, with the heaviest devices at the bottom and progres-
sively lighter devices installed above.
■ When wall mounting, to meet national and international safety
requirements, wall mount either with the front facing up or down.
The side vents cannot be placed up or downward.