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NOTE:
For more information about the CLI, see
HPE FlexNetwork 7500 Switch Series Fundamentals
Configuration Guide
.
After powering on the switch, verify the following items:
•
The cooling system is operating. You can hear fan rotating noise and feel air being blown out.
•
All the system LEDs on the MPUs show that the system is operating correctly. For more
information about the LED status, see "Appendix C LEDs."
Connecting the switch to the network
Before you connect the switch to the network, verify that all its basic settings are correct.
After the switch is connected to the network, use the
ping
or
tracert
command test the network
connectivity. For more information about the two commands, see
HPE FlexNetwork 7500 Switch
Series Network Management and Monitoring Command Reference
.
For more information about twister pair cable, optical fibers, and copper cables, see "Appendix E
Cables."
Connecting your switch to the network through twisted pair
cables
The 10/100Base-TX and 1000Base-T ports of the HPE 7500 switches use RJ-45 connectors and
support MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing. Use category-5 twisted pair cables or above to connect the
Ethernet ports of your switch to the network.
To connect your switch to the network through twisted pair cables:
1.
Connect one end of the twisted pair cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port of your switch.
2.
Connect the other end of the twisted pair cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port of the access device
in the network.
3.
Examine the port LEDs for incorrect connection.
For more information about the LED status, see "Appendix C LEDs."
Connecting your switch to the network through optical fibers
WARNING!
To avoid injury to your eyes, do not stare at the fiber ports and connectors when connecting optical
fibers.
You can install a transceiver module (see "Installing FRUs") in a fiber port and use optical fibers to
connect the port to the network.
Follow these requirements when you are connecting optic fibers:
•
Make sure the fiber connector and fiber type match the transceiver module type.
•
The fiber ports on some modules have dust plugs. Remove the dust plugs before using the fiber
ports. Keep the removed dust plugs for future use. Fiber ports must be installed with dust plugs
when they are not in use.
•
Fiber connectors are protected by dust covers. Remove the dust covers before using the fiber
connectors. Keep the removed dust covers for future use. Fiber connectors must be installed
with dust caps when they are not in use. Replace the dust cover if it is loose or polluted.
