
To install and connect an EX9253 switch:
1. Follow instructions in
"Unpacking an EX9253 Switch" on page 73
2. Mount the switch by following instructions in
"Mounting an EX9253 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet" on
.
3. Connect earth ground to the switch by following instructions in
"Connecting Earth Ground to an
.
4. Follow instructions for connecting power as appropriate for your site:
•
"Connecting AC Power to an EX9253 Switch and Powering on the Switch" on page 85
•
"Connecting DC Power to an EX9253 Switch and Powering on the Switch" on page 87
5. Perform initial configuration of the switch by following instructions in
6. Set the switch’ s management options by following the appropriate instructions:
•
Connect a Device to a Network for Out-of-Band Management
•
Connect a Device to a Management Console Using an RJ-45 Connector
SEE ALSO
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for EX9253 Switches | 54
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an EX9253 Switch | 53
Chassis and Component Lifting Guidelines | 205
Mounting an EX9253 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet
Before mounting the switch:
• Verify that the site meets the requirements described in
"Site Preparation Checklist for an EX9253
• Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance,
and secure it to the building structure.
• Read
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings
, with particular attention to
Chassis and Component
Lifting Guidelines
.
• Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see
"Unpacking an EX9253 Switch" on page 73
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