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U N P A C K I N G
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What You Will Need
Installation procedures will be trouble-free if you ensure that the following items are available before you begin:
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The PoLRE switch and all cables and accessories you received
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All Phylink adapters required for connecting the IP endpoint devices, provided with the product
package according to the quantity ordered
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Standard CAT5e copper LAN cables for the
GbE
uplink trunks (user-supplied)
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Standard CAT3 unshielded single twisted pair cables, 24 AWG, for the downlink ports (user-supplied)
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Serial console cable for the
CONSOLE
port, provided with the product package
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Standard CAT-5 or CAT-6 Ethernet LAN cable for the
MGMT
port (user-supplied)
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DC cables for multiple switch configuration in Powershare mode (optional)
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Screws and screwdriver for securing the PoLRE switch to the standard 19” equipment rack
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A PC with a COM port for configuration and management of the PoLRE switch
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If the PC connection is via a USB port, a USB cable will be required
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If the out-of-band management port will be used, a standard RJ45 LAN cable will be required
Note
: Inband management is also available through any of the Gigabit Ethernet (uplink) ports on
the PoLRE switch, permitting remote access via a LAN connection.
Details on product configuration and management are provided in the PoLRE Switch User Guide.
