Connecting the Switch to a Management Console...................................................................................82
Logging in for the First Time on EXOS...........................................................................................................83
Configuring the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN.....................................................84
Changing the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu..................................................................................84
Changing the Switch OS via the Startup Menu..........................................................................................84
Logging In for the First Time on VOSS...........................................................................................................85
Replacing a 150 W AC Power Supply..............................................................................................................86
Replacing a 600 W, 920 W, 1200 W, or 2000 W AC PoE Power Supply...................................... 88
Pre-Installation Requirements...............................................................................................................................91
Airflow Direction Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 91
Replacing a Fan Module......................................................................................................................................... 92
Port LEDs in Default (SYS) Mode............................................................................................................. 95
Port LEDs in SPD Mode................................................................................................................................. 95
Port LEDs in STK Mode..................................................................................................................................96
Management Port LEDs.................................................................................................................................96
Fan and Accoustic Noise............................................................................................................................ 100
Fan Speed...........................................................................................................................................................100
Power Options................................................................................................................................................... 101
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)................................................................................................... 102
CPU and Memory............................................................................................................................................ 103
Standards and Environmental Data.......................................................................................................104
Considerations Before Installing.........................................................................................................................113
General Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................. 114
Maintenance Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 115
Fiber Optic Ports and Optical Safety.............................................................................................................. 115
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