Installation 14
IDS-305F Hardware Installation Guide
Booting the Switch
When first applying power to the IDS switch, it will startup and go through the boot process. The LEDs
will behave according to the table below.
Fast Setup Mode
This mode allows you to perform initial configuration of the switch using your Web browser. Fast Setup
Mode can be activated when the switch is in Factory Default Mode. This mode assigns an IP address to
the switch and to a connected PC to permit configuration. Your switch will be shipped to you in Factory
default mode. See the Quick Start Guide that came with your IDS switch on how to connect to your
switch for the first time.
Password Recovery
When the switch is not in factory default the "Fast Setup Mode" sequence will activate Password
recovery.
Note
: The password recovery feature can be disabled in the software.
LED
Behavior
PWR
Yellow during the booting process. Once the system software has been
loaded, the PWR LED will reflect the status of the power inputs.
SYS
Green blinking - Boot process underway.
LED
Behavior
PWR
Press and hold the Reset/FS button. Release button when LED changes from
Red to Yellow.
Port Link / Speed
Rapid blinking on the first available RJ-45 port to which the PC can be
connected.
LED
Behavior
ALR
On solid - during reset process
Off - to indicate that reset has completed
