Installation Considerations
Installation
Fiber cable connections are made to the switch’s front panel using
standard dual SC plug connectors as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Dual SC Fiber Optic Plug connector
The connectors are keyed and must be inserted into the GBIC
module’s connector in proper alignment. In most cases, one of the
two connector plugs is a different color to aid in proper connector
alignment.
Remove the protective plug from the GBIC. Do not force the fiber optic plug
into the GBIC module as you may damage the connector, the GBIC module,
or both. Make certain the fiber surface is clean, free of dust or debris, before
inserting the connector into GBIC module.
Ethernet
Connection
Connecting an existing Ethernet 10/100BaseT LAN to the switch via
the front panel RJ-45 connector gives access to the switch’s internal
SNMP agent and also allows remote Telnet and Web access for
remote monitoring and testing.
The connection is only for Telnet, SNMP agent and the Web-based Server
access. No Fabric connection is used via this connection.
Verify Power-On Self
Test (POST)
When the switch is powered on it automatically runs the POST. From
the front panel the indications of a normal POST include a pause, a
momentary flashing of the lights, followed by a series of diagnostics
tests. See Power-On Diagnostics (POST) on page 4-5 for more
information.
