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Replacing An Mda With A Different Model - Nortel Media Dependent Adapter Installation Manual

Media dependent adapters

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After connecting the port cables, follow the instructions in
that guide to connect power and verify the installation .
Note: The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all
ports operating at 100 Mb/s use only Category 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.

Replacing an MDA with a Different Model

When replacing an installed MDA in a BayStack switch
with another type of MDA, clear the switch NVRAM:
1.
Power down the switch.
Remove the AC power cord from the power source.
2.
Remove the installed MDA.
Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA.
3.
Cycle the switch power.
Power up the switch and wait for the Nortel Networks
logo screen to appear (approximately 20 seconds);
then power down the switch.
4.
Install the replacement MDA.
Be sure to firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the
MDA front panel.
5.
Power up the switch.
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