Preparations For Network Connectivity - Avaya 5000 Series Installation Manual

Preparations for network connectivity

The following section contains procedures used to prepare 5000 Series switches for network
connectivity.
Cabling a standalone switch
This procedure describes the steps used to cable a standalone switch.
Prerequisites
The following table lists the required cables for an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5500
Series and their specifications.
Important:
In Autonegotiation mode, the Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series automatically provides
the proper MDI/MDI-X connection on the RJ-45 ports; thereby eliminating the need for
crossover cables. When Autonegotiation is disabled on 10/100 ports, they are configured
as an MDI-X connection.
1. Mount the switch. You can mount a standalone switch on a table or shelf, the wall, or
2. Connect the ground cable to the switch.
3. Attach the required cables to the switch.
4. Install any required transceivers.
5. Connect the AC power cord.
Job Aid
The following figure show the location of the grounding lug on a 5600 Series switch.
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Installation
in a rack.
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