Order Of Installation Steps; Using The Switch As A Freestanding Device - Enterasys D2G124-12 Hardware Installation Manual

Order of Installation Steps

Once you have chosen a suitable site, you can proceed to install the D2 switch components.
Depending on the mounting option you choose, and whether you decide to use the switch as a
freestanding device, the order in which you complete the installation may vary. Use the following
steps as a guideline:
1. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist.
2. Determine a suitable location for the D2 installation and proceed with one of the following
options:
a.
b. "Installing the Switch into a Rack" (page 2‐4)
c.
d. "Installing the Switch on a Wall" (page 2‐12)
e.
3. Connect power to the switch. Refer to "Connecting Power to the Switch" on page 2‐26.
4. Connect to the console port. Refer to "Connecting to the Console Port" on page 2‐27.
5. Connect to the network (including installing optional SFPs). Refer to "Connecting to the
Network" on page 2‐28.
6. Install the optional plastic cover. Refer to "Installing the Optional Plastic Cover" on page 2‐33.
7. Complete the installation. Refer to "Completing the Installation" on page 2‐35.

Using the Switch as a Freestanding Device

If you are installing the D2 switch as a freestanding device, choose an appropriate flat, secure
location, such as a desk top, and:
1. If desired, install the optional rubber feet underneath the switch by affixing one securely in
each of the four corners.
2. (Optional) Connect the D2‐HIPWR‐POE power combiner as described in "Connecting a D2‐
HIPWR‐POE Power Combiner" on page 2‐25.
3. Proceed to connect power to the switch as described in "Connecting Power to the Switch" on
page 2‐26.
Using the Switch as a Freestanding Device
"Installing the Switch Under a Table" (page 2‐10)
"Installing the Switch in the Lockbox and Mounting on a Wall" (page 2‐15)
Order of Installation Steps
Enterasys D-Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-3