Verifying Switch Operation - Cisco IE 4000 Hardware Installation Manual

Switch Installation

Verifying Switch Operation

Caution: Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable
until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from
contamination and ambient light.
Before connecting to the SFP module, be sure that you understand the port and cabling stipulations in the
for Installation, page
To connect to a dual-purpose port, follow these steps:
1. Connect an RJ-45 connector to the 10/100/1000 port, or install an SFP module into the SFP module slot, and
connect a cable to the SFP module port.
For more information about RJ-45 connections, SFP modules, and optical connections, see
and 10/100/1000 Ports, page
page 38.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the other device.
By default, the switch detects whether an RJ-45 connector or SFP module is connected to a dual-purpose port and
configures the port accordingly. You can change this setting and configure the port to recognize only an RJ-45 connector
or only an SFP module by using the media type interface configuration command. For more information, see the Cisco
IE 4000 Switch Command Reference.
Verifying Switch Operation
Before installing the switch in its final location, power on the switch, and verify that the switch powers up in boot fast
style. The boot fast sequence allows the switch to boot up in less than 60 seconds.
Where to Go Next
If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. You can use any of these
management options to change the default configuration:

Start Device Manager, which is in the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. This is an
easy-to-use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access Device Manager from
anywhere in your network through a web browser. For more information, see the Software Configuration Guide and
the Device Manager online help.

Start the Cisco Network Assistant application, which is described in the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant
guide. Using the GUI, you can configure and monitor a switch cluster or an individual switch.

Use the CLI to configure the switch as an individual switch from the console. See the Command Reference on
Cisco.com for information about using the CLI.

Start an SNMP application such as the CiscoView application.

Start the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) management tool. You can manage an entire industrial automation system
with the CIP-based tools.
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36, Installing and Removing SFP Modules, page
39
Connecting to 10/100
36, and Connecting to SFP Modules,
Preparing