Considerations Prior To Installation - Enterasys B5G124-24 Hardware Installation Manual

Read the Release Notes shipped with the switch to check for any exceptions to the supported features and
operation documented in this guide.
This chapter provides instructions to install the B5. Unless otherwise noted, the instructions apply
to all B5 models. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the switch.
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Considerations Prior to Installation

Required Tools
Unpacking the Switch
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface
Connecting High-Speed Stacking Cables
Configuring Switches in a Stack
Connecting AC Power
Installing and Connecting B5 Redundant Power Systems
Connecting to the Console Port for Local Management
Connecting to the Network
Completing the Installation
Considerations Prior to Installation
When installing the switch, note the following:
• Before starting the installation procedure, notify the network administrator of the installation.
• Follow the installation procedures in the order as presented in this guide.
• Do not connect the switch to the network until you have established the correct IP address.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes
Personal vorgenommen werden.
Important Notice
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