Chapter 5: Installing The Switch; Installation Tasks - Avaya 5000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 5: Installing the switch

Installation of hardware and software introduces the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series to the
network. Installation tasks include the procedures required to bring the switch online. The procedures
reflect the recommended method to install the 5000 Series switch in the simplest way, with necessary
safety precautions. Installation does not include customized configuration, switch maintenance, or switch
administration.
Prerequisites:
• Environmental requirements
• Placement options
• Standalone arrangement
• Single and multiple switch arrangements
• Stack arrangement
• Understanding stack types
• Understanding transceiver connections
• Avaya Ethernet Redundant Power Supply 15
• Avaya Ethernet DC-DC converter module
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Installation tasks

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Installation tasks
This work flow shows you the sequence of tasks you perform to install the switch.
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