Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................xv
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................................................................................xv
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................... xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................................................................................................................... xvi
Commonly Used Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ xvii
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................... xvii
C3K Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................................ 1-1
C3K122-24 and C3K122-24P .................................................................................................................. 1-2
C3K172-24 ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
C3K-2XFP Input/Output Module .............................................................................................................. 1-4
High-Speed Stack Connections ............................................................................................................... 1-4
Management ................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Standards Compatibility .................................................................................................................................. 1-6
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Installation Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Necessary Tools ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking the C3K Switch ............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Unpacking the C3K-2XFP IOM ................................................................................................................ 2-3
Installing Mini-GBICs ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Installing a Mini-GBIC .............................................................................................................................. 2-5
Removing a Mini-GBIC ............................................................................................................................ 2-7
Installing XFPs ................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Installing an XFP ...................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Removing an XFP .................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Installing the C3K Switch ................................................................................................................................ 2-9
Installing the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................ 2-10
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