Installing A Switch; Installation Tasks - Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing a Switch

For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
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Installation Tasks

The process of installing the switch can be broken down into a series of tasks, which are described in the
following table.
Task
Unpacking the switch
Installing the switch
Connecting the chassis to system ground
Installing the power supply module
Installing a network module
Installation Tasks, on page 25
Safety Warnings, on page 26
Contents of the Shipping Box, on page 27
Spare Accessory Kits, on page 31
Unpacking the Switch, on page 32
Establishing the System Ground, on page 32
Installing the Switch, on page 35
C H A P T E R
Description
Remove the switch from the packaging material.
Note Save the packaging material for later use
if you need to move the chassis.
Install the switch.
Construct and attach a system ground wire from the
building (earth) ground to the system ground point on
the chassis.
Power supplies that are ordered with the switch are
preinstalled in the switch. If ordered separately, install
the power supplies.
Install the network modules on the network module
slots.
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