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MS355 Series Installation Guide About this Guide This guide provides instruction on how to install and configure your MS355 series switch. This guide also provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. For more switch installation guides, refer to the switch installation guides section on our documentation website.
MS355-48X2 Series Front Panel Back Panel MS355 Series Back Panel Ports and Status Indicators The MS uses LEDs to inform the user of the device's status. When the device powers on, all the Internet LEDs flash twice. Additional functions are described...
Front Panel Components Item Function LED Status Meaning Power Solid orange Switch is unable to connect to the Meraki cloud Flashing white Firmware upgrade in process Solid white Switch is fully operational and connected to the Meraki cloud Switch does not have power Switch Ports No client connected Solid orange...
Redundant Power Supplies Green Active and functional power supplies Power cords may be ordered separately. Equipment is to be used only in a restricted access location and installed/operated only by trained service personnel. Package Contents In addition to the MS switch, the following are provided (mounting kit provided with 1U models only): •...
Safety and Warnings These operations are to be taken with respect to all local laws. Please take the following into consideration for safe operation: • Power off the unit before you begin. Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
for your particular organization can be found on the firewall configuration page in your dashboard. Assigning an IP Address All switches must be assigned routable IP addresses. These IP addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or statically assigned. Dynamic Assignment When using DHCP, the DHCP server should be configured to assign a static IP address for each MAC address belonging to a Meraki switch.
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2. Separate the rack mount rails, and install the rack mount rails channel onto the rack.
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3. Attach the rack mount rail to the sides of the switch.
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4. Insert the rack mount rail into the rack mount rail channel.
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5. Attach the switch face plate to the cage nuts on the rack.
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6. Secure the rack mount rail to the rack mount rail channel.
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7. Insert the power supply unit into the back of the switch. After it has been securely installed, you can connect power to the power supply unit.
If you are still experiencing hardware issues, please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to dashboard and using the Help option near the top of the page, then opening and email case or calling using the contact information on that page.
Meraki data sheets. If your Cisco Meraki device fails and the problem cannot be resolved by troubleshooting, contact support to address the issue. Once support determines that the device is in a failed state, they can process an RMA and send out a replacement device free of charge. In most circumstances, the RMA will include a pre-paid shipping label so the faulty equipment can be returned.
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• The equipment is subject to installation and maintenance by specialists with the appropriate qualifications, sufficient specialized knowledge, and skills. • Rules and conditions for the sale of equipment are determined by the terms of contracts concluded by Cisco or authorized Cisco partners with equipment buyers.