Installation Procedures; Summary - HP 5400 zl Installation And Getting Started Manual

Installation Procedures

Summary

Follow these easy steps to install your switch. The rest of this chapter provides
details on these steps.
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Prepare the installation site
environment into which you will be installing the switch is properly
prepared including having the correct network cabling ready to connect
to the switch, and having a good location for the switch. See
some installation precautions.
Install switch modules
universal slots for installing any of the HP Switch zl modules. Some of the
5406 zl and 5412 zl switches come with preinstalled modules. Depending
on where you will install your 5400 zl switch, it may be easier to install
the modules first. The modules are "hot swappable" though, so they can
also be installed and removed after the switch is powered on.
Make sure you use only HP Switch zl Modules in your 5400 zl switches.
Install power supplies
to two power supplies. It may be easier to install the power supplies before
mounting the switch. The switch must have at least one power supply to
operate.
Verify the switch passes self test
of plugging the switch into a power source and observing that the LEDs
on the switch's front panel and on the modules show correct operation.
It may be easier to verify if the switch passes self test before mounting
the switch.
Mount the switch (page
a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, or on a horizontal surface.
An optional Rail Mounting Kit (5070-0145) is available for mounting 5400
zl switches in a cabinet suitable for shipping. See the installation details
for more information.
Install the Grounding Wire
attached to the switch chassis, the grounding lug must be removed and a
wire crimped to it and the grounding lug must be reinstalled.
Connect the switch to a power source
is mounted, plug it in to the nearby main power source.
Installing the HP 5400 zl Switches
(page 2-6). Make sure the physical
(page 2-6). The 5400 zl switches have six or 12
(page 2-10). The 5406 zl switches supports up
(page 2-12). This is a simple process
2-14). The 5400 zl switches can be mounted in
(page 2-17). If a grounding wire is to be
(page
Installation Procedures
page 2-5 for
2-18). Once the switch
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