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Installing the switch – Allied Telesis AT-9800 Series Switch User Manual

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AT-9800 Series Switch

C613-04038-01 REV H

Installing the Switch

This equipment must be earthed.

Follow these steps to install the switch:

1.

Read the safety information

For safety information, see the AT-9800 Series Safety and Statutory
Information
booklet. A copy of this booklet is supplied with each switch,
and can also be found on the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM or at

www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software

.

2.

Gather the tools and equipment you will need

If installing a DC version of the switch, you will need a DC power source,
DC supply cable, and ring connectors (see

Step 8

).

If the switch is to be connected to a redundant power supply, you will need
a redundant power supply unit and cable (see

Step 10

).

3.

Choose a suitable site for the switch

Either a flat surface or 19-inch rack.

4.

Unpack the switch

Verify the package contents. If any items are damaged or missing, contact
your sales representative.

5.

Install CAM (Optional)

If you purchased a Content Addressable Memory (CAM) module, install it
now by following the instructions in the CAM Quick Install Guide.

The CAM Quick Install Guide can be found on the AT-9800 Series Switch
Documentation and Tools CD-ROM, or can be downloaded from

www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software

.

6.

Place the switch in its operating location

If installing the switch in a rack:

Remove the rubber feet

Attach the rack-mounting brackets

Mount the switch in the rack

7.

Apply AC power to the switch (for AC models)

Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the rear panel of the
switch (

Figure 1 on page 5

). The Fault LED should flash for approximately

10 seconds as the switch runs internal tests.

If the LED continues to flash or remains lit, refer to the AT-9800 Series
Switch Hardware Reference
for troubleshooting information.