Powering on the switch and running post, Installing the switch – Cisco 3750 User Manual
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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Installing the Switch
Step 3
Attach the DB-9 female DTE adapter of the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to a PC, or attach an
appropriate adapter to the terminal.
Step 4
Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal.
Powering On the Switch and Running POST
To power on the switch, follow these steps:
Step 1
Make sure that you have started the terminal emulation software program (such as ProComm,
HyperTerminal, tip, or minicom) from your management station. See the
to the Console Port” section on page 2-6
for information on connecting to the switch console port.
Step 2
If you are using an AC power supply, connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power connector
on the switch, and then connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power outlet.
Step 3
If you are using a DC power supply, see the
“Connecting to DC Power” section on page 3-4
for
instructions on how to connect the DC power supply.
Step 4
Secure the power cord with the power cord retainer. For more information, see the
.
As the switch powers on, it begins POST, a series of tests that run automatically to ensure that the switch
functions properly. When the switch begins POST, the System, the Power A, the Power B, the Master,
the Status, the Duplex, the Speed, and the Stack LEDs turn green. The System LED blinks green, and
the other LEDs remain continuous green. If POST fails, see
to determine
a course of action.
When the POST is complete, the System LED remains green. The Power A LED remains green for some
time and then resumes operating status. The other LEDs turn off and resume their operating status.
Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port
Disconnect the power cord from the switch. Disconnect the cable from the switch console port. Install
the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a table or shelf as described in the
“Installing the Switch” section
.
Installing the Switch
This section describes these installation procedures:
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