Installation guide

AT-8202 and AT-8203 Installation Guide
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Initializing the Switch
1. Connect a terminal to the switch’s console port so you can monitor the
boot process. Refer to your FORMULA 8200 Installation Guide for the
procedures.
2. Apply power to the switch.
The switch firmware runs post diagnostics where it decompresses data
and loads it into the DRAM. The process takes about 15 to 20 seconds.
During switch initialization, watch for the following messages that
indicate the successful installation of the uplink and accelerator cards:
Attaching network interface lo0... done.
Initializing accelerator... done.
3. Reattach the network cables to the ports, one at a time, beginning with
the leftmost port. Observe that port’s LED to ensure normal
operations; then, attach the cable to the next port.
Attaching the cables one at a time and ensuring link stability helps
you isolate problems in case some links may have problems.
This completes the uplink card and accelerator card hardware installation.