Installation Guide

Attaching the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet..................................................................................................74
Installing Optional Components.........................................................................................................................76
Pluggable Transceiver Modules..................................................................................................................76
Optical Cables.....................................................................................................................................................76
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies..............................................................................................................76
Selecting Power Cords for AC Power Supplies.................................................................................. 77
Install a 350 W, 715 W, 1100 W, or 2000 W Internal AC Power Supply...................................77
Turn on the Switch.................................................................................................................................................... 78
Connect Network Interface Cables...................................................................................................................79
Activating and Verifying the Switch...............................................................................80
Connecting the Switch to a Management Console..................................................................................80
Logging in for the First Time on EXOS............................................................................................................ 81
Configuring the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN.....................................................82
Changing the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu.................................................................................. 82
Changing the Switch OS via the Startup Menu.......................................................................................... 83
Logging In for the First Time on VOSS...........................................................................................................83
Installing Expansion Modules.......................................................................................... 84
Installing a V300 Virtual Port Extender......................................................................................................... 84
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender on a Wall...................................................................................85
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender Under or on a Table Surface ......................................... 88
Install a V300 Virtual Port Extender in a VESA Mount..................................................................90
Install a V300 in a Single Rack Mount.................................................................................................... 92
Install a V300 in a Dual Rack Mount....................................................................................................... 95
Install a V300 in a DIN Rail Mount............................................................................................................98
Install a V300-8P-2T-W Model in a Single or Dual Rack Mount................................................101
Installing a V300-8P-2T-W Model in a DIN Rail Mount................................................................ 102
Connecting the V300 Virtual Port Extender to Power................................................................ 104
Installing a V400 Virtual Port Extender........................................................................................................105
Installing a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter................................................................................... 105
Installing Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converters in a 3-Slot Modular Shelf.......................106
Mounting a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter on a Flat Surface....................................106
Mounting a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter on a Wall.................................................... 106
Connecting a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter to its Power Adapter....................... 107
Install a Versatile Interface Module in a 5520 Series Switch...............................................................108
Replacing AC Power Supplies.........................................................................................110
Replace a 350 W or 715 W AC Power Supply.............................................................................................110
Replace an 1100 W AC Power Supply..............................................................................................................112
Replace a 2000 W AC Power Supply............................................................................................................. 115
Replacing Fan Modules.................................................................................................... 118
Pre-Installation Requirements............................................................................................................................. 118
Airflow Direction Requirements......................................................................................................................... 118
Replacing a Fan Module.........................................................................................................................................119
Monitoring the Device......................................................................................................121
5520 Series Switch LEDs.......................................................................................................................................121
Port LEDs in Default (SYS) Mode............................................................................................................ 122
Port LEDs in SPD Mode................................................................................................................................ 122
Port LEDs in STK Mode................................................................................................................................ 123
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