Switch Installation
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
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Installation Tasks
The process of installing the switch can be broken down into a series of tasks, which are described in the
following table.
Task
Unpacking the switch
Installing the switch
Connecting the chassis to system ground
Installing and cabling the power supply or supplies
Installing a network module
Installation Tasks, page 1
Safety Warnings, page 2
Unpacking the Switch, page 3
Establishing the System Ground, page 3
Installing the Switch, page 5
Description
Remove the switch from the packaging materials.
Save the packaging material for later use if
Note
you need to move the chassis.
Install the switch.
Construct and attach a system ground wire from the
building (earth) ground to the system ground point
on the chassis.
Power supplies that are ordered with the switch are
installed in the switch. If ordered separately, install
the power supplies. Connect the power supplies.
Install a network modules on the uplink ports.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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