Installation the Switch
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that the switch is attached securely to wall studs or
to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
Warning
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to
people and damage to the system. Statement 378
Figure 2-4
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You need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
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Desktop Mounting
Follow these steps to install the switch on a table or a shelf:
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Mounting Cisco ME1200 NID on a Wall
User-supplied screws
Power on the switch. See the
Connect to the console port, and run the initial configuration. See the Cisco NID Controller Guide for
instructions.
Connect to the front-panel ports. See the "Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports" and the"Connecting to
Fiber-Optic SFP Modules".
"Verifying Switch Operation" section on page 2-4
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Installing the Cisco ME 1200 NID
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