3com 2816 User Guide
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C
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NSTALLING
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WITCH
Apply the pads to the underside of each Switch, sticking
one in the marked area at each corner.
one in the marked area at each corner.
Place the Switch units on top of each other, ensuring
that the pads of the upper unit line up with the recesses
of the lower unit.
that the pads of the upper unit line up with the recesses
of the lower unit.
Supplying Power to the Switch
Power problems can be the cause of serious failures and
downtime in your network. Ensure that the power input
to your system is clean and free from sags and surges to
avoid unforeseen network outages. We recommend that
you install power conditioning, especially in areas prone
to black outs, power dips and electrical storms.
downtime in your network. Ensure that the power input
to your system is clean and free from sags and surges to
avoid unforeseen network outages. We recommend that
you install power conditioning, especially in areas prone
to black outs, power dips and electrical storms.
The unit is intended to be grounded. Ensure it is
connected to earth ground during normal use. Installing
proper grounding helps to avoid damage from lightning
and power surges.
connected to earth ground during normal use. Installing
proper grounding helps to avoid damage from lightning
and power surges.
Before powering on the Switch, verify that the network
cables and the power cable are securely connected.
cables and the power cable are securely connected.
CAUTION: The Switch has no ON/OFF switch. The only
way to power on and power off the Switch is by
connecting and disconnecting the power cord. This is
called “power cycling”.
way to power on and power off the Switch is by
connecting and disconnecting the power cord. This is
called “power cycling”.
To power on the Switch:
1
Plug the power cord into the power socket on the rear
panel of the Switch. Refer to “(8) Power Supply” on
page 11 for more information.
panel of the Switch. Refer to “(8) Power Supply” on
page 11 for more information.
2
Plug the other end of the power cord into a power
outlet.
outlet.
When the Switch is powered on, the Power LED lights
up. If the Power LED does not light up, refer to “(6)
Power LED” on page 10 for more information.
up. If the Power LED does not light up, refer to “(6)
Power LED” on page 10 for more information.
Checking for Correct Operation
After you power on the Switch, it automatically
performs a power-on self-test (POST). During POST, the
Power LED on the front panel of the Switch flashes
green.
performs a power-on self-test (POST). During POST, the
Power LED on the front panel of the Switch flashes
green.
When POST is complete, the Power LED turns green. If
the Power LED turns yellow after POST, it means that
POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode.
the Power LED turns yellow after POST, it means that
POST failed and the Switch has entered fail-safe mode.
Table 5Table 5 summarizes the possible colors for the
Power LED after POST.
Power LED after POST.
Table 5 Possible Power LED Colors After POST
Color
State
Green
The unit is powered on and ready for use