BigIron RX Installation Guide 2553-1001811-01Chapter2Installing a BigIron RX Series SwitchIn this chapter• Installation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25• Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28• Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38• Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47• Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57• Attaching a management station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77• Powering-on the power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79• Verifying proper operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Installation precautionsThis chapter contains information on how to install a BigIron RX Series switch. Before proceeding,please read the cautions and danger notices below that apply to the entire family of BigIron RXSeries switches.DANGERThe procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.DANGERIf the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, makesure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulationsfor power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be usedsafely with the device.Follow these precautions when installing a BigIron RX Series switch.