G730-Install-IG100 Installation Guide
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G730 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Preinstallation Tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation
ensure seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Table 5: Installation Prerequisites
Task
Task Details or Additional Information
Completed
Unpack the device.
Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. See
.
Gather the necessary components and
required tools.
Review the time and items that are required at the beginning of each chapter to
ensure that you have gathered all the necessary components that are required
for the following installation tasks:
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Installing Transceivers and Cables
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Review the safety precautions.
. For the translation of these messages, see
.
Plan the installation.
Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a rack. For
rack installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. See
.
Review and verify the installation
requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. See
.
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Power requirements
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Environmental requirements
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Clearance for a stand-alone or rack installation
Gather the network configuration
parameters.
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IP address:
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Subnet mask:
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Default gateway IP address:
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Domain ID:
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Time zone:
Installation and Initial Configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
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