Verify switch operation – Rockwell Automation 1783-BMxxx Stratix 5700 Ethernet Managed Switches User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1783-UM004E-EN-P - June 2014
Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Verify Switch Operation
Before installing the switch in its final location, power on the switch, and verify
that the switch powers up.
The time required for the switch to start up is directly related to your switch
configuration. Start time is negatively affected by such things as the following:
• Spanning Tree Learning mode
• Number of files or images in onboard flash memory
To test the switch, follow these steps.
1. Power on the switch.
To apply power to a switch that is directly connected to a DC power
source, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC
circuit, and switch the circuit breaker to the ON position.
2. Verify the start-up sequence.
When you power on the switch, it automatically begins a start-up fast
routine. The System status indicator blinks green as the IOS software
image loads. If the routine fails, the System status indicator turns red.
3. After successfully running this test, do the following:
a. Turn off power to the switch.
b. Disconnect the cables.
c. Decide where you want to install the switch
IMPORTANT
Start-up failures are usually fatal to the switch. Contact your Rockwell
Automation representative immediately if your switch does not
complete the start sequence successfully.
IMPORTANT
You can disable boot fast and run the Power-on Self Test (POST) by
using the IOS CLI. See the appropriate documentation at
for more information.