Connect the network cables, Connecting a fiber cable, Connecting a copper cable – HP 6400CL User Manual

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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures

Installi

ng the Switch

7. Connect the Network Cables

Connect the network cables, described under “Cabling Infrastructure”
(

page 2-5

), from the network devices or your patch panels to the fiber or

copper ports on the switch.

Connecting a fiber cable

To connect:
1. Remove the dust covers from
the cable connectors and the
port.

2. Aligning the notches on the
cable connectors with the slots
of the port, press the cable
connector into the port until it
snaps into place.

If the Link LED does not go on
when the network cable is
connected to the port, see

“Diagnosing with the LEDs” on page 4-3

, in chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”.

To disconnect:
Pull the cable connector straight out.

Connecting a copper cable

To connect:
1. Push the copper cable
connector into the copper port.
Ensure the locking device locks
the cable connector into place.

To disconnect:
Pull the cable connector straight
out.

When a network cable from an
active network device is connected
to the port, the port LED for that
port should go on. If the port LED
does not go on when the network cable is connected to the port, see

“Diagnosing with the LEDs” on page 4-3

in chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”.

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