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When a Network Switch has Failed it will need to be replaced. The Store Room has one spare Switch Already Configured. It is a Cisco 2960s 24 Port Switch.
the Main Plant has a few different Types of Switches, This one [the 2960] is a common model that will work in 99% of applications.
The object is to install this Switch in the event of a failure, Later the correct Switch will be replaced and installed. This Spare will be returned to the Store Room.
The Switch is Labeled with important information. It has an IP address, give the IP address to the Network On Call Engineer if required to call for support.
The Switch is labeled with VLAN and Trunk information. It is vital that the various Devices be plugged into the proper ports. Before removing the cables from the Dead Switch
Locate the UPLINK cable. Most the Time the Uplink will be one of the ports circles in Red Below. (Hint: Take a picture of the switch before you remove any cables)
It must be plugged into port 24 if it is a CAT5 cable, or port 25 - 28 if it is a Fiber Cable. You will need to remove the Fiber module from the OLD switch
and use it on this new Switch.
(below - Fiber SFP)
If The Switch You are replacing is at the Main Plant in any Building Except P1 or A1 then the default VLAN will work. Plug all devices into ports 1 - 23 of the new Spare Switch.
Power Up the Switch by plugging the supplied 120V cord. in. It will take several minutes to boot up. When all the devices plugged in begin to flash green you can try and check for connectivity.
Ping devices that you know are connected to the new switch, Ping the IP of the Switch (Located on Black Sticker on front of Switch).
If devices do not return to normal or you are in P1 or A1 you will need to call a Network Support Engineer. Refer to the Oncall List for the Name and Number.
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