Before you install this platform, review information about the controls and ports located on both the front and back of the platform.

On the front of the platform, you can reset the unit using the LCD control buttons. You can also use the front-panel LEDs to assess the condition of the platform. On the back, you can power off the unit.

Front view of the platform

1. Management 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
2. USB ports
3. Console serial port
4. Serial (hard-wired) failover port
5. 10/100/1000 interfaces
6. 1/10G SFP+ ports
7. Indicator LEDs
8. LCD display
9. LCD control buttons

The back of the platform includes one AC power supply by default. Optionally, you can install a second power supply. You can manually power off the power supply from the back of the platform.

Back view of the platform

1. Power input panel 1 (power switch and power receptacle)
2. Power input panel 2 (power switch and power receptacle)
3. Chassis ground lug