Nortel Networks 10BASE-T Switch User Manual


 
Media Dependent Adapters
309985-A Rev 00
5-7
6.
Attach devices to the MDA ports (see “Attaching Devices to the BayStack
410-24T Switch” on page 2-7).
After connecting the port cables, continue to follow the instructions to connect
power and verify the installation.
Replacing an MDA with a Different Model
When replacing an installed MDA with another type of MDA, complete the
following steps to clear the switch NVRAM:
1.
Power down the switch.
Remove the AC power cord from the power source.
2.
Remove the installed MDA.
Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA.
3.
Install the replacement MDA.
Be sure to firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the MDA front panel.
4.
Power up the switch.
Note:
The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all ports operating at 100
Mb/s use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.