IT CABINET - HOW TO INSTALL A MERAKI SWITCH
PURPOSE
If your Dell Switch needs to be replaced with a Meraki Switch, follow the steps below to install the Meraki Switch.
PROCESS
- Identify the Dell Switch in the IT Cabinet.
- Unplug the Dell Switch’s power cable from the power strip in the back of the IT Cabinet.
- Disconnect all the network cables from the Dell Switch.
- Dismount the Dell Switch from the IT Cabinet by unscrewing the four screws in the corners. Slide it out of the IT Cabinet.
- Slide the Meraki Switch into the IT Cabinet. Screw the four screws in the corners to mount the Meraki Switch in the IT Cabinet.
- Connect the network cables into the Meraki Switch. Please follow the Switch Diagram on the IT Cabinet so all the network cables are in their correct ports.
- Connect the power cable to the Meraki Switch. Be sure to use the one that waws shipped with the Meraki Switch.
- Ensure the lights on the Meraki Switch begin to blink to verify that the Meraki Switch is on.
- Contact Mister IT (email MisterIT@mistercarwash.com or call 888-422-7343) to verify that the connections are set up correctly.
- Place the old Dell Switch into the box and using the call tag in the shipment box, ship it back to HQ.