A.1 TELCO TO CISCO SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Table A-1 TELCO TO CISCO SWITCH REPLACEMENT
| STEP # | This procedure is for replacing the Telco switch with the Cisco switch. Check off (✓ )each step as it is completed. Boxes have been provided for this purpose under each step number. IF THIS PROCEDURE FAILS, CONTACT MY ORACLE SUPPORTAND ASK FOR ASSISTANCE. | |
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The following tools are required to perform this procedure: • Ground Strap (Wrist or Heel) • #2 Phillips Screwdriver • #3 Phillips Screwdriver • 1/4” Nut Driver or Socket • 5/16” Nut Driver or Socket • Diagonal Wire Cutter (to cut Tie-wraps) • Multi Meter • Tie Wraps • Electrical Tape • Cable Tags/Marker (to label all cables) |
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1. ☐ |
Disable and disconnect switch power |
Tools required: Ground Strap, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, Multi Meter, and Diagonal Wire Cutter a. At the fuse panel, locate the fuse positions for the switch being removed. To power down the Switch, remove the fuses for both A and B feeds. b. Once the switch is off, unscrew and remove the terminal-block insulator covers from both terminals blocks A and B. c. With covers removed, using a Multi Meter, ensure that there is no power. d. Ensure that the power leads are marked -48V & RTN. e. With the cables marked, one at a time, remove the power cable and tape the terminal ring. Repeat these steps until all power connections are removed. ![]() Note: This procedure will reference replacing the Switch #1 location (top). Same procedure is applicable for other switch locations. ![]() Note: For the replacement switch, if required, more cable slack/length can be added if the cable-ties are cut from the Tie-rod. See Step 8. |
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Disconnect ground cable from switch |
Tools required: Ground Strap and 5/16" Nut Driver or Socket a. Remove the Switch Ground Wire from the grounding point, by loosening and removing Hex nut, Flat washer, and External tooth washer. b. Leave Ground Wire dangling. Do not disconnect ground wire attached to cabinet/frame. Note: Hardware removed, nut, and washers are NOT required on the replacement switch. ![]() |
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Disconnect Front ENET and Console Cables |
Tools required: Diagonal Wire Cutters Note: This procedure will reference replacing the Switch #1 location (Top). The same procedure used for other switch locations.
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4. ☐ |
Remove the Switch being replaced |
Tools required: Ground Strap and #3 Phillips Screwdriver
Note: If Tie-rod is attached via the screws being removed, then the Tie-rod needs to be set aside for reattachment when the replacement Switch is installed. ![]() |
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5. ☐ |
Assemble the replacement Cisco Switch |
Tools required: Ground Straps and #2 Phillips Screwdriver Attach the mounting brackets with Cisco switch assembly.
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6. ☐ |
Install Replacement Cisco Switch |
Tools required: Ground Straps and #3 Phillips Screwdriver
Note: If Tie-rod was removed in step 4, reattach at this time. |
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7. ☐ |
Reattach the ground cable |
Tools required: Ground Straps and #2 Phillips Screwdriver Reattach the chassis ground wire (from Step 3) to switch where shown. Use Screws provided with replacement Cisco Switch. ![]() In Replacement Switch Container, locate grounding screw packet with PN 48-2381-01. ![]() |
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8. ☐ |
Connect power to the replacement Cisco Switch |
Tools required: Ground Strap and 1/4” Nut Driver
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9. ☐ |
Reattach Console Cable and Ethernet Cables |
Tools required: Ground Strap
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10. ☐ |
Reapply power |
The replacement switch is now ready to be set up and configured. |
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11. ☐ |
Configure the new Cisco Switch |
Refer to the following procedure “Switch Configuration” to configure the new Cisco Switch. |














