Installing The Switch - Cisco Catalyst 3560 Getting Started Manual

Downloading Cisco Network Assistant
You can download Cisco Network Assistant from Cisco.com to run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and
monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points. There is no charge to
download, install, or use Cisco Network Assistant.
1. You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this
choice.)
4. When you run the installer, follow the instructions. In the final panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant
installation.
Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
Command-Line Interface
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to
the switch console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.
1. Connect the adapter cable to the standard 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the console
port on the switch.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
4. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command reference
for more information.
Other Management Options
You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) and
HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is
running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.
The Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that works with embedded CNS agents in
the switch software. You can use IE2100 to automate initial configurations and configuration updates on the switch.
See the "Accessing Troubleshooting Information on Cisco.com" section on page 19 for a list of supporting documentation.
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Installing the Switch

Depending on the model, you can install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on or under a desk or shelf, and with a magnet or
rack-mount brackets. For other mounting procedures, see the Catalyst 3560 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.
Equipment That You Supply
You need this equipment to install the switch:
• Number-2 Phillips screwdriver
• Drill with a #27 drill bit (0.144-inch [3.7 mm]). A drill is required for securing the Catalyst 3560 8- or 12-port switch to a
desk or a wall.
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