Cisco Catalyst 2960 Installation Manual
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Switch Installation

Read these topics and perform the procedures in this order:
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch
getting started guide on Cisco.com.
Preparing

Safety Warnings

This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements. Read this section before you
start the installation procedure. Translations of the warning statements appear in the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches guide on the
documentation CD and online at Cisco.com.
Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury
Warning
and equipment damage. Statement 48
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Preparing, page 1-1
Planning a Switch Stack, page 1-5
Installing the Switch, page 1-10
Connecting the FlexStack Cables, page 1-17
Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), page 1-18
Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 1-20
Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 1-22
10/100 and 10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections, page 1-24
10/100 and 10/100/1000 Port Connections, page 1-26
Safety Warnings, page 1-1
Installation Guidelines, page 1-4
Box Contents, page 1-4
Tools and Equipment, page 1-4
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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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  • Page 1: Switch Installation

    This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements. Read this section before you start the installation procedure. Translations of the warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches guide on the documentation CD and online at Cisco.com.
  • Page 2 If a redundant power system (RPS) is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on Warning the back of the switch. Statement 265 Warning Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle: PWR-RPS2300 Statement 370 Warning Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
  • Page 3 Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: Warning 3 inches (7.6 cm). Statement 1076 Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-19732-04...
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Access to the rear of the rack is sufficient for connecting StackWise cables to stacked switches, – or connecting the optional Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) 2300 Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent •...
  • Page 5: Verifying Switch Operation

    This section applies only to the Catalyst 2960-S stacking-capable switches. Note Stack Guidelines Connect only Catalyst 2960-S switches in a switch stack. You cannot stack the Catalyst 2960-S with • other switches such as the Catalyst 2975, 3550, 3560, or 3750 switches.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Switch Installation Planning a Switch Stack CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable) – CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable) – CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable) – Access to the switch rear panel and to the rear of the rack. • Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-19732-04...
  • Page 7: Installing The Flexstack Module

    Secure the screws tightly on each side of the module. Step 3 Figure 1-3 Securing the FlexStack Module RA TIN G 10 0-2 40 ~ 12 -6A , 50 -60 Hz Make sure the screws are only finger-tight to avoid overtightening. Note Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-19732-04...
  • Page 8: Stack Cabling

    Figure 1-6 Stack with Full Bandwidth Connections Figure 1-7 shows a stack with incomplete stack cabling connections. This stack provides only half bandwidth and does not have redundant connections. Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-19732-04...
  • Page 9 Figure 1-9 shows a stack with a bad link B. This stack partitions into two stacks, and switch 1 and switch 3 are stack masters. Figure 1-9 Partitioned Stack with a Failover Condition Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-19732-04...
  • Page 10: Power-On Sequence For Switch Stacks

    Power off a switch before you add it to or remove it from an existing switch stack. • For conditions that can cause a stack master re-election or to manually elect the stack master, see the “Managing Switch Stacks” chapter in the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com. Installing the Switch Rack-Mounting, page 1-10 •...
  • Page 11: Attaching The Rack-Mount Brackets

    You do not need to remove the screws for attaching the brackets in the rear-mounting position. Figure 1-11 Removing Screws from the Switch C a ta ly s t 2 9 6 0 Se rie s P o E + 1 Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 12 Po E+ 10 Ser ies Po E+ 10 RA TIN G 10 0-2 40 ~ 12 -6A , 50 -60 Hz Front-mounting position Mid-mounting position Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws Rear-mounting position (48-0655-01) Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-12 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 13: Mounting In A Rack

    Seri es RA TIN G 100 -24 0~ 12- 6A , 50- 60H z Cable guide Number-12 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0523-01) Phillips machine screw, black (48-0654-01) Mid-mounting position Front-mounting position Rear-mounting position Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 14: Attaching The Brackets For Wall-Mounting

    Figure 1-14 Attaching the 19-inch Brackets for Wall-Mounting C a ta ly s t 2 9 6 0 Se rie s P o E + 1 Phillips truss-head screws (48-0656-01) Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-14 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 15: Attaching The Rps Connector Cover

    Statement 265 Figure 1-15 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover RA TIN G 10 0-2 40 ~ 12 -6A , 50 -60 Hz Phillips pan-head screws (48-0482-01) 3 RPS connector RPS connector cover Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 16: Mounting On A Wall

    (Figure 1-16). Figure 1-16 Mounting on a Wall User-supplied screws When you complete the switch installation, see the “After Switch Installation” section on page 1-17 information on switch configuration. Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-16 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 17: After Switch Installation

    10/100/1000 Port Connections” section on page 1-26. Connecting the FlexStack Cables Always use a Cisco-approved FlexStack cable to connect the switches. Connect only Catalyst 2960-S switches in a switch stack. Note Remove the dust covers from the FlexStack cables, and store them for future use.
  • Page 18: Installing The Power Cord Retainer (Optional)

    The power cord retainer part number (PWR-CLP=) is optional. You can order it when you order your switch, or you can order it later from your Cisco representative. Choose the sleeve size of the power cord retainer based on the thickness of the cord. The smaller sleeve Step 1 can be snapped off and used for thin cords.
  • Page 19 (Optional) Use the small sleeve for thin power cords. Use the small sleeve to provide greater stability for Step 5 thin cords. Detach the sleeve, and slide it over the power cord. See Figure 1-21. Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-19 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 20: Installing Sfp And Sfp+ Modules

    Cisco.com for the list of supported SFP modules. Use only Cisco SFP modules on the switch. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch.
  • Page 21: Installing An Sfp Or Sfp+ Module

    Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface. Step 1 Disconnect the cable from the SFP module. For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send Step 2 (TX) and which is receive (RX). Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-21 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 22: Connecting To Fiber-Optic Sfp And Sfp+ Modules

    Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable, and store them for future use. Step 1 Step 2 Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP or SFP+ module port (see Figure 1-24). Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-22 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 23: Connecting To 1000Base-T Sfp

    When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 or higher cable. The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by Note default. For configuration information for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference on Cisco.com. Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 OL-19732-04...
  • Page 24 On a per-port basis, you can control whether or not a port automatically provides power when an IP phone or an access point is connected. To access an advanced PoE planning tool, use the Cisco Power Calculator available on Cisco.com at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/cpc/launch.jsp...
  • Page 25 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device. Step 4 Many legacy powered devices, including older Cisco IP phones and access points that do not fully Note support IEEE 802.3af, might not support PoE when connected to the switches by a crossover cable.
  • Page 26: Where To Go Next

    Where to Go Next To change the switch settings, you can use the switch default configuration or use any of the management options described in the “Management Options” section. Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-26 OL-19732-04...

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