Desk- Or Shelf-Mounting (Without Mounting Screws) - Cisco CATALYST 2960 Hardware Installation Manual

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Desk- or Shelf-Mounting (without Mounting Screws)

This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches. For information applicable to the other
Catalyst 2960 switches, see
The switch can be installed on top of a desk or shelf with or without mounting screws. If you do not want
to use the mounting screws, follow these steps:
Locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the accessory kit.
Step 1
Remove the four rubber feet from the adhesive strip, and attach them to the recessed areas on the bottom
Step 2
of the unit. This prevents the switch from sliding on the desk or shelf.
Note
Place the switch on the desk or shelf.
Step 3
Note
After the switch is mounted on the desk or shelf, do these tasks to complete the installation:
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For configuration instructions about using the command-line interface (CLI) setup program, go to
Appendix C, "Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program."
Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Under the Desk- or Shelf-Mounting (with Mounting Screws), page 3-8
Wall-Mounting (with Mounting Screws), page 3-11
Magnet Mounting, page 3-14
Rack-Mounting, page 3-15
Wall-Mounting (with Rack-Mount Brackets), page 3-16
Chapter 2, "Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches)."
We strongly recommend that you attach the rubber feet. Doing so helps prevent airflow
restriction and overheating.
We strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the
ventilation openings to prevent airflow restriction and overheating.
Do not stack switches or place switches side-by-side unless they are separated on all sides by at
least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance from each other.
Do not place any items on the top of the switch.
Power on the switch. See the
Connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run Express Setup. See the switch getting started guide
for instructions.
Connect to the front-panel ports. See the
on page 2-14, the "Connecting to SFP Modules" section on page
Dual-Purpose Port" section on page 2-20
"Verifying Switch Operation" section on page
"Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports" section
to complete the installation.
Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
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2-18, and the "Connecting to a
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