Appendix; Accessing The Cli; Accessing The Cli Through Express Setup - Cisco WS-C2950T-48-SI Hardware Installation Manual

Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup
Program
This appendix provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for a standalone switch.
For product overview information, see
source, review the safety warnings in
rack-mounting your switch, connecting to the Gigabit Ethernet Interface Converter (GBIC) modules, or
connecting to the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules, see
These steps describe how to do a simple installation:
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Accessing the CLI

For an unconfigured switch, you can access the CLI through Express Setup or through the console port.

Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup

Express Setup is supported on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later. If you are
installing an unconfigured switch, see the Cisco IOS release label on the rear panel of the switch to
determine the release.
For switches running releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1, go to the
Note
You Need" section on page
You can access the CLI on an unconfigured switch by placing the switch in Express Setup mode and then
by connecting a switch Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC or workstation. To put the switch
into Express Setup mode, follow the steps described in the getting started guide for powering on the
switch and using Express Setup.
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Accessing the CLI, page D-1
Taking Out What You Need, page D-3
Connecting to the Console Port, page D-3
Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software, page D-4
Connecting to a Power Source, page D-5
Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page D-5
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A P P E N D I X
Chapter 1, "Overview." Before connecting the switch to a power
Chapter 2, "Installation." For installation procedures on
Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2, "Installation."
"Taking Out What
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