Verifying Switch Operation - Cisco WS-C2940-8TT-S Hardware Installation Manual

Verifying Switch Operation

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If you want to connect a terminal to the switch console port, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25
female DTE adapter. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that adapter from Cisco.
You can connect a 100BASE-FX port to an SC port on a target device by using one of the MT-RJ
fiber-optic patch cables listed in
cables that you need.
Table 2-1
Type
1-meter, MT-RJ-to-SC multimode cable
3-meter, MT-RJ-to-SC multimode cable
5-meter, MT-RJ-to-SC multimode cable
1-meter, MT-RJ-to-ST multimode cable
3-meter, MT-RJ-to-ST multimode cable
5-meter, MT-RJ-to-ST multimode cable

Verifying Switch Operation

Before installing the switch, you should power on the switch and verify that it passes POST as described
in the getting started guide.
The System LED turns amber if the POST fails. If the POST fails, see
determine a course of action.
Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
2-4
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2940 Switch
(order number DOC-7816656=)
Product ownership registration card
MT-RJ Patch Cables for 100BASE-FX Connections
Table 2-1. Use the Cisco part numbers in
Cisco Part Number
CAB-MTRJ-SC-MM-1M
CAB-MTRJ-SC-MM-3M
CAB-MTRJ-SC-MM-5M
CAB-MTRJ-ST-MM-1M
CAB-MTRJ-ST-MM-3M
CAB-MTRJ-ST-MM-5M
Chapter 2 Installation
Table 2-1 to order the patch
Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting,"
OL-6157-01
to