Installing And Starting The Switch - Cisco Catalyst 3550 Installation Manual

Installing and Starting the Switch

This chapter describes how to install and start your switch, make connections to
the switch, and how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper
operation. Read the topics and perform the procedures in the order that they are
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Preparing for Installation, page 2-2
Installing the Switch, page 2-8
Installing the GBIC Modules, page 2-22
Powering On the Switch, page 2-24
Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-34
Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports, page 2-36
Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports, page 2-38
Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port, page 2-40
Where to Go Next, page 2-42
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