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Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Installation Manual

Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Installation Manual

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Switch Installation
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
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Safety Warnings

This section includes the warning statements relating to basic installation. Read this section before you start
the installation procedure.
Warning
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces,
and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns
or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Warning
Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and
equipment damage. Statement 48
Safety Warnings, on page 1
Box Contents, on page 4
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Switch Installation For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting started guide on Cisco.com. This chapter contains these topics: • Safety Warnings, on page 1 • Box Contents, on page 4 •...
  • Page 2 Switch Installation Safety Warnings 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. Statement 378 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
  • Page 3 Switch Installation Safety Warnings Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Hot surface. Statement 1079 Box Contents This section lists the contents of the shipping box for a 24-port and 48-port Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed switch. Figure 1: Box Contents of a 24-Port and 48-Port Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Switch...

  • Page 5: Tools And Equipment

    Switch Installation Tools and Equipment AC power cord Four Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01) Four rubber-mounting feet (51-0089) One black Phillips machine screw (48-0654-01) Compliance documentation (Optional) Console cable or USB cable (78-100866-01) Two 19-inch mounting brackets (Optional) Power cord retainer Cable guide Icon legend label (47-103380-01 for 1G SFP modules and 47-103993-01 for 10G...

  • Page 6: Verifying Switch Operation

    If a switch fails POST, the SYST LED turns amber. POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST. After a successful POST, unplug the power cord from the switch and install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on a table, or on a shelf.
  • Page 7 24-inch brackets Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to a 24-Port and 48-Port Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Switch Use two Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch.
  • Page 8 Switch Installation Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets Figure 3: Attaching 19-inch Brackets to a 24-Port and 48-Port Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Switch Switch Installation...
  • Page 9 Switch Installation Mounting a 24-Port or 48-Port Switch in a Rack Front-mounting position Mid-mounting position Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws Rear-mounting position Mounting a 24-Port or 48-Port Switch in a Rack Step 1 Use the four supplied Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Step 2 Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
  • Page 10 Switch Installation Wall-Mounting Front-mounting position Rear-mounting position Wall-Mounting 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. Statement 378 Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting SUMMARY STEPS...
  • Page 11 Switch Installation Mounting on a Wall Mounting on a Wall For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood-mounting backboard. Mount the switch with the front panel facing down. Warning Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation.

  • Page 12: Installing The Power Cord Retainer (Optional)

    Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional) The power cord retainer is optional (part number [PWR-CLP=]). You can order it when you order your switch, or you can order it later from your Cisco representative. SUMMARY STEPS 1. Choose the sleeve size of the power cord retainer based on the thickness of the cord. The smaller sleeve can be snapped off and used for thin cords.
  • Page 13 Switch Installation Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional) Figure 7: Inserting the Retainer Through the Lanced Loop AC power cord Sleeve for thinner power cords Power cord retainer Loop Step 3 Slide the retainer through the first latch. Figure 8: Sliding the Retainer Through the Latch AC power cord Latch Smaller sleeve for thin power...
  • Page 14 Switch Installation Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional) Figure 9: Locking the Retainer AC power cord Latches Sleeve for thin power cords Step 5 (Optional) Use the small sleeve for thin power cords. Use the small sleeve to provide greater stability for thin cords. Detach the sleeve, and slide it over the power cord.

  • Page 15: Installing Sfp Modules

    Switch Installation Installing SFP Modules Figure 11: Securing the Power Cord in the Retainer Installing SFP Modules Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module Before you begin When installing SFP or SFP+ modules, observe these guidelines: • Do not remove the dust plugs from the modules or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Sfp Or Sfp+ Modules

    Switch Installation Removing an SFP or SFP+ Module On some SFP or SFP+ modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection. Step 3 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position. Step 4 Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place.
  • Page 17 Switch Installation Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP or SFP+ Modules Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP or SFP+ module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
  • Page 18 The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default. For configuration information for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference on Cisco.com. Caution To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.

  • Page 19: 10/100/1000 Poe And Poe+Port Connections

    The ports provide PoE support for devices compliant with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at (PoE+), and also provide Cisco prestandard PoE support for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points. 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.
  • Page 20 Switch Installation 10/100/1000 PoE and PoE+Port Connections 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 You can use this application to calculate the power supply requirements for a specific PoE configuration. The results show output current, output power, and system heat dissipation.

  • Page 21: 10/100/1000 Port Connections

    Switch Installation 10/100/1000 Port Connections Many legacy powered devices, including older Cisco IP phones and access points that do not fully support Note IEEE 802.3af, might not support PoE when connected to the switches by a crossover cable. 10/100/1000 Port Connections The switch 10/100/1000 port configuration changes to operate at the speed of the attached device.
  • Page 22 Switch Installation Auto-MDIX Connections Switch Installation...

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