Installing A Switch; Preparing For Installation; Safety Warnings - Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing a Switch

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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Preparing for Installation

Safety Warnings

This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements. Read this section before you start
the installation procedure. Translations of the warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information guide on Cisco.com.
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
Preparing for Installation, on page 25
Planning a Switch Data Stack, on page 30
Data Stack Cabling Configurations, on page 30
Planning a StackPower Stack, on page 33
StackPower Cabling Configurations, on page 33
Installing the Switch, on page 36
Connecting the StackWise Cables, on page 43
Connecting to the StackPower Ports, on page 47
Installing a Network Module in the Switch, on page 47
Installing and Removing Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Modules, on page 47
Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports, on page 47
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