Optional Settings; Install The Switch - Cisco Catalyst Express 500-24LC User Manual

Chapter 2 Setup and Installation

Optional Settings

Host Name
System Date
System Time
Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time

Install the Switch

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The optional settings identify and synchronize the switch so that it can be
managed properly. The switch clock is automatically synchronized with the
system clock on your network management station. You can manually set the
system clock settings if the switch should have different time settings.
A name for the switch. The name can have up to 31 alphanumeric characters.
The name cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The default is Switch.
We recommend entering either the name, location, or IP address of the switch
to help identify the switch during monitoring or troubleshooting.
The date that the switch automatically reads from the network management
station. You can also manually set the date.
The time that the switch automatically reads from the network management
station. You can also manually set the time.
The time zone that the switch automatically reads from the network
management station. You can also manually set the time zone.
The check box is automatically enabled only when the selected time zone is
in U.S., Europe, or Australia.
This section includes these topics:
• Warnings, page 2-6
• Installation Guidelines, page 2-9
Rack-Mounting, page 2-10
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• Desktop-Mounting, page 2-11
Wall-Mounting, page 2-12
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User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
Install the Switch
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