Before You Begin - Cisco SG550X Series Quick Start Manual

Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switch,
a Cisco network communications device. This device is designed to be
operational right out-of-the-box as a standard layer 2 and 3 switch. In the
default configuration, it will forward packets between connecting devices
after power up.
This guide familiarizes you with the layout of the switch and describes how
to deploy the switch in your network. For additional information, see
www.cisco.com/go/550xswitches.
Package Contents
• Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switch
• Power Cord
• Rack-Mount Kit and Rubber Feet
• DB-9 to RJ45 Serial Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Pointer Card with China RoHS
• Technical Support Contacts
• EU Directives 1999/5/EC Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)

Before You Begin

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Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following:
• RJ-45 Ethernet cables for connecting network devices. A Category 6A
or higher cable is required for 10G ports; a category 5e or higher cable
is required for all other ports.
• Console cable for using the console port to manage your switch.
• Tools for installing the hardware. The rack-mount kit packed with the
switch contains four rubber feet for desktop placement, and two
brackets and twelve screws for rack-mounting.
• Computer with Internet Explorer (version 9.0, 10.0, or 11.0), Mozilla
Firefox (version 36.0, 37.0, or higher), or Google Chrome (version
40,41,42, or higher) for using the web-based interface or the console
port to manage your switch.
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