Preparing For Installation; C H A P T E R 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches) - Cisco CATALYST 2960 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation

Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings,
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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
Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury
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and equipment damage. Statement 48
Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment. Statement 171
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Warning Warning statement 353 applies only to the Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L switch:
Warning This product must be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source
or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you
must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the
top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
or servicing the unit in the rack.
Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
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disconnecting device. Statement 1019
Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Statement 1006
Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
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