Configuring The Switch With The Cli-Based Setup Program; Taking Out What You Need; Connecting To A Power Source; Chapter - Cisco Catalyst 2955 Hardware Installation Manual

Configuring the Switch with the
CLI-Based Setup Program
This chapter provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for
a standalone switch. For product overview information, see
"Overview."
warnings in
a power source, rack-mounting your switch, or connecting to the Ethernet ports,
see
If you are installing your switch in a hazardous environment, review the safety
Caution
warnings in
installation procedures for a hazardous environment, see
in a Hazardous Environment."
These steps describe how to do a simple installation:
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Before connecting the switch to a power source, review the safety
Chapter 3, "Installation."
Chapter 3, "Installation."
Chapter 4, "Installation in a Hazardous Environment."
Taking Out What You Need, page 1-2
Connecting to the Console Port, page 1-4
Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software, page 1-5
Connecting to a Power Source, page 1-2
Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page 1-6
C H A P T E R
For procedures on connecting the switch to
Catalyst 2955 Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2,

For
Chapter 4, "Installation
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