Installation Guidelines; Verifying Package Contents - Cisco WS-C2940-8TT-S Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installation

Installation Guidelines

When determining where to place the switch, observe these guidelines.
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Verifying Package Contents

Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each item for damage. If any item
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is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing
materials to the shipping container and save them.
The switch is shipped with these items:
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Before installing the switch, first verify that the switch is operational by powering it on and running
POST. Follow the procedures in the
For 10/100 ports and the 10/100/1000 port, the cable length from a switch to an attached device
cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
For the 100BASE-FX port, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed
6562 feet (2 kilometers).
Operating environment is within the ranges listed in
Clearance to front and rear panels meet these conditions:
Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
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Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
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Rear-panel AC power connector is within reach of an AC power outlet.
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Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C).
If the switch is installed in a closed area, such as a wiring closet, the temperature around it
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might be greater than normal room temperature.
Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures.
AC power cord
Mounting kit containing these items:
Four rubber feet for installing the switch on a desktop
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Three number-8 Phillips pan-head screws for mounting the switch on or under a desk or on
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a wall
Screw template for aligning screws
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Magnet for mounting the switch on a metal surface
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One RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (console port) cable
Catalyst 2940 Switch Getting Started Guide (order number DOC-7816576=)
"Verifying Switch Operation" section on page
Appendix A, "Technical Specifications."
Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Preparing for Installation
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