Connecting To A Power Source; Entering The Initial Configuration Information; Ip Settings - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to a Power Source

Connecting to a Power Source

Follow these steps to connect to a power source:
Step 1 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on a switch rear panel. See
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Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
Step 2
Note
As the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self test (POST), a series of tests that runs automatically
to ensure that the switch functions properly. POST lasts approximately 1 minute. When the switch begins
POST, the System, RPS, Status, Duplex, and Speed LEDs turn green. The System LED blinks green, and
the other LEDs remain solid green.
When the POST completes successfully, the System LED remains green. The RPS LED remains green
for some time and then reflects the switch operating status. The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the
switch operating status. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber.
POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST.
If you started the terminal emulation program before you powered on your switch, the PC or terminal
displays the bootloader sequence. You need to press Enter to display the setup program prompt.

Entering the Initial Configuration Information

To set up the switch, you need to complete the setup program, which runs automatically after the switch
is powered up. You must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the
switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. This information is also required if you
plan to use the Network Assistant to configure and manage the switch.

IP Settings

You need this information from your network administrator before you complete the setup program:
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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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If you are connecting the switch to a Cisco redundant power system (RPS), refer to the
documentation that shipped with your RPS.
Switch IP address
Subnet mask (IP netmask)
Default gateway (router)
Enable secret password
Enable password
Telnet password
Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
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