Cisco Catalyst 2960-L User Manual

Switch Installation
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
This chapter contains these topics:
• Safety Warnings, on page 1
• Box Contents, on page 4
• Tools and Equipment, on page 5
• Installation Guidelines, on page 5
• Verifying Switch Operation, on page 6
• Installing the Switch, on page 6
• Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), on page 12
• Installing SFP Modules, on page 15
• Connecting to SFP or SFP+ Modules, on page 16
• 10/100/1000 PoE and PoE+Port Connections, on page 19
• 10/100/1000 Port Connections, on page 21
Safety Warnings
This section includes the warning statements relating to basic installation. Read this section before you start
the installation procedure.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, 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
Warning
Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and
equipment damage. Statement 48
Warning
Switch Installation
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Specifications

General

Subtype	Gigabit Ethernet
Power Device	Internal power supply
Stacking	Not supported
Model	Catalyst 2960-L
Uplink Interfaces	4 x Gigabit SFP
Power Supply	Internal
Device Type	Switch
Routing Protocol	Static IP routing
Features	VLAN support, Quality of Service (QoS)
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s
Memory	256 MB Flash
Dimensions	1.73 in x 17.5 in x 9.4 in
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)