Cisco Catalyst 2960-X

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Edward McbrideJul 27, 2025

What to do if Express Setup does not run on Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Switch?

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Dominique GarciaJul 27, 2025
If Express Setup doesn't run or the Express Setup page doesn't appear in your browser with a Cisco Switch, there are several potential solutions: * Power cycle the switch. * Ensure all LEDs above the Mode button are green (RPS LED should be off). If needed, press the Mode button to enter Express Setup mode. * Adjust your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP. * Use a straight-through cable to connect the switch's Ethernet port to the PC. * Disconnect any cable from the console port before connecting the Ethernet cable. * Wait 30 seconds, then re-enter 10.0.0.1 in the browser and press Enter. * Try re-entering 10.0.0.1 in the browser and pressing Enter again. If the switch fails POST (indicated by fatal POST errors), contact your Cisco technical support representative.

deleonjohnNov 9, 2025

Why Express Setup does not run on my Cisco Switch?

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Benjamin WillisNov 9, 2025
The Express Setup might not run on your Cisco Switch due to several reasons: - POST did not run successfully before starting Express Setup. Ensure only the SYST and STAT LEDs are green before pressing the Mode button. - The Mode button was pressed while the switch was still running POST. Wait until POST completes, power cycle the switch, and confirm the SYST and STAT LEDs are green before pressing the Mode button again. - You tried to continue without confirming the switch was in Express Setup mode. Verify all LEDs above the Mode button are green, and if necessary, press the Mode button. - The PC has a static IP address. Change your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP. - A crossover cable was connected instead of a straight-through Ethernet cable. Connect a straight-through cable between...

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Specifications

General

Console port	RJ-45
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
SFP module slots quantity	4
Installed SFP modules quantity	-
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity	48
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Power source	AC
Input current	5 A
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)	60.9 W
Number of power supply units	1
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Switching protocols	UDP, TCP, RADIUS/TACACS+
Number of VLANs	1023
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Throughput	107.1 Mpps
Jumbo frames	9216
Number of queues	8
MAC address table	16000 entries
Number of static routes	1000
DHCP features	DHCP server
Authentication	MAC-based authentication, Port-based authentication
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, SNMP, SSH
Access Control List (ACL) rules	3
Switch type	Managed
Switch layer	L2/L3
Safety	UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950-1
Form factor	1U
Product color	Black
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget	370 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantity	24
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity	12
Memory type	DRAM
Noise level	39 dB
Flash memory	128 MB
Internal memory	512 MB
Processor frequency	600 MHz
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	276870 h