Cisco CATALYST 2960 - Cost-effective Gigabit-to-the-desktop for high-performance workgroups (Figure 1-2)-For high-speed access to network resources, you can use the Catalyst 2960 switch in the access layer to provide Gigabit Ethernet to the desktop. To prevent congestion, use QoS DSCP marking priorities on these switches. For high-speed IP forwarding at the distribution layer, connect the switches in the access layer to a Gigabit multilayer switch with routing capability, such as a Catalyst 3750 switch, or to a router.

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Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
Installing the Switch
Mounting the Switch in a 19-Inch Rack
After the brackets are attached to the switch, insert the switch into the 19-inch rack, and align the bracket
in the rack. Use either the 10-32 pan-head screws or the 12-24 pan-slotted screws to secure the switch
in the rack, as shown in Figure 3-9.
Note We strongly recommend that you allow at least 1.75 inches (4 cm) of clearance above each switch in
the rack.
Figure 3-9 Mounting the Switch in a 19-Inch Rack
After the switch is mounted in the rack, do these tasks to complete the installation:
1. Power on the switch. See the “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 3-5.
2. Connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run Express Setup. See the switch getting started guide
for instructions.
3. Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-14, the “Connecting to SFP Modules” section on page 2-18, and the “Connecting to a
Dual-Purpose Port” section on page 2-20 to complete the installation.
For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the
Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”
Wall-Mounting (with Rack-Mount Brackets)
To install the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches in a 19-inch rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not
included with the switch. You can order a kit containing the 19-inch rack-mounting brackets and
hardware from Cisco. The kit part number is RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=.
This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches. For information applicable to the other
Catalyst 2960 switches, see Chapter 2, “Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches).”
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