Cisco CATALYST 2960 - Server aggregation (Figure 1-3)-You can use the switches and switch stacks to interconnect groups of servers, centralizing physical security and administration of your network. For high-speed IP forwarding at the distribution layer, connect the switches in the access layer to multilayer switches with routing capability. The Gigabit interconnections minimize latency in the data flow.; QoS and policing on the switches provide preferential treatment for certain data streams. They segment traffic streams into different paths for processing. Security features on the switch ensure rapid handling of packets.

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Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
Installing the Switch
Warning Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system. Statement 378
Step 1 Attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to
the opposite side, as shown in Figure 3-10.
Step 2 Mount the switch with the front panel facing down, as shown in Figure 3-10.
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or
to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
Do not wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways according to safety regulations.
Wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide
easier access to the cables.
Figure 3-10 Mounting the Switch on a Wall
After the switch is mounted on the wall, 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.
1 Phillips flat-head screw 2 User-supplied screws
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