Cisco CATALYST 2960 Installation

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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Switch Installation
Read these topics and perform the procedures in this order:
• Preparing, page 1-1
• Planning a Switch Stack, page 1-5
• Installing the Switch, page 1-10
• Connecting the FlexStack Cables, page 1-17
• Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), page 1-18
• Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 1-20
• Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 1-22
• 10/100 and 10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections, page 1-24
• 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Port Connections, page 1-26
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch
getting started guide on Cisco.com.
Preparing
• Safety Warnings, page 1-1
• Installation Guidelines, page 1-4
• Box Contents, page 1-4
• Tools and Equipment, page 1-4
Safety Warnings
This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements. Read this section before you
start the installation procedure. Translations of the warning statements appear in the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches guide on the
documentation CD and online at Cisco.com.
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

Cisco CATALYST 2960 Specifications

General

Manageable	Yes
Stacking	No
Model	Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models (IEEE 802.3af)
VLANs	255 active VLANs
Features	QoS
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)
Relative Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Power Consumption	Varies by model (30W to 400W)