Cisco CATALYST 2960 Installation

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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Switch Installation
Connecting the FlexStack Cables
Table- or Shelf-Mounting
To install the switch on a table or shelf, locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the mounting-kit
envelope. Attach the four rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the chassis. Place the switch
on the table or shelf near an AC power source.
When you complete the switch installation, see the “After Switch Installation” section on page 1-17 for
information on switch configuration.
After Switch Installation
• Configure the switch by running Express Setup to enter the initial switch configuration. See the
switch getting started guide in the “Related Publications” section.
• Use the CLI setup program to enter the initial switch configuration. See Appendix 1, “Configuring
the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”
• Connect to the stack ports. See the “Connecting the FlexStack Cables” section on page 1-17.
• Install the power cord retainer (optional). See the “Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional)”
section on page 1-18.
• Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules” section on page 1-20,
the “10/100 and 10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections” section on page 1-24, and the “10/100 and
10/100/1000 Port Connections” section on page 1-26.
Connecting the FlexStack Cables
Always use a Cisco-approved FlexStack cable to connect the switches.
Note Connect only Catalyst 2960-S switches in a switch stack.
Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the FlexStack cables, and store them for future use.
Figure 1-17 Connect the FlexStack Cables
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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)