Cisco Catalyst 2970 - Connecting to a Power Source

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Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Connecting to a Power Source
Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these
console port default characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Connecting to a Power Source
Follow these steps to connect to a power source:
Step 1 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on a
switch rear panel. See Figure C-2.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
Note If you are connecting the switch to a Cisco redundant power system (RPS), refer
to the documentation that shipped with your RPS.
As the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self test (POST), a series of tests
that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. POST lasts
approximately 1 minute. When the switch begins POST, the System, RPS, Status,
Duplex, and Speed LEDs turn green. The System LED blinks green, and the other
LEDs remain solid green.
When the POST completes successfully, the System LED remains green. The RPS
LED remains green for some time and then reflects the switch operating status.
The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the switch operating status. If a switch
fails POST, the System LED turns amber.