Cisco Catalyst 3550

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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing and Starting the Switch
This chapter describes how to install and start your switch, make connections to
the switch, and how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper
operation. Read the topics and perform the procedures in the order that they are
presented:
• Preparing for Installation, page 2-2
• Installing the Switch, page 2-8
• Installing the GBIC Modules, page 2-22
• Powering On the Switch, page 2-24
• Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-34
• Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports, page 2-36
• Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports, page 2-38
• Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port, page 2-40
• Where to Go Next, page 2-42