Cisco Catalyst 4948E User Manual

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Catalyst 4948E and Catalyst 4948E-F Switch Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch
Revised: January 4, 2012
This chapter describes how to install the Catalyst 4948E switch in an equipment rack.
• Preparing to Install the Chassis, page 3-1
• Rack-Mounting the Chassis, page 3-5
• Installing the System Ground, page 3-10
• Connecting Power to the Switch, page 3-12
• Attaching the Interface Cables, page 3-15
• Powering Up the Switch, page 3-21
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site planning checklist in
Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation” to verify that all planning activities were completed.
Preparing to Install the Chassis
This section covers these topics:
• Warnings, page 3-2
• Verifying Package Contents, page 3-4
• Required Tools, page 3-4
• Lifting the Chassis Safely, page 3-5
Tip For additional information about the Cisco Catalyst 4948E and the Catalyst 4948E-F switches (including
configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Cisco Catalyst 4948E Specifications

General

Model	Catalyst 4948E
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Rack Units	1U
Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Flash Memory	256 MB
Power Device	Internal power supply
Ports	48 x 10/100/1000
Uplink Ports	4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	Dual, hot-swappable
Layer Support	Layer 3
MAC Address Table Size	32000 entries
Jumbo Frame Support	9216 bytes
Routing Protocol	OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet
Features	VLAN support, QoS, IPv6 support, Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Voltage Required	100-240 VAC
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Relative Humidity	10 - 95% (non-condensing)
Height	1.72 in

Summary

Installing the Switch

Preparing to Install the Chassis

Covers preparation steps, warnings, tools, and package contents for chassis installation.

Rack-Mounting the Chassis

Details procedures for lifting, attaching brackets, and installing the chassis securely in a rack.

Installing the System Ground

Provides instructions for connecting the system ground wire to the chassis for safety and EMI.

Connecting Power to the Switch

Guides on connecting AC and DC power sources to the switch, including safety precautions.

Attaching the Interface Cables

Explains how to connect network interface cables (SFP, Ethernet, Console) to the switch.

Powering Up the Switch

Outlines the procedure for powering on the switch and verifying basic operation via POST.