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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Management Options
Cisco RPS Connector
The RPS is a 300W redundant power system that can support six external network
devices and provides DC power to one failed device at a time. It automatically
senses when the internal power supply of a connected device fails and provides
power to that device, preventing loss of network traffic.
Warning
Attach only the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) to the RPS
receptacle.
For more information about the Cisco RPS 300, refer to the documentation that
came with the RPS 300.
Console Port
You can connect a switch to a PC through the console port and the supplied
RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If you want to connect a switch to a terminal, you
need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. You can order a kit (part
number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that adapter from Cisco. For console-port and
adapter-pinout information, see the “Cable and Adapter Specifications” section
on page B-7.
Management Options
Catalyst 2950 switches offer these management options:
• Cluster Management Suite (CMS)
CMS is made up of three web-based applications that you use to manage
switches. You can use Cluster Builder, which includes Cluster View, and
Cluster Manager to create, configure, and monitor switch clusters. You can
also use Device Manager to manage individual and standalone switches. For
more information, refer to the switch software configuration guide and the
CMS online help.
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