Preface
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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Organization
This guide is organized into these chapters:
Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the switch ports, the standards that they 
support, and the LEDs.
Chapter 2, “Installation,” contains the procedures for installing a switch on a rack, 
table, shelf, or desk.
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to identify and solve problems that 
might arise when you are installing a switch.
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” lists the physical and environmental 
specifications and the regulatory agency approvals.
Appendix B, “Connectors and Cables,” describes the connectors, cables, and 
adapters that you use to connect a switch to another device.
Appendix C, “Translated Safety Warnings,” contains translations in various 
languages of the warnings in this guide.
Conventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information.
Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols.
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to 
materials not contained in this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could 
result in equipment damage or loss of data.