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Catalyst 3560 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Switch Installation (8- and 12-Port Switches)
This chapter describes how to start your switch installation, including how to interpret the power-on
self-test (POST) that ensures proper operation. It also describes how to install the switch.
Note This chapter describes the installation information specific to the Catalyst 3560-8PC and
Catalyst 3560-12PC-S switches. For installing the other Catalyst 3560 switches, see Chapter 2, “Switch
Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches).”
Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order:
• Preparing for Installation, page 3-1
• Verifying Switch Operation, page 3-7
• Installing the Switch, page 3-7
• Where to Go Next, page 3-20
For information about connecting to the switch, see the “Connecting the Switch to Compatible Devices”
section on page 2-20
Preparing for Installation
• Warnings, page 3-2
• Installation Guidelines, page 3-5
• Equipment That You Supply, page 3-6
• Box Contents, page 3-7
• Tools and Equipment, page 3-7