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Catalyst 2948G-L3 and Catalyst 4908G-L3 Switch Router Software Feature and Configuration Guide
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Configurations for the Layer 3 Switch Router
This chapter describes the initial configuration of the Layer 3 switch router and contains the following
major sections:
• Starting Up the Layer 3 Switch Router, page 3-1
• Using the Console and the Management Ports, page 3-2
• Configuring the Management Port, page 3-3
• Configuring the Hostname, page 3-5
• Using the Bootflash Memory SIMM, page 3-5
• Recovering a System Image Using Xmodem and Ymodem, page 3-10
• Updating the System Image, page 3-13
This chapter takes you through Step 2 of the suggested process for configuring your Layer 3 switch
router (see the “Preparing to Configure the Layer 3 Switch Routers” section on page 2-1).
Note You should have already set up the hardware before proceeding with the initial Layer 3 switch router
configuration.
Starting Up the Layer 3 Switch Router
Note You must complete the tasks described here before configuring your Layer 3 switch router.
This section lists the tasks you should have completed during hardware installation, including starting
up the Layer 3 switch router. You should have:
• Verified that the Layer 3 switch router is set for the correct AC (or DC) power voltages.
Refer to the Catalyst 2948G-L3 Hardware Installation Guide or the Catalyst 4908G-L3 Hardware
Installation Guide for correct power voltages.
• Connected the cables to the Layer 3 switch router.
• Connected the console terminal to the Layer 3 switch router.
• Powered up the Layer 3 switch router.