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CHAPTER
3-1
Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
This chapter describes how to start your switch and how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that
ensures proper operation. It also describes how to install the switch. The installation information in this
chapter is specific to the Catalyst
2960-8TC-L, Catalyst 2960G-8TC-L, and Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L
switches. For installation information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 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 3-6
• Installing the Switch, page 3-6
• Where to Go Next, page 3-18
For information about connecting to the switch, see Chapter 2, “Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port
Switches).”
Preparing for Installation
This section covers these topics:
• Warnings, page 3-1
• Installation Guidelines, page 3-3
• Equipment That You Supply, page 3-4
• Verifying Package Contents, page 3-5
Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch document that shipped with the switch.
Warning
To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 113°F (45°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.
Statement 17B