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Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing
and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. We assume that you are
familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.
Purpose
The
Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide
documents the
hardware features of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. It describes the physical
and performance characteristics of the switches, explains how to install a switch,
and provides troubleshooting information and specifications.
Organization
This guide is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1, “Product Overview,”
summarizes the switch features and describes the
ports, the standards they support, and the LEDs.
Chapter 2, “Installation,”
provides the procedures for installing a switch in a rack,
on a desk, or on a wall.
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,”
describes how to identify and resolve some of the
problems that might arise when you are installing the switch.