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Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Getting Started Guide

  

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Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for 2960-C

Page 1: ...02 02 Catalyst 3560 C and 2960 C Switch Getting Started Guide About This Guide Box Contents Running Express Setup Managing the Switch Installing the Switch Connecting to the Switch Ports In Case of Difficulty Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ...

Page 2: ... additional installation and configuration information for the switch see the Catalyst 3560 C and 2960 C documentation on Cisco com For system requirements important notes limitations open and resolved bugs and last minute documentation updates see the release notes also on Cisco com For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Informati...

Page 3: ...le on all Catalyst 2960 C and 3560 C switches 3 Four rubber mounting feet 8 Optional USB cable2 4 Three number 8 Phillips pan head screws 9 AC power cord3 3 Orderable for switches with an AC power connector 5 Documentation 10 Power adapter4 4 Orderable for switches with an AUX power connector P r o d u c t D o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d C o m p l i a n c e f o r t h e 3 5 6 0 C a n d 2 9 6 0 C S ...

Page 4: ... disable any pop up blockers or proxy settings on your browser and any wireless client running on your PC Step 1 Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch During Express Setup the switch acts as a DHCP server If your PC has a static IP address temporarily configure your PC settings to use DHCP before going to the next step Note Write down the static IP address You will need this IP address...

Page 5: ...co representative or reseller The switch failed the POST Step 4 Press and hold the Mode button until all of the LEDs next to the console port turn green You might need to hold the button for 3 to 5 seconds The switch is now in Express Setup mode Before going to the next step make sure that all LEDs next to the console port are green Troubleshooting If the LEDs blink after you press the Mode button...

Page 6: ...n after about 30 seconds make sure that You connected the Ethernet cable to one of the downlink switch ports not to an uplink port such as the dual purpose port You are using an undamaged Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable The other device is turned on Step 6 Enter the IP address 10 0 0 1 in a web browser and press Enter When prompted enter the default password cisco Note The switch ignores text in th...

Page 7: ...he password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters can start with a number is case sensitive allows embedded spaces but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end In the Confirm Switch Password field enter your password again Note You must change the password from the default password cisco Additional Fields You can enter the optional information now or enter it later by using the device m...

Page 8: ...ng to access the switch has network connectivity by connecting it to a well known web server in your network If there is no network connection troubleshoot the network settings on the PC or laptop Make sure that the switch IP address in the browser is correct If the switch IP address in the browser is correct the switch port LED is green and the PC or laptop has network connectivity continue troub...

Page 9: ... the switch is by using the device manager in the switch memory This web interface offers quick configuration and monitoring You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser 1 Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation 2 Enter the switch IP address in the web browser and press Enter The device manager page appears 3 Use the device manager to perform basic s...

Page 10: ...cts ps5931 index html You must be a registered Cisco com user but you need no other access privileges 2 Click the Download Software link and select the version you want to download 3 Download the Network Assistant installer and run it You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this choice 4 When you run the installer follow the displayed instructions In the final panel click Finis...

Page 11: ...llation guide for installation instructions 5 Start a terminal emulation program on the PC 6 Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control 7 Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch See the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information Note You cannot use the switch console port and the swi...

Page 12: ...ation Guide on Cisco com Equipment That You Need Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Drill with a 27 drill bit 0 144 inch 3 7 mm Before You Begin Before installing the switch these guidelines must be met Clearance to front panels is such that the LEDs can be easily read Power cord reaches from the power outlet to the connector on the switch Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such as radios...

Page 13: ... hardware installation guide on Cisco com and the module documentation Installation Warning Statements This section includes the basic installation warning statements Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3560 C and 2960 C Switches document on Cisco com Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this un...

Page 14: ...t operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113 F 45 C Statement 1047 Note For Catalyst 3560CG 8PC S 3560CG 8TC S and 2960CG 8TC L switches the maximum recommended ambient temperature is 104 F 40 C Warning To prevent airflow restriction allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least 3 in 7 6 cm Statement 1076 On a Desk or Shelf without Mounti...

Page 15: ...mounting template on the mounting surface with the two side by side slots forward Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom and attach the template 2 Use a 0 144 inch 3 7 mm or a 27 drill bit to drill a 1 2 inch 12 7 mm hole in the three template screw slot positions 3 Insert the screws in the slots on the template and tighten until they touch the template Remove the template from the mounting surfac...

Page 16: ...960 C Switch Getting Started Guide OL 23802 02 4 Place the switch onto the mounting screws and slide it forward until it locks in place 1 Slides on this way 3 Desk or shelf 2 Screws 208781 3 2 1 CONSOLE 1 2 Seri es PD PO W ER O VER ETHERNET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PD SPD PoE DPLX STAT SYST ...

Page 17: ...e crossover auto MDIX feature is enabled by default The switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces You can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a copper 10 100 1000 module port on the switch regardless of the type of connected device Step 1 When you connect to servers workstations IP phones wireless access p...

Page 18: ...ting to SFP modules see the documentation that came with the SFP module Caution Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary Step 1 Grasp the module on the sides and insert it into the switch slot until you feel the connector snap into place Step 2 Connect an appropriate cable to the module port Conne...

Page 19: ...the adapter installed in the target device See the In Case of Difficulty section on page 19 for information about online assistance In Case of Difficulty If you experience difficulty help is available in this section and also on Cisco com This section includes Express Setup troubleshooting how to reset the switch how to access help online and where to find more information Step 1 When you connect ...

Page 20: ...as still running POST If yes wait until POST completes Power cycle the switch Wait until POST completes Confirm that the SYST and STAT LEDs are green Press the Mode button to enter Express Setup mode Did you try to continue without confirming that the switch was in Express Setup mode Verify that all LEDs next to the RJ 45 console port are green If necessary press the Mode button to enter Express S...

Page 21: ... connect the Ethernet cable to the console port instead of to a 10 100 1000 Ethernet port on the switch If yes disconnect the cable from the console port Then connect the cable to an Ethernet port on the switch and on the PC Wait 30 seconds before you enter 10 0 0 1 in the browser Note The console port is outlined in blue and the Ethernet port is outlined in yellow Did you wait 30 seconds after yo...

Page 22: ...n of the switch hardware installation guide or the switch software configuration guide on Cisco com You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation For More Information For more information about the switch see these documents on Cisco com Release Notes for the Catalyst 3560 C Switch Release...

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