Contents
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Catalyst 2975 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch
2-9
Rack-Mounting
2-9
Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets
2-10
Mounting in a Rack
2-12
Wall-Mounting
2-13
Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting
2-13
Attaching the RPS Connector Cover
2-14
Mounting on a Wall
2-15
Table- or Shelf-Mounting
2-16
After Switch Installation
2-16
Connecting to the Stack Ports
2-16
Installing SFP Modules
2-17
Installing an SFP Module
2-18
Removing an SFP Module
2-18
10/100/1000 PoE Port Connections
2-19
Where to Go Next
2-20
C H A P T E R
3
Troubleshooting
3-1
Diagnosing Problems
3-1
Switch POST Results
3-1
Switch LEDs
3-1
Switch Connections
3-2
Bad or Damaged Cable
3-2
Ethernet and Fiber Cables
3-2
Link Status
3-2
10/100/1000 PoE Port Connections
3-3
SFP Module Issues
3-3
Interface Settings
3-3
Ping End Device
3-3
Spanning Tree Loops
3-3
Switch Performance
3-4
Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation
3-4
Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards
3-4
Cabling Distance
3-4
Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration
3-4
Finding the Switch Serial Number
3-5
Replacing a Failed Stack Member
3-6