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User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
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Chapter 2 Setup and Installation
Install the Switch
Optional Settings
The optional settings identify and synchronize the switch so that it can be
managed properly. The switch clock is automatically synchronized with the
system clock on your network management station. You can manually set the
system clock settings if the switch should have different time settings.
Install the Switch
This section includes these topics:
•
Warnings, page 2-6
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Installation Guidelines, page 2-9
•
Rack-Mounting, page 2-10
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Desktop-Mounting, page 2-11
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Wall-Mounting, page 2-12
Host Name
A name for the switch. The name can have up to 31 alphanumeric characters.
The name cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The default is Switch.
We recommend entering either the name, location, or IP address of the switch
to help identify the switch during monitoring or troubleshooting.
System Date
The date that the switch automatically reads from the network management
station. You can also manually set the date.
System Time
The time that the switch automatically reads from the network management
station. You can also manually set the time.
Time Zone
The time zone that the switch automatically reads from the network
management station. You can also manually set the time zone.
Daylight Saving Time
The check box is automatically enabled only when the selected time zone is
in U.S., Europe, or Australia.
