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Note
You can get replacement power and relay connectors (PWR-2955-CONNECT=)
by calling Cisco Technical Support. See the
“Obtaining Technical Assistance”
section on page xxx
.
Console Port
You can connect a switch to a PC through the console port and the supplied
RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If you want to connect a switch to a terminal, you
need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. You can order a kit (part
number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that adapter from Cisco Systems. For
console-port and adapter-pinout information, see the
“Cable and Adapter
Specifications” section on page B-5
.
Warning
If you connect or disconnect the console cable with power applied to the
switch or any device on the network, an electrical arc can occur. This could
cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is
removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
To verify switch operation, perform POST on the switch in a nonhazardous
location before installation.
Statement 1065
LEDs
You can use the LEDs to monitor switch activity and performance. The LEDs on
all Catalyst 2955 switches are on the bottom edge of the front panel. The LEDs
are visible in both face-up and parallel mounting configurations, as shown in
Figure 2-7
and
Figure 2-8
.
Note
The 10/100 port status LEDs show port status only.
All LEDs are visible through the GUI management applications—the Network
Assistant application for multiple switches and the device manager GUI for a
single switch. The switch software configuration guide describes how to use the
CLI to configure and to monitor individual switches and switch clusters.
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