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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
Installing the Switch
Warning
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system.
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Step 1
Attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to
the opposite side, as shown in
Figure 3-10
.
Step 2
Mount the switch with the front panel facing down, as shown in
Figure 3-10
.
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or
to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
Do not wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways according to safety regulations.
Wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide
easier access to the cables.
Figure 3-10
Mounting the Switch on a Wall
After the switch is mounted on the wall, do these tasks to complete the installation:
1.
Power on the switch. See the
“Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 3-5
.
2.
Connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run Express Setup. See the switch getting started guide
for instructions.
3.
Connect to the front-panel ports. See the
“Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-14
, the
“Connecting to SFP Modules” section on page 2-18
, and the
“Connecting to a
Dual-Purpose Port” section on page 2-20
to complete the installation.
1
Phillips flat-head screw
2
User-supplied screws
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1
2