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Switch Installation
For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
This chapter contains these topics:
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Safety Warnings, page 13
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Box Contents, page 16
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Tools and Equipment, page 17
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Installation Guidelines, page 17
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Verifying Switch Operation, page 18
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Installing the Switch, page 18
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Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), page 25
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Installing SFP Modules, page 28
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Connecting to SFP Modules, page 30
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10/100/1000 PoE and PoE+Port Connections, page 33
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10/100/1000 Port Connections, page 34
Safety Warnings
This section includes the warning statements relating to basic installation. Read this section before you start
the installation procedure.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces,
and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns
or weld the metal object to the terminals.
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Warning
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