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... is likely to correct any other company. (1002R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in accordance with the specifications in a particular installation. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, Cisco Capital, Cisco Capital (Design), Cisco:Financed (Stylized), Cisco Store, Flip Gift Card, and One Million Acts of Green are the property of this document are registered trademarks of California. IF YOU ARE UNABLE...
... is likely to correct any other company. (1002R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in accordance with the specifications in a particular installation. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, Cisco Capital, Cisco Capital (Design), Cisco:Financed (Stylized), Cisco Store, Flip Gift Card, and One Million Acts of Green are the property of this document are registered trademarks of California. IF YOU ARE UNABLE...
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... switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The default setting is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. You can use a crossover cable. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 When you connect the switch to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be within 328 feet (100 meters). 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires a Category 5 or higher cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use a crossover cable. When the auto-MDIX feature is set...
... switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The default setting is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. You can use a crossover cable. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 When you connect the switch to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be within 328 feet (100 meters). 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires a Category 5 or higher cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use a crossover cable. When the auto-MDIX feature is set...
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... about Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points, see the switch software configuration guide. For information about configuring and monitoring PoE ports, see the documentation that case, the PoE port becomes the backup power source for redundant power. Front Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview PoE Ports (Only Catalyst 2960 PoE Switches) This section applies only to the powered device. The Cisco prestandard PoE is connected. The Catalyst 2960-24PC-L, 2960-48PST-L, 2960-48PST-S, and 2960-24PC-S switches deliver a maximum power output of security. Auto: When...
... about Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points, see the switch software configuration guide. For information about configuring and monitoring PoE ports, see the documentation that case, the PoE port becomes the backup power source for redundant power. Front Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview PoE Ports (Only Catalyst 2960 PoE Switches) This section applies only to the powered device. The Cisco prestandard PoE is connected. The Catalyst 2960-24PC-L, 2960-48PST-L, 2960-48PST-S, and 2960-24PC-S switches deliver a maximum power output of security. Auto: When...
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... redundant interfaces. You use the SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections to manually select the RJ-45 connector or the SFP module connector. The dual front ends are field-replaceable, providing the uplink interfaces when you can receive power from your SFP module documentation or the release notes for a dual-purpose uplink, see Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." By default, the switch dynamically selects the interface type that first links up. Power Input Port (Catalyst...
... redundant interfaces. You use the SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections to manually select the RJ-45 connector or the SFP module connector. The dual front ends are field-replaceable, providing the uplink interfaces when you can receive power from your SFP module documentation or the release notes for a dual-purpose uplink, see Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." By default, the switch dynamically selects the interface type that first links up. Power Input Port (Catalyst...
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... several management options: • Cisco Network Assistant Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be a standalone application or part of a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) platform. See the CiscoView documentation for more information. • SNMP network management You can use the CLI, go /cna For information on starting Network Assistant, see the Getting Started with centralized management of Cisco LAN switches, core switches, routers, access points, IP phones, and PIX firewalls. Network Configurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com...
... several management options: • Cisco Network Assistant Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be a standalone application or part of a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) platform. See the CiscoView documentation for more information. • SNMP network management You can use the CLI, go /cna For information on starting Network Assistant, see the Getting Started with centralized management of Cisco LAN switches, core switches, routers, access points, IP phones, and PIX firewalls. Network Configurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com...
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... wall-mounting instructions carefully before connecting the system to the RPS receptacle: PWR-RPS2300, PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=. Statement 1004 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-7075-09 Warning To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). If the chassis falls...
... wall-mounting instructions carefully before connecting the system to the RPS receptacle: PWR-RPS2300, PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=. Statement 1004 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 OL-7075-09 Warning To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). If the chassis falls...
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... through the use both GLC-GE-100XX and GLC-FE-100XX SFP modules. A restricted access area can use of the hazard. Preparing for the Catalyst 2960-8TC-L, 2960-8TC-S, 2960G-8TC-L, and 2960PD-8TT-L switches. Statement 1072 Warning No user-serviceable parts inside the chassis, which lists the cable specifications for 1000BASE-X and 100BASE-X SFP modules for Particulate Matter Cisco Ethernet switches are equipped with local and national electrical codes.
... through the use both GLC-GE-100XX and GLC-FE-100XX SFP modules. A restricted access area can use of the hazard. Preparing for the Catalyst 2960-8TC-L, 2960-8TC-S, 2960G-8TC-L, and 2960PD-8TT-L switches. Statement 1072 Warning No user-serviceable parts inside the chassis, which lists the cable specifications for 1000BASE-X and 100BASE-X SFP modules for Particulate Matter Cisco Ethernet switches are equipped with local and national electrical codes.
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.... If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Call Cisco technical support representative if your specific switch; Installing the Switch This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 8-port switches. This section describes these installation procedures: • Rack-Mounting, page 2-6 • Wall-Mounting, page 2-11 • Table- The following Cisco RPS model to ensure that the system remains stable. The System LED blinks green, and the other LEDs turn green. and 48-port switches. LEDs can blink during the test. POST...
.... If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Call Cisco technical support representative if your specific switch; Installing the Switch This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 8-port switches. This section describes these installation procedures: • Rack-Mounting, page 2-6 • Wall-Mounting, page 2-11 • Table- The following Cisco RPS model to ensure that the system remains stable. The System LED blinks green, and the other LEDs turn green. and 48-port switches. LEDs can blink during the test. POST...
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...-Port Switches) Installing the Switch Mounting the Switch on a wall with the front panel facing up . Statement 266 Warning If a redundant power system (RPS) is attached securely to wall studs or to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on a Wall 11X 12X 11X 1X 12X 11X 1X 12X 1X 1X 11X 1X 12X MODE STASCPKEDEUDPSLTXAMTASRTPRSSYST 1 1 1 User-supplied screws 204621 OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
...-Port Switches) Installing the Switch Mounting the Switch on a wall with the front panel facing up . Statement 266 Warning If a redundant power system (RPS) is attached securely to wall studs or to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on a Wall 11X 12X 11X 1X 12X 11X 1X 12X 1X 1X 11X 1X 12X MODE STASCPKEDEUDPSLTXAMTASRTPRSSYST 1 1 1 User-supplied screws 204621 OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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... procedures. Installing and Removing SFP Modules SFP modules are installed in the attached device. Refer to cabling problems. Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary. See the "SFP Module Cable Specifications" section on page B-4 for the list of SFP modules that the Catalyst 2960 switch supports. The auto-MDIX feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. If the port LED does not turn on, the device at...
... procedures. Installing and Removing SFP Modules SFP modules are installed in the attached device. Refer to cabling problems. Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary. See the "SFP Module Cable Specifications" section on page B-4 for the list of SFP modules that the Catalyst 2960 switch supports. The auto-MDIX feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. If the port LED does not turn on, the device at...
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... arrows that identify the top side of the slot opening. Installing and Removing SFP Modules Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- Use only Cisco SFP modules on installing, removing, and cabling the SFP module, refer to your wrist and to your SFP module documentation. See Figure 2-15. 2-16 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075-09 Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary. Figure 2-14 SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch 86575 Step 1 Attach an...
... arrows that identify the top side of the slot opening. Installing and Removing SFP Modules Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- Use only Cisco SFP modules on installing, removing, and cabling the SFP module, refer to your wrist and to your SFP module documentation. See Figure 2-15. 2-16 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075-09 Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary. Figure 2-14 SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch 86575 Step 1 Attach an...
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... to the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches. Statement 1074 Installation Guidelines This section is installed, the following ports must be connected through the vents must always be grounded. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Statement 1024 Warning Ultimate disposal of clearance around the ventilation openings. • Temperature around the switch and through an approved network termination unit with local and national electrical codes. We...
... to the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches. Statement 1074 Installation Guidelines This section is installed, the following ports must be connected through the vents must always be grounded. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Statement 1024 Warning Ultimate disposal of clearance around the ventilation openings. • Temperature around the switch and through an approved network termination unit with local and national electrical codes. We...
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...; Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 4-5 • Locating the Switch Serial Number, page 4-6 Diagnosing Problems The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. They show failures in the power-on page 1-14. You can also get statistics from the CLI or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. They show POST failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco.com or the documentation...
...; Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 4-5 • Locating the Switch Serial Number, page 4-6 Diagnosing Problems The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. They show failures in the power-on page 1-14. You can also get statistics from the CLI or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. They show POST failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco.com or the documentation...
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... 4 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Ethernet and Fiber Cables Make sure that you have the correct cable type for the connection: • For Ethernet, use the same type of encoding, optical frequency, and fiber type. Make sure that both sides have link. A single broken wire or one shutdown port can cause one side to show interfaces privileged EXEC command to identify and validate that this module supports this platform. If the link light...
... 4 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Ethernet and Fiber Cables Make sure that you have the correct cable type for the connection: • For Ethernet, use the same type of encoding, optical frequency, and fiber type. Make sure that both sides have link. A single broken wire or one shutdown port can cause one side to show interfaces privileged EXEC command to identify and validate that this module supports this platform. If the link light...
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... NIC Cards, page 4-5 • Cabling Distance, page 4-5 Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation If the port statistics show interfaces privileged EXEC command to -find unidirectional link problems. UDLD supports a normal mode of operation (the default) and an aggressive mode. Diagnosing Problems Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Port and Interface Settings An obvious but the switch does not receive the traffic that is sent from the directly connected switch, and then work your way back port by port, interface by interface, trunk by trunk...
... NIC Cards, page 4-5 • Cabling Distance, page 4-5 Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation If the port statistics show interfaces privileged EXEC command to -find unidirectional link problems. UDLD supports a normal mode of operation (the default) and an aggressive mode. Diagnosing Problems Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Port and Interface Settings An obvious but the switch does not receive the traffic that is sent from the directly connected switch, and then work your way back port by port, interface by interface, trunk by trunk...
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... the switch and third-party network interface cards (NICs). Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after about 2 seconds. By default, the switch ports and interfaces are set to autonegotiate, yet sometimes autonegotiation issues occur. Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration If you have configured a new switch with no autonegotiation. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Upgrade the NIC card driver to the latest version available from the switch to the connected device meets...
... the switch and third-party network interface cards (NICs). Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after about 2 seconds. By default, the switch ports and interfaces are set to autonegotiate, yet sometimes autonegotiation issues occur. Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration If you have configured a new switch with no autonegotiation. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 Upgrade the NIC card driver to the latest version available from the switch to the connected device meets...
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... Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-1 After the switch is in Chapter 2, "Switch Installation (24- Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-4 Accessing the CLI For an unconfigured switch, you connect the switch to the Console Port, page C-3 3. To put the switch into Express Setup mode, follow the steps described in the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide for powering on an unconfigured switch by using the IP address 10.0.0.1. For installation procedures for a standalone switch. Connecting to the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules...
... Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-1 After the switch is in Chapter 2, "Switch Installation (24- Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-4 Accessing the CLI For an unconfigured switch, you connect the switch to the Console Port, page C-3 3. To put the switch into Express Setup mode, follow the steps described in the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide for powering on an unconfigured switch by using the IP address 10.0.0.1. For installation procedures for a standalone switch. Connecting to the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules...
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... these console port default characteristics: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No parity • None (flow control) Connecting to a Power Source Follow these steps to connect to a power source: Step 1 Step 2 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on your switch fails POST. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-4 OL-7075-09 Connect the other LEDs turn green. The...
... these console port default characteristics: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No parity • None (flow control) Connecting to a Power Source Follow these steps to connect to a power source: Step 1 Step 2 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on your switch fails POST. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-4 OL-7075-09 Connect the other LEDs turn green. The...
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...-purpose ports 1-13 LEDs 1-14 to configure switch 2-21, 3-18 diagnosing problems 4-1 disconnecting device warning 2-3 dual-purpose ports connectors and cables B-3 described 1-13 LEDs 1-18 duplex, troubleshooting 4-4 duplex LED 1-16 E electrical noise, avoiding 2-5, 3-4 Ethernet and fiber-optic cable troubleshooting 4-3 Ethernet cable warning 24- Index Cisco IP Phones, connecting to 1-12, 2-15 Cisco RPS See RPS CiscoView 1-22 class 1 laser warning 2-3, 3-2 CLI accessing by using Express Setup C-1 accessing through console port C-2 described 1-22 command-line interface See CLI compliance...
...-purpose ports 1-13 LEDs 1-14 to configure switch 2-21, 3-18 diagnosing problems 4-1 disconnecting device warning 2-3 dual-purpose ports connectors and cables B-3 described 1-13 LEDs 1-18 duplex, troubleshooting 4-4 duplex LED 1-16 E electrical noise, avoiding 2-5, 3-4 Ethernet and fiber-optic cable troubleshooting 4-3 Ethernet cable warning 24- Index Cisco IP Phones, connecting to 1-12, 2-15 Cisco RPS See RPS CiscoView 1-22 class 1 laser warning 2-3, 3-2 CLI accessing by using Express Setup C-1 accessing through console port C-2 described 1-22 command-line interface See CLI compliance...
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... twisted-pair 10/100 ports B-6 SunNet Manager 1-22 switch descriptions 1-1 switch powering on 2-5, 3-5 system LED 1-15 T technical specifications A-1 telco racks 2-7, 3-15 Telnet, and accessing the CLI 1-22 temperature, operating A-1 terminal emulation software C-3 trained and qualified personnel warning 2-3 troubleshooting 4-1 to 4-6 OL-7075-09 Index bad or damaged cable 4-2 connection problems 4-2 diagnosing problems 4-1 Ethernet and fiber-optic cables 4-3 link status 4-3 ping end device 4-4 port and interface settings 4-4 POST 4-1 spanning tree loops 4-4 speed, duplex, and autonegotiation...
... twisted-pair 10/100 ports B-6 SunNet Manager 1-22 switch descriptions 1-1 switch powering on 2-5, 3-5 system LED 1-15 T technical specifications A-1 telco racks 2-7, 3-15 Telnet, and accessing the CLI 1-22 temperature, operating A-1 terminal emulation software C-3 trained and qualified personnel warning 2-3 troubleshooting 4-1 to 4-6 OL-7075-09 Index bad or damaged cable 4-2 connection problems 4-2 diagnosing problems 4-1 Ethernet and fiber-optic cables 4-3 link status 4-3 ping end device 4-4 port and interface settings 4-4 POST 4-1 spanning tree loops 4-4 speed, duplex, and autonegotiation...