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... and Modes 1-16 Dual-Purpose Port LEDs 1-18 Cable Guard for the Catalyst 2960 8-Port Switches 1-19 Rear Panel Description 1-19 Internal Power Supply 1-20 Cisco RPS 1-20 Cisco RPS 2300 1-20 Cisco RPS 675 1-21 Console Port 1-21 Security Slots 1-21 Management Options 1-22 Network Configurations 1-22 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide iii
... and Modes 1-16 Dual-Purpose Port LEDs 1-18 Cable Guard for the Catalyst 2960 8-Port Switches 1-19 Rear Panel Description 1-19 Internal Power Supply 1-20 Cisco RPS 1-20 Cisco RPS 2300 1-20 Cisco RPS 675 1-21 Console Port 1-21 Security Slots 1-21 Management Options 1-22 Network Configurations 1-22 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide iii
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... the End Device 4-4 Spanning Tree Loops 4-4 Monitor Switch Performance 4-4 Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation 4-4 Autonegotiation and NIC Cards 4-5 Cabling Distance 4-5 Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration 4-5 Locating the Switch Serial Number 4-6 Technical Specifications A-1 Connector and Cable Specifications B-1 Connector Specifications B-1 10/100/1000 Ports B-1 Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices B-2 SFP Module Ports B-3 Dual...
... the End Device 4-4 Spanning Tree Loops 4-4 Monitor Switch Performance 4-4 Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation 4-4 Autonegotiation and NIC Cards 4-5 Cabling Distance 4-5 Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration 4-5 Locating the Switch Serial Number 4-6 Technical Specifications A-1 Connector and Cable Specifications B-1 Connector Specifications B-1 10/100/1000 Ports B-1 Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices B-2 SFP Module Ports B-3 Dual...
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... provides troubleshooting information. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.1 or 12.2 commands, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on the Cisco Training & Events web page: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html Purpose This guide describes the hardware features of Ethernet and local...
... provides troubleshooting information. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.1 or 12.2 commands, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on the Cisco Training & Events web page: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html Purpose This guide describes the hardware features of Ethernet and local...
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... the end of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with Cisco Network Assistant • Release Notes for the latest information. • Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide • Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference • Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550..., 2970, and 2960 Switch System Message Guide • Device manager online help (available on the switch) • Cisco Network Assistant online help (available on ...
... the end of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with Cisco Network Assistant • Release Notes for the latest information. • Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide • Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference • Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550..., 2970, and 2960 Switch System Message Guide • Device manager online help (available on the switch) • Cisco Network Assistant online help (available on ...
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The Catalyst 2960 8-port compact switches provide the same Ethernet connectivity, but you can connect devices such as workstations, Cisco Wireless Access Points, Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices including servers, routers, and other network devices. These topics are included: • Features, page 1-1 • Front Panel ... This chapter provides a functional overview of the traditional wiring closet environment, such as in office workspaces and classrooms. See the switch software configuration guide for deployment examples. Table 1-1 describes the switch model features.
The Catalyst 2960 8-port compact switches provide the same Ethernet connectivity, but you can connect devices such as workstations, Cisco Wireless Access Points, Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices including servers, routers, and other network devices. These topics are included: • Features, page 1-1 • Front Panel ... This chapter provides a functional overview of the traditional wiring closet environment, such as in office workspaces and classrooms. See the switch software configuration guide for deployment examples. Table 1-1 describes the switch model features.
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... either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be sure that the cable is a straight-through cable for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. The default setting is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for...it senses the speed and duplex settings of the connection. You can also set these ports for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 10/100/1000 Ports You can set the 10/100/1000 ports to operate at 10, 100,...
... either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be sure that the cable is a straight-through cable for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. The default setting is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for...it senses the speed and duplex settings of the connection. You can also set these ports for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 10/100/1000 Ports You can set the 10/100/1000 ports to operate at 10, 100,...
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...) This section applies only to the switches by a crossover cable. 1-12 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075-09 A restricted access area can connect a Cisco IP Phone or Cisco Aironet Access Point to a Catalyst 2960 PoE switch 10/100 port and to 15.4 W of approximately ... PoE port becomes the backup power source for each 10/100 PoE port: - Many legacy powered devices, including older Cisco IP phones and access points that came with the switch. For information about Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points, see the switch software configuration guide.
...) This section applies only to the switches by a crossover cable. 1-12 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075-09 A restricted access area can connect a Cisco IP Phone or Cisco Aironet Access Point to a Catalyst 2960 PoE switch 10/100 port and to 15.4 W of approximately ... PoE port becomes the backup power source for each 10/100 PoE port: - Many legacy powered devices, including older Cisco IP phones and access points that came with the switch. For information about Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points, see the switch software configuration guide.
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...cabling requirements, see Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." However, you can order it from your Cisco representative. (See Figure 1-22.) OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Each port is considered as an SFP module port. The dual front ends are field-... only one shows the status of the SFP module port. Through a 10/100/1000 port from these SFP modules, see the software configuration guide. Power Input Port (Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L Switch) The Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L can use the SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections to other...
...cabling requirements, see Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." However, you can order it from your Cisco representative. (See Figure 1-22.) OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 Each port is considered as an SFP module port. The dual front ends are field-... only one shows the status of the SFP module port. Through a 10/100/1000 port from these SFP modules, see the software configuration guide. Power Input Port (Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L Switch) The Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L can use the SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections to other...
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... switch software configuration guide describes how to use to select one of the port modes. Only the Catalyst 2960 PoE switches have an RPS connector or an RPS LED: Catalyst 2960-24-S, Catalyst 2960-24TC-S, Catalyst 2960-48TT-S, Catalyst 2960-48TC-S. 1-14 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075...-09 The four Catalyst 2960 8-port switches and these models do not have a PoE LED. Figure 1-23 shows the switch LEDs and the Mode button that you use the CLI to configure and to monitor switch activity and its ...
... switch software configuration guide describes how to use to select one of the port modes. Only the Catalyst 2960 PoE switches have an RPS connector or an RPS LED: Catalyst 2960-24-S, Catalyst 2960-24TC-S, Catalyst 2960-48TT-S, Catalyst 2960-48TC-S. 1-14 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075...-09 The four Catalyst 2960 8-port switches and these models do not have a PoE LED. Figure 1-23 shows the switch LEDs and the Mode button that you use the CLI to configure and to monitor switch activity and its ...
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... desktop-switching features. The CiscoView application, which is in the switch memory, to create dedicated network segments that offers quick configuration and monitoring. Network Configurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to configure and manage the switch. Device manager is a web interface that are interconnected through a web browser. The...
... desktop-switching features. The CiscoView application, which is in the switch memory, to create dedicated network segments that offers quick configuration and monitoring. Network Configurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to configure and manage the switch. Device manager is a web interface that are interconnected through a web browser. The...
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... Module Cable Specifications" section on the other end of the Catalyst 2960 switches. Step 1 When connecting to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, connect a straight-through 3 to use any combination of SFP modules. You can take up to cabling problems. Reconfigure and ... port LED turns green. Figure 2-13 Connecting to an RJ-45 connector on page B-4 for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- The auto-MDIX feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers...
... Module Cable Specifications" section on the other end of the Catalyst 2960 switches. Step 1 When connecting to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, connect a straight-through 3 to use any combination of SFP modules. You can take up to cabling problems. Reconfigure and ... port LED turns green. Figure 2-13 Connecting to an RJ-45 connector on page B-4 for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- The auto-MDIX feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers...
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.... Connecting to the SFP module port, as an SFP module port. For a detailed description of this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. If the LED is enabled by default. This process takes about RJ-45 connectors and SFP modules, see ... 2-18. 2-20 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075-09 The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for solutions to a Dual-Purpose Port Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- You cannot configure the priority setting. The LED turns green when ...
.... Connecting to the SFP module port, as an SFP module port. For a detailed description of this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. If the LED is enabled by default. This process takes about RJ-45 connectors and SFP modules, see ... 2-18. 2-20 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7075-09 The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for solutions to a Dual-Purpose Port Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- You cannot configure the priority setting. The LED turns green when ...
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...CiscoView application. See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco.com for information on using the media type interface configuration command. Through this GUI, you can change the default configuration: • Start the device manager, which...satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. For more information, see the command reference. Where to recognize only an RJ-45 connector or only an SFP module by using the CLI with Cisco Network Assistant guide. For more information, see the device ...
...CiscoView application. See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco.com for information on using the media type interface configuration command. Through this GUI, you can change the default configuration: • Start the device manager, which...satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. For more information, see the command reference. Where to recognize only an RJ-45 connector or only an SFP module by using the CLI with Cisco Network Assistant guide. For more information, see the device ...
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... the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. Where to Go Next If the default configuration is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco.com for information on using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix...
... the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. Where to Go Next If the default configuration is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco.com for information on using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix...
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... Connections" section on page 4-2 • "Monitor Switch Performance" section on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco.com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Diagnosing Problems, page 4-1 • Clearing the Switch IP...
... Connections" section on page 4-2 • "Monitor Switch Performance" section on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco.com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Diagnosing Problems, page 4-1 • Clearing the Switch IP...
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... error-disabled, disabled, or shutdown status on one -way communication. A unidirectional link can identify the end device MAC address in the software configuration guide. A common issue with speed and duplex occurs when the duplex settings are mismatched between two switches, between a switch and a router, or... Loops Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) loops can cause serious performance issues that each switch can cause loops. Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-7075-09 Make sure that might be port or interface problems. In this one or the other cabling, or a port...
... error-disabled, disabled, or shutdown status on one -way communication. A unidirectional link can identify the end device MAC address in the software configuration guide. A common issue with speed and duplex occurs when the duplex settings are mismatched between two switches, between a switch and a router, or... Loops Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) loops can cause serious performance issues that each switch can cause loops. Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 OL-7075-09 Make sure that might be port or interface problems. In this one or the other cabling, or a port...
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...the Catalyst 2960 switch use a two or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Connecting to 10BASE-T- Note The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. Figure B-7 shows the... four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. For configuration information for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-1 Figure B-1 shows the pinout. and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices When connecting the ports to...
...the Catalyst 2960 switch use a two or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Connecting to 10BASE-T- Note The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. Figure B-7 shows the... four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. For configuration information for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-1 Figure B-1 shows the pinout. and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices When connecting the ports to...
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...and Cable Specifications Connector Specifications SFP Module Ports The Catalyst 2960 switch uses SFP modules for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The SFP module slot on a dual-purpose port uses standard RJ-45 connectors. Note The... default. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Figure B-2 Fiber-Optic SFP Module LC Connector 58476 Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. For configuration information for fiber-optic and copper uplink ports. See ...
...and Cable Specifications Connector Specifications SFP Module Ports The Catalyst 2960 switch uses SFP modules for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The SFP module slot on a dual-purpose port uses standard RJ-45 connectors. Note The... default. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Figure B-2 Fiber-Optic SFP Module LC Connector 58476 Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. For configuration information for fiber-optic and copper uplink ports. See ...
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...The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by using the CLI, refer to the command reference for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Note While in Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1 remains active on your switch. For... to the Console Port, page C-3 • Starting the Terminal Emulation Software, page C-3 • Connecting to a Power Source, page C-4 • Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-4 See the switch getting started guide for a list of the switch to the serial port on the switch until you have entered the...
...The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by using the CLI, refer to the command reference for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Note While in Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1 remains active on your switch. For... to the Console Port, page C-3 • Starting the Terminal Emulation Software, page C-3 • Connecting to a Power Source, page C-4 • Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-4 See the switch getting started guide for a list of the switch to the serial port on the switch until you have entered the...
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... port by using Telnet. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you want to nvram and exit. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make ...configuration to perform other management tasks, use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • Network Assistant (for one or more switches) To use the Network Assistant, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Appendix C Configuring the Switch with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco...
... port by using Telnet. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you want to nvram and exit. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make ...configuration to perform other management tasks, use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • Network Assistant (for one or more switches) To use the Network Assistant, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Appendix C Configuring the Switch with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco...