Cisco CATALYST 2950 - Manuals

7 Refreshing the PC IP Address After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address. For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch, and reconnect it to the network. The network DHCP server will assign a new IP address to the PC. For a statically assigned ...

8 Downloading Cisco Network Assistant Cisco Network Assistant is a free software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. Network Assistant offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and ac...

9 5 Rack-Mounting This section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting and switch port connections. As an example, all the illustrations show the Catalyst 2950G-48-EI switch. You can install and connect other Catalyst 2950 switches as shown in these illustrations. For alternate mounting procedures, such ...

10 Installation Warning Statements This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or servic...

11 Warning If a redundant power system (RPS) is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 265 Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 Warning Statements for Connecting to DC Power These statements apply when connecting a Catalyst 2950G-24-...

12 Attaching the Brackets Use six Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets to Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, 2950SX-48-SI, or 2950T-48-SI switches in one of three mounting positions. Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets for all switches other tha...

13 Rack-Mount the Switch Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. Use the four number-12 Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Catalyst 2950 SERIES 1X 2X 17X 18X 33X 34X 15X 16X 31X 32X 47X 48X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...

14 Connect to the Switch Ports This section describes how to connect to the fixed switch ports and to the SFP and GBIC module ports. Connect to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports Follow these steps: Connect to 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports Follow these steps: Step 1 When you connect to servers, worksta...

15 Install SFP and GBIC Modules and Connect to the Ports Follow these steps: For a list of supported modules, refer to the release notes on Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing and removing modules, refer to the documentation that came with the SFP or GBIC module. Caution Removing and ...

16 6 Connecting to DC Power To connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch to a DC-input power source, follow the steps in this section. Equipment That You Supply You need to supply these tools and equipment: • Ratcheting Phillips-head torque screwdriver • Panduit crimpi...

17 Wiring the DC Input Power Source Follow these steps: Step 3 Slide the exposed area of the 6-gauge wire into the ground lug, and use the crimping tool to crimp the lug to the wire. Step 4 Using the ratcheting screwdriver, torque the ground lug screws to 15 lbf-in. (240 ounce-force inches [ozf-in.]...

19 7 In Case of Difficulty If you experience difficulty, help is available here and on Cisco.com. This section includes Express Setup troubleshooting, how to reset the switch, how to access help online, and where to find more information. Troubleshooting Express Setup If Express Setup does not run, ...

20 Resetting the Switch This section describes how to reset the switch by rerunning Express Setup. These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch: • You installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong IP address. • You want to clear all configur...

21 • Network interface cards • Troubleshooting tools • Field notices and security advisories Follow these steps: 1. Open your browser, and go to http://www.cisco.com/. 2. Click Technical Support > Product Support . 3. Click Switches and Hubs > Catalyst 2950 Series Switches > Troubleshooting...

23 9 Obtaining Technical Assistance For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support Website on Cisco.com features extensive online support ...

25 • iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help sol...

26 3. To read translated and localized warranty information about your product, follow these steps: a. Enter this part number in the Warranty Document Number field: 78-6310-02C0 b. Select the language in which you would like to view the document. c. Click Go . The Cisco warranty page appears. d. Rea...