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Page 2 - About this Guide; Unpacking the Switch

2 1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst switch. Also covered are switch management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking guidelines, port and module connection procedures, and troubleshooting help. For additional install...

Page 3 - Running Express Setup

3 3 Running Express Setup When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. Doing this enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for further configuration. You need this equ...

Page 5 - Refreshing the PC IP Address

5 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 the PC to the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the PC. • For a statically assig...

Page 6 - Managing the Switch; Using the Device Manager; Downloading Cisco Network Assistant; Command-Line Interface

6 4 Managing the Switch After you complete Express Setup and install the switch in your network, use the device manager or other management options described in this section for further configuration. Using the Device Manager The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager in th...

Page 7 - Other Management Options; Planning Switch Stacks; Powering Guidelines

7 Other Management Options You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) and HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manag...

Page 8 - Cabling Guidelines

8 Cabling Guidelines These illustrations show the recommended switch stack configurations with redundant stack cabling connections for optimized stack bandwidth. For more configuration examples, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com. In this example, the stack uses the 0.5-meter stack cab...

Page 10 - Installation Warning Statements; Before Attaching the Brackets

10 Installation Warning Statements This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2975 Switch document on the documentation CD. Warning To prevent bodily injury when...

Page 11 - Attaching the Brackets

11 Attaching the Brackets Use two number-8 Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of each bracket to the switch in one of three mounting positions. 1 Front-mounting position 3 Mid-mounting position 2 Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws 4 Rear-mounting position Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 ...

Page 12 - Rack-Mount the Switch

12 Rack-Mount the Switch Use the four number-12 Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. 1 Black Phillips machine screw 4 Number-12 Phillips machine screws 2 Cable guide 5 Mid-mounting pos...

Page 13 - Connect the Stack Cables; Connect to the Switch Ports

13 Connect the Stack Cables Use the window in the stack cable to align the connector correctly. Insert the cable into the stack port on the back of the switch. Secure the screws tightly. Insert the other end of the cable into the connector of the other switch, and secure the screws tightly. Always u...

Page 14 - In Case of Difficulty; Troubleshooting Express Setup

14 Install SFP Modules and Connect to the Module Ports The switch Gigabit Ethernet SFP modules are used for connections to other devices. These modules are field-replaceable, providing the uplink interfaces when inserted in an SFP module slot. You can use any combination of SFP modules. See the swit...

Page 15 - Resetting the Switch; Accessing Help Online

15 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 an incorrect IP address. • You want to clear all confi...

Page 16 - Accessing Documentation Online; Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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