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1. The AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such as radios power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables For 10 100 1000 ports cable lengths from the switch to connected devices must be 328 feet 100 meters The cables meet the specifications in Table A 1 on page A 5 which lists the cable specifications for 1000BASE X and 1OOBASE X small form factor SFP modules available for the Catalyst 2960 switch When you use shorter lengths of single mode fiber optic cable you might need to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver When the fiber optic cable span is less than 15 43 miles 25 km you should insert a 5 decibel dB or 10 dB inline optical attenuator between the fiber optic cable plant and the receiving port on the 1OOOBASE ZX SFP module at each end of the link Equipment That You Supply This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches You need this equipment to install the switch Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Drill with a 27 drill bit 0 144 inch 3 7 mm Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EHN OL 7075 05 Chapter 3
2. To select or change a mode press the Mode button until the desired mode is highlighted When you change port modes the meanings of the port LED colors also change Table 1 7 explains how to interpret the port LED colors in different port modes Table 1 7 Meaning of Port LED Colors in Different Modes on the Switch Port Mode LED Color Meaning PoE Off PoE is off If the powered device is receiving power from an AC power source the PoE port LED is off even if the powered device is connected to the switch port Green PoE is on The port LED is green only when the switch port is providing power Alternating green PoE is denied because providing power to the powered device will exceed the 370 W and amber switch power capacity Blinking amber PoE is off due to a fault A Caution PoE faults are caused when noncompliant cabling or powered devices are connected to a PoE port Use only standard complhant cabling to connect Cisco pre standard IP Phones or wireless access points or IEEE 802 3af compliant devices to PoE ports You must remove from the network the cable or device that causes a PoE fault Amber PoE for the port has been disabled PoE is enabled by default STAT Off No link or port was administratively shut down port status Green Link present Blinking green Activity Port is sending or receiving data Alternating Link fault Error frames can affect connectivity and errors such as excessi
3. OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j Preface Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Ea OL 7075 05 Features Product Overview The Catalyst 2960 switch also referred to as the switch is an Ethernet switch to which you can connect devices such as workstations Cisco Wireless Access Points Cisco IP Phones and other network devices including servers routers and other switches This chapter provides a functional overview of the Catalyst 2960 switch These topics are included e Features page 1 1 e Front Panel Description page 1 3 e Rear Panel Description page 1 17 e Management Options page 1 20 You can deploy the 24 and 48 port Catalyst 2960 switches as backbone switches aggregating 1OBASE T LOOBASE TX and 1OOOBASE T Ethernet traffic from other network devices The 8 port Catalyst 2960 compact switches provide the same Ethernet connectivity but you can deploy these switches outside 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 Table 1 1 Catalyst 2960 Switch Model Descriptions Supported Switch Model Software Image Description Catalyst 2960 24 S LAN Lite 24 10 1OOBASE TX Ethernet ports no RPS port or small form factor pluggable SFP module slot Catalyst 2960 24TC S LAN Lite 24 10 1O0OBASE TX Ethe
4. x Note We strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance around the ventilation openings to prevent airflow restriction and overheating Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EN OL 7075 05 Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Installing the Switch W Figure 3 4 Mounting the Switch Under a Desk or Shelf 250147 1 Desk or shelf 3 Slides on this way 2 Screws After the switch is mounted under the desk or shelf do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect toa 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 aT Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W installing the Switch Wall Mounting with Mounting Screws This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the
5. follow your normal board and component handling procedures Insert one end of the cable into the SFP module port see Figure 2 18 When connecting to servers workstations and routers insert a four twisted pair straight through cable in the RJ 45 connector When connecting to switches or repeaters insert a four twisted pair crossover cable amp Note When connecting to a 1000BASE T device be sure to use a four twisted pair Category 5 or higher cable x Note The auto MDIX feature is enabled by default For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference Figure 2 18 Connecting to a 1000BASE T SFP Module 137168 1 RJ 45 connector Insert the other cable end in an RJ 45 connector on a target device Observe the port status LED The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops This process takes about 30 seconds and then the port LED turns green If the LED is off the target device might not be turned on there might be a cable problem or there might be problem with the adapter installed in the target device See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for solutions to cabling problems If necessary reconfigure and restart the switch or target device OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware In
6. page 1 4 Catalyst 2960 24PC L 2960 24TC L 2960 48TC L 2960 24LT L 2960 24TT L and 2960 48TT L Switches page 1 5 Catalyst 2960G 24TC L and Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Switches page 1 6 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter1 Product Overview W Front Panel Description Catalyst 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S Switches The 10 100 ports on the Catalyst 2960 24 S switch are numbered as follows The first member of the pair port 1 is above the second member port 2 port 3 is above port 4 and so on See Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Catalyst 2960 24 S Switch Front Panel Catalyst 2960 Series SI I Ea SS lt a 191917 1 10 100 ports The 10 100 ports on the Catalyst 2960 24TC S and Catalyst 2960 48TC S switches are numbered in the same way as the Catalyst 2960 24T S switch These switches have dual purpose ports that is 10 100 1000 ports 1 and 2 can use either the SFP module or the RJ 45 connector for that port but not both at the same time Use the software to set the connector type for these ports For more information about the dual purpose port see the Dual Purpose Port section on page 1 11 See Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 Figure 1 2 Catalyst 2960 24TC S Switch Front Panel Catalyst 2960 Series SI 191916 1 10 100 ports 2 Dual purpose ports Figure 1 3 Catalyst 2960 48TC S Switch Front Panel Catalyst 2960 Series SI 191915 1 110 100 ports 2 Dual
7. Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Installing the Switch W Mounting the Switch in a Rack After the brackets are attached to the switch use the four supplied number 12 Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack as shown in Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Mounting the Catalyst 2960 Switch in a Rack 1 Phillips machine screws After the switch is mounted in the rack do these tasks to complete the installation e Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 2 7 e Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions e Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the command line interface CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EN Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W installing the Switch Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend that you attach the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in
8. FISKE OBR 7 FILS AEE TS BNO Bee EATER UOO CEE CE SL Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity statement 1001 Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source Statement 1004 To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety e This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack e When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack e Ifthe rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Warning Warning Warning b gt Warning Warning bs Warning Warning Preparing for Installation W Class 1 laser product Statement 1008 The plug socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main disconnecting device Statement 1019 This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
9. OL 7075 05 G ground connection warning 2 4 3 3 grounded equipment warning 2 3 3 3 HP OpenView 1 21 humidity relative B 1 installation assigning the IP address C 4 connecting to a power source C 4 mounting in a rack 24 and 48 port switches 2 8 to 2 11 in a rack 8 port switches 3 15 to 3 16 on a wall 24 and 48 port switches 2 12 on a wall 8 ports switches 3 12 to 3 14 on a wall with rack mount brackets 8 port switches 3 16 on desk or shelf 2 15 3 6 3 12 under a desk 3 9 using amagnet 3 14 site requirements 2 5 3 3 starting the terminal emulation software C 3 See also procedures installation instructions warning 2 3 3 2 installing SFP modules 2 16 to 2 17 J jewelry removal warning 2 2 3 2 L LEDs color meanings 1 14 1 16 dual purpose port 1 17 duplex 1 14 front panel 1 13 interpreting 1 14 1 16 PoE 1 15 port mode 1 14 to 1 16 POST results 2 7 3 6 4 2 C 4 RPS 1 13 speed 1 14 STATUS 1 14 system 1 13 troubleshooting with 4 1 to 4 2 lightning activity warning 2 3 3 2 link status troubleshooting 4 3 Mode button 1 12 mounting desk or shelf 2 15 3 6 mounting wall mounting 2 12 3 16 mounting brackets attaching 2 9 to 2 10 rack mount 2 11 3 16 Network Assistant described 1 20 to configure switch 2 22 3 18 network configuration examples 1 1 noise electrical 2 5 3 4 no user serviceable parts warning 2 4 OL 7075 05 Index W Catalyst 2960 Switch Har
10. Port Switches Installing the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches in a 19 inch rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch You can order a kit containing the 19 inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco The kit part number is RCKMNT 19 CMPCT gt Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety e This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack e When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack e Ifthe rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 To install the switch in a 19 inch rack follow the instructions described in these sections e Attaching Brackets to the Switch page 3 15 e Mounting the Switch in a 19 Inch Rack page 3 16 Attaching Brackets to the Switch Figure 3 8 shows how to attach a 19 inch bracket to one side of the switch Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side Figure 3 8 Attaching the 19 inch Brackets for Rack Mounting 210098 1 Phillips flat head screw Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 315 Chapter3
11. SFP modules on the switch Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch Look for these items e Bad or incorrect SFP module Exchange the suspect module with a known good module Verify that this module supports this platform See the Features section on page 1 1 for a list of supported SFP modules e Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to verify the port or module error disabled disabled or shutdown status Re enable the port if necessary e Make sure that all you have properly cleaned and securely connected all fiber optic connections Port and Interface Settings An obvious but sometimes overlooked cause of port connectivity failure is a disabled port Verify that the port or interface is not disabled or for some reason powered off If a port or interface is manually shut down on one or the other side of the link the link does not come up until you re enable the port Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EEN Chapter4 Troubleshooting W Diagnosing Problems Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to verify the port or interface error disabled disabled or shutdown status on both sides of the connection If necessary re enable the port or the interface Ping the End Device Verify the end device connection by
12. SFP module connections Each port must match the wave length specifications on the other end of the cable and for reliable communications the cable must not exceed the required cable length Copper 1000BASE T SFP transceivers use standard four twisted pair Category 5 or greater cable at lengths up to 328 feet 100 meters Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide aa B OL 7075 05 AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Table A 1 Fiber Optic SFP Module Port Cabling Specifications Wavelength Core Size Cladding Modal Bandwidth SFP Module nanometers Fiber Type Size micron MHz km Cable Distance 100BASE BX 1310 TX SMF G 652 32 810 feet 10 km GLC FE 100BX D 1550 RX GLC FE 100BX U 100BASE FX 1310 MMF 50 125 500 6 562 feet 2 km GLC GE 100FX 62 5 125 500 6 562 feet 2 km 100BASE FX 1310 MMF 50 125 500 6 562 feet 2 km GLC FE 100FX 62 5 125 500 6 562 feet 2 km 100BASE LX 1310 SMF G 652 32 810 feet 10 km 100BASE LX10 1000BASE BX10 D 1490 TX SMF G 652 32 810 feet 10 km GLC BX D 1310 RX 1000BASE BX10 U 1310 TX SMF G 652 32 810 feet 10 km GLC BX U 1490 RX 1000BASE SX 850 MMF 62 5 125 160 722 feet 220 m GLC SX MM 62 5 125 200 902 feet 275 m 50 125 400 1640 feet 500 m 50 125 500 1804 feet 550 m 1000BASE LX LH 1310 MMF 62 5 125 500 1804 feet 550 m GLC LH SM 50 125 400 1804 feet 550 m 50 125 500 180
13. Use the CLI from the console to configure the switch as a member of a cluster or as an individual switch See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco com for information on using the CLI with a Catalyst 2960 switch e Start an SNMP application such as the CiscoView application Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide E OL 7075 05 CHAPTER Troubleshooting The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch They show failures in the power on self test POST port connectivity problems and overall switch performance For a full description of the switch LEDs see the LEDs section on page 1 12 You can also get statistics from the browser interface from the command line interface CLI or from a Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP workstation See the software configuration guide the switch command reference guide on Cisco com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details This chapter describes these topics for troubleshooting problems e Diagnosing Problems page 4 1 e Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration page 4 5 e Locating the Switch Serial Number page 4 6 Diagnosing Problems The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch They show POST failures port connectivity problems and overall switch performance You can also get statistics
14. a small flat blade screwdriver or other long narrow instrument to open the bale clasp latch OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports Figure 2 15 Removing a Bale Clasp Latch SFP Module by Using a Flat Blade Screwdriver 137085 1 Bale clasp Step5 Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger and carefully remove it from the module slot Step6 Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports The switch 10 100 1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached devices If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation you can explicitly set the speed and duplex parameters Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or that have their speed and duplex parameters manually set can reduce performance or result in no linkage To maximize performance choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports e Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex e Set the port speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection Follow these steps to connect to IOBASE T lOOBASE TX or LOOOBASE T devices gt Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge ESD damage follow your normal board and component handling procedures Step 1 When connecting to wo
15. and 2 dual purpose ports Catalyst 2960G 24TC L LAN Base 20 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet ports and 4 dual purpose ports Catalyst 2960G 48TC L LAN Base 44 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet ports and 4 dual purpose ports The Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches are smaller than the other Catalyst 2960 switches They can be mounted with a magnet have security lock slots and do not have a fan See Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches for more information The Catalyst 2960 24PC L and Catalyst 2960 24LT L PoE switches comply with Cisco prestandard PoE and IEEE 802 3af The switches support these SFP modules e 1000BASE CWDM e 1000BASE BX e 1000BASE LX LH e 1000BASE SX e 1000BASE T e 1000BASE ZX e 100BASE BX e 100BASE FX e 100BASE LX The Catalyst 2960 24TC S and Catalyst 2960 48TC S switches support only 1000BASE LX LH 1000BASE SX and 100BASE FX SFP modules For specific information about which SFP modules are supported on specific switches see the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix at this Cisco com URL http www cisco com en US docs interfaces_modules transceiver_modules compatibility matrix OL_6981 html The 1000BASE T SFP modules can operate at 10 100 or 1000 Mb s in full duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mb s in half duplex mode when you install them in Catalyst 2960 switches The 10 100 and 10 100 1000 ports autonegotiate speed and support fu
16. described 1 11 10 100 ports 1 8 10 100 ports POE 1 9 19 and 24 inch racks 2 8 3 15 A AC power connecting to 2 7 3 6 connector 1 18 specifications B 2 to B 4 AC power adapter for Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switch 1 11 adapter pinouts terminal RJ 45 to DB 25 A 8 RJ 45 to DB 9 A 8 attaching the Cisco RPS warning 1 19 2 2 2 7 auto MDIX 1 9 2 18 2 21 A 1 A 3 C 2 autonegotiation 1 8 to 1 9 autonegotiation troubleshooting 4 4 INDEX bodily injury prevention warning 2 2 3 2 bodily injury warning 2 3 2 8 3 2 3 15 brackets See mounting brackets C cable guard 1 17 3 5 cable guide attaching 2 12 cable lengths 2 5 3 3 cable lock 3 5 cables crossover four twisted pair pinout IOOOBASE T ports A 7 identifying A 7 two twisted pair pinout 10 100 ports A 6 using A 2 SFP modules 1000BASE T module 2 21 fiber optic A 4 straight through four twisted pair pinout IOOOBASE T ports A 6 two twisted pair pinout A 6 using A 1 cabling 10 100 1000 ports 1 8 to 1 9 2 18 auto MDIX 1 9 2 18 2 21 A 1 A 3 C 2 pinouts A 6 See also connectors and cables circuit protection warning 2 4 Cisco enhanced power negotiation 1 10 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j W index Cisco IOS command line interface 1 21 Cisco IP Phones connecting to 1 9 2 18 Cisco RPS See RPS CiscoView 1 21 class laser warning 2 3 3 3 CLI accessing by using Express Setup C 1 accessing through cons
17. drill a 1 2 inch 12 7 mm hole in the three screw template slots Insert three screws in the slots on the screw template and tighten until they touch the top of the screw template Remove the screw template from the wall Place the switch onto the mounting screws and slide it down until it locks in place as shown in Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Installing the Switch On a Wall 157829 1 Switch 3 Slides on this way 2 Screw After the switch is mounted on the wall do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide gg Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W installing the Switch 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Magnet Mounting Step 1 Step 2 This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2
18. if necessary Step4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device Connecting to SFP Modules This section describes how to connect to SFP modules For instructions on how to connect to fiber optic SFP modules see the Connecting to Fiber Optic SFP Modules section For instructions on how to connect to copper 1OOOBASE T SFP modules see the Connecting to LOOOBASE T SFP Modules section For instructions about how to install or remove an SFP module see the Installing and Removing SFP Modules section on page 2 15 For instructions on how to connect to a dual purpose port see the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EIN Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W Connecting to SFP Modules Connecting to Fiber Optic SFP Modules Follow these steps to connect a fiber optic cable to an SFP module A Warning Class 1 laser product Statement 1008 A Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light Before connecting to the SFP module be sure that you understand the port and cabling stipulations in the Installation Guidelines section on page 2 5 and in the SFP Module Slots section on page 1 10 See A
19. on an unconfigured switch by placing the switch in Express Setup mode and then connecting an Ethernet port of the switch to the Ethernet port of your PC or workstation To put the switch into Express Setup mode follow the steps described in the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide for powering on the switch and using Express Setup After the switch is in Express Setup mode open a Telnet session to the switch by using the IP address 10 0 0 1 Enter the setup user EXEC command See these sections in this chapter to configure the switch by using the CLI e Entering the Initial Configuration Information page C 4 e Completing the Setup Program page C 5 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program W Connecting to the Console Port Note After you have entered the configuration information for the switch save it to flash memory by using the write memory privileged EXEC command While in Express Setup mode the IP address 10 0 0 1 remains active on the switch until you enter the write memory command You lose the Telnet connection after entering the write memory command For more information about using the CLI refer to the command reference for this release Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port Note You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch by connecting the console port of the switch to the serial
20. on both ends of the connection e Ifa remote device does not autonegotiate configure the duplex settings on the two ports to match The speed parameter can adjust itself even if the connected port does not autonegotiate Autonegotiation and NIC Cards Problems sometimes occur between the switch and third party network interface cards NICs By default the switch ports and interfaces are set to autonegotiate It is common for devices such as laptop computers or other devices to also be set to autonegotiate yet sometimes autonegotiation issues occur To troubleshoot autonegotiation problems try to manually set both sides of the connection If this does not solve the problem the firmware or software on your NIC card might be causing the problem Upgrade the NIC card driver to the latest version available from the manufacturer Cabling Distance If the port statistics show excessive FCS late collision or alignment errors verify that the cable distance from the switch to the connected device meets the recommended guidelines See the Appendix A Cable and Adapter Specifications for cabling guidelines Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration If you have configured a new switch with an incorrect IP address you can clear the IP address that is configured on the switch A Caution This procedure clears the IP address and all configuration information that is stored on the switch Do not follow this procedure unless you want
21. other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches The steps in this section show how to mount the switch with the front panel facing down as shown in Figure 3 5 on page 3 12 and Figure 3 6 on page 3 13 Note Do not wall mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways According to safety regulations wall mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide easier access to the cables Follow the steps in this section to install the switch to a wall Step1 Locate the screw template The template is used to align the mounting screw holes Step2 Position the screw template so that the two side by side slots face toward the floor as shown in Figure 3 5 For the best support of the switch and cables make sure that you attach the switch securely to a wall stud or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard Step3 Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template Figure 3 5 Installing the Mounting Screws on a Wall THIS sip E AWay MOUNTING SURFAM CABLE SiD ENTRY 157828 1 Wall 3 Screw template 2 Screws Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EA OL 7075 05 Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Installing the Switch W Attach the screw template to the wall Use a 0 144 inch 3 7 mm or a 27 drill bit to
22. port on your PC or workstation and accessing the switch through a Telnet session To access the switch through the console port follow these steps e Connecting to the Console Port page C 2 e Starting the Terminal Emulation Software page C 3 e Connecting to a Power Source page C 4 e Entering the Initial Configuration Information page C 4 See the Verifying Package Contents section on page 2 6 for a list of what ships with your switch You need to provide the Category 5 or higher straight through cables to connect the switch ports to other Ethernet devices The auto MDIX feature is enabled by default For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference Connecting to the Console Port Step 1 You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration To connect the switch console port to a PC use the supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch Using the supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable insert the RJ 45 connector into the console port on the rear of a switch as shown in Figure C 1 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide c2 E OL 7075 05 AppendixC Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Step 2 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software W Figure C 1 Connecting a Switch to a PC 137088 1 Catalyst 2960 switch 3 RJ 45 to DB
23. program e Switch IP address e Subnet mask IP netmask e Default gateway router e Enable secret password e Enable password e Telnet password Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide rcs E OL 7075 05 AppendixC Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information W Completing the Setup Program Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch Enter Yes at these two prompts Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog yes no yes At any point you may enter a question mark for help Use ctrl c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt Default settings are in square brackets Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity for management of the system extended setup will ask you to configure each interface on the system Would you like to enter basic management setup yes no yes Enter a host name for the switch and press Return On a command switch the host name is limited to 28 characters on a member switch to 31 characters Do not use n where n is a number as the last character in a host name for any switch Enter host name Switch host_name Enter an enable secret password and press Return The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters can start with a num
24. the rack if it is the only unit in the rack e When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack e Ifthe rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 To install the switch in a 19 inch or 24 inch rack 24 inch racks require optional mounting hardware follow the instructions described in these sections e Removing Screws from the Switch page 2 8 e Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch page 2 9 e Mounting the Switch in a Rack page 2 11 e Attaching the Cable Guide page 2 12 An optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch is required to install the switch in a 24 inch rack You can order a kit that contains the 24 inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco by using part number RCKMNT 1RU Removing Screws from the Switch If you plan to install the switch in a rack you must first remove screws in the switch chassis so that you can attach the mounting brackets Figure 2 1 shows how to remove the chassis screws in a Catalyst 2960 switch Figure 2 1 Removing Screws from the Catalyst 2960 Switch 137072 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EHN OL 7075 05 Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Installing the Switch W Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch The
25. to completely reconfigure the switch Follow these steps to return your switch to the factory default settings 1 Press and hold the Mode button see Figure 1 17 on page 1 13 The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 2 seconds If the switch is not configured the LEDs above the mode button turn green You can omit this step and run Express Setup to configure the switch 2 Continue holding down the Mode button The LEDs stop blinking after an additional 8 seconds and then the switch reboots The switch now behaves like an unconfigured switch You can configure the switch by using Express Setup as described in the switch getting started guide that is included with the switch You can also configure the switch by using the CLI setup procedure described in Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EN Chapter4 Troubleshooting W Locating the Switch Serial Number Locating the Switch Serial Number If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance you need to know the serial number of your switch See Figure 4 1 through Figure 4 3 to locate the serial number on your switch You can also use the show version command to get the serial number Figure 4 1 Serial Number Location on the Catalyst 2960 24PC L 2960 24LT L 2960 24TC S 2960 48TC S 2960 24TT L 2960 48TT L 2960G 24TC L and 2960G 48TC L Switches Cisco 11 character la
26. to the AC power connector on the switch and connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power outlet You can power the Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switch through a 10 100 1000 uplink port which can receive power from an upstream PoE switch You can also connect the switch to an AC power adapter on the rear panel See the Power Input Port Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch section on page 1 11 for more information As the switch powers on it begins the POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly LEDs can blink during the test POST lasts approximately 1 minute When the switch begins POST the System Status Duplex and Speed LEDs turn green The System LED blinks green and the other LEDs remain solid green When the POST completes successfully the System LED remains green The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the switch operating status If a switch fails POST the System LED turns amber POST failures are usually fatal Call Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST After a successful POST disconnect the power cord from the switch Install the switch in a rack or on a desk a shelf or a wall as described in the Installing the Switch section on page 3 6 Installing the Switch This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48
27. voltage for RPS 675 H2 V 10 5A Power consumption 75 W 256 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960G 24TC L 140 W 477 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Power rating 0 075 KVA Catalyst 2960G 24TC L 0 14 KVA Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Physical Dimensions Weight 10 lb 4 54 kg Catalyst 2960G 24TC L 12 lb 5 44 kg Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Dimensions H x D x W 1 73 x 12 9 x 17 5 in 4 39 x 32 76 x 44 45 cm Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EEL E es Appendix B Technical Specifications Table B 7 Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch Specifications Power Requirements AC input voltage DC input voltage Power consumption Power rating 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 0 5 to 0 25 A 50 to 60 Hz Catalyst 2960 8TC L 0 8 to 0 4 A 50 to 60 Hz Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Unspecified when AC power adapter installed Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L 48 VDC 0 3A Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L 20 W 68 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960 8TC L 30 W 102 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960G 8TC L 11W 38 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L 0 035 KVA Catalyst 2960 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L 0 05 KVA Catalyst 2960G 8TC L 11 W Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x D x W 3 Ib 1 4 kg 1 73 x 6 4 x 10 6 in 4 4 x 16 3 x 26 9 cm Catalyst 2960 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L 1 73 x 8 1 x 10 6 in 4 4 x 20 5 x 26 9 cm Cataly
28. with your RPS As the switch powers on it begins the power on self test POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly POST lasts approximately 1 minute When the switch begins POST the System RPS Status Duplex and Speed LEDs turn green The System LED blinks green and the other LEDs remain solid green When the POST completes successfully the System LED remains green The RPS LED remains green for some time and then reflects the switch operating status The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the switch operating status If a switch fails POST the System LED turns amber POST failures are usually fatal Call Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST If you started the terminal emulation program before you powered on your switch the PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence You need to press Enter to display the setup program prompt Entering the Initial Configuration Information IP Settings To set up the switch you need to complete the setup program which runs automatically after the switch is powered up You must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet This information is also required if you plan to use the Network Assistant to configure and manage the switch You need this information from your network administrator before you complete the setup
29. without Mounting Screws 3 6 Desk or Shelf Mounting with Mounting Screws 3 7 Under the Desk or Shelf Mounting with Mounting Screws 3 9 Wall Mounting with Mounting Screws 3 12 Magnet Mounting 3 14 Rack Mounting 3 15 Attaching Brackets to the Switch 3 15 Mounting the Switch in a 19 Inch Rack 3 16 Wall Mounting with Rack Mount Brackets 3 16 Where to Go Next 3 18 cuapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Diagnosing Problems 4 1 Verify Switch POST Results 4 2 Monitor Switch LEDs 4 2 Verify Switch Connections 4 2 Bad or Damaged Cable 4 2 Ethernet and Fiber Cables 4 3 Link Status 4 3 Transceiver Module Port Issues 4 3 Port and Interface Settings 4 3 Ping 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 appennix A Connector and Cable Specifications A 1 Connector Specifications A 1 10 100 1000 Ports A 1 Connecting to 10BASE T and 100BASE IX Compatible Devices A 1 Connecting to 1000BASE T Devices A 2 SFP Module Ports A 3 Dual Purpose Ports A 3 Console Port A 4 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE E WE Contents Cable and Adapter Specifications A 4 SFP Module Cable Specifications A 4 Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts A 6 Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE T Ports A 6 Crossover Cable and Ad
30. 0 24TT L and Catalyst 2960 48TT L switches have two 10 100 1000 uplink ports numbered 1 and 2 Ports 1 to 8 on the Catalyst 2960 24LT L switch are PoE ports See Figure 1 7 Figure 1 8 and Figure 1 9 Figure 1 7 Catalyst 2960 24LT L Switch Front Panel 270103 1 10 100 ports PoE ports 3 10 100 1000 uplink ports 2 10 100 ports Figure 1 8 Catalyst 2960 24TT L Switch Front Panel 137065 1 10 100 ports 2 10 100 1000 uplink ports Figure 1 9 Catalyst 2960 48TT L Switch Front Panel 137067 1 10 100 ports 2 10 100 1000 uplink ports Catalyst 2960G 24TC L and Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Switches The 10 100 1000 ports on the Catalyst 2960G 24TC L and Catalyst 2960G 48TC L switches are grouped in pairs The first member of the pair port 1 is above the second member port 2 port 3 is above port 4 and so on The SFP module slots are numbered 21 to 24 on the Catalyst 2960G 24TC L switch and 45 to 48 on the Catalyst 2960G 48TC L switch See Figure 1 10 and Figure 1 11 The Catalyst 2960G 24TC L and Catalyst 2960G 48TC L switches have dual purpose ports meaning ports 21 to 24 or 45 to 48 can use either the SFP module or the RJ 45 connector for that port but not both Use the software to set the connector type for these ports For more information about the dual purpose port see the Dual Purpose Port section on page 1 11 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ie E OL 7075 05 Chapter1 Product Overvi
31. 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions e Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Table or Shelf Mounting Step 1 Step 2 This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches For information applicable to those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Follow these steps to install the switch on a table or shelf Locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the mounting kit envelope Attach the four rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the unit Place the switch on the table or shelf near an AC power source After the switch is mounted on the table do these tasks to complete the installation e Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 2 7 e Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions e Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the
32. 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Note When the connectors are not being used replace the dust covers on them for protection Installing and Removing SFP Modules These sections describe how to install and remove SFP modules SFP modules are inserted into SFP module slots on the front of the Catalyst 2960 switches These field replaceable modules provide the uplink optical interfaces laser send TX and laser receive RX You can use any combination of SFP modules Refer to the Catalyst 2960 switch release notes for the list of SFP modules that the Catalyst 2960 switch supports Each SFP module must be of the same type as the SFP module on the other end of the cable and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications See the SFP Module Cable Specifications section on page A 4 for cable OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W installing and Removing SFP Modules stipulations for SFP module connections Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Catalyst 2960 switch Cisco SFP modules and the Cata
33. 100BASE TX Compatible Devices When connecting the ports to LOBASE T and 1 OOBASE TX compatible devices such as servers workstations and routers you can use a two or four twisted pair straight through cable wired for 1OBASE T and 1LOOBASE TX Figure A 5 shows the two twisted pair straight through cable schematics Figure A 7 shows the four twisted pair straight through cable schematics Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 At AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications W Connector Specifications When connecting the ports to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX compatible devices such as switches or repeaters you can use a two or four twisted pair crossover cable Figure A 6 shows the two twisted pair crossover cable schematics Figure A 8 shows the four twisted pair crossover cable schematics You can use Category 3 4 or 5 cabling when connecting to LOBASE T compatible devices You must use Category 5 cabling when connecting to OOBASE TX compatible devices Connecting to 1000BASE T Devices Note Note When connecting the ports to IOOOBASE T devices such as servers workstations and routers you must use a four twisted pair Category 5 straight through cable wired for OBASE T lOOBASE TX and 1000BASE T Figure A 7 shows the straight through cable schematics When connecting the ports to other devices such as switches or repeaters you must use a four twisted pair Category 5 or higher crossover c
34. 3 POST 4 1 spanning tree loops 4 4 speed duplex and autonegotiation 4 4 switch performance 4 4 troubleshooting spanning tree loops 4 4 W wall mounting 2 12 3 16 warnings attaching the Cisco RPS 1 19 2 2 2 7 circuit protection 2 4 class laser product 2 3 3 3 disconnecting device 2 3 Ethernet cables 2 2 3 2 Ethernet ports 3 3 ground connection 2 4 3 3 grounded equipment 2 3 3 3 installation 2 2 3 1 installation instructions 2 3 3 2 jewelry removal 2 2 3 2 lightning activity 2 3 3 2 OL 7075 05 Index W Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j W index warnings continued local and national electrical codes compliance more than one power supply 3 3 no user serviceable parts 2 4 overheating prevention 2 2 3 1 plug socket combination 2 3 PoE 2 2 3 2 power cable and AC adapter 2 3 3 2 power supplies 2 4 prevent bodily injury 2 3 2 8 3 2 3 15 product disposal 2 4 3 3 rack mounting 2 3 2 8 3 2 3 15 read the wall mounting instructions 2 2 restricted access area 2 3 RPS 2 2 2 14 stacking the chassis 2 2 3 2 trained and qualified personnel 2 4 g Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05
35. 3 x 17 5 in 4 39 x 33 02 x 44 45 cm 1 The power consumption values are for the switch input power Table B 4 Power Requirements Catalyst 2960 24TC L and Catalyst 2960 24TT L Switch Specifications AC input voltage DC input voltage for RPS 2300 DC input voltage for RPS 675 Power consumption Power rating 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 1 3 to 0 8 A 50 to 60 Hz H2 V 5 A H2 V 5 A 30 W 103 BTUs per hour 0 05 KVA g Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 AppendixB Technical Specifications Table B 4 Catalyst 2960 24TC L and Catalyst 2960 24TT L Switch Specifications continued Physical Dimensions Weight 8 lb 3 63 kg Dimensions H x D x W 1 73 x 9 3 x 17 5 in 4 39 x 23 62 x 44 45 cm Table B 5 Catalyst 2960 48TC L and Catalyst 2960 48TT L Switch Specifications Power Requirements AC input voltage 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 1 3 to 0 8 A 50 to 60 Hz DC input voltage for RPS 2300 H2 V 5 A DC input voltage for RPS 675 H2 V 5 A Power consumption 45 W 154 BTUs per hour Power rating 0 075 KVA Physical Dimensions Weight 8 lb 3 63 kg Dimensions H x D x W 1 73 x 9 3 x 17 5 in 4 39 x 23 62 x 44 45 cm Table B 6 Catalyst 2960G 24TC L and Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Switch Specifications Power Requirements AC input voltage 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 3 to 1 5 A 50 to 60 Hz DC input voltage for RPS 2300 H2 V 10 5A DC input
36. 4 feet 550 m SMF G 652 32 810 feet 10 km 1000BASE ZX 1550 SMF G 652 43 4 to 62 miles GLC ZX SM 70 to 100 km CWDM 1470 1490 SMF G 652 62 miles 100 km 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 1 Modal bandwidth applies only to multimode fiber 2 A mode field diameter cladding diameter 9 micrometers 125 micrometers 3 A mode conditioning patch cord is required Using an ordinary patch cord with MMF 1OOOBASE LX LH SFP modules and a short link distance can cause transceiver saturation resulting in an elevated bit error rate BER When using the LX LH SFP module with 62 5 micron diameter MMF you must also install a mode conditioning patch cord between the SFP module and the MME cable on both the sending and receiving ends of the link The mode conditioning patch cord is required for link distances greater than 984 feet 300 m 4 1000BASE ZX SFP modules can send data up to 62 miles 100 km by using dispersion shifted SMF or low attenuation SMF the distance depends on the fiber quality the number of splices and the connectors Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j OL 7075 05 AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications W Cable and Adapter Specifications Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts Figure A 5 and Figure A 6 show the schematics of two twisted pair cables for connecting to LOBASE T and 1OOBASE TX compatible devices Figure A 5 Two Twisted Pair Straight Through Cable
37. 75 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide gy Appendix B Technical Specifications Table B 2 Catalyst 2960 24 S Catalyst 2960 24TC S and Catalyst 2960 48TC S Switch Specifications Power Requirements AC input voltage Power consumption Power rating 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 1 3 to 0 8 A 50 to 60 Hz 30 W 103 BTUs per hour 0 05 KVA Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x D x W 8 lb 3 63 kg 1 73 x 9 3 x 17 5 in 4 39 x 23 62 x 44 45 cm Table B 3 Power Requirements Catalyst 2960 24PC L and Catalyst 2960 24LT L Switch Specifications AC input voltage DC input voltage for RPS 2300 Power consumption Power rating 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 8 to 4 A 50 to 60 Hz Catalyst 2960 24PC L 3 to 1 5 A 50 to 60 Hz Catalyst 2960 24LT L 12 V 11 25 A 48 V 7 8 A Catalyst 2960 24PC L 12 V 8 3 A 48 V 2 7A Catalyst 2960 24LT L 100 W 341 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960 24PC L 51 W 174 BTUs per hour Catalyst 2960 24LT L 0 470 KVA Catalyst 2960 24PC L 0 175 KVA Catalyst 2960 24LT L Power over Ethernet 15 4 W per port maximum 370 W switch maximum Catalyst 2960 24PC L switch 15 4 W per port maximum 124 W switch maximum Catalyst 2960 24LT L switch Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x D x W 12 lb 5 44 kg Catalyst 2960 24PC L switch 10 lb 4 54 kg Catalyst 2960 24LT L switch 1 73 x 1
38. 7505 ii WE Contents cuarpter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches 2 1 Preparing for Installation 2 1 Warnings 2 2 statement 371 Power Cable and AC Adapter 2 3 Guidelines for Particulate Matter 2 4 Installation Guidelines 2 5 Verifying Package Contents 2 6 Verifying Switch Operation 2 7 Installing the Switch 2 7 Rack Mounting 2 8 Removing Screws from the Switch 2 8 Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch 2 9 Mounting the Switch ina Rack 2 11 Attaching the Cable Guide 2 12 Wall Mounting 2 12 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch for Wall Mounting Attaching the RPS Connector Cover 2 13 Mounting the Switch ona Wall 2 14 Table or Shelf Mounting 2 15 Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2 15 Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 2 16 Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 2 17 Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports 2 18 Connecting to SFP Modules 2 19 Connecting to Fiber Optic SFP Modules 2 20 Connecting to 1000BASE T SFP Modules 2 21 Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port 2 22 Where to Go Next 2 22 CHAPTER 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches 3 1 Preparing for Installation 3 1 Warnings 3 1 Statement 371 Power Cable and AC Adapter 3 2 Installation Guidelines 3 3 Equipment That You Supply 3 4 Verifying Package Contents 3 5 Verifying Switch Operation 3 6 mm Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Contents W Installing the Switch 3 6 Desk or Shelf Mounting
39. 9 adapter cable 2 Power cord Attach the DB 9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal Starting the Terminal Emulation Software Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Before you power on the switch start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power on self test POST The terminal emulation software frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible Start the terminal emulation program and open a session if you are using a PC or terminal Start a terminal emulation session Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characteristics e 9600 baud e 8 data bits e 1 stop bit e No parity e None flow control OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide gy Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program W Connecting to a Power Source Connecting to a Power Source Step 1 Step 2 Follow these steps to connect to a power source Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on a switch rear panel See Figure C 1 Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet amp Note If you are connecting the switch to a Cisco redundant power system RPS refer to the documentation that shipped
40. 960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches To mount a switch by using the magnet follow these steps Place one side of the magnet against the bottom of the switch as shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Mounting the Switch with a Magnet oft 210097 1 Metal surface 3 Switch 2 Magnet Mount the magnet and switch on a metal surface After the switch is attached to the mounting magnet do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide E OL 7075 05 Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Installing the Switch W For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Rack Mounting This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48
41. Apafi CISCO Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide February 2008 THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ALL STATEMENTS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 Text Part Number OL 7075 05 THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY The following information is for FCC compliance of Class A devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to rad
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43. E RLUIOMAS EAIA LEOTA KKORBCGUVET EK BSABRSHCEY YBROBE PSELI FIRR CHC ULE ULE I RICKER DBRT Pst ET SP RUNO BARBIE CEBU ED CEES EEL Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity statement 1001 Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source Statement 1004 To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety e This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack e When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack e Ifthe rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 Class 1 laser product Statement 1008 This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security Statement 1017 The plug socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main disconnecting device Statement 1019 This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in t
44. Port Switches This section describes these installation procedures e Desk or Shelf Mounting without Mounting Screws page 3 6 e Desk or Shelf Mounting with Mounting Screws page 3 7 e Under the Desk or Shelf Mounting with Mounting Screws page 3 9 e Wall Mounting with Mounting Screws page 3 12 e Magnet Mounting page 3 14 e Rack Mounting page 3 15 e Wall Mounting with Rack Mount Brackets page 3 16 Desk or Shelf Mounting without Mounting Screws Step 1 This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches The switch can be installed on top of a desk or shelf with or without mounting screws If you do not want to use the mounting screws follow these steps Locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the accessory kit Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EHN OL 7075 05 Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Step 2 Step 3 Installing the Switch W Remove the four rubber feet from the adhesive strip and attach them to the recessed areas on the bottom of the unit This prevents the switch from sliding on the desk or shelf Ss Note We strongly recommend that you attach the rubber feet Doing so helps prevent airflow restriction and overheating Place the switch on the desk or shelf Ss Note We strongly recommend th
45. Schematic Switch Router or PC 3 TD MM 3 RD 6 TD M W 6 RD 1 RD lt 1 TD 2 R lt 2 TD H5578 Figure A 6 Two Twisted Pair Crossover Cable Schematic Switch Switch 3 TD 3 TD 6 TD 6 TD 1 RD 1 RD Re 2 RD 2 RD 8 Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE T Ports Figure A 7 and Figure A 8 show the schematics of four twisted pair cables for 10 100 1000 ports on Catalyst 2960 switches Figure A 7 Four Twisted Pair Straight Through Cable Schematic for 10 100 1000 Ports Switch Router or PC 1 TPO lt gt 1 TP1 2 TPO lt gt 2 TP1 3 TP1 lt 3 TPO 6 TP1 lt W 6 TPO 4 TP2 lt W 4 TP3 5 TP2 lt 5 TP3 7 TP3 lt 7 TP2 X 8 TP3 lt __ 8 TP2 B Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide PAS E OL 7075 05 AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications W Figure A 8 Four Twisted Pair Crossover Cable Schematics for 10 100 1000 Ports Switch Switch 1 TPO 1 TPO 2 TPO 2 TPO 3 TPi 3 TPi 6 TP1 6 TP1 4 TP2 lt 4 TP2 5 TP2 lt gt 5 TP2 7 TP3 lt gt 7 TP3 8 TP3 lt _ 8 TP3 Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts This section describes how to identify a crossover cable and also describes the adapter pinouts Identifying a Cros
46. Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W installing the Switch Mounting the Switch in a 19 Inch Rack Note After the brackets are attached to the switch insert the switch into the 19 inch rack and align the bracket in the rack Use either the 10 32 pan head screws or the 12 24 pan slotted screws to secure the switch in the rack as shown in Figure 3 9 We strongly recommend that you allow at least 1 75 inches 4 cm of clearance above each switch in the rack Figure 3 9 Mounting the Switch in a 19 Inch Rack SYST St we ae 1 Phillips machine screws After the switch is mounted in the rack do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Wall Mounting with Rack Mount Brackets To install the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches in a 19 inch rack requires an o
47. Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Preparing for Installation W You can order an optional cable guard to secure cables to the front of the switch and prevent them from being accidentally removed To order a cable guard contact your Cisco representative and use these part numbers e Catalyst 2960 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L switches cable guard part number CBLGRD C2960 8TC e Catalyst 2960G 8TC L switch cable guard part number CBLGRD C2960G 8TC The cable guard is a different part than the cable guide which you can use to manage a large number of cables in a rack on switches other than the Catalyst 2960 8TC L and Catalyst 2960G 8TC L switches The switch has security slots in the left and right side panels You can install an optional cable lock such as the type that is used to secure a laptop computer to secure either or both sides of the switch Cable locks are available from most computer accessory suppliers Installing the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches in a 19 inch rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch You can order a kit containing the 19 inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco The kit part number is RCKMNT 19 CMPCT If you want to connect a terminal to the switch console port you need to provide an RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUAS YN with that adapter from Cisco Verifying Package Contents DY Note This section is specif
48. able Figure A 8 shows the crossover cable schematics Be sure to use a four twisted pair Category 5 cable when connecting to a LOOOBASE T compatible device Use a straight through cable to connect two ports only when one port is designated with an X Use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both ports are designated with an X or when both ports do not have an X Figure A 1 10 100 1000 Port Pinouts Pin Label 1234567 8 1 TPO TPO TP1 TP2 TP2 TP1 TP3 TP3 Oo N O oO A W N 60915 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide a2 E OL 7075 05 AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications Connector Specifications Hi SFP Module Ports The Catalyst 2960 switch uses SFP modules for fiber optic and copper uplink ports See the Catalyst 2960 switch release notes for a list of supported SFP modules Figure A 2 Fiber Optic SFP Module LC Connector 58476 Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments Figure A 3 Copper SFP Module RJ 45 Connector Pin Label 12345678 1 TPO TPO TP1 TP2 TP2 TP1 TP3 TP3 Oo N O OT A W N 60915 Dual Purpose Ports The Ethernet port on a dual purpose port uses standard RJ 45 connectors Figure A 4 shows the pinouts The SFP module slot on a dual purpose port uses SFP modules for fiber optic and copper uplink po
49. absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 1024 Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations Statement 1040 For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection 10 100 1000 Ethernet Statement 1044 When installing or replacing the unit the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last Statement 1046 No user serviceable parts inside Do not open Statement 1073 Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Installation Guidelines This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches When you determine where to place the switch be sure to observe these requirements e The operating environment must be within the ranges listed in Appendix B Technical Specifications e Airflow around the switch and through the vents must be unrestricted We strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance around the ventilation openings e T
50. alling and Removing SFP Modules page 2 15 e Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports page 2 18 e Connecting to SFP Modules page 2 19 e Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port page 2 22 e Where to Go Next page 2 22 Preparing for Installation This section covers these topics e Warnings page 2 2 e Installation Guidelines page 2 5 e Verifying Package Contents page 2 6 e Verifying Switch Operation page 2 7 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W Preparing for Installation Warnings b gt Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning B gt Warning Warning Warning These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch document that ships with the switch To prevent the switch from overheating do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113 F 45 C To prevent airflow restriction allow at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance around the ventilation openings Statement 17B 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 term
51. an configure these RPS 2300 features through the switch software e Enable RPS active or standby mode for each connected switch e Configure switch priority for RPS support e List the connected switches and their power supply module size e Obtain reports when a switch is powered by the RPS e Obtain status reports for the RPS power supply module e Read and monitor backup failure and exception history For more information about the RPS 2300 see the Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco com at this location http www cisco com en US products ps7148 products_installation_guide_book09186a008075e608 html Also see the switch software configuration guide on Cisco com You can connect the switch to a PC by means of the console port and the supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 female cable If you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal you need to provide an RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUAS YN containing that adapter from Cisco For console port and adapter pinout information see the Connector and Cable Specifications section on page A 1 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter1 Product Overview W Management Options Security Slots The Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L switches have security slots on the left and right side panels You can install an optional cable lock such as the type th
52. apter Pinouts A 7 Identifying a Crossover Cable A 7 Adapter Pinouts A 8 APPENDIX B Technical Specifications B 1 aPPEnDIx C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program C 1 Accessing the CLI C 1 Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup C 1 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port C 2 Connecting to the Console Port C 2 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software C 3 Connecting to a Power Source C 4 Entering the Initial Configuration Information C 4 IP Settings C 4 Completing the Setup Program C 5 INDEX mm Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Audience Purpose Preface This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Catalyst 2960 switch hereafter known as the switch We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking If you are interested in more training and education in these areas learning opportunities including training courses self study options seminars and career certifications programs are available on the Cisco Training amp Events web page http www cisco com web learning index html This guide describes the hardware features of the Catalyst 2960 switch It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch explains how to install it and provides troubleshooting information This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to c
53. apter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W Where to Go Next Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 7075 05 CHAPTER Switch Installation 8 Port Switches This chapter describes how to start your switch and how to interpret the power on self test POST that ensures proper operation It also describes how to install the switch The installation information in this chapter is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches For installation information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order e Preparing for Installation page 3 1 e Verifying Switch Operation page 3 6 e Installing the Switch page 3 6 e Where to Go Next page 3 18 For information about connecting to the switch see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Preparing for Installation This section covers these topics e Warnings page 3 1 e Installation Guidelines page 3 3 e Equipment That You Supply page 3 4 e Verifying Package Contents page 3 5 Warnings These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch document that shipped with the switch A Warning To prevent the switch from overheating do not operate it in an area that exceeds t
54. at is used to secure a laptop computer to secure either or both sides of the switch Figure 1 20 shows the slot on a left side panel Figure 1 20 Switch Left Panel 157824 1 Security slot Management Options The Catalyst 2960 switches offer several management options Cisco Network Assistant Network Assistant is a PC based network management GUI application optimized for LANs of small and medium sized businesses Network Assistant offers centralized management of Cisco switches ranging from the Catalyst 2950 switch to the Catalyst 4506 switch Through the GUI you can configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL http www cisco com go networkassistant For information on starting Network Assistant see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco com Device manager You can use the device manager which is in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone switches Device manager is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser For more information see the device manager online help Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ELE OL 7075 05 Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Options W Cisco IOS command line interface CLI The switch CLI is based on Cisco IOS
55. at you allow at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance around the ventilation openings to prevent airflow restriction and overheating Do not stack switches or place switches side by side unless they are separated on all sides by at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance from each other Do not place any items on the top of the switch After the switch is mounted on the desk or shelf do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the command line interface CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Desk or Shelf Mounting with Mounting Screws Step 1 Step 2 This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches The switch can be secured to a desk or shelf with mounting screws Follow these steps Locate the screw tem
56. ation Guide j Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program W Entering the Initial Configuration Information Step9 Enter Y to configure the switch as the cluster command switch Enter N to configure it as a member switch or as a standalone switch If you enter N the switch appears as a candidate switch in the Network Assistant GUI You can configure the switch as a command switch later through the CLI the device manager or the Network Assistant application To configure it later enter no Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch yes no no You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch and the switch displays its initial configuration This is an example of output that appears The following configuration command script was created hostname switchl enable secret 5 1SUl1q8SD1A OiaEb190WcBPd9cOn1 enable password enable_password line vty 0 15 password terminal password no snmp server l no ip routing interface Vlanl no shutdown ip address 10547120 106 255 0 0 0 interface FastEthernet0 1 interface FastEthernet0 2 interface FastEthernet0 3 lt output abbreviated gt l interface GigabitEthernet0 28 l end Step 10 These choices appear 0 Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config 1 Return back to the setup without saving this config 2 Save this configuration to nvram and exit If you want to save the configura
57. bel 8 Figure 4 2 Serial Number Location on the Catalyst 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S Switches Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ae E OL 7075 05 Chapter4 Troubleshooting Locating the Switch Serial Number W Figure 4 3 Serial Number Location on the Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switches Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EEN Chapter4 Troubleshooting W Locating the Switch Serial Number Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ae E OL 7075 05 APPENDIX A Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the Catalyst 2960 switch ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices and includes these sections e Connector Specifications page A 1 e Cable and Adapter Specifications page A 4 Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 2960 switch e 10 100 1000 Ports page A 1 e SFP Module Ports page A 3 e Dual Purpose Ports page A 3 e Console Port page A 4 10 100 1000 Ports The 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports on the Catalyst 2960 switch use standard RJ 45 connectors Figure A 1 shows the pinout S Note The auto MDIX feature is enabled by default For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference Connecting to 10BASE T and
58. ber is case sensitive allows spaces but ignores leading spaces The secret password is encrypted and the enable password is in plain text Enter enable secret secret_password Enter an enable password and press Return Enter enable password enable_password Enter a virtual terminal Telnet password and press Return The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters is case sensitive allows spaces but ignores leading spaces Enter virtual terminal password terminal password Optional Configure Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP by responding to the prompts You can also configure SNMP later through the CLI the device manager or the Network Assistant application To configure SNMP later enter no Configure SNMP Network Management no no Enter the interface name physical interface or VLAN name of the interface that connects to the management network and press Return For this release always use vlan as that interface Enter interface name used to connect to the management network from the above interface summary vlanl Configure the interface by entering the switch IP address and subnet mask and pressing Return The IP address and subnet masks shown below are examples Configuring interface vlanl Configure IP on this interface yes yes IP address for this interface 10 4 120 106 Subnet mask for this interface 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Install
59. bracket orientation and the brackets that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets for a 19 inch or a 24 inch rack For 19 inch racks use bracket part number 700 8209 01 for 24 inch racks use bracket part number 700 13248 01 Figure 2 2 to Figure 2 7 show how to attach each type of bracket to one side of the switch Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side Figure 2 2 Attaching Brackets for 19 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2960 Switch Front Panel Forward 137073 1 Phillips flat head screws Figure 2 3 Attaching Brackets for 24 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2960 Switch Front Panel Forward 137074 1 Phillips flat head screws Figure 2 4 Attaching Brackets for 19 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2960 Switch Rear Panel Forward 137075 1 Phillips flat head screws Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 E Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W installing the Switch Figure 2 5 Attaching Brackets for 24 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2960 Switch Rear Panel Forward 1 Phillips flat head screws Figure 2 6 Attaching Brackets for 19 Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2960 Switch 137077 1 Phillips flat head screws Figure 2 7 Attaching Brackets for 24 Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2960 Switch 137078 1 Phillips flat head screws Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EN OL 7075 05
60. ce for the powered device If the primary source fails the second power source becomes the primary power source to the powered device During the power transfer an IP phone might reboot or reestablish link with the switch For information about Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points see the documentation that came with your IP phone or access point Many legacy powered devices including older Cisco IP phones and access points that do not fully support IEEE 802 3af might not support PoE when connected to the switches by a crossover cable SFP Module Slots The Catalyst 2960 switches other than those listed use Gigabit Ethernet SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections and 100 Megabit SFP modules for 100 Megabit connections to establish fiber optic connections These Catalyst 2960 switches do not have an SFP module slot e Catalyst 2960 24LT L e Catalyst 2960 24TT L e Catalyst 2960 48TT L e Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L e Catalyst 2960 24 S The transceiver modules are field replaceable providing the uplink interfaces when you insert an SFP module You can use the SFP modules for Gigabit uplink connections to other switches You use fiber optic cables with LC connectors to connect to a fiber optic SFP module You use Category 5 or higher cable with RJ 45 connectors to connect to a copper SFP module For more information about these SFP modules see your SFP module documentation or the release notes for your switch software For mo
61. ches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Follow these steps to install the switch under a desk or shelf Locate the screw template The template is used to align the mounting screw holes and is also used as a guide to make sure the screws are installed under the desk or shelf with proper clearance Position the screw template underneath the desk or shelf so that the two side by side slots face the front of the desk or shelf as shown in Figure 3 3 This ensures that the power cord faces the rear of the desk or shelf after the switch is installed Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template and attach it to the underside of the desk or shelf OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W installing the Switch Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Figure 3 3 Installing the Mounting Screws Under a Desk or Shelf i a Oh i g 250146 1 Desk or shelf 3 Screws 2 Screw template 4 Adhesive Use a 0 144 inch 3 7 mm or a 27 drill bit to drill a 1 2 inch 12 7 mm hole in the three screw template slots Insert three screws in the slots on the screw template and tighten until they touch the top of the screw template Remove the screw template from underneath the desk or shelf Place the switch onto the mounting screws and slide the switch forward until it locks in place as shown in Figure 3 4
62. ct Overview W Front Panel Description LEDs Figure 1 16 Connecting Through an External AC Power Adapter NNNNA NN od LS LTO 1 Power adapter port You can use the switch LEDs to monitor switch activity and its performance Figure 1 17 shows and example of the switch LEDs and the Mode button that you use to select one of the port modes All LEDs are visible through the GUI management applications Network Assistant for multiple switches and the device manager for a single switch The switch software configuration guide describes how to use the CLI to configure and to monitor individual switches and switch clusters The Catalyst 2960 24PC L and Catalyst 2960 24LT L switches have a PoE LED The Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L 2960PD 8TT L 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S switches do not have an RPS LED Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EA OL 7075 05 Chapter1 Product Overview Front Panel Description W Figure 1 17 Catalyst 2960 Switch LEDs 137070 SYSTLED 5 Speed LED RPS LED 6 Mode button Status LED 7 Port LEDs Duplex LED gt Ww Dd System LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is functioning properly Table 1 2 lists the LED colors and their meanings Table 1 2 System LED Color System Status Off System is not powered on Green System is operating normally Amber System is receiving power b
63. dware Installation Guide jg W index O POST LEDs 2 7 3 6 4 2 C 4 overheating warning 2 2 3 1 results 2 7 3 6 4 1 C 4 running at power on 2 7 3 6 4 2 P power connecting to 2 7 3 6 packing list 2 6 3 5 connectors 1 17 1 18 pinouts power cable and AC adapter warning 2 3 3 2 10 100 ports A 3 power on 2 7 3 6 adapters A 7 power on self test console port A 8 See POST crossover cables Power over Ethernet four twisted pair 1000BASE T ports A 7 See PoE two twisted pair 10 100 ports A 6 power supply RJ 45 to DB 25 terminal adapter A 8 AC power outlet 1 18 RJ 45 to DB 9 terminal adapter A 8 for the Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switch 1 11 SFP module A 3 RPS connector 1 18 straight through cables power supply warning 2 4 3 3 four twisted pair 1000BASE T ports A 6 procedures two twisted pair A 6 connection 2 18 to 2 21 plug socket combination warning 2 3 installation 2 7 to 2 15 3 6 to 3 17 PoE product disposal warning 2 4 3 3 high powered devices 1 10 LED 1 15 on Catalyst 2960 24PC L and 24LT L switches 1 9 i warning 2 2 3 2 rack mounting 2 8 to 2 11 3 15 to 3 16 port and interface troubleshooting 4 3 rack mounting warning 2 3 2 8 3 2 3 15 port modes read the wall mounting instructions warning 2 2 changing 1 12 rear panel LEDs 1 14 clearance 2 5 3 4 See also Mode button description 1 17 to 1 19 ports redundant power supply 10 100 1000 1 3 1 9 1 11 1 17 See RPS dual purpose 1 11 removing SFP modules 2 17 to 2 18 numb
64. e back of the switch Statement 265 Figure 2 11 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover on the Catalyst 2960 Switch 137082 1 Phillips pan head screws 3 RPS connector 2 RPS connector cover Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EEN Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W installing the Switch Mounting the Switch on a Wall For the best support of the switch and cables make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard Mount the switch with the front panel facing up as shown in Figure 2 12 b gt Warning To comply with safety regulations mount the switches on a wall with the front panel facing up Statement 266 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 Figure 2 12 Mounting the Switch on a Wall 00009 00000 O 20000CA oo O 6 0 020099 mM O N m i 1 User supphed screws Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Em OL 7075 05 Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Installing and Removing SFP Modules W After the switch is mounted on the wall do these tasks to complete the installation e Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 2 7 e Connect to a 10 100 or
65. e in the rear of the slot See Figure 2 14 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide E OL 7075 05 Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Step 5 A Caution Step 6 Installing and Removing SFP Modules W Figure 2 14 Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot 250089 1 SFP module Remove the dust plugs from the SFP module optical ports and store them for later use Do not remove the dust plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light Insert the LC cable connector into the SFP module Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots Step 1 Step 2 Tip Step 3 Step 4 To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle follow these steps Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis Disconnect the LC from the SFP module For reattachment note which cable connector plug is send TX and which is receive RX Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean Unlock and remove the SFP module as shown in Figure 2 15 If the module has a bale clasp latch pull the bale out and down to eject the module If the bale clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger to open it use
66. e on Cisco com e Cisco Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules Installation Notes order number DOC 7815160 e Cisco CWDM GBIC and CWDM SFP Installation Note not orderable but available on Cisco com Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide vit i OL 7075 05 Preface Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 Hardware Installation Guide order number DOC 7817647 Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide order number DOC 7817647 These compatibility matrix documents are available from this Cisco com site http www cisco com en US products hw modules ps5455 products_device_support_tables_list html Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix Cisco 100 Megabit Ethernet SFP Modules Compatibility Matrix Cisco CWDM SFP Transceiver Compatibility Matrix Cisco Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules Compatibility Matrix Compatibility Matrix for IOOOBASE T Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 Compatibility Matrix Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation obtaining support providing documentation feedback security guidelines and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents see the monthly What s New in Cisco Product Documentation which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation at this URL http www cisco com en US docs general whatsnew whatsnew html
67. emperature around the unit does not exceed 113 F 45 C If the switch is installed in a closed environment or in a multirack assembly the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W Preparing for Installation Humidity around the switch must not exceed 85 percent Altitude at the installation site must not be greater than 10 000 feet 3 049 meters The bottom of the switch might be hot to the touch if the switch 1s operating at its maximum temperature 113 F 45 C and is in an environment that exceeds normal room temperature such as in a closet in a cabinet or in a closed or multirack assembly Do not place any items on the top of the switch Do not stack switches or place switches side by side unless they are separated on all sides by at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance from each other Allow at least 1 75 inches 4 cm of clearance above each switch in the rack Do not wall mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways According to safety regulations wall mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide easier access to the cables Clearance to the switch front and rear panels meets these conditions You can easily read the front panel indicators Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling
68. ering of 10 100 1000 1 9 restricted access area warning 2 3 numbering of SFP module ports 1 6 RJ 45 connector console port A 4 RJ 45 console port 1 17 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Na E OL 7075 05 RPS attachment warning 1 19 2 2 2 7 connecting to 2 7 3 6 connector 1 18 LED 1 13 RPS warning 2 2 2 14 S safety warnings 2 2 3 1 SC connector A 3 security slot 1 20 serial number location 4 6 SFP modules 1000BASE T supported speeds 1 15 bale clasp latch removal 2 17 cables A 4 connecting to 2 19 to 2 21 connectors A 3 described 1 10 installation 2 16 to 2 17 shelf mounting 2 15 3 6 Simple Network Management Protocol See SNMP small form factor pluggable See SFP module SNMP network management platforms 1 21 software switch management 1 20 specifications B 1 speed troubleshooting 4 4 stacking the chassis warning 2 2 3 2 straight through cable pinout four twisted pair 1000BASE T ports A 6 two twisted pair 10 100 ports A 6 SunNet Manager 1 21 switch powering on 2 7 3 6 system LED 1 13 T technical specifications B 1 telco racks 2 8 3 15 Telnet and accessing the CLI 1 21 temperature operating B 1 terminal emulation software C 3 This 2 3 trained and qualified personnel warning 2 4 troubleshooting 4 1 to 4 5 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
69. evice a Cisco pre standard IP phone or a Cisco pre standard Cisco access point is connected to it The Auto setting is the default However when you select the Never setting the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP phone or an access point is connected to it Cisco enhanced power negotiation allows some powered devices such as the Cisco 7970G IP Phone to operate in high power mode on Catalyst 2960 PoE switches The powered device and the switch negotiate through power negotiation Cisco Discovery Protocol CDP messages for an agreed upon power consumption level The negotiation allows a high power Cisco powered device that consumes more than 7 W to operate at its highest power mode The powered device first boots up in low power mode consumes less than 7 W and negotiates to obtain enough power to operate in high power mode The device changes to high power mode only when it receives confirmation from the switch High power devices can operate in low power mode on switches that do not support power negotiation CDP For information about configuring and monitoring PoE ports see the switch software configuration guide You also can connect a Cisco IP Phone or Cisco Aironet Access Point to a Catalyst 2960 PoE switch 10 100 port and to an AC power source for redundant power The powered device might switch to the AC power source as its primary power source upon being connected to it In that case the PoE port becomes the backup power sour
70. ew Front Panel Description W Figure 1 10 Catalyst 2960G 24TC L Switch Front Panel 137068 1 10 100 1000 ports 2 Dual purpose ports Figure 1 11 Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Switch Front Panel 137069 1 10 100 1000 ports 2 Dual purpose ports Catalyst 2960 Switch 8 Port Switches These sections describe the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches e Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch page 1 7 e Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Switches page 1 8 Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch The Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Figure 1 12 switch front panel has a console port eight 10 100 ports and a 10 100 1000 uplink port that can receive power from an upstream PoE switch The switch can also receive power from an AC power adapter that is connected through the rear panel Figure 1 12 Catalyst 2960PD 8TTI L Switch Front Panel Catalyst 2960 Series 1 270104 1 Console port 3 10 100 1000 power input port 2 10 100 ports Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 EEN Chapter1 Product Overview W Front Panel Description Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Switches 10 100 Ports The console ports for the Catalyst 2960 8TC L and Catalyst 2960G 8TC L switches Figure 1 13 and Figure 1 14 are on the front panels The switches also have a dual purpose port that can use either an RJ 45 connector or an SFP module but not both Use the software to set the connector type for these ports For more inf
71. ew these sections when troubleshooting switch connectivity problems e Bad or Damaged Cable page 4 2 e Ethernet and Fiber Cables page 4 3 e Link Status page 4 3 e Transceiver Module Port Issues page 4 3 e Port and Interface Settings page 4 3 e Ping the End Device page 4 4 e Spanning Tree Loops page 4 4 Bad or Damaged Cable Always look at the cable for marginal damage or failure A cable might connect at the physical layer but then cause packet corruption because of subtle damage to its wiring or connectors You can identify this situation because the port will have many packet errors or the port constantly loses and regains link In these situations e Change the copper or fiber optic cable with a known good cable if necessary e Look for broken or missing pins on cable connectors e Rule out any insufficient patch panel connections or media convertors between the source and the destination If possible bypass the patch panel or eliminate faulty media convertors such as fiber optic to copper convertors e Try using the cable in another port or interface to see if the problem also exists there Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide a2 E OL 7075 05 Chapter4 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems W Ethernet and Fiber Cables Make sure that you have the correct cable type for the connection e For Ethernet use Category 3 copper cable for 10 Mb s unshielded twisted pair UTP connections Use either Cate
72. first pinging it from the directly connected switch and then work your way back port by port interface by interface trunk by trunk until you find the source of the connectivity issue Make sure that each switch can identify the end device MAC address in its Content Addressable Memory CAM table Spanning Tree Loops Spanning Tree Protocol STP loops can cause serious performance issues that might appear to be port or interface problems In this situation the switch bandwidth is used repeatedly by the same frames crowding out legitimate traffic A unidirectional link can cause loops This occurs when the traffic that the switch sends is received by its neighbor but the switch does not receive the traffic that is sent from the neighbor A broken fiber optic cable other cabling or a port issue could cause this one way communication You can enable the UniDirectional Link Detection UDLD protocol on the switch to help identify difficult to find unidirectional link problems UDLD supports a normal mode of operation the default and an aggressive mode In normal mode UDLD detects unidirectional links because of incorrectly connected interfaces on fiber optic connections In aggressive mode UDLD also detects unidirectional links caused by one way traffic on fiber optic and twisted pair links and by incorrectly connected interfaces on fiber optic links For information about enabling UDLD on the switch see the Understanding UDLD section i
73. from the CLI or from an SNMP workstation See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for more information This section includes these troubleshooting topics e Verify Switch POST Results section on page 4 2 e Monitor Switch LEDs section on page 4 2 e Verify Switch Connections section on page 4 2 e Monitor Switch Performance section on page 4 4 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter4 Troubleshooting W Diagnosing Problems Verify Switch POST Results As the switch powers on it begins the POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly It might take several minutes for the switch to complete POST When the switch begins POST the system LED slowly blinks green When POST completes the system LED blinks amber If POST fails the system LED remains amber If POST completes successfully the system LED rapidly blinks green W POST failures are usually fatal Contact your Cisco technical support representative if your switch does not pass POST Monitor Switch LEDs You must have physical access to the switch to do this Look at the port LEDs for troubleshooting information about the switch See the LEDs section on page 1 12 for a description of the LED colors and their meanings Verify Switch Connections Revi
74. gory 5 Category 5e or Category 6 UTP for 10 100 or 10 100 1000 Mb s connections e For fiber optic connectors verify that you have the correct cable for the distance and port type Make sure that the ports on the connected device match and that they use the same type of encoding optical frequency and fiber type For more information about cabling see Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications e For copper connections determine if a crossover cable was used when a straight through cable was required or the reverse Enable auto MDIX on the switch or replace the cable Link Status Verify that both sides have link A single broken wire or one shutdown port can cause one side to show link but the other side does not have link A link LED does not guarantee that the cable is fully functional The cable might have encountered physical stress that causes it to function at a marginal level If the link light for the port does not come on e Connect the cable from the switch to a known good device e Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected to the correct ports e Verify that both devices have power e Verify that you are using the correct cable type See Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications for more information e Look for loose connections Sometimes a cable appears to be seated but is not Disconnect and then reconnect the cable Transceiver Module Port Issues Use only Cisco small form factor
75. h interconnection methods unless the exposed metal parts are located within a restricted access location and users and service people who are authorized within the restricted access location are made aware of the hazard Arestricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security Statement 1072 No user serviceable parts inside Do not open Statement 1073 Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Guidelines for Particulate Matter Cisco Ethernet Switches are equipped with cooling mechanisms such as fans and blowers However these fans and blowers can draw dust and other particles causing contaminant buildup inside the chassis which can result in a system malfunction You must install this equipment in an environment as free as possible from dust and foreign conductive material such as metal flakes from construction activities m Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Preparing for Installation W These standards provide guidelines for acceptable working environments and acceptable levels of suspended particulate matter e Network Equipment Building Systems NEBS GR 63 CORE e National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA Type 1 e International Electrotechnical Commission IEC IP 20 This precautio
76. hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet PoE circuits if interconnections are made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts conductors or terminals Avoid using such interconnection methods unless the exposed metal parts are located within a restricted access location and users and service people who are authorized within the restricted access location are made aware of the hazard A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security Statement 1072 The 10 100 ports on the Catalyst 2960 24PC L and ports 1 to 8 of the 10 100 ports on the Catalyst 2960 24LT L switches provide PoE support for devices that are compliant with IEEE 802 3af The Cisco prestandard PoE is also supported for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points Each of the Catalyst 2960 24PC L switch 10 100 ports and ports 1 to 8 on the Catalyst 2960 24LT L switch deliver 15 4 W of PoE OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter1 Product Overview W Front Panel Description On a per port basis you can control whether Catalyst 2960 PoE port automatically provides power when you connect an IP phone or an access point The device manager Network Assistant and the CLI provide two PoE settings for each 10 100 PoE port Auto and Never When you select the Auto setting the port provides power only if a valid powered device such as an IEEE 802 3af compliant powered d
77. he absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 1024 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches A Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning bs Warning Warning W Preparing for Installation This unit might have more than one power supply connection All connections must be removed to de energize the unit Statement 1028 Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment statement 1030 Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations statement 1040 For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection 10 100 1000 Ethernet Statement 1044 When installing or replacing the unit the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last Statement 1046 Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet PoE circuits if interconnections are made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts conductors or terminals Avoid using suc
78. he maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113 F 45 C To prevent airflow restriction allow at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance around the ventilation openings Statement 17B Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EN Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches A Warning b gt Warning Warning AY Note A Warning Warning Warning Warning W Preparing for Installation 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 Statement 43 Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment If the chassis falls it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage Statement 48 Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment Statement 171 Warning statement 353 applies only to the Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switch This product must be connected to a power over ethernet PoE IEEE 802 3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source Statement 353 Statement 371 Power Cable and AC Adapter Hit 7 DIL ERR MPS AS REOMML bP t E tE Me CHAK ES L Atti HE MANO ie CEAD CMM PEER R KKORACRVET Ek BAAMRERICKY HRAOBE PSEEA KICKS CH lt ULIBE ULE T
79. ic to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information that applies to all other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and check each item for damage If any item is missing or damaged contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support Return all packing material to the shipping container and save it The switch is shipped with these items e Documentation CD that contains the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide amp Port Switches and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide e Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch e AC power cord AC powered switches e One RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable e Mounting kit that contains Four rubber feet for installing the switch on a desk or shelf Three number 8 Phillips pan head screws for mounting the switch on or under a desk or shelf or on a wall Screw template for aligning screws Magnet for mounting the switch on a metal surface OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W Verifying Switch Operation Verifying Switch Operation Before installing the switch in a rack or on a desk a shelf or a wall you should power on the switch and verify that it passes POST To power on the switch connect one end of the AC power cord
80. ice Signal DB 25 Pin Signal RTS 5 CTS DTR 6 DSR TxD 3 RxD GND 7 GND GND 7 GND RxD 2 TxD DSR 20 DTR CTS 4 RTS Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide as E OL 7075 05 APPENDIX B Technical Specifications These tables list the technical specifications for the Catalyst 2960 switches Table B 1 on page B 1 Environmental Specifications for All Catalyst 2960 Switches Table B 2 on page B 2 Catalyst 2960 24 S Catalyst 2960 24TC S and Catalyst 2960 48TC S Switch Specifications Table B 3 on page B 2 Catalyst 2960 24PC L and Catalyst 2960 24LT L Switch Specifications Table B 4 on page B 2 Catalyst 2960 24TC L and Catalyst 2960 24TT L Switch Specifications Table B 5 on page B 3 Catalyst 2960 48TC L and Catalyst 2960 48 TT L Switch Specifications Table B 6 on page B 3 Catalyst 2960G 24TC L and Catalyst 2960G 48TC L Switch Specifications Table B 7 on page B 4 Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch Specifications Table B 1 Environmental Specifications for All Catalyst 2960 Switches Environmental Ranges All Operating temperature 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C except for the Catalyst 2960G 8TC L 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C only for the Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Storage temperature 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Relative humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing Operating altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3049 m Storage altitude Up to 15 000 ft 4573 m OL 70
81. igures itself accordingly In all cases the attached device must be within 328 feet 100 meters 100BASE TX and 1OOOBASE T traffic requires a Category 5 or higher cable OBASE T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cables When you connect the switch to workstations servers routers and Cisco IP Phones be sure that the cable is a straight through cable When you connect the switch to switches or hubs use a crossover cable When using a straight through or crossover cable for LOOOBASE T connections be sure to use a twisted four pair Category 5 or higher cable for proper operation Pinouts for the cables are described in Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications You can use the mdix auto interface configuration command in the CLI to enable the automatic medium dependent interface crossover auto MDIX feature When the auto MDIX feature is enabled the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly Therefore you can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a copper 10 100 1000 or LOOOBASE T SFP module port on the switch regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference This section applies only to the Catalyst 2960 24PC L and Catalyst 2960 24LT L switches Voltages that present a shock
82. inals Statement 43 Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment If the chassis falls it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage Statement 48 Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment Statement 171 lf a redundant power system RPS is not connected to the switch install an RPS connector cover on the back of the switch Statement 265 To comply with safety regulations mount the switches on a wall with the front panel facing up statement 266 This product must be connected to a power over ethernet PoE IEEE 802 3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source Statement 353 Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle PWR RPS2300 PWR675 AC RPS N1 Statement 370 Read the wall mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system Statement 378 mm Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Preparing for Installation W Statement 371 Power Cable and AC Adapter B gt Warning B gt Warning Warning Warning Warning x Warning Warning BETTI BRAK MPS PSREOMBIL DTRARE RISER E CHR ES O RE H
83. ing Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 37 Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W Where to Go Next Where to Go Next If the default configuration is satisfactory the switch needs no further configuration You can use any of these management options to change the default configuration e Start the device manager which is in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone switches The device manager is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser For more information see the device manager online help e Start the Network Assistant application which is described in the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide Through this GUI you can configure and monitor a switch cluster or an individual switch e
84. intended to be actual addresses Any examples command display output and figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only Any use of actual IP addresses in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2005 2008 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved CONTENTS cuapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Features 1 1 Front Panel Description 1 3 Catalyst 2960 Switch 24 and 48 Port Switches 1 3 Catalyst 2960 24 S 2960 241 C S and 2960 48TC S Switches 1 4 Catalyst 2960 24PC L 2960 24TC L 2960 48TC L 2960 24LT L 2960 241T L and 2960 48TT L Switches 1 5 Catalyst 2960G 241C L and Catalyst 2960G 481C L Switches 1 6 Catalyst 2960 Switch 8 Port Switches 1 7 Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch 1 7 Catalyst 2960 81C L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Switches 1 8 10 100 Ports 1 8 10 100 1000 Ports 1 9 PoE Ports 1 9 SFP Module Slots 1 10 Dual Purpose Port 1 11 Power Input Port Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch 1 11 LEDs 1 12 system LED 1 13 RPS LED 1 13 Port LEDs and Modes 1 14 Dual Purpose Port LEDs 1 17 Cable Guard for the Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L Switches 1 17 Rear Panel Description 1 17 Power Supplies 1 18 Internal Power Supply Connector 1 18 Cisco RPS Connectors 1 18 Cisco RPS 2300 Connector 1 19 Console Port 1 19 security Slots 1 20 Management Options 1 20 Network Configurations 1 21 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 70
85. io communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense The following information is for FCC compliance of Class B devices The equipment described in this manual generates and may radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed in accordance with Cisco s installation instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in part 15 of the FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Modifying the equipment without Cisco s written authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A or Class B digital devices In that event your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices If the equipment causes interference to radio or
86. languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch that ships with the product The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide Related Documentation These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from this Cisco com site http www cisco com en US products ps6406 tsd_products_support_series_home html e Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750 3560 2970 and 2960 Switches Note Before installing configuring or upgrading the switch refer to the release notes on Cisco com for the latest information e Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide e Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference e Catalyst 3750 3560 3550 2970 and 2960 Switch System Message Guide e Device manager online help available on the switch e Cisco Network Assistant online help available on the switch e Catalyst 2960 Switches Getting Started Guide 8 Port Switches e Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide This guide is for the 24 and 48 port switches and provides information in these languages English Chinese Simplified French German Italian Japanese and Spanish e Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch For information about related products see these documents e Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant not orderable but available on Cisco com e Release Notes for Cisco Network Assistant not orderable but availabl
87. ll duplex or half duplex mode Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide E OL 7075 05 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description W The Catalyst 2960 8TC L and Catalyst 2960G 8TC L switches do not support the 1OOOBASE T or GLC GE 100FX SFP modules Some Catalyst 2960 switches have a redundant power system RPS connector for an optional Cisco RPS 2300 or Cisco RPS 675 redundant power system that operates on AC input and supplies backup DC power to the switch See the compatibility matrix documents for the RPS systems on Cisco com for more information about switch support for the RPS models These models do not have an RPS connector Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Catalyst 2960 24 S Catalyst 2960 24TC S Catalyst 2960 48TC S Front Panel Description These sections describe the switch front panels Catalyst 2960 Switch 24 and 48 Port Switches page 1 3 Catalyst 2960 Switch 8 Port Switches page 1 7 10 100 Ports page 1 8 10 100 1000 Ports page 1 9 PoE Ports page 1 9 SFP Module Slots page 1 10 Dual Purpose Port page 1 11 Power Input Port Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch page 1 11 LEDs page 1 12 Cable Guard for the Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L Switches page 1 17 Catalyst 2960 Switch 24 and 48 Port Switches These sections describe the Catalyst 2960 24 and 48 port switches Catalyst 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S Switches
88. lyst 2960 switch support the Quality ID feature Only SFP modules with the Quality ID feature are supported For detailed instructions on installing removing and cabling the SFP module refer to your SFP module documentation Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots A Caution Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Figure 2 13 shows an SFP module that has a bale clasp latch We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove the SFP module with fiber optic cables attached to it because of the potential damage to the cables the cable connector or the optical interfaces in the SFP module Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP module Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary Figure 2 13 SFP Module with a Bale Clasp Latch To insert an SFP module into the SFP module slot follow these steps Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis Find the send TX and receive RX markings that identify the top side of the SFP module Note On some SFP modules the send and receive TX and RX markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection either send or receive TX or RX Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into plac
89. n applies to all Catalyst 2960 switches except for the Catalyst 2960 8TC 2960G 8TC and 2960PD 8TT L switches Installation Guidelines This section does not apply to the Catalyst 2960 8TC 2960G 8TC and 2960PD 8TT L switches For information applicable to those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches When you determine where to place the switch be sure to observe these requirements e For 10 100 1000 ports cable lengths from the switch to connected devices must be no longer than 328 feet 100 meters e The cables meet the specifications in Table A 1 on page A 5 which lists the cable specifications for 1OOOBASE X and 1OOBASE X SFP modules available for the Catalyst 2960 switch Catalyst 2960 switch SFP ports can use both GLC GE 100XX and GLC FE 100XX SFP modules When you use shorter lengths of single mode fiber cable you might need to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver When the fiber optic cable span is less than 15 43 miles 25 km you should insert a 5 decibel dB or 10 dB inline optical attenuator between the fiber optic cable plant and the receiving port on the 1OOOBASE ZX SFP module at each end of the link e The operating environment must be within the ranges listed in Appendix B Technical Specifications e Clearance to front and rear panels meets these conditions You can easily read the front panel indicators Access to ports is s
90. n the software configuration guide Monitor Switch Performance Review these sections when you troubleshoot switch performance problems e Speed Duplex and Autonegotiation page 4 4 e Autonegotiation and NIC Cards page 4 5 e Cabling Distance page 4 5 Speed Duplex and Autonegotiation If the port statistics show a large number of alignment errors frame check sequence FCS or late collisions errors a speed or duplex mismatch might be the problem A common issue with speed and duplex occurs when the duplex settings are mismatched between two switches between a switch and a router or between the switch and a workstation or server This can happen when you manually set the speed and duplex or because of autonegotiation issues between the two devices These circumstances can result in a mismatch e A manually set speed or duplex parameter is different from the manually set speed or duplex parameter on the connected port e A port is set to autonegotiate and the connected port is set to full duplex with no autonegotiation Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide aa B OL 7075 05 Chapter4 Troubleshooting Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration Mi To maximize switch performance and to ensure a link follow one of these guidelines when you set or change the settings for duplex and speed e Let both ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex e Manually set the speed and duplex parameters for the ports
91. ngs to prevent airflow restriction and overheating Do not stack switches or place switches side by side unless they are separated on all sides with at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance from each other Do not place any items on the top of the switch Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EN OL 7075 05 Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Installing the Switch W Figure 3 2 Mounting the Switch on Top of a Desk or Shelf 1 Slides on this way 3 Desk or shelf 2 Screws After the switch is mounted on the desk or shelf do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 3 6 2 Connect to a 10 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the switch getting started guide for instructions 3 Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 and the Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port section on page 2 22 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Under the Desk or Shelf Mounting with Mounting Screws Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 swit
92. ognize only an RJ 45 connector or only an SFP module by using the media type interface configuration command For more information see the command reference Where to Go Next If the default configuration is satisfactory the switch does not need further configuration You can use any of these management options to change the default configuration e Start the device manager which is in the switch memory to manage individual switches The device manager is an easy to use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser For more information see the device manager online help e Start the Network Assistant application which is described in the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide Through this GUI you can configure and monitor a switch cluster or an individual switch Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Where to Go Next W Use the CLI from the console to configure the switch as a member of a cluster or as an individual switch See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco com for information on using the CLI with a Catalyst 2960 switch e Start an SNMP application such as the Cisco View application Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EEL SEN Ch
93. ole port C 2 described 1 21 command line interface See CLI compliance warning 2 4 3 3 configuration examples network 1 1 connecting to 10 100 1000 ports 2 18 to console port A 4 C 2 to SFP modules 2 19 to 2 21 connecting to the console port A 4 C 2 connection procedures 2 18 to 2 21 connectors and cables 10 100 1000 A 1 to A 2 console A 4 to A 8 dual purpose A 3 power AC and RPS 1 18 SC connectors A 3 SFP module ports A 3 console port connecting to C 2 described 1 19 specifications A 4 to A 8 crossover cable A 7 crossover cable connecting to 1000BASE T SFP module ports 2 21 crossover cable pinout four twisted pair 1000BASE T ports A 7 D DC power RPS 1 3 desk mounting 2 15 3 6 device manager described 1 20 to configure switch 2 22 3 18 diagnosing problems 4 1 disconnecting device warning 2 3 dual purpose ports connectors and cables A 3 described 1 11 LEDs 1 17 duplex troubleshooting 4 4 duplex LED 1 14 electrical noise avoiding 2 5 3 4 Ethernet and fiber optic cable troubleshooting 4 3 Ethernet cable warning 24 and 48 port switches 2 2 8 port switches 3 2 Ethernet ports warning 3 3 examples network configuration 1 1 Express Setup accessing CLI by using C 1 F features 1 1 front panel 10 100 1000 ports 1 9 clearance 2 5 3 4 description 1 3 to 1 16 dual purpose ports 1 11 LEDs 1 12 to 1 16 SFP module ports 1 10 g Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
94. onfigure your switch For more information see the switch software configuration guide the switch command reference and the switch system message guide on the Cisco com Product Documentation home page For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12 1 or 12 2 commands see the Cisco IOS documentation set from the Cisco com home page by choosing Support gt Documentation gt Product and Support Documentation Cisco IOS Software Conventions S Note A Caution This document uses these conventions and symbols for notes cautions and warnings Means reader take note Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual Means reader be careful In this situation you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j Preface Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The safety warnings for this product are translated into several
95. ormation on the dual purpose port see the Dual Purpose Port section on page 1 11 For more information on the console port see the Console Port section on page 1 19 Figure 1 13 Catalyst 2960 8TC L Switch Front Panel 157822 1 Console port 3 Dual purpose port 2 10 100 100 ports Figure 1 14 Catalyst 2960G 8TC L Switch Front Panel 200046 o 1 Console port 3 Dual purpose port 2 10 100 1000 ports You can set the 10 100 ports to operate at 10 or 100 Mb s in full duplex or half duplex mode You can also set these ports for speed and duplex autonegotiation The default setting is autonegotiate When the port is set to autonegotiate it senses the speed and duplex settings of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities If the connected device also supports autonegotiation the switch port negotiates the best connection that is the fastest line speed that both devices support and full duplex transmission if the attached device supports it and configures itself accordingly In all cases the attached device must be within 328 feet 100 meters 1OOBASE TX traffic requires a Category 5 or higher cable 10BASE T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cables When you connect the switch to workstations servers routers and Cisco IP Phones be sure that the cable is a straight through cable When you connect the switch to switches or hubs use a crossover cable Pinouts for the cables are de
96. plate You can use the template to align the mounting screw holes and also as a guide to make sure that you install the screws into the desk or shelf with proper clearance Position the screw template on top of the desk or shelf so that the two side by side slots face the front of the desk or shelf as shown in Figure 3 1 This ensures that the power cord faces the rear of the desk or shelf after the switch is installed x Note Wait before you attach the screw template to the desk or shelf OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches W installing the Switch Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Figure 3 1 Installing the Mounting Screws on Top of a Desk or Shelf 1 Screw template 3 Desk or shelf 2 Screws Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template and attach it to the top of the desk or shelf Use a 0 144 inch 3 7 mm or a 27 drill bit to drill a 1 2 inch 12 7 mm hole in the three screw template slots Insert three screws in the slots on the screw template and tighten them until they touch the top of the screw template Remove the screw template from the desk or shelf Place the switch onto the mounting screws and slide the switch forward until it locks in place as shown in Figure 3 2 xX Note We strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 inches 7 6 cm of clearance around the ventilation openi
97. played through the port LEDs Table 1 4 lists the mode LEDs and their associated port mode and meaning To select or change a mode press the Mode button until the desired mode is highlighted When you change port modes the meanings of the port LED colors also change Table 1 5 explains how to interpret the port LED colors in different port modes Table 1 4 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED Port Mode Description STAT Port status The port status This is the default mode DUPLX Port duplex mode The port duplex mode full duplex or half duplex SPEED Port speed The port operating speed 10 100 or 1000 Mb s Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 7075 05 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description W Table 1 5 Meaning of LED Colors in Different Modes on the Switch Port Mode LED Color Meaning STAT Off No link or port was administratively shut down port status Green Link present Blinking green Activity Port is sending or receiving data Alternating green amber Link fault Error frames can affect connectivity and errors such as excessive collisions cyclic redundancy check CRC errors and alignment and jabber errors are monitored for a link fault indication Amber Port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol STP and is not forwarding data After a port is reconfigured the port LED can remain amber for up to 30 seconds as STP checks the switch for possible loo
98. ppendix A Connector and Cable Specifications for information about the LC on the SFP module Step1 Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber optic cable and store them for future use Step2 Insert one end of the fiber optic cable into the SFP module port see Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Connecting to a Fiber Optic SFP Module Port 137167 1 ILC connector Step3 Insert the other cable end into a fiber optic receptacle on a target device Step4 Observe the port status LED The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops This process takes about 30 seconds and then the port LED turns green If the LED is off the target device might not be turned on there might be a cable problem or there might be problem with the adapter installed in the target device See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for solutions to cabling problems Step5 If necessary reconfigure and restart the switch or target device Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 7075 05 Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Connecting to SFP Modules W Connecting to 1000BASE T SFP Modules A Caution Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Follow these steps to connect a Category 5 or higher cable to a 1000BASE T SFP module To prevent ESD damage
99. ps Blinking amber Port is blocked by STP and is sending or receiving packets DUPLX Off Port is operating in half duplex duplex Green Port is operating in full duplex SPEED 10 100 1000 ports Off Port is operating at 10 Mb s Green Port is operating at 100 Mb s Blinking green Port is operating at 1000 Mb s SFP module ports Off Port is operating at 10 Mb s Green Port is operating at 100 Mb s Blinking green Port is operating at 1000 Mb s Note 1000BASE T SFP modules can operate at 10 100 or 1000 Mb s in full duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mb s in half duplex mode in the Catalyst 2960 switches PoE The PoE status PoE port power Even if PoE mode is not selected the PoE LED still shows PoE problems when they are detected Table 1 6 lists the POE mode LED colors and their meanings The PoE LED applies only to Catalyst 2960 switches that support PoE Table 1 6 PoE Mode LED Color PoE Status Off PoE mode is not selected None of the 10 100 or 10 100 1000 PoE ports have been denied power or are in a fault condition Green PoE mode is selected and the PoE status is shown on the port LEDs Blinking amber PoE mode is not selected At least one of the 10 100 PoE ports has been denied power or at least one of the ports has a PoE fault OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter1 Product Overview W Front Panel Description
100. ptional bracket kit that is not included with the switch You can order a kit containing the 19 inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco The kit part number is RCKMNT 19 CMPCT This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8 port switches For information applicable to the other Catalyst 2960 switches see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 7075 05 Chapter3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Installing the Switch Hi To mount the switch with brackets on a wall follow these steps Step1 Attach a 19 inch bracket to one side of the switch Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side as shown in Figure 3 10 Step2 Mount the switch with the front panel facing down as shown in Figure 3 10 For the best support of the switch and cables make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard Do not wall mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways according to safety regulations Wall mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide easier access to the cables Figure 3 10 Mounting the Switch on a Wall baal 1 Phillips flat head screw 2 User supplied screws After the switch is mounted on the wall do these tasks to complete the installation 1 Power on the switch See the Verify
101. purpose ports Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ia E OL 7075 05 Chapter1 Product Overview Front Panel Description W Catalyst 2960 24PC L 2960 24TC L 2960 48TC L 2960 24LT L 2960 24TT L and 2960 48TT L Switches The 10 100 ports on the Catalyst 2960 24PC L 2960 24TC L 2960 48TC L 2960 24LT L 2960 24TT L and 2960 48TT L switches are grouped in pairs The first member of the pair port 1 is above the second member port 2 port 3 is above port 4 and so on The 24 Catalyst 2960 24PC L switch 10 100 ports are PoE ports See Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 Catalyst 2960 24PC L Switch Front Panel 270102 1 110 100 PoE ports 20 Dual purpose ports The Catalyst 2960 24TC L and Catalyst 2960 48TC L switches have dual purpose ports that 1s 10 100 1000 ports 1 and 2 can use either the SFP module or the RJ 45 connector for that port but not both Use the software to set the connector type for these ports For more information about the dual purpose port see the Dual Purpose Port section on page 1 11 See Figure 1 5 and Figure 1 6 Figure 1 5 Catalyst 2960 24TC L Switch Front Panel 137064 1 110 100 ports 2 Dual purpose ports Figure 1 6 Catalyst 2960 48TC L Switch Front Panel 137066 1 110 100 ports 2 Dual purpose ports Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE EN Chapter1 Product Overview W Front Panel Description The Catalyst 2960 24LT L Catalyst 296
102. r the Catalyst 2960 Switch e Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch printed guide that contains only German warnings e AC power cord AC powered switches e One RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable e Mounting kit that contains Four rubber feet for mounting the switch on a table Two 19 inch rack mounting brackets also used for wall mounting Six Phillips flat head screws for attaching the brackets to the switch Four Phillips machine screws for attaching the brackets to a rack One cable guide and one black Phillips machine screw for attaching the cable guide to one of the mounting brackets One redundant power system RPS connector cover Two Phillips pan head screws for attaching the RPS cover Four Phillips truss head screws for wall mounting brackets Note The Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S switches do not have an RPS connector You can use the cable guide to manage a large number of cables in a rack This is a different part than the cable guard which you use to secure cables to the front of the switch and prevent them from being accidentally removed on the Catalyst 2960 8TC 2960G 8TC and 2960PD 8TT L switches Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide P26 OL 7075 05 Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Installing the Switch W Verifying Switch Operation Before you install the s
103. re information about cabling requirements see Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 7075 05 Chapter1 Product Overview Front Panel Description W Dual Purpose Port You can configure a dual purpose port as either a 10 100 1000 port or as an SFP module port Only one port can be active at a time If both ports are connected the SFP module port has priority You cannot configure the priority setting You can set the 10 100 1000 ports to autonegotiate You can also configure them as fixed 10 100 or 1000 Mb s Gigabit Ethernet ports You can configure the duplex setting See the software configuration for more information Power Input Port Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch The Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L can receive power from these sources 1 Through a 10 100 1000 port from an upstream Ethernet switch that provides power complies with IEEE 802 3af See Figure 1 15 2 Through an external AC power adapter that connects to the back of the switch This external power adapter PWR A is not included with the switch but you can order it from your Cisco representative See Figure 1 16 Figure 1 15 Connecting Through a 10 100 1000 Port aliaf Catalyst 2960 Series CISCO CONSOLE v y v v v v M v SYST STAT DPLX gt sPhe gt MODE 270434 1 10 100 1000 Port Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE EEIN Chapter1 Produ
104. resentative if your switch fails POST After a successful POST disconnect the power cord from the switch Install the switch in a rack on a wall on a table or on a shelf as described in the Installing the Switch section on page 2 7 Installing the Switch This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches For information applicable to those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches This section describes these installation procedures e Rack Mounting page 2 8 e Wall Mounting page 2 12 e Table or Shelf Mounting page 2 15 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 E Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W installing the Switch Rack Mounting This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 2960 8TC L Catalyst 2960G 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches For information applicable to those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches The illustrations in this section might not show your specific switch however the instructions apply to all 24 and 48 port switches gt Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety e This unit should be mounted at the bottom of
105. rkstations servers routers and Cisco IP Phones connect a straight through cable to an RJ 45 connector on the front panel See Figure 2 16 When connecting to switches or repeaters use a crossover cable See the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page A 4 for cable pinout descriptions When you connect to 1000BASE T compatible devices be sure to use a twisted four pair Category 5 or higher cable The auto MDIX feature is enabled by default For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide E OL 7075 05 Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Connecting to SFP Modules W Figure 2 16 Connecting to an Ethernet Port 137086 Step2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 connector on the other device The port LED turns on when both the switch and the connected device have established link The port LED is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol STP discovers the topology and searches for loops This can take up to 30 seconds and then the port LED turns green If the port LED does not turn on the device at the other end might not be turned on or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for solutions to cabling problems Step3 Reconfigure and reboot the connected device
106. rnet ports and 2 dual purpose ports 2 10 100 1000BASE T copper ports and 2 SFP module slots no RPS port Catalyst 2960 48TC S LAN Lite 48 10 1OOBASE TX Ethernet ports and 2 dual purpose ports no RPS port Catalyst 2960 24PC L LAN Base 24 10 100BASE TX Power over Ethernet PoE ports and 2 dual purpose ports Catalyst 2960 24LT L LAN Base 24 10 1OOBASE TX ports 8 of which are PoE and 2 10 100 1000 ports no SFP module slot OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter1 Product Overview W Features Table 1 1 Catalyst 2960 Switch Model Descriptions continued Supported Switch Model Software Image Description Catalyst 2960 24TT L LAN Base 24 10 100BASE TX Ethernet ports and 2 10 100 1000BASE T copper uplink ports no SFP module slot Catalyst 2960 48TT L LAN Base 48 10 1OOBASE TX Ethernet ports and 2 10 100 1000BASE T copper uplink ports no SFP module slot Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L LAN Base 8 10 LOOBASE TX Ethernet ports and 1 10 100 1000 port that receives power no fan RPS port or SFP module slot Catalyst 2960 8TC L LAN Base 8 10 100BASE TX Ethernet ports and 1 dual purpose port no fan or RPS port Catalyst 2960G 8TC L LAN Base 7 10 100 100BASE TX Ethernet ports and 1 dual purpose port no fan or RPS port Catalyst 2960 24TC L LAN Base 24 10 1O0OBASE TX Ethernet ports and 2 dual purpose ports Catalyst 2960 48TC L LAN Base 48 10 1OOBASE TX Ethernet ports
107. rts See the Catalyst 2960 switch release notes for a list of supported SFP modules Note The auto MDIX feature is enabled by default For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE EEN AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications W Cable and Adapter Specifications Figure A 4 10 100 1000 Port Pinouts Pin Label 1234567 8 1 TPO TPO TP1 TP2 TP2 TP1 TP3 TP3 oOo N O o A W N 60915 Console Port The console port uses an 8 pin RJ 45 connector which is described in Table A 2 and Table A 3 The supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch to a console PC You need to provide a RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUASYN containing that adapter from Cisco For console port and adapter pinout information see Table A 2 and Table A 3 Cable and Adapter Specifications These sections describe the cables and adapters used with Catalyst 2960 switches e SFP Module Cable Specifications page A 4 e Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts page A 6 e Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE T Ports page A 6 e Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts page A 7 SFP Module Cable Specifications Table A 1 lists the cable specifications for the fiber optic
108. s See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco com for an explanation of network configuration concepts The software configuration guide also provides examples of network configurations that use the switch to create dedicated network segments that are interconnected through Gigabit Ethernet connections OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter1 Product Overview W Management Options Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EA OL 7075 05 CHAPTER Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches This chapter describes how to start your switch and how to interpret the power on self test POST that ensures proper operation It also describes how to install the switch and how to make connections to the switch This chapter provides installation information for all Catalyst 2960 switches except for the Catalyst 2960 8TC Catalyst 2960G 8TC and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches For installation information for those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches The instructions in this chapter for connecting to the switch ports and for installing and connecting to the small form factor pluggable SFP modules apply to all Catalyst 2960 switches including the 8 port switches Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order e Preparing for Installation page 2 1 e Verifying Switch Operation page 2 7 e Installing the Switch page 2 7 e Inst
109. scribed in Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ie E OL 7075 05 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description W You can use the mdix auto interface configuration command in the command line interface CLI to enable the auto MDIX feature When the auto MDIX feature is enabled the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly Therefore you can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a copper 10 100 1000 or 1000BASE T SFP module port on the switch regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection For configuration information for this feature see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference 10 100 1000 Ports PoE Ports A Warning You can set the 10 100 1000 ports to operate at 10 100 or 1000 Mb s in full duplex or half duplex mode You can also set these ports for speed and duplex autonegotiation The default setting is autonegotiate When you set the port for autonegotiation it senses the speed and duplex settings of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities If the connected device also supports autonegotiation the switch port negotiates the best connection that is the fastest line speed that both devices support and full duplex transmission if the attached device supports it and conf
110. software and is enhanced to support desktop switching features You can fully configure and monitor the switch and switch cluster members from the CLI You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station See the Catalyst 2960 Switch Command Reference on Cisco com for more information For setup instructions that use the CLI go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program CiscoView application The CiscoView device management application displays the switch image that you can use to set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information The CiscoView application which you purchase separately 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 SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution LMS 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 Manager The Cisco Configuration Engine is a network management device that works with embedded CNS agents in the switch software You can use Cisco Configuration Engine to automate initial configurations and configuration updates on the switch Network Configuration
111. sover Cable To identify a crossover cable compare the two modular ends of the cable Hold the cable ends side by side with the tab at the back The wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be a different color from the wire connected to the pin on the inside of the right plug See Figure A 9 Figure A 9 Identifying a Crossover Cable Pin 1 on one connector and pin 1 on the other connector should be different colors Emm Pin 1 200915 OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide j AppendixA Connector and Cable Specifications W Cable and Adapter Specifications Adapter Pinouts Table A 2 lists the pinouts for the console port the RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable and the console device Table A 2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB 9 Adapter Switch Console RJ 45 to DB 9 Console Port DTE Terminal Adapter Device Signal DB 9 Pin Signal RTS 8 CTS DTR 6 DSR TxD 2 RxD GND 5 GND GND 5 GND RxD 3 TxD DSR 4 DTR CTS 7 RTS Table A 3 lists the pinouts for the console port RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter and the console device V4 The RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUASYN containing this adapter from Cisco Table A 3 Console Port Signaling Using a DB 25 Adapter Switch Console RJ 45 to DB 25 Console Port DTE Terminal Adapter Dev
112. st 2960G 8TC L 1 The power consumption for the Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switch is for the switch system and does not refer to power consumption with the optional AC power adapter installed Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Ba E OL 7075 05 APPENDIX Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program This appendix provides a command line interface CLI based setup procedure for a standalone switch For product overview information see Chapter 1 Product Overview Before you connect the switch to a power source review the safety warnings in Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches and Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches For installation procedures for mounting your switch connecting to the switch ports or connecting to the small form factor pluggable SFP modules see Chapter 2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches and Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches These steps describe how to do an installation 1 Accessing the CLI page C 1 Connecting to the Console Port page C 2 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software page C 3 Connecting to a Power Source page C 4 m e e S Entering the Initial Configuration Information page C 4 Accessing the CLI For an unconfigured switch you can access the CLI through Express Setup or through the console port Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup You can access the CLI
113. stallation Guide j Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port Step 1 Step 2 You can configure the dual purpose port as either a 10 100 1000 port or as an SFP module port For a detailed description of this port see Dual Purpose Port section on page 1 11 To connect to a dual purpose port follow these steps Connect an RJ 45 connector to the 10 100 1000 port or install an SFP module into the SFP module slot and connect a cable to the SFP module port as shown in Figure 2 19 Only one port can be active at a time If both ports are connected the SFP module port has priority You cannot configure the priority setting For more information about RJ 45 connectors and SFP modules see the Connecting to the 10 100 and 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 18 Installing and Removing SFP Modules section on page 2 15 and the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 19 Figure 2 19 Connecting to a Dual Purpose Port aT a F 1 RJ 45 connector 2 LC connector Connect the other end of the cable to the other device The switch automatically detects the connection and configures the port 210091 By default the switch detects whether an RJ 45 connector or SFP module is connected to a dual purpose port and configures the port accordingly You can change this setting and configure the port to rec
114. system that you are connecting see the hardware installation guide for that power system Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 7075 05 Chapter1 Product Overview Warning Rear Panel Description W Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle PWR RPS2300 PWR675 AC RPS N1 Statement 370 For more information about the Cisco RPS 675 see the Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco com Cisco RPS 2300 Connector Console Port The Catalyst 2960 24PC L and 2960 24LT L switches support only the Cisco RPS 2300 This is a redundant power system that can support six network switches and provide power to one or two failed switches at a time It automatically senses when the power supply of a connected switch fails and provides power to the failed switch preventing loss of network traffic The Cisco RPS 2300 has two output levels 52 V and 12 V The total maximum output power depends on the installed power supply modules The six ports on the RPS 2300 provide the power and management communication signals to the Catalyst 2960 switches The RPS 2300 communicates with the Catalyst 2960 24PC L and Catalyst 2960 24LT L switches through the 22 pin cable CAB RPS2300 E All other Catalyst 2960 switches connect to the RPS 2300 through a 14 pin connector cable CAB RPS2300 All connected switches can simultaneously communicate with the RPS 2300 You c
115. t 2960 Switch Rear Panel 137071 azar KAO 8 1 RJ 45 console port 3 RPS connector 2 Fan exhaust 4 AC power connector Power Supplies All switches other than the Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L are powered through their internal power supply see Power Input Port Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L Switch section on page 1 11 These sections describe the power connection options e Internal Power Supply Connector page 1 18 e Cisco RPS Connectors page 1 18 Internal Power Supply Connector The internal power supply is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC Use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC power connector to an AC power outlet Cisco RPS Connectors You can connect the Cisco RPS 2300 or the Cisco RPS 675 to provide backup power if the switch internal power supply fails on those switches that have an RPS power connector T These Catalyst 2960 switches do not have an RPS connector Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L 2960PD 8TT L 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S switches Connect the switch and the Cisco RPS 2300 or the Cisco RPS 675 to the same AC power source See the Cisco redundant power systems RPS compatibility matrix documents on Cisco com for more information about which RPS are supported on each of the Catalyst 2960 switches Use the supplied RPS connector cable to connect the RPS to the switch For information about power requirements for the remote power
116. television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures e Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops e Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio e Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio e Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Systems Inc could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California Berkeley UCB as part of UCB s public domain version of the UNIX operating system All rights reserved Copyright 1981 Regents of the University of California NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS CISCO AND THE ABOVE NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
117. the rack Use the supplied black screw shown in Figure 2 9 to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket Figure 2 9 Attaching the Cable Guide on the Catalyst 2960 Switch 1 Cable guide screw Wall Mounting This section does not apply to the Catalyst 2960 8TC 2960G 8TC and 2960PD 8TT L switches For information applicable to those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches To install the switch on a wall follow the instructions in these sections e Attaching the Brackets to the Switch for Wall Mounting page 2 13 e Attaching the RPS Connector Cover page 2 13 e Mounting the Switch on a Wall page 2 14 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 212 E OL 7075 05 Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches Installing the Switch W Attaching the Brackets to the Switch for Wall Mounting Figure 2 10 shows how to attach a 19 inch bracket to one side of the switch Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side Figure 2 10 Attaching the 19 inch Brackets for Wall Mounting 137088 1 Phillips truss head screws Attaching the RPS Connector Cover If your switch has an RPS connector and you are not using an RPS with your switch use the two Phillips pan head screws to attach the RPS connector cover to the back of the switch as shown in Figure 2 11 A Warning If an RPS is not connected to the switch install an RPS connector cover on th
118. tion and use it the next time the switch reboots save it in NVRAM by selecting option 2 Enter your selection 2 2 Make your selection and press Return After you complete the setup program the switch can run the default configuration that you created If you want to change this configuration or want to perform other management tasks use one of these tools e Command line interface CLI e Network Assistant for one or more switches Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide rcs E OL 7075 05 AppendixC Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information W To use the CLI enter commands at the Switch gt prompt through the console port by using a terminal emulation program or through the network by using Telnet For configuration information see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference To use the Network Assistant see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco com Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EEL C7 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program W Entering the Initial Configuration Information Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ncs E OL 7075 05 Numerics 10 100 1000 ports cable lengths 2 5 3 4 connecting to 2 18 connectors and cables A 1 to A 2 described 1 9 illustrated 1 3 PoE 1 9 speed indicator 1 17 10 100 1000 ports
119. ufficient for unrestricted cabling The rear panel power connector is within reach of an AC power receptacle e Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such as radios power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables e Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted e Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113 F 45 C If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature OL 7075 05 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide jg Chapter2 Switch Installation 24 and 48 Port Switches W Preparing for Installation Verifying Package Contents This section does not apply to the Catalyst 2960 8TC 2960G 8TC and 2960PD 8TT L switches For information applicable to those switches see Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container and look at each item for damage If any item is missing or damaged contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support Return all packing material to the shipping container and save it The switch is shipped with these items e Documentation CD that includes Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide 8 Port Switches Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information fo
120. used Ethernet or SFP module The LED colors have the same meanings as described in Table 1 4 and Table 1 5 Figure 1 18 Dual Purpose Port LEDs _ 1 RJ 45 connector 3 SFP module port in use LED 2 RJ 45 port in use LED 4 SFP module slot Cable Guard for the Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L Switches You can order an optional cable guard to secure cables to the front of the Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L switches and to prevent them from being accidentally removed To order a cable guard contact your Cisco representative using these part numbers e CBLGRD C2960 8TC Catalyst 2960 8TC L and Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switches e CBLGRD C2960G 8TC Cisco Catalyst 2960G 8TC switch Rear Panel Description The rear panels on the Catalyst 2960 switches have all or some of these features an RJ 45 console port a fan exhaust an RPS connector and an AC power connector see Figure 1 19 These are the exceptions e No RPS connector Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L 2960PD 8TT L 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S e No fan Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L and 2960PD 8TT L The console port on these switches is on the front panel rather than on the rear panel e AC power adapter input Catalyst 2960PD 8TT L switch Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EEN Chapter1 Product Overview W Rear Panel Description Figure 1 19 Catalys
121. ut is not functioning properly RPS LED The RPS LED shows the RPS status Table 1 3 lists the LED colors and their meanings Note The Catalyst 2960 8TC L 2960G 8TC L 2960PD 8TT L 2960 24 S 2960 24TC S and 2960 48TC S switches do not have an RPS LED Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Tov 707505 EEEN Chapter1 Product Overview W Front Panel Description Table 1 3 RPS LED Color RPS Status Off RPS is off or not properly connected Green RPS is connected and ready to provide back up power if required Blinking green RPS is connected but is unavailable because it is providing power to another device redundancy has been allocated to a neighboring device Amber The RPS is in standby mode or in a fault condition Press the Standby Active button on the RPS and the LED should turn green If it does not the RPS fan could have failed Contact Cisco Systems Blinking amber The internal power supply in a switch has failed and the RPS is providing power to the switch redundancy has been allocated to this device For more information about the Cisco RPS 2300 or the Cisco RPS 675 see the related hardware installation guide for that power system Port LEDs and Modes Each RJ 45 port and SFP module slot has a port LED These port LEDs as a group or individually display information about the switch and about the individual ports The port modes determine the type of information dis
122. ve green amber collisions CRC errors and alignment and jabber errors are monitored for a link fault indication Amber Port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol STP and is not forwarding data After a port is reconfigured the port LED can remain amber for up to 30 seconds as STP checks the network topology for possible loops Blinking amber Port is blocked by STP and is not sending or receiving packets DUPLX Off Port is operating in half duplex duplex Green Port is operating in full duplex SPEED 10 100 and 10 100 1000 ports Off Port is operating at 10 Mb s Green Port is operating at 100 Mb s Flashing green Port is operating at 1000 Mb s SFP ports Off Port is operating at 10 Mb s Green Port is operating at 100 Mb s Blinking green Port is operating at 1000 Mb s Note The 1OOOBASE T SFP modules can operate at 10 100 or 1000 Mb s in full duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mb s in half duplex mode Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide EE OL 7075 05 Chapter1 Product Overview Rear Panel Description W Dual Purpose Port LEDs The LEDs on a dual purpose port show whether an RJ 45 connector is connected to the port or if an SFP module is installed in the slot See the example in Figure 1 18 You can configure each port as either a 10 100 1000 port through the RJ 45 connector or as an SFP module but not both at the same time The LEDs show how the port is being
123. witch in a rack on a wall or on a table or shelf you should power on the switch and verify that the switch passes POST If your configuration has an RPS connect the switch and the RPS to the same AC power source See Chapter 3 Switch Installation 8 Port Switches and see the Cisco RPS documentation for more information W When you connect the RPS to the switch put the RPS in standby mode Set the RPS to active mode during normal operation To power on the switch connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power connector on the switch and connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power outlet Warning Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle PWR RPS2300 PWR675 AC RPS N1 Statement 370 As the switch powers on it begins the POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly LEDs can blink during the test POST lasts approximately 1 minute When the switch begins POST the System RPS Status Duplex and Speed LEDs turn green The System LED blinks green and the other LEDs remain solid green When the POST completes successfully the System LED remains green The RPS LED remains green for some time and then reflects the switch operating status The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the switch operating status If a switch fails POST the System LED turns amber POST failures are usually fatal Call Cisco technical support rep

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