Switch User Manual

CHAPTER
4-1
Catalyst 2984G, 2948G-GE-TX, and 2980G Switch Hardware Installation Guide
78-6286-05
4
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Warning Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Site Preparation and
Safety Guide. This guide contains important safety information you should know
before working with the system. Statement 200
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or
service this equipment. Statement 1030
This chapter describes how to configure the Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Catalyst
2948G and 2980G switches and how to configure the small form-factor-pluggable
(SFP) module slot on the Catalyst 2948G-GE-TX switches. The chapter contains
these sections:
• Installing, Removing, and Maintaining GBICs, page 4-2
• Connecting To an SFP Module, page 4-12
The Gigabit Ethernet ports can be configured with any combination of GBICs.
The Gigabit Ethernet ports on these modules are used primarily for backbone
interconnection of other high-performance switches and routers.