User's Manual

Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Getting Started Guide

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See the “Accessing Help Online” section on page 22 for a list of supporting

documentation.

Installing the Switch

This section covers desk-mounting procedures. As examples, all the illustrations

show the Catalyst 2960CPD-8PT-L switch. For alternate mounting procedures,

such

as installing the switch in a rack, under the desk, on a wall, or for using a

mounting tray and magnet, see the Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Hardware

Installation Guide on Cisco.com.

Equipment That You Need

• Number-2 Phillips screwdriver

• Drill with a #27 drill bit (0.144-inch [3.7 mm])

Before You Begin

Before installing the switch, these guidelines must be met:

• Clearance to front panels is such that the LEDs can be easily read.

• Power cord reaches from the power outlet to the connector on the switch.

• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines,

and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

• 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.

• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent.

• Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet.