User's Manual

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

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

Connecting to the Switch Ports

Connect to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports

The fixed ports on some Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C models support Power over

Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+. See the switch software configuration guide for more

information. Some models also support PoE pass-through. For information on the

PoE pass-through feature, see the switch hardware guide.

Note The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is

enabled by default. The switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet

connections and configures the interfaces. You can use either a crossover or a

straight-through cable for connections to a copper 10/100/1000 module port on

the switch, regardless of the type of connected device.

Step 1

When you connect to servers, workstations,

IP phones, wireless access points, and routers,

insert a straight-through, twisted four-pair,

Category 5 cable in a switch 10/100/1000

port. Use a crossover, twisted four-pair,

Category 5 cable when you connect to other

switches, hubs, or repeaters.

Step 2

Insert the other cable end into an RJ-45 port on the other device.

Catalyst 2960-C

Series

5678

208783