Installation guide

CHAPTER

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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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Installing and Starting the Switch

This chapter describes how to install and start your switch, make connections to

the switch, and how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper

operation. Read the topics and perform the procedures in the order that they are

presented:

• Preparing for Installation, page 2-2

• Installing the Switch, page 2-8

• Installing the GBIC Modules, page 2-22

• Powering On the Switch, page 2-24

• Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-34

• Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports, page 2-36

• Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports, page 2-38

• Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port, page 2-40

• Where to Go Next, page 2-42