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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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APPENDIX

Configuring the Switch with the

CLI-Based Setup Program

This appendix provides a CLI-based setup procedure for a standalone switch.

Before connecting the switch to a power source, review the safety warnings in

Chapter 3, “Switch Installation.”

For an unconfigured switch, you can access the CLI either through Express Setup

or through the console port. These sections describe each method:

• Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup, page D-1

• Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, page D-2

Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup

Express Setup is supported on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1

or later. If you are installing an unconfigured switch, refer to the Cisco IOS

release label on the rear panel of the switch to determine the software release.

Note For switches running releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1, go to

the “Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port” section on page D-2.