Cisco WS-C2960X-24PD-L User Manual

Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switch Hardware Installation Guide

First Published: August 05, 2013
Last Modified: April 29, 2014
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CONTENTS

Preface
CHAPTER 1
Preface vii
Document Conventions vii
Related Documentation ix
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ix
Product Overview 1
Switch Models 1
Front Panel 3
PoE and PoE+ Ports 5
10/100/1000 Ports 5
Management Ports 6
USB Type A Port 7
SFP and SFP+ Module Slots 7
LEDs 7
System LED 10
RPS LED 10
IRPS LED 11
Master LED 11
Port LEDs and Modes 11
STACK LED 14
Console LEDs 15
Ethernet Management Port LED 15
Rear Panel 15
FlexStack-Plus Ports and LEDs 17
RPS Connector 18
Cisco RPS 2300 18
AC Power Connector 19
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Power Supply Modules (Applies to the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches) 19
Management Options 20
Network Configurations 21
CHAPTER 2
Switch Installation 23
Safety Warnings 23
Box Contents 26
Tools and Equipment 26
Installation Guidelines 26
Verifying Switch Operation 27
Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional) 28
Stack Guidelines 28
Installing the FlexStack-Plus Module 29
Stack Cabling 31
Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples 32
Power-On Sequence for Switch Stacks 33
Installing the Switch 33
Rack-Mounting 33
Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches 35
Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches 36
Mounting in a Rack 37
Wall-Mounting 38
Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting 38
Attaching the RPS Connector Cover 39
Mounting on a Wall 40
Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 41
After Switch Installation 41
Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional) 41
Removing a FlexStack Cable 42
Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional) 43
Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules 45
Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module 46
Removing an SFP or SFP+ Module 47
Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules 47
Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP and SFP+ Modules 48
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Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP 49
10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections 50
10/100/1000 Port Connections 51
Auto-MDIX Connections 51
Where to Go Next 52
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
Power Supply Installation 53
Power Supply Module Overview 53
Installation Guidelines 56
Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply 57
Finding the Serial Number 59
Troubleshooting 61
Diagnosing Problems 61
Switch POST Results 61
Switch LEDs 61
Switch Connections 62
Bad or Damaged Cable 62
Ethernet and Fiber-Optic Cables 62
Link Status 62
10/100/1000 Port Connections 63
10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections 63
SFP and SFP+ Module 63
Interface Settings 64
Ping End Device 64
Spanning Tree Loops 64
Switch Performance 64
Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation 64
Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards 64
Cabling Distance 65
Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration 65
Finding the Serial Number 66
Replacing a Failed Stack Member 67
APPENDIX A
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Technical Specifications 69
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Environmental Specifications 69
Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches 70
Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches 74
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
Connector and Cable Specifications 77
Connector Specifications 77
10/100/1000 Ports (Including PoE) 77
SFP Module Connectors 78
Cables and Adapters 78
SFP Module Cables 78
Cable Pinouts 80
Console Port Adapter Pinouts 81
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program 83
Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup 83
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port 83
Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port 84
Connecting the USB Console Port 85
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver 86
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver 86
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver 87
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver 87
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver 87
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB Driver 87
Using the Setup.exe Program 88
Using the Add or Remove Programs Utility 88
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver 88
Entering the Initial Configuration Information 89
IP Settings 89
Completing the Setup Program 89
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Preface

Document Conventions, page vii
Related Documentation, page ix
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page ix

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:
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Related Documentation

Related Documentation
Before installing or upgrading the switch, refer to the release notes.Note
Catalyst 2960-X Switch, located at http://www.cisco.com/go/cat2960x_docs.
Catalyst 2960-XR Switch, located at http://www.cisco.com/go/cat2960xr_docs.
Cisco SFP and SFP+ modules documentation, including compatibility matrixes, located at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
Subscribe to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0.
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CHAPTER 1

Product Overview

The Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR family of switches are Ethernet switches to which you can connect devices such as Cisco IP Phones, Cisco Wireless Access Points, workstations, and other network devices such as servers, routers, and other switches.
Some models of the switches support stacking through the Cisco FlexStack-Plus technology. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and to a switch stack.
This chapter contains these topics:
Switch Models, page 1
Front Panel, page 3
Rear Panel, page 15
Management Options, page 20
Network Configurations, page 21

Switch Models

Table 1: Catalyst 2960-X Switch Models and Descriptions
Switch Model
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1
1
1
Supported Software Image
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-48FPD-L
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-48LPD-L
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-24PD-L
Description
48 10/100/1000 Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports (PoE budget of 740 W) and 2 small form-factor pluggable (SFP)+ module slots.
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) and 2 SFP+ module slots.
24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) and 2 SFP+ module slots.
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Switch Model
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Supported Software Image
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-48FPS-L
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-48LPS-L
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-24PS-L
Description
48 10/100/1000 ports and 2 SFP+ module slots.LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-48TD-L
24 10/100/1000 ports and 2 SFP+ module slots.LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-24TD-L
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 740 W) and 4 SFP3module slots.
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) and 4 SFP module slots.
24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) and 4 SFP module slots.
48 10/100/1000 ports and 4 SFP module slots.LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-48TS-L
24 10/100/1000 ports and 4 SFP module slotsLAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-24TS-L
48 10/100/1000 ports and 2 SFP module slots.LAN LiteCatalyst 2960X-48TS-LL
24 10/100/1000 ports and 2 SFP module slots.LAN LiteCatalyst 2960X-24TS-LL
1
Support Cisco FlexStack-Plus technology.
2
SFP+ = 10-Gigabit uplink.
3
SFP = 1-Gigabit uplink.
Table 2: Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Models and Descriptions
Switch Model
1
1
1
1
LAN BaseCatalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L
Supported Software Image
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-48FPD-I
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-48LPD-I
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-24PD-I
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-48TD-I
24 10/100/1000 (8 PoE- with PoE budget of 110 W) ports, fanless, 2 10/100/1000BaseT copper uplinks, and 2 SFP module slots.
Description
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 740 W) 2 SFP+ module slots, 1025-W power supply.
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) 2 SFP+ module slots, 640-W power supply.
24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) 2 SFP+ module slots, 640-W power supply.
48 10/100/1000 and 2 SFP+ module slots, 250-W power supply.
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Front Panel

Front Panel
Switch Model
1
1
1
1
1
1
Supported Software Image
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-24TD-I
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-48FPS-I
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-48LPS-I
IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-24PS-I
Description
24 10/100/1000 and 2 SFP+ module slots, 250-W power supply.
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 740 W) and 4 SFP module slots, 1025-W power supply.
48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) and 4 SFP module slots, 640-W power supply.
24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (PoE budget of 370 W) and 4 SFP module slots, 640-W power supply.
48 10/100/1000 and 4 SFP module slots, 250-W power supply.IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-48TS-I
24 10/100/1000 and 4 SFP module slots, 250-W power supply.IP LiteCatalyst 2960XR-24TS-I
This section describes the front panel components:
24 or 48 downlink ports of one of these types:
10/100/1000
10/100/1000 PoE+
SFP ports
USB Type A connectors
USB mini-Type B (console) port
Ethernet management port
RJ-45 console port
LEDs
Mode button
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Front Panel
Product Overview
The Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L switch is shown here as an example. Other switches have similar components.
Figure 1: Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L Front Panel
SFP module slots5Mode button and switch LEDs1
10/100/1000 PoE+ ports6USB mini-Type B (console) port2
RJ-45 console port7USB Type A port3
Ethernet management port8USB Type A port4
The Catalyst 2960XR-48LPD-I switch is shown here as an example. Other Catalyst 2960-XR switches have similar components.
Figure 2: Catalyst 2960XR-48LPD-I Front Panel
SFP+ module slots5Mode button and switch LEDs1
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PoE and PoE+ Ports

The ports provide PoE+ support for devices compliant with IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and ePoE and also provide Cisco prestandard PoE support for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points.
The maximum switch power output is either 740 W or 370 W, depending on the switch model. Intelligent power management allows flexible power allocation across all ports.
For switches with a 740 W power budget, you can budget the PoE and PoE+:
15.4 W of PoE output on 48 ports
PoE and PoE+ Ports
10/100/1000 PoE+ ports6USB mini-Type B (console) port2
RJ-45 console port7USB Type A port3
Ethernet management port8USB Type A port4
30 W of PoE+ on 24 ports
For switches with a 370 W power budget, you can budget the PoE and PoE+:
15.4 W of PoE output on 24 ports
7.7 W of PoE output on 48 ports
30 W of PoE+ on 12 ports
Total power budget can be allocated among the ports
On a per-port basis, you control whether or not a port automatically provides power when an IP phone or an access point is connected.
The PoE ports use RJ-45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts. The maximum cable length is 328 feet (100 meters). The 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T traffic requires Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. The 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 UTP cable.
Cisco intelligent power management capabilities include enhanced power negotiation, power reservation, and per-port power policing. For information about configuring and monitoring PoE ports, see the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com.
The output of the PoE circuit has been evaluated as a Limited Power Source (LPS) per IEC 60950-1.Note

10/100/1000 Ports

The 10/100/1000 ports use RJ-45 connectors with Ethernet pinouts. The maximum cable length is 328 feet (100 meters). The 100BASE-TX traffic requires Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. The 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 UTP cable.
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Management Ports

Related Topics
10/100/1000 Port Connections, on page 63
Management Ports
The management ports connect the switch to a PC running Microsoft Windows or to a terminal server.
Ethernet management port.
RJ-45 console port (EIA/TIA-232).
USB mini-Type B console port (5-pin connector).
The 10/100 Ethernet management port connection uses a standard RJ-45 crossover or straight-through cable. The RJ-45 console port connection uses the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 female cable. The USB console port connection uses a USB Type A to 5-pin mini-Type B cable. The USB console interface speeds are the same as the RJ-45 console interface speeds.
If you use the USB mini-Type B console port, the Cisco Windows USB device driver must be installed on any PC connected to the console port (for operation with Microsoft Windows). Mac OS X or Linux do not require special drivers.
The 4-pin mini-Type B connector resembles the 5-pin mini-Type B connectors. They are not compatible. Use only the 5-pin mini-Type B.
Product Overview
This illustration shows a 5-pin mini-Type B USB port.
Figure 3: USB Mini-Type B Port
With the Cisco Windows USB device driver, you can connect and disconnect the USB cable from the console port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations.
The console output always goes to both the RJ-45 and the USB console connectors, but the console input is active on only one of the console connectors at any one time. The USB console takes precedence over the RJ-45 console. When a cable is connected into the USB console port, the RJ-45 console port becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is disconnected from the USB console port, the RJ-45 port becomes active.
You can use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure an inactivity timeout which reactivates the RJ-45 console if the USB console has been activated and no input activity has occurred on the USB console for a specified time.
After the USB console deactivates due to inactivity, you cannot use the CLI to reactivate it. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to reactivate the USB console. For information on using the CLI to configure the USB console interface, see the software guide.
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USB Type A Port

The USB Type A port provides access to external USB flash devices (also known as thumb drives or USB keys).
The port supports Cisco USB flash drives with capacities from 128 MB to 8 GB (USB devices with port densities of 128 MB, 256 MB, 1 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB are supported). When combined with stacking, you can upgrade other switches in the stack from an USB key inserted in any switch within the stack. Cisco IOS software provides standard file system access to the flash device: read, write, erase, and copy, as well as the ability to format the flash device with a FAT file system. It provides you with the ability to automatically upgrade the internal flash with the USB drives configuration and image for emergency switch recovery using USB auto-upgrade. This feature checks the internal flash for a bootable image and configuration and if either image or the configuration is not available, then the USB drive is checked for boot images and configuration. If the boot image and configuration are available, these are copied to flash for the reboot.

SFP and SFP+ Module Slots

USB Type A Port

LEDs

The switch has either two or four 1-Gigabit SFP or two 10-Gigabit SFP+ module slots. The slots marked SFP+ support both SFP and SFP+ modules. The SFP slots support only the SFP modules.
For Cisco SFP and SFP+ modules documentation, including compatibility matrixes, refer to this URL: http:/
/www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_tables_list.html
You can use the switch LEDs to monitor switch activity and its performance.
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LEDs
Product Overview
This figure shows the switch LEDs and the Mode button that you use to select a port mode.
Figure 4: Switch LEDs and Mode Button for the Catalyst 2960-X Switch
1
4
8RPS LED
PoE LED
5
USB mini-Type B console port LED9SPEED LED2
USB Type A port10STAT LED3
MGMT LED11SYS LED4
CONSOLE LED12Mode button5
6
6
USB Type A port13Master LED
Port LEDs14STACK LED7
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4
RPS = redundant power systemonly on switch models that support RPS.
5
Only on switch models that support PoE.
6
Only on switch models that support stacking.
This figure shows the switch LEDs and the Mode button that you use to select a port mode.
Figure 5: Switch LEDs and Mode Button for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switch
LEDs
8IRPS LED1
PoE LED
7
USB mini-Type B console port LED9SPEED LED2
USB Type A port10STAT LED3
MGMT LED11SYS LED4
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Product Overview
CONSOLE LED12Mode button5
6
7
Only on switch models that support PoE.
8
Only on switch models that support stacking.
System LED
Table 3: System LED
8
USB Type A port13Master LED
Port LEDs14STACK LED7
System StatusColor
System is not powered on.Off
System is operating normally.Green
POST in progress.Blinking green
System is receiving power but is not functioning properly.Amber
System is sleep mode.Blinking amber
RPS LED
The RPS LED is only available on switch models that have an RPS port . This is available only on the Catalyst 2960-X switches.
RPS is not supported on the Catalyst 2960-X 24PSQ-L switches.Note
Table 4: RPS LED
RPS StatusColor
RPS is off or not properly connected.Off
RPS is connected and can provide back-up power.Green
Blinking green
RPS is connected but is unavailable. It is providing power to another device (redundancy has been allocated to the other device).
The RPS is in standby mode or in a fault condition. See the RPS documentation.Amber
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LEDs
RPS StatusColor
IRPS LED
Master LED
Blinking amber
The IRPS LED is only available on Catalyst 2960-XR switches.
Table 5: IRPS LED
The power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is providing power to the switch (redundancy has been allocated to this device).
RPS StatusColor
Second power supply is not present.Off
Both power supplies are present and operating.Green
The second power supply is present, but the input is not connected.Amber
The second power supply is present, but the signal is faulty.Blinking amber
This table describes the master LEDs.
Table 6: Master LED
Amber
Port LEDs and Modes
The port and module slots each has a port LED. As a group or individually, the LEDs show information about the switch and about the ports.
DescriptionPort Mode
Switch is not the stack master.Off
Switch is the stack master or a standalone switch.Green
An error occurred when the stack was electing the stack master switch, or another type of stack error occurred.
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Product Overview
Table 7: Port Mode LEDs
DescriptionPort ModeMode LED
The port status. This is the default mode.Port statusSTAT
The port operating speed: 10, 100, 1000 Mb/s, or 10 Gb/s.Port speedSPEED
STACK
Stack member status
Stack port status
The stack member status.
The stack port status.
The PoE status.PoE port powerPoE
To select or change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is highlighted. When you change port modes, the meanings of the port LED colors also change.
Table 8: Meanings of LED Colors in Different Modes
MeaningPort LED ColorPort Mode
OffPoE
PoE is off. If the powered device is receiving power from an AC power source, the port LED is off even if the powered device is connected to the switch port.
Green
PoE is on. The port LED is green only when the switch port is providing power.
Alternating green and amber
PoE is denied because providing power to the powered device will exceed the switch power capacity.
Blinking amber
PoE is off due to a fault.
Noncompliant cabling or powered devices can cause a PoE port fault. Use only standard-compliant cabling to connect Cisco prestandard IP Phones and wireless access points or IEEE 802.3af-compliant devices. You must remove any cable or device that causes a PoE fault.
PoE for the port is disabled. (PoE is enabled by default.)Amber
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LEDs
MeaningPort LED ColorPort Mode
STAT (port status)
Alternating green-amber
Amber
10/100/1000 portsSPEED
No link or port was administratively shut down.Off
Link present.Green
Activity. Interface is sending or receiving data.Blinking green
Link fault. Error frames can affect connectivity, and errors such as excessive collisions, cyclic redundancy check (CRC) errors, and alignment and jabber errors are monitored for a link-fault indication.
Port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and is not forwarding data.
After a port is reconfigured, the port LED can remain amber for up to 30 seconds as STP searches the switch for possible loops.
Port is blocked by STP and is sending and receiving packets.Blinking amber
Port is operating at 10 Mb/s.Off
Port is operating at 100 Mb/s.Green
Port is operating at 1000 Mb/s.Blinking green
SFP module ports
Port is operating at 10 Mb/s.Off
Port is operating at 100 Mb/s.Green
Port is operating at 1000 Mb/s.Blinking green
SFP+ module ports (Applies to the Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L, 2960X-48LPD-L, 2960X-24PD-L, 2960X-48TD-L, and the 2960X-24TD-L switches.)
SFP+ module ports (Applies to the Catalyst 2960XR-48FPD-I, 2960XR-48LPD-I, 2960XR-24PD-I, 2960XR-48TD-I, and the 2960XR-24TD-I switches.)
Port is not operating.Off
Port is operating at 10 Gb/s.Blinking green
Port is operating at 1 Gb/s.Green
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Product Overview
MeaningPort LED ColorPort Mode
STACK LED
STACK (stack
No stack member has that member number.Off
member)
Stack member number.Blinking green
Member numbers of other stack member switches.Green
If your switches are stacked and you press the Mode button on any switch, all the switches display the same selected mode. For example, if you press the Mode button on the stack master to display SPEED, all the other stack members display SPEED.
Even if PoE mode is not selected, this LED still shows PoE problems if they are detected.
The STACK LED shows the sequence of member switches in a stack. Up to eight switches can be members of a stack. The first eight port LEDs show the switch member number. For example, if you press the Mode button and select Stack, the port LED 1 blinks green. The LEDs for port 2 and 3 are solid green, as these represent the member numbers of other stack members. The other port LEDs are off because there are no more members in the stack.
This figure shows the LEDs on the first switch, which is stack member number 1.
Figure 6: STACK LED
Stack member 33Stack member 11
Stack member 22
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Console LEDs

Rear Panel

When you select the STACK LED, the respective STACK LEDs are green when the stack ports (on the switch rear panel) are up, and the respective Stack LEDs are amber when the ports are down. SFP+ module port LEDs 1 and 2 on the switch show the status for stack ports 1 and 2, respectively.
If the port LEDs are green on all the switches in the stack, the stack is operating at full bandwidth. If any port LED is not green, the stack is not operating at full bandwidth.
The console LEDs show which console port is in use. If you connect a cable to a console port, the switch automatically uses that port for console communication. If you connect two console cables, the USB console port has priority.
Table 9: RJ-45 and USB Console LEDs
DescriptionColorLED
Ethernet Management Port LED
Table 10: Ethernet Management Port LED
GreenRJ-45 console port
GreenUSB console port
DescriptionColor
Active link to PC.Green
Inactive link.Off
POST failure.Amber
RJ-45 console port is active.
When this LED is on, the USB console port LED is off.
The port is not active, and the USB console port is active.Off
USB console port is active.
When this LED is on, the RJ-45 console port LED is off.
The port is not active, and the RJ-45 console port is active.Off
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Catalyst 2960-X switches have a FlexStack-Plus module slot, a fan exhaust, an RPS connector, and an AC power connector.
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Rear Panel
Product Overview
Note
The FlexStack-Plus module slot is not available on the Catalyst 2960X-48TS-LL and 2960X-24TS-LL switches. The FlexStack module slot, fan exhaust, and the RPS connector are not available on the Catalyst 2960-X 24PSQ-L switch.
Figure 7: Catalyst 2960-X Switch Rear Panel
RPS Connector3FlexStack-Plus module slot and cover1
AC power connector4Fan Exhaust2
The rear panel of the Catalyst 2960-XR switches have a FlexStack-Plus module slot and power supply module slots.
Figure 8: Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Rear Panel
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AC OK LED3

FlexStack-Plus Ports and LEDs

The stacking-capable switch models support stacking with the optional stack kit. It has the FlexStack-Plus module (hot-swappable) that inserts in the slot located in the switch rear panel, and a 0.5-meter FlexStack cable to connect the FlexStack-Plus module ports.
Figure 9: FlexStack-Plus Module
FlexStack-Plus Ports and LEDs
PS OK LED4FlexStack-Plus module slot and cover1
AC power connector on the power supply module5Power supply slot (with blank module)2
LED for Stack port 23FlexStack-Plus module1
LED for Stack port 12
This table lists the FlexStack-Plus module LED colors and their meanings.
Table 11: FlexStack-Plus Module LEDs
DescriptionColor
Port is active, cable is attached.Green
The port is not active, no cable is attached.Off
Table 12: Stack Configurations
stack-capable switches
BandwidthNumber of Switches in the StackSwitch
80 G8Stack with Catalyst 2960-X
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RPS Connector

RPS Connector
The Cisco RPS 2300 (model PWR-RPS2300) supports the Catalyst 2960-X switch.
RPS is not supported on the Catalyst 2960-X 24PSQ-L switches.Note
Product Overview
BandwidthNumber of Switches in the StackSwitch
80 G8Stack with Catalyst 2960-XR
stack-capable switches
40 G4Mixed stack with Catalyst 2960-S and Catalyst 2960-X stack-capable switches
Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle: RPS2300. Statement 370Warning
Connect the switch and the redundant power system to different AC power sources.
Use this cable for the RPS: CAB-RPS2300-E.
Cisco RPS 2300
The Cisco RPS 2300 is a redundant power system that can support six external network devices and provide power to one or two failed devices at a time. It senses when the internal power supply of a connected device fails and provides power to the failed device, preventing loss of network traffic. For more information, see the Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com at this URL: http://
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7148/prod_installation_guides_list.html
The Cisco RPS 2300 has two output levels: –52 V and 12 V with a total maximum output power of 2300 W.
All supported and connected switches can simultaneously communicate with the RPS 2300. You can configure these RPS 2300 features through the switch software:
Enable RPS active or standby mode for each connected switch
Configure switch priority for RPS support
List the connected switches and the power-supply module sizes
Obtain reports when a switch is powered by the RPS
Obtain status reports for the RPS power-supply module
Read and monitor backup, failure, and exception history
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AC Power Connector

AC Power Connector
This applies to the Catalyst 2960-X switches.Note
The switch is powered through the internal power supply. The internal power supply is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. Use the supplied AC power cord to plug it into an AC power outlet.

Power Supply Modules (Applies to the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches)

The switch operates with either one or two active power supply modules. You can use two AC modules, or one module and a blank cover.
Note
The Catalyst 2960XR-48FPD-I and 2960XR-48FPS-I only support the PWR-C2-1025WAC power supply. You cannot use the PWR-C2-250WAC and PWR-C2-640WAC power supplies in these switches.
Table 13: Power Supply Model Numbers and Description
DescriptionPart Number
250-W AC power supply module.PWR-C2-250WAC=
640-W AC power supply module.PWR-C2-640WAC=
1025-W AC power supply module.PWR-C2-1025WAC=
The 250-W and 640-W AC power supply modules are autoranging units that support input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. The 1025-W power supply module is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages between 115 and 240 VAC. All power supply modules have internal fans. All switches ship with a blank cover in the second power supply slot.
Table 14: Available PoE with Different Combinations of Power Supplies
Primary Power Supply
Secondary Power Supply
Available Power for PoE+
Switch Power Redundancy
Available PoE Power when One PS Fails
PWR-C2-250WAC=
PWR-C2-640WAC=
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Yes0PWR-C2-250WAC=PWR-C2-250WAC=
No370 W
370 WYes370 WPWR-C2-640WAC=PWR-C2-640WAC=

Management Options

Product Overview
Primary Power Supply
PWR-C2-1025WAC=
Management Options
Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application for LANs of small and medium-sized businesses. You can use the GUI to configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches. Cisco Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL: http:/
/www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html
For information on starting the Network Assistant application, see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco.com.
Device Manager
You can use Device Manager in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone switches. This web interface provides configuration and monitoring from anywhere in your network. For information, see the switch getting started guide and the Device Manager online help.
Secondary Power Supply
Available Power for PoE+
Switch Power Redundancy
No740 W
Available PoE Power when One PS Fails
740 WYes740 WPWR-C2-1025WAC=PWR-C2-1025WAC=
Cisco IOS CLI
You can configure and monitor the switch and switch cluster members from the CLI. Access the CLI by connecting your management station to the switch console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station. See the switch command reference on Cisco.com for information.
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Prime Infrastructure combines the wireless functionality of Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) and the wired functionality of Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution (LMS), with application performance monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities of Cisco Prime Assurance Manager. For more information, see the Cisco Prime Infrastructure documentation on Cisco.com.
Catalyst Smart Operations
The Smart Install feature provides a single point of management (director) in a network. You can use it to provide a zero touch image and configuration upgrade of newly deployed switches and image and configuration downloads for any client switches. For information, see the Cisco Smart Install Configuration Guide on Cisco.com.
Auto Smartports macros dynamically configure ports based on the device type detected on the port. When the switch detects a new device, it applies the appropriate Auto Smartports macro on the port. For information about configuring Auto Smartports, see the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com.
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Network Configurations

See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com for network configuration concepts and examples of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections.
Network Configurations
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CHAPTER 2

Switch Installation

For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting started guide on Cisco.com.
This chapter contains these topics:
Safety Warnings, page 23
Box Contents, page 26
Tools and Equipment, page 26
Installation Guidelines, page 26
Verifying Switch Operation, page 27
Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional), page 28
Installing the Switch, page 33
Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional), page 41
Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), page 43
Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 45
Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 47
10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections, page 50
10/100/1000 Port Connections, page 51
Where to Go Next, page 52

Safety Warnings

This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements. Read this section before you start the installation procedure. Translations of the warning statements appear in the RCSI guide on Cisco.com.
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage. Statement 48
This product must be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 378
If a Cisco external power system is not connected to the switch, install the provided connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 386
Warning
Warning
Warning
Attach only the following Cisco external power system to the switch: PWR-RPS2300 Statement 387
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing
the unit in the rack.
Statement 1006
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Safety Warnings
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting device. Statement 1019
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection: 10/100/1000 Ethernet. Statement 1044
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement 1046
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of: <113°F (45°C). Statement 1047
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Switch Installation
Warning
Warning
Warning
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071
Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuits if interconnections are made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Avoid using such interconnection methods, unless the exposed metal parts are located within a restricted access location and users and service people who are authorized within the restricted access location are made aware of the hazard. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key or other means of security. Statement 1072
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open. Statement 1073Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074Warning
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 3 inches (7.6 cm). Statement 1076
Hot surface. Statement 1079Warning
Applies to the Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switches.
Box Contents
The switch getting started guide describes the box contents. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support.

Tools and Equipment

Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
A number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch.

Installation Guidelines

When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
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Verifying Switch Operation

Clearance to the switch front and rear panel meets these conditions:
Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel.
Access to the rear of the rack is sufficient for connecting FlexStack cables to stacked switches, or
connecting the optional Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) 2300.
Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
For switches with the optional 1025-W power-supply module, first rack-mount the switch before installing
the power-supply module.
Make sure power-supply modules are securely inserted in the chassis before moving the switch.
When connecting or disconnecting the power cord on a switch that is installed above or below a 1025-W
power supply-equipped switch, you might need to remove the module from the switch to access the power cord.
Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
For the Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switches: Allow these clearances:
Top and bottom: 1.75 in. (44.44 mm)
Back of switch: 3 in. (76.19 mm)
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.
For 10/100/1000 fixed ports, the cable length from a switch to a connected device cannot exceed 328
feet (100 meters).
Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing
contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must install this equipment in an environment as free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes from construction activities) as is possible.
Verifying Switch Operation
Before you install the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a table or shelf, power on the switch and verify that it passes POST.
To power on the switch, plug one end of the AC power cord into the switch AC power connector, and plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
As the switch powers on, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. LEDs can blink during the test. POST lasts approximately 1 minute. When the switch
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Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional)

begins POST, the SYST, RPS, STAT, and SPEED LEDs turn green. The SYST LED blinks green, and the other LEDs remain solid green.
When the switch completes POST successfully, the SYST LED remains green. The RPS LED remains green for some time and then reflects the switch operating status. The other LEDs turn off and then reflect the switch operating status. If a switch fails POST, the SYST LED turns amber.
POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST.
After a successful POST, unplug the power cord from the switch and install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on a table, or on a shelf.
If your configuration has an RPS, connect the switch and the RPS to different AC power sources. See the Cisco RPS documentation for information.
Switch Installation
Note
Warning
When you connect the RPS to the switch, put the RPS in standby mode. Set the RPS to active mode during normal operation.
Attach only the following Cisco external power system to the switch: PWR-RPS2300 Statement 387
Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional)
This section applies only to the Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR stacking-capable switches.Note

Stack Guidelines

Connect only Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-S switches in a mixed switch stack.
Note
You can only create mixed stacks with Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-S switches (up to four switches). You cannot create mixed stacks with other switches. Catalyst 2960-XR switches cannot be added to mixed stacks. They can only stack with other Catalyst 2960-XR switches.
Install the FlexStack-Plus module and the FlexStack cable.
Note
Order the appropriate cable from your Cisco sales representative. The length of FlexStack cable depends
on your configuration. These are the different sizes available:
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Switch Installation
CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)
CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)
CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable)
Make sure that you have access to the switch rear panel and to the rear of the rack.

Installing the FlexStack-Plus Module

The switch should always have a blank module installed when a FlexStack-Plus module is not used.Note
The Catalyst 2960X-48P-L switch is shown as an example. You can install the module in other switches as shown.
Procedure
Installing the FlexStack-Plus Module
Step 1
Step 2
Use a number 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the FlexStack-Plus module blank cover on the switch back panel.
Grasp the FlexStack-Plus module on the sides, and insert it into the module slot. Push the module in completely until you feel it snap into place.
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Switch Installation
Step 3
Secure the screws on each side of the module.
Note
Avoid overtightening the screws.
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Stack Cabling

Stack Cabling
These figures show the switches stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. The connections are redundant. A Catalyst 2960-X switch is shown in the examples, the Catalyst 2960-XR switch can be stacked in the same way.
Figure 10: Stacking Switches with the 0.5-meter FlexStack Cable
Figure 11: Stacking Switches with 0.5-meter and 3-meter FlexStack Cables
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Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples

Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples
This figure shows a stack that provides full bandwidth with redundant connections.
Figure 12: Stack with Full Bandwidth Connections
This figure shows a stack with incomplete stack cabling connections. This stack provides only half bandwidth and does not have redundant connections.
Figure 13: Stack with Half Bandwidth Connections
Switch Installation
This figure shows a stack with a bad FlexStack cable in link B. This stack provides only half bandwidth and does not have redundant connections.
Figure 14: Stack with a Failover Condition
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This figure shows a stack with a bad link B. This stack partitions into two stacks, and switch 1 and switch 3 are stack masters.
Figure 15: Partitioned Stack with a Failover Condition

Power-On Sequence for Switch Stacks

Power-On Sequence for Switch Stacks
Consider these guidelines before you power on the switches in a stack:
The sequence in which the switches are first powered on might affect the switch that becomes the stack
master.
If you want a particular switch to be the stack master, power on that switch first. This switch becomes
the stack master and remains the stack master until a master reelection. After 2 minutes, power on the other stack switches.
If you have no preference as to which switch becomes the stack master, power on all the switches in the
stack within a 1-minute timeframe. These switches participate in the stack master election. Switches powered on after the 1-minute timeframe do not participate in the election.
Power off a switch before you add it to or remove it from an existing switch stack.
For conditions that can cause a stack master reelection or to manually elect the stack master, see the Catalyst 2960-X Switch Stacking Configuration Guide or Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Stacking Configuration Guide on
Cisco.com.

Installing the Switch

Rack-Mounting

Installation in other than 19-inch racks requires a bracket kit not included with the switch.
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Switch Installation
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing
the unit in the rack.
Statement 1006
This figure shows the standard 19-inch brackets and other optional mounting brackets. You can order the optional brackets from your Cisco sales representative.
Figure 16: Rack-Mounting Brackets
23-inch brackets319-inch brackets1
24-inch brackets4ETSI brackets2
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Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches
Procedure
Use two Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch.
Figure 17: Attaching Brackets for 19-inch Racks
Rack-Mounting
Mid-mounting position3Front-mounting position1
Rear-mounting position4Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)2
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Rack-Mounting
Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
Procedure
Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch.
Figure 18: Attaching Brackets for 19-inch Racks
Switch Installation
Mid-mounting position3Front-mounting position1
Rear-mounting position4Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)2
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Mounting in a Rack
Procedure
Rack-Mounting
Step 1 Step 2
Use the four supplied Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack.
Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
Number-12 Phillips pan-head screws
4Cable guide1
(48-0523-01) or Number-10 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0627-01)
Mid-mounting position5Phillips machine screw, black (48-0654-01)2
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Wall-Mounting

Wall-Mounting
Switch Installation
Rear-mounting position6Front-mounting position3
Warning
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 378
Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2
Attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch.
Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Figure 19: Attaching the 19-inch Brackets for Wall-Mounting
Number-8 phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)1
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Attaching the RPS Connector Cover
This section only applies to the switches that have an RPS port.
Wall-Mounting
Warning
If an RPS is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 265
Before You Begin
The Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switches do not have an RPS connector and a cover is not needed.Note
Procedure
If you are not using an RPS with your switch, use the two Phillips pan-head screws to attach the RPS connector cover to the back of the switch.
Figure 20: Attaching the RPS Connector Cover
RPS connector3Phillips pan-head screws (48-0482-01)1
RPS connector cover2
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Mounting on a Wall
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood-mounting backboard. Mount the switch with the front panel facing down.
Switch Installation
Warning
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 378
Following safety regulations, wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down.Caution
Figure 21: Mounting on a Wall
1
User-supplied screws (for example, you can use # 6 wood screws with a washer head 1-inch long).
When you complete the switch installation, see After Switch Installation, on page 41 for information on switch configuration.
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Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf

Procedure
Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf
Step 1
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
To install the switch on a table or shelf, locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the mounting-kit envelope.
Attach the four rubber feet to the four circular etches on the bottom of the chassis.
Place the switch on the table or shelf near an AC power source.
When you complete the switch installation, see After Switch Installation, on page 41 for information on switch configuration.

After Switch Installation

Configure the switch by running Express Setup to enter the initial switch configuration. See the switch
getting started guide on Cisco.com.
Use the CLI setup program to enter the initial switch configuration.
Connect to the stack ports.
Install the power cord retainer (optional).
Connect to the front-panel ports.
Related Topics
Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional), on page 41
Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), on page 43
Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module, on page 46
10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections, on page 50

Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional)

Always use a Cisco-approved FlexStack cable to connect the switches.
This is only supported on the stack-capable switches.Note
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Use only approved cables, and connect only to other Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-S switches. Equipment might be damaged if connected to other nonapproved Cisco cables or equipment.
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Removing a FlexStack Cable

Procedure
Switch Installation
Step 1 Step 2
Remove the dust covers from the FlexStack cables, and store them for future use.
Insert one end of the FlexStack cable into the stack port of the first switch. Insert the other end of the cable into the stack port on the other switch. Make sure that you insert the cables in completely until you feel them snap into place.
Note
When you connect the FlexStack cable to the STACK 1 port, the tab should be above the connector. When you connect the FlexStack cable to the STACK 2 port, the tab should be below the connector.
Step 3
Replace the dust covers when you remove the FlexStack cables from the connectors.
Caution
Removing and installing the FlexStack cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.
Removing a FlexStack Cable
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2
To remove a FlexStack cable, grasp the tab on the cable connector and gently pull straight out.
When you remove the FlexStack cables from the connectors, replace the dust covers to protect them from dust.
Caution
Removing and installing the FlexStack cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary.
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Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional)

Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional)
This section applies only to the Catalyst 2960-X switches.Note
The power cord retainer is optional (part number [PWR-CLP=]). You can order it when you order your switch, or you can order it later from your Cisco representative.
Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Choose the sleeve size of the power cord retainer based on the thickness of the cord. The smaller sleeve can be snapped off and used for thin cords.
Slide the retainer around the AC power cord, and pass it around the loop on the switch.
Figure 22: Inserting the Retainer Through the Lanced Loop
Sleeve for thinner power cords3AC power cord1
Loop4Power cord retainer2
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Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional)
Switch Installation
Step 3
Slide the retainer through the first latch.
Figure 23: Sliding the Retainer Through the Latch
Latch3AC power cord1
Smaller sleeve for thin power cords2
Step 4
Slide the retainer through the other latches to lock it.
Figure 24: Locking the Retainer
Latches3AC power cord1
Sleeve for thin power cords2
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Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules

Step 5
Step 6
(Optional) Use the small sleeve for thin power cords. Use the small sleeve to provide greater stability for thin cords. Detach the sleeve, and slide it over the power cord.
Figure 25: Sleeve Around the Power Cord
AC power cord2Sleeve for thin power cords1
Secure the AC power cord by pressing on the retainer.
Figure 26: Securing the Power Cord in the Retainer
Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules
Some switch models support SFP modules, SFP+ modules, or both. The SFP slots support only the SFP modules. The SFP+ slots support both SFP and SFP+ modules.
See the switch release notes on Cisco.com for the list of supported SFP modules. Use only Cisco SFP modules on the switch. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch.
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Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module

For information about installing, removing, cabling, and troubleshooting SFP modules, see the module documentation that shipped with your device.
Related Topics
SFP and SFP+ Module Slots, on page 7
Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module
Before You Begin
When installing SFP or SFP+ modules, observe these guidelines:
Do not remove the dust plugs from the modules or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you
are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
cables to the switch and other devices.
Switch Installation
Step 1 Step 2
Caution
Removing and installing an SFP or SFP+ module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert any module more often than is absolutely necessary.
Procedure
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings on the module top. On some SFP or SFP+ modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection.
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Removing an SFP or SFP+ Module

Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position.
Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place.
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it.
For fiber-optic SFP or SFP+ modules, remove the dust plugs and save.
Connect the SFP cables.
Figure 27: Installing an SFP Module
Removing an SFP or SFP+ Module
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Step 5 Step 6
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Disconnect the cable from the SFP module. For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX).
Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP or SFP+ module to keep the optical interfaces clean.
If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject the module. If the latch is obstructed and you cannot use your finger, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long, narrow instrument to open the latch.
Grasp the SFP or SFP+ module, and carefully remove it from the module slot.
Place the module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.

Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules

Related Topics
SFP and SFP+ Module Slots, on page 7
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Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP and SFP+ Modules

Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP and SFP+ Modules
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008Warning
Switch Installation
Caution
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP or SFP+ module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light. Before connecting to the SFP module, be sure that you understand the port and cabling stipulations.
Procedure
Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable, and store them for future use.
Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP or SFP+ module port.
Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic receptacle on a target device.
Figure 28: Connecting to a Fiber-Optic SFP Module Port
Step 4
Observe the port status LED.
The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link.
The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green.
If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be problem with the adapter installed in the target device.
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Related Topics
SFP Module Connectors, on page 78

Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP

When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 or higher cable.
Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP
Note
Step 1
Step 2
The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default. For configuration information for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference on Cisco.com.
To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.Caution
Procedure
Connect one end of the cable to the SFP module port. Insert a four twisted-pair, straight-through cable when you connect to servers, workstations, and routers. Insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable when you connect to switches or repeaters.
Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 connector on the other device.
Figure 29: Connecting to a 1000BASE-T SFP Module
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10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections

Switch Installation
RJ-45 connector1
Step 3
Step 4
Observe the port status LED.
The LED turns green when the switch and the other device have an established link.
The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This process
takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green.
If the LED is off, the other device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might
be a problem with the adapter in the other device.
If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or other device.
10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections
The ports provide PoE support for devices compliant with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at (PoE+), and also provide Cisco prestandard PoE support for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points.
On a per-port basis, you can control whether or not a port automatically provides power when an IP phone or an access point is connected.
To access an advanced PoE planning tool, use the Cisco Power Calculator available on Cisco.com at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/cpc/launch.jsp
You can use this application to calculate the power supply requirements for a specific PoE configuration. The results show output current, output power, and system heat dissipation.
Warning
Caution
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Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuits if interconnections are made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Avoid using such interconnection methods, unless the exposed metal parts are located within a restricted access location and users and service people who are authorized within the restricted access location are made aware of the hazard. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key or other means of security. Statement 1072
Category 5e and Category 6 cables can store high levels of static electricity. Always ground the cables to a suitable and safe earth ground before connecting them to the switch or other devices.
Noncompliant cabling or powered devices can cause a PoE port fault. Use only standard-compliant cabling to connect Cisco prestandard IP Phones and wireless access points, IEEE 802.3af, or 802.3at (PoE+)-compliant devices. You must remove any cable or device that causes a PoE fault.
Switch Installation

10/100/1000 Port Connections

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Connect one end of the cable to the switch PoE port.
Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 connector on the other device. The port LED turns on when both devices have established link. The port LED is amber while STP discovers the topology and searches for loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. If the LED is off, the other device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter in the other device.
Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if needed.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device.
Note
Many legacy powered devices, including older Cisco IP phones and access points that do not fully support IEEE 802.3af, might not support PoE when connected to the switches by a crossover cable.
10/100/1000 Port Connections
The switch 10/100/1000 port configuration changes to operate at the speed of the attached device. If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation, you can manually set the speed and duplex parameters. Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or that have the speed and duplex parameters manually set can reduce performance or result in no linkage.
To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports:
Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex.
Set the interface speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.

Auto-MDIX Connections

The autonegotiation and the auto-MDIX features are enabled by default on the switch.
With autonegotiation, the switch port configurations change to operate at the speed of the attached device. If the attached device does not support autonegotiation, you can manually set the switch interface speed and duplex parameters.
With auto-MDIX, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interface accordingly.
If auto-MDIX is disabled, use the guidelines in this table to select the correct cable.
Table 15: Recommended Ethernet Cables (When Auto-MDIX is Disabled)
Device
9
Straight-Through CableCrossover Cable
NoYesSwitch to switch
NoYesSwitch to hub
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Device
9
Straight-Through CableCrossover Cable
YesNoSwitch to computer or server
YesNoSwitch to router
YesNoSwitch to IP phone
9
100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires twisted four-pair, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable.
Where to Go Next
If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. You can use any of these management options to change the default configuration:
Start the Network Assistant application, which is described in the getting started guide. Through this
GUI, you can configure and monitor a switch cluster or an individual switch.
Use the CLI to configure the switch as a member of a cluster or as an individual switch from the console.
Use the Cisco Prime Infrastructure application.
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Power Supply Installation

This chapter applies only to the Catalyst 2960-XR switches. It contains these topics:
Power Supply Module Overview, page 53
Installation Guidelines, page 56
Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply, page 57
Finding the Serial Number, page 59

Power Supply Module Overview

The switch operates with either one or two active power supply modules. You can use two AC modules, or one module and a blank cover.
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The Catalyst 2960XR-48FPD-I and 2960XR-48FPS-I only support the PWR-C2-1025WAC power supply. You cannot use the PWR-C2-250WAC and PWR-C2-640WAC power supplies in these switches.
Table 16: Power Supply Model Numbers and Description
DescriptionPart Number
250-W AC power supply modulePWR-C2-250WAC=
640-W AC power supply modulePWR-C2-640WAC=
1025-W AC power supply modulePWR-C2-1025WAC=
The 250-W and 640-W AC power supply modules are autoranging units that support input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. The 1025-W power supply module is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages between 115 and 240 VAC. All power supply modules have internal fans. All switches ship with a blank cover in the second power supply slot.
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Power Supply Module Overview
Each AC power supply module has a power cord for connection to an AC power outlet.
Figure 30: PWR-C2-1025WAC Power Supply
Power Supply Installation
Figure 31: PWR-C2-640WAC Power Supply
AC power cord connector4AC OK LED1
Release latch5PS OK LED2
Power supply6AC power cord retainer3
AC power cord connector4AC OK LED1
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Release latch5PS OK LED2
Power supply6AC power cord retainer3
Figure 32: PWR-C2-250WAC Power Supply
AC power cord connector4AC OK LED1
Release latch5PS OK LED2
Power supply6AC power cord retainer3
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Installation Guidelines

If no power supply is installed in a power supply slot, install a power supply slot cover.
Figure 33: Power Supply Slot Cover
Power Supply Installation
The power supply modules have two status LEDs.
Green
Installation Guidelines
Observe these guidelines when removing or installing a power supply module:
Do not force the power supply module into the slot. This can damage the pins on the switch if they are
not aligned with the module.
present.
Retainer clips2Release handles1
DescriptionPS OKDescriptionAC OK
OffNo AC input power.Off (AC LED is off)
Output is disabled, or input is outside operating range.
Power output to switch.GreenAC input power is
Output has failed.Red
A power supply that is only partially connected to the switch can disrupt the system operation.
Remove power from the power-supply module before removing or installing the module.
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The power supply is hot-swappable.

Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply

Caution
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Do not operate the switch with one power-supply module slot empty. For proper chassis cooling, both module slots must be populated, with either a power supply or a blank module.
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1024
Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. Statement 206
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
If a Cisco external power system is not connected to the switch, install the provided connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 386
Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Turn off the power at its source.
Remove the power cord from the power cord retainer.
Remove the power cord from the power connector.
Press the release latch at the right side of the power supply module inward and slide the power supply out.
Do not leave the power-supply slot open for more than 90 seconds while the switch is operating.Note
Warning
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
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Power Supply Installation
Step 5
Step 6
Insert the new power supply into the power-supply slot, and gently push it into the slot. When correctly inserted, the 250-W and 640-W power supplies (excluding the power cord retainer) are flush with the switch rear panel. The 1025-W power-supply module extends inches from the switch rear panel.
Figure 34: Inserting the AC-Power Supply in the Switch
(Optional) Make a loop in the power cord and thread it through the power cord retainer.
Figure 35: AC-Power Supply with Power Cord Retainer
Step 7
Connect the power cord to the power supply and to an AC power outlet. Turn on the power at the power source.
Step 8 Step 9
Confirm that the power supply AC OK and PS OK LEDs are green.
Repeat the steps to install a second power supply.
When you install the second power supply the LEDs on the power supply might blink momentarily.Note
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Finding the Serial Number

If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance, you need to know the switch serial number. You can also use the show version privileged EXEC command to see the switch serial number.
Figure 36: 1025-W AC Power Supply Serial Number
Finding the Serial Number
Figure 37: 250-W and 640-W AC Power Supply Serial Number
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Troubleshooting

This chapter contains these topics:
Diagnosing Problems, page 61
Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 65
Finding the Serial Number, page 66
Replacing a Failed Stack Member, page 67

Diagnosing Problems

The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. They show POST failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. You can also get statistics from Device Manager, from the CLI, or from an SNMP workstation.
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Switch POST Results

Note
POST failures are usually fatal. Contact your Cisco technical support representative if your switch does not pass POST.

Switch LEDs

If you have physical access to the switch, look at the port LEDs for troubleshooting information about the switch. See the LEDs, on page 7 for a description of the LED colors and their meanings.
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Switch Connections

Switch Connections
Bad or Damaged Cable
Always examine the cable for marginal damage or failure. A cable might be just good enough to connect at the physical layer, but it could corrupt packets as a result of subtle damage to the wiring or connectors. You can identify this situation because the port has many packet errors or the port constantly flaps (loses and regains link).
Examine or exchange the copper or fiber-optic cable with a known, good cable.
Look for broken or missing pins on cable connectors.
Rule out any bad patch panel connections or media convertors between the source and the destination.
If possible, bypass the patch panel, or eliminate faulty media convertors (fiber-optic-to-copper).
Try the cable in another port or interface, if possible, to see if the problem follows the cable.
Remove and inspect the stack cable and stack port for bent pins or damaged connectors. If the cable is
bad, replace it with a known good cable.
Troubleshooting
Ethernet and Fiber-Optic Cables
Make sure that you have the correct cable for the connection.
For Ethernet, use Category 3 copper cable for 10 Mb/s UTP connections. Use either Category 5, Category
5e, or Category 6 UTP for 10/100/1000 Mb/s connections.
For fiber-optic cables, verify that you have the correct cable for the distance and port type. Make sure
that the connected device ports both match and use the same type encoding, optical frequency, and fiber type.
For copper connections, determine if a crossover cable was used when a straight-through was required
or the reverse. Enable auto-MDIX on the switch, or replace the cable.
Link Status
Verify that both sides have link. A single broken wire or a shutdown port can cause one side to show link even though the other side does not have link.
A port LED that is on does not guarantee that the cable is fully functional. The cable might have encountered physical stress that causes it to function at a marginal level. If the port LED does not turn on:
Connect the cable from the switch to a known good device.
Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected to the correct ports.
Verify that both devices have power.
Verify that you are using the correct cable type.
Look for loose connections. Sometimes a cable appears to be seated, but is not. Disconnect the cable
and then reconnect it.
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10/100/1000 Port Connections
A port appears to malfunction:
Use the Mode button to show the status for all ports.
Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to see if the port is error-disabled, disabled, or
shutdown. Reenable the port if necessary.
10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections
A powered device connected to a PoE port does not receive power:
Use the Mode button to show the PoE status for all ports.
Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to see if the port is in error-disabled, disabled, or
shutdown. Reenable the port if necessary.
Verify that the power supply installed in the switch meets the power requirements of your connected
devices.
Switch Connections
Verify that there is sufficient PoE power budget to provide power to the attached device. Use the show
power inline global configuration command to check on the available PoE power budget.
Verify the cable type. Many legacy powered devices, including older Cisco IP phones and access points
that do not fully support IEEE 802.3af, might not support PoE when connected to the switch by a crossover cable. Replace the crossover cable with a straight-through cable.
Caution
SFP and SFP+ Module
Use only Cisco SFP or SFP+ modules in the switch. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the module meets the requirements for the switch.
Inspect the SFP module. Exchange the suspect module with a known good module. Verify that the
module is supported on this platform. (The switch release notes on Cisco.com list the SFP modules that the switch supports.)
Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to see if the port or module is error-disabled,
disabled, or shutdown. Reenable the port if needed.
Noncompliant cabling or powered devices can cause a PoE port fault. Use only standard-compliant cabling to connect Cisco prestandard IP Phones and wireless access points or IEEE 802.3af-compliant devices. You must remove any cable or device that causes a PoE fault.
Make sure that all fiber-optic connections are properly cleaned and securely connected.
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Switch Performance

Interface Settings
Verify that the interface is not disabled or powered off. If an interface is manually shut down on either side of the link, it does not come up until you reenable the interface. Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to see if the interface is error-disabled, disabled, or shutdown on either side of the connection. If needed, reenable the interface.
Ping End Device
Ping from the directly connected switch first, and then work your way back port by port, interface by interface, trunk by trunk, until you find the source of the connectivity issue. Make sure that each switch can identify the end device MAC address in its Content-Addressable Memory (CAM) table.
Spanning Tree Loops
STP loops can cause serious performance issues that look like port or interface problems.
A unidirectional link can cause loops. It occurs when the traffic sent by the switch is received by its neighbor, but the traffic from the neighbor is not received by the switch. A broken fiber-optic cable, other cabling problems, or a port issue could cause this one-way communication.
You can enable UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD) on the switch to help identify unidirectional link problems.
Troubleshooting
Switch Performance
Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation
If the port statistics show a large amount of alignment errors, frame check sequence (FCS), or late-collisions errors, this might mean a speed or duplex mismatch.
A common issue with speed and duplex occurs when duplex and speed settings are mismatched between two switches, between a switch and a router, or between the switch and a workstation or server. Mismatches can happen when manually setting the speed and duplex or from autonegotiation issues between the two devices.
To maximize switch performance and to ensure a link, follow one of these guidelines when changing the duplex or the speed settings.
Let both ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex.
Manually set the speed and duplex parameters for the interfaces on both ends of the connection.
If a remote device does not autonegotiate, use the same duplex settings on the two ports. The speed
parameter adjusts itself even if the connected port does not autonegotiate.
Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards
Problems sometimes occur between the switch and third-party network interface cards (NICs). By default, the switch ports and interfaces autonegotiate. Laptops or other devices are commonly set to autonegotiate, yet sometimes autonegotiation issues occur.
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Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration

To troubleshoot autonegotiation problems, try manually setting both sides of the connection. If this does not solve the problem, there could be a problem with the firmware or software on your NIC. You can resolve this by upgrading the NIC driver to the latest version.
Cabling Distance
If the port statistics show excessive FCS, late-collision, or alignment errors, verify that the cable distance from the switch to the connected device meets the recommended guidelines.
Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration
If you have configured a new switch with a wrong IP address, or if all of the switch LEDs start blinking when you are trying to enter Express Setup mode, you can clear the configured IP address. The switch returns to the factory default settings.
Note
Step 1
Step 2
This procedure clears the IP address and all configuration information stored on the switch. Do not follow this procedure unless you want to completely reconfigure the switch.
Procedure
Press and hold the Mode button. The switch LEDs blink after about 2 seconds. If the switch is not configured, the LEDs above the Mode button turn green. You can omit the next step.
Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after 8 seconds, and then the switch reboots. You can now configure the switch by using Express Setup as described in the switch getting started guide.
You can also configure the switch by using the CLI setup procedure described in the appendix.
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Finding the Serial Number
If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance, you need to know the switch serial number. You can also use the show version privileged EXEC command to see the switch serial number.
Figure 38: Serial Number Location for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches
Troubleshooting
Figure 39: Serial Number Location for the FlexStack-Plus Module
Figure 40: Serial Number Location for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
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Replacing a Failed Stack Member

Procedure
Replacing a Failed Stack Member
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
Get a replacement switch that has the same model number as the failed switch.
Power down the failed switch.
Make sure that the replacement switch is off and that the FlexStack-Plus module is installed.
Connect the switch to the stack.
Make the same connections on the replacement switch that were on the failed switch.
Reinstall any modules, and make cable connections.
Power on the replacement switch. The replacement switch has the same configuration for all the interfaces as the failed switch and functions the same as the failed switch.
If you had manually set the member numbers for any stack members, you need to manually assign the replacement switch with the same member number as the failed switch. See the Catalyst 2960-X Switch Stacking Command Reference on Cisco.com.
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Troubleshooting
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Technical Specifications

This appendix contains these topics:
Environmental Specifications, page 69
Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches, page 70
Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches, page 74

Environmental Specifications

This table describes the environmental specifications.
Table 17: Environmental Specifications for All Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches
Environmental Ranges
APPENDIX A
Operating temperature
10
Storage temperature
10
Minimum ambient temperature for cold start is 32°F (0°C)
Table 18: Environmental and Physical Specification for the AC Power Supplies for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
Power Requirements
23 to 113°F (–5 to 45°C) up to 5,000 ft (1500 m)
23 to 104°F (–5 to 40°C) up to 10,000 ft (3000 m)
–40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C) up to 15,000 ft (4500 m)
10 to 95% (noncondensing)Relative humidity
Up to 15,000 ft (4500 m)Storage altitude
23 to 113°F (–5 to 45°C)Operating temperature
–40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)Storage temperature
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Technical Specifications
10-95% (non-condensing)Relative humidity
Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m)Altitude
Weight
Dimensions
PWR-C2-250WAC: 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)
PWR-C2-640WAC: 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 3.4 lb (1.6 kg)
PWR-C2-250WAC:1.58 x 10.22 x 3.75 in. (3.5 x 26 x 9.53 cm)
PWR-C2-640WAC: 1.58 x 10.22 x 3.75 in. (3.5 x 26 x 9.53 cm)
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 1.58 x 11.72 x 3.75 in. (3.5 x 29.8 x 9.53 cm)
Note
Dimensions shown exclude the extraction handle, which measures
1.55 in. (3.9 cm).
Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches
Table 19: Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L, 2960X-48LPD-L, 2960X-24PD-L, 2960X-48FPS-L, 2960X-48LPS-L, 2960X-24PSQ-L, and 2960X-24PS-L Switch Specifications
Power Requirements
AC input voltage
100 to 240 VAC (autoranging)
9 to 4 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L)
5 to 2 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L)
5 to 2 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L)
9 to 4 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L)
5 to 2 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L)
5 to 2 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-24PS-L)
2 to 4 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L)
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Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches
DC input voltage for RPS 2300
Power consumption
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+12 V @ 4 A, –53 V @ 15 A (Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L)
+12 V @ 4 A, –53 V @ 8 A (Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L)
+12 V @ 3A, –53 V @ 8 A (Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L)
12 V @ 4 A, –53 V @ 15 A (Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L)
+12 V @ 4 A, –53 V @ 8 A (Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L)
+12 V @ 3 A, –53 V @ 8 A (Catalyst 2960X-24PS-L)
Note
The Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L does not support the RPS 2300
149 W, 508 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L)
103 W, 351 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L)
92 W, 313 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L)
149 W, 508 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L)
102 W, 348 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L)
90 W, 307 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-24PS-L)
34.8 W, 119 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L)
Power rating
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0.89 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L)
0.48 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L)
0.47 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L)
0.89 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L)
0.49 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L)
0.49 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-24PS-L)
0.16 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L)
PoE+
30 W-per-port maximum, 740-W switch maximum (Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L and 2960X-48FPS-L
switches)
15.4 W-per-port maximum, 370-W switch maximum (Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L, 2960X-24PD-L,
2960X-48LPS-L, and 2960X-24PS-L switches)
Note
The Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L and 2960X-48LPS-L can support up to 12 ports of PoE+ (30 W-per-port).
30 W-per-port maximum, 110-W switch maximum (Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switch)
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Physical Dimensions
Technical Specifications
Weight
12.9 lb (5.8 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L)
12.8 lb (5.8 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-48LPD-L)
12.7 lb (5.8 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-24PD-L)
13.2 (6.0 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-48FPS-L)
12.9 lb (5.8 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-48LPS-L)
12.8 lb (5.8 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-24PS-L)
12.8 lb (5.8 kg) (Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L)
Dimensions (H x D x W)
1.75 x 14.50 x 17.5 in. (4.45 x 36.83 x 44.5 cm). Applies to all PoE switches except the Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switch.
1.75 x 11.02 x 17.5 in. (4.45 x 28.0 x 44.5 cm). Applies to the Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switch.
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Power consumption values for the power consumed internally by the switch at 120 VAC 60 Hz. The information is based on the rating of the power supply (maximum) and does not reflect the actual measured consumption numbers. For the actual power consumption based on measurement, see the data sheet at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps12995/data_sheet_c78-728232.html
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Power rating values for the switch input power.
Table 20: Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L, 2960X-24TD-L, 2960X-48TS-L, 2960X-24TS-L, 2960X-48TS-LL, 2960X-F24TS-LL, Switch Specifications
Power Requirements
AC input voltage
DC input voltage for RPS 2300
100 to 240 VAC (autoranging)
1 to 0.5 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L)
1 to 0.5 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-24TD-L)
1 to 0.5, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L)
1 to 0.5 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L)
1 to 0.5 A, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-LL)
1 to 0.5 A,, 50 to 60 Hz (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-LL)
+12 V @ 4 A, –53 V @ 8 A (Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L)
+12 V @ 3 A, (Catalyst 2960X-24TD-L)
+12 V @ 5 A, (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L)
+12 V @ 4 A, (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L)
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Power consumption
Power rating
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Physical Dimensions
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47 W, 161 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L)
32 W, 110 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-24TD-L)
49 W, 168 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L)
37 W, 126 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L)
55 W, 187 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-LL)
37 W, 126 BTUs per hour (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-LL)
0.049 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L)
0.034 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-24TD-L)
0.051 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L)
0.039 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L)
0.46 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-48TS-LL)
0.035 KVA (Catalyst 2960X-24TS-LL)
Weight
Dimensions (H x D x W)
9.6 lb (4.3 kg) Catalyst 2960X-48TD-L
8.9 lb (4.0 kg) Catalyst 2960X-24TD-L
9.4 lb (4.2 kg) Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L
8.9 lb (4.0 kg) Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L
8.9 lb (4.0 kg) Catalyst 2960X-48TS-LL
8.2 lb (3.7 kg) Catalyst 2960X-24TS-LL
1.75 x 11 x 17.50 in. (4.45 x 27.94 x 44.5 cm) All non-PoE switches.
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Power consumption values for the power consumed internally by the switch at 120 VAC 60 Hz. The information is based on the rating of the power supply (maximum) and does not reflect the actual measured consumption numbers. For the actual power consumption based on measurement, see the data sheet at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps12995/data_sheet_c78-728232.html
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Power rating values for the switch input power.
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Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
Table 21: Physical Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
Physical Dimensions
Technical Specifications
Weight
Table 22: Power Specifications for the AC Power Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
11.3 lb (5.1 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-48FPD-I
11.3 lb (5.1 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-48LPD-I
11.1 lb (5.0 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-48TD-I
10.9 lb (5.0kg) Catalyst 2960XR-24PD-I
10.7 (4.9 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-24TD-I
11.4 (5.2 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-48FPS-I
11.4 lb (5.2 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-48LPS-I
11.0 lb (5.0 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-48TS-I
10.9 lb (5.0 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-24PS-I
10.8 lb (4.9 kg) Catalyst 2960XR-24TS-I
Weights do not include power supplies.
1.75 x 16.05 x 17.5 in. (4.45 x 40.77 x 44.5 cm)Dimensions (H x D x W)
Power Requirements
Maximum output power
Input voltage and Frequency
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PWR-C2-250WAC: 250 W
PWR-C2-640WAC: 640 W
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 1025 W
PWR-C2-250WAC: 250 W, 100-240 VAC, (autoranging) 50-60 Hz
PWR-C2-640WAC: 640 W, 100-240 VAC, (autoranging) 50-60 Hz
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 1025 W, 115-240 VAC, (autoranging) 50-60
Hz
Technical Specifications
Specifications for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
Input current
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Output ratings
Total input BTU
Total output BTU
PWR-C2-250WAC: 4–2 A
PWR-C2-640WAC: 8–4 A
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 12–6 A
PWR-C2-250WAC: +12 V @ 20.83 A
PWR-C2-640WAC: +12 V @ 20.83 A, –54 V@7.36 A
PWR-C2-1025WAC: +12 V @ 20.83 A, –54 V@14.6 A
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PWR-C2-250WAC: 945 BTUs per hour, 277 W
PWR-C2-640WAC: 2371 BTUs per hour, 695 W
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 3801 BTUs per hour, 1114 W
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PWR-C2-250WAC: 853 BTUs per hour, 250 W
PWR-C2-640WAC: 2183 BTUs per hour, 640 W
PWR-C2-1025WAC: 3497 BTUs per hour, 1025 W
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The information is based on the rating of the power supply (max.) and does not reflect the actual measured consumption numbers. For the actual power consumption based on measurement, see the data sheet at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps12995/data_
sheet_c78-728232.html
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The total input and total output BTU ratings refer to input power to the power supply and output power to the switch. The BTU ratings are based on 100 VAC for the 250-W and 640-W power supplies and 115 VAC for the 1025-W power supply .
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Connector and Cable Specifications

This appendix contains these topics:
Connector Specifications, page 77
Cables and Adapters, page 78

Connector Specifications

10/100/1000 Ports (Including PoE)

All 10/100/1000 ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts.
Figure 41: 10/100/1000 Port Pinouts
APPENDIX B
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SFP Module Connectors

SFP Module Connectors
Figure 42: Duplex LC Cable Connector
Figure 43: Simplex LC Cable Connector
Connector and Cable Specifications
Figure 44: Copper SFP Module RJ-45 Connector

Cables and Adapters

SFP Module Cables

For cabling specifications, refer to the Cisco SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Module Installation Notes.
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Connector and Cable Specifications
Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length. Copper 1000BASE-T SFP module transceivers use standard four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable at lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters).
SFP Module Cables
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Cable Pinouts

Cable Pinouts
Connector and Cable Specifications
Figure 45: Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic
Figure 46: Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic
Figure 47: Two Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic
Figure 48: Two Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic
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Figure 49: Identifying a Crossover Cable

Console Port Adapter Pinouts

Console Port Adapter Pinouts
The RS-232 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. Use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to connect the switch console port to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter to connect the switch console port to a terminal. You can order the kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) from Cisco.
Table 23: Console Port Signaling with a DB-9 Adapter
Console DeviceRJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal AdapterSwitch Console Port (DTE)
SignalDB-9 PinSignal
CTS8RTS
DSR6DTR
RxD2TxD
GND5GND
GND5GND
TxD3RxD
DTR4DSR
RTS7CTS
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Table 24: Console Port Signaling with a DB-25 Adapter
Connector and Cable Specifications
Console DeviceRJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal AdapterSwitch Console Port (DTE)
SignalDB-25 PinSignal
CTS5RTS
DSR6DTR
RxD3TxD
GND7GND
GND7GND
TxD2RxD
DTR20DSR
RTS4CTS
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APPENDIX C

Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

This appendix contains these topics:
Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup, page 83
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, page 83
Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page 89

Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup

You can access the CLI on an unconfigured switch. Set the switch in Express Setup mode and connect a switch Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on your PC or workstation. Follow the steps described in the getting started guide for turning on the switch and using Express Setup.
When the switch is in Express Setup mode, open a Telnet session to the switch by entering the IP address
10.0.0.1. Enter the setup user EXEC command. Enter the information described in IP Settings, on page 89 and Completing the Setup Program, on page 89.
After you have entered the configuration information for the switch, save it to flash memory by using the write memory privileged EXEC command.
Note
In Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1 remains active on the switch until you enter the write memory command. You lose the Telnet connection after entering the write memory command.

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch by connecting the RJ-45 console port or USB console port of the switch to your PC or workstation and accessing the switch through a terminal emulation program.
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Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port

Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Note
If you have stacked your switches, connect to the console port of one of the switches in the stack. You can initially configure the entire stack from any member switch.
Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port
Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch console port.
Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
Step 4 Step 5
None (flow control)
Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow the steps in Entering the Initial Configuration Information, on page 89.
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Connecting the USB Console Port

Procedure
Connecting the USB Console Port
Step 1
If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the USB driver. See Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, on page 86.
Figure 50: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Switch
USB Type A connection on the laptop3USB console port (5-pin mini-Type B)1
USB Type A to 5-pin mini-Type B cable2
Step 2
Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch mini-B (5-pin-connector) USB console port.
Step 3
Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Step 4
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:
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Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver

9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
None (flow control)
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Step 5 Step 6
Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow the steps in the Setup program.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB console port on the switch.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
Procedure
Step 1
Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.Note
Step 2
Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
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If using 32-bit Windows XP, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit Windows XP, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in the Windows_64 folder.
The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.
The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver
Procedure

Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver

Step 1
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.Note
Double-click the setup.exe file.
The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.
The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver
Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.Note
If using 32-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in the Windows_64 folder.
The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.
The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.
If a User Account Control warning appears, click Allow - I trust this program to proceed.Note
Step 5 Step 6
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB Driver
Use the Windows Add or Remove Programs utility or the setup.exe file.
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Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver
Using the Setup.exe Program
Before You Begin
Disconnect the switch console terminal before uninstalling the driver.
Procedure
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Run setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next.
The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears. Click Next.
When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.
When the Remove the Program window appears, click Remove.
When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, click Finish.
Using the Add or Remove Programs Utility
Before You Begin
Disconnect the switch console terminal before uninstalling the driver.
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
Scroll to Cisco Virtual Com and click Remove.
When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver
Before You Begin
Disconnect the switch console terminal before uninstalling the driver.
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
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Run setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next.
The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears. Click Next.
When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.
When the Remove the Program window appears, click Remove.
If a User Account Control warning appears, click Allow - I trust this program to proceed.Note
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Entering the Initial Configuration Information

Step 5
When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, click Finish.
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
To set up the switch, you need to complete the setup program, which runs automatically after the switch is powered on. You must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. This information is also needed to use Device Manager or Cisco Network Assistant to configure and manage the switch.

IP Settings

Obtain this information from your network administrator before you start the setup program:
Switch IP address
Subnet mask (IP netmask)
Default gateway (router)
Enable secret password
Enable password
Telnet password

Completing the Setup Program

If your switches are stacked and there are multiple console connections to individual switches in the stack, the initial setup dialog box appears at the console where you first press Enter.
Procedure
Step 1
Enter Yes at these two prompts:
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes
At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.
Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity
for management of the system, extended setup will ask you
to configure each interface on the system.
Would you like to enter basic management setup? [yes/no]: yes
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On a command switch, the host name is limited to 28 characters; on a member switch the name is limited to 31 characters. Do not use -n, where n is a number, as the last character in a host name for any switch.
Enter host name [Switch]: host_name
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Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Enter an enable secret password, and press Return. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces. The secret password is encrypted, and the enable password is in plain text.
Enter enable secret: secret_password
Enter an enable password, and press Return.
Enter enable password: enable_password
Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return.
The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces.
Enter virtual terminal password: terminal-password
To configure the country code, enter yes and press Return.
Do you want to configure country code? [no]: yes
Enter the country code, and press Return.
Enter the country code[US]:US
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
(Optional) Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) by responding to the prompts. You can also configure SNMP later through the CLI, Device Manager, or the Network Assistant application. To configure SNMP later, enter no.
Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]: no
Enter the interface name (physical interface or VLAN name) of the connection to the management network, and press Return. For this release, always use vlan1 as that interface.
Enter interface name used to connect to the
management network from the above interface summary: vlan1
Configure the interface by entering the switch IP address and subnet mask and pressing Return. The IP address and subnet masks shown are examples.
Configuring interface vlan1:
Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: yes
IP address for this interface: 10.4.120.106
Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]: 255.0.0.0
Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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