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:
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Safety Warnings, page 23
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Box Contents, page 26
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Tools and Equipment, page 26
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Installation Guidelines, page 26
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Verifying Switch Operation, page 27
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Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional), page 28
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Installing the Switch, page 33
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Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional), page 41
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Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), page 43
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Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 45
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Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 47
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10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections, page 50
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10/100/1000 Port Connections, page 51
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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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