Ping End Device 38
Spanning Tree Loops 38
Switch Performance 38
Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation 38
Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards 38
Cabling Distance 39
Finding the Switch Serial Number 39
APPENDIX A
Technical Specifications 41
Physical Specifications 41
Environmental Specifications 42
Power Requirements 42
PoE Power Consumption 43
APPENDIX B
Connector and Cable Specifications 45
Connector Specifications 45
10/100/1000 Ports (Including PoE) 45
SFP Module Connectors 46
Cables and Adapters 46
SFP Module Cables 46
Cable Pinouts 48
Console Port Adapter Pinouts 49
APPENDIX C
Configuring the Switch 51
Configuring the Switch Using the Configuration Setup Wizard 51
Quick Setup: Accessing the Configuration Setup Wizard 51
Completing the Configuration Setup Wizard 52
Configuring the Switch Using the CLI 52
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port 52
Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port 53
Connecting the USB Console Port 53
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver 54
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver 54
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver 54
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver 55
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