Cisco Catalyst 3560-C User manual

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Switch Installation
This chapter describes how to start your switch and how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that
ensures proper operation. It also describes how to install the switch.
Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order:
•Preparing for Installation, page 2-1
•Verifying Switch Operation, page 2-5
•Mounting the Switch, page 2-5
•Installing a Cover for the Reset Button (Optional), page 2-24
•Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional), page 2-25
•Installing the Cable Guard (Optional), page 2-28
•Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports, page 2-33
Preparing for Installation
•Warnings, page 2-1
•Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
•Equipment That You Supply, page 2-4
•Box Contents, page 2-4
•Powering the Switch, page 2-4
Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Catalyst 3560-C and the 2960-C Switches guide.
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

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Preparing for 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
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than:
20 A Statement 1005
Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning 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
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
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

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Preparing for Installation
Warning 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
Warning 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
Note For Catalyst 3560CG-8PC-S, 3560CG-8TC-S, and 2960CG-8TC-L switches, the maximum
recommended ambient temperature is: 104°F (40°C).
Warning No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open. Statement 1073
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least:
3 in. (7.6 cm) Statement 1076
Warning Hot surface. Statement 1079
Note Applies to the Catalyst 3560CG-8PC-S switch.
Installation Guidelines
Before installing the switch, these guidelines must be met:
•The operating environment must be within the ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical
Specifications.”
•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is away from other devices that might damage the
cables.
•Airflow around the switch and through the vents must be unrestricted. We strongly recommend that
you allow at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) of clearance from the left, right, and top sides of the switch to avoid
any flow blockage. If you are installing the switch in a rack, allow at least 1.75 in.
(4 cm) of empty rack space above each switch.
•Catalyst 3560CG-8PC-S, 2960C-8PC-L, 2960C-12PC-L, 3560C-8PC-S, and 3560C-12PC-S
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•Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C).
If the switch is installed in a closed environment or in a multirack assembly, the temperature around
it might be greater than normal room temperature.
•Humidity around the switch must not exceed 95 percent.
•Altitude at the installation site must not be greater than 10,000 feet (3,049 meters).
•Do not place any items on the top of the switch.
•Do not wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up. Following safety regulations,
wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down or to the side to prevent airflow restriction
and to provide easier access to the cables.
•Clearance to the switch front and rear panels meets these conditions:
– You can easily read the front-panel LEDs.
– Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
– The AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch
rear panel.
•For 10/100 and 10/100/1000 fixed ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices are not
more than 328 feet (100 meters).
•For cable lengths for small form-factor pluggable (SFP)-module connections, see the “SFP Module
Connectors” section on page B-2 and the module documentation.
Equipment That You Supply
You might need this equipment to install the switch:
•Number-2 Phillips screwdriver
•Drill with a #27 drill bit (0.144-inch [3.7 mm])
Box Contents
The switch getting started guide on Cisco.com describes the box contents. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support.
Powering the Switch
Before installing the switch in a rack, on a desk, a shelf, or a wall, you should power on the switch and
verify that it passes POST.
Power the switch:
Catalyst 2960CPD-8PT-L and 2960CPD-8TT-L
•Connect a 10/100/1000 uplink port to a PoE or PoE+ switch, such as a Catalyst 3750-X.
Or
•Plug the auxiliary power adapter cord into the switch AUX power connector and into an AC power
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Verifying Switch Operation
Note You can use both the uplink port and the auxiliary power adapter. However, the auxiliary power
input takes precedence.
Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S
•Connect a 10/100/1000 uplink port to a PoE+ switch, such as a Catalyst 3750-X.
Or
•Plug the auxiliary power adapter cord into the switch AUX power connector and into an AC power
outlet.
Note You can use both the uplink port and the auxiliary power adapter. However, the auxiliary power
input takes precedence.
All models (except the Catalyst 2960CPD-8PT-L, 2960CPD-8TT-L, and 3560CPD-8PT-S)
•Plug the AC power cord to the switch AC power connector and into an AC power outlet.
Verifying Switch Operation
As the switch powers on, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the
switch functions properly. LEDs blink during the test, which lasts approximately 1 minute. When the
switch begins POST, the System, Status, Duplex, and Speed LEDs turn green. The System LED blinks
green, and the other LEDs remain green.
When the POST completes successfully, the System LED turns green. The other LEDs turn off and then
reflect the switch operating status. If a switch fails POST, the System 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. Mount the switch in a rack on a desk
or shelf, under a desk or shelf, or on a wall, as described in the “Mounting the Switch” section on
page 2-5.
Mounting the Switch
•On a Desk or Shelf (without Mounting Screws)
•Desk, Shelf, or Wall (with Mounting Screws)
•With a Mounting Tray
•In a Rack
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Mounting the Switch
On a Desk or Shelf (without Mounting Screws)
Step 1 Locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the accessory kit.
Step 2 Remove the four rubber feet from the adhesive strip, and attach them to the recessed areas on the bottom
of the unit. This prevents the switch from sliding on the desk or shelf.
Note We strongly recommend that you attach the rubber feet. Doing so helps prevent airflow
restriction and overheating.
Step 3 Place the switch on the desk or shelf.
Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least:
3 in. (7.6 cm) Statement 1076
After you mount the switch, see the “After Installing the Switch” section on page 2-31 for information
about the switch configuration.
Desk, Shelf, or Wall (with Mounting Screws)
You can use the mounting screws to mount the switch:
•On a desk or a shelf
•Under a desk or a shelf
•On a wall
Desk- or Shelf-Mounting
Step 1 Use the screw template to align the mounting screw holes and also as a guide to make sure that you install
the screws into the desk or shelf with proper clearance.
Step 2 Position the screw template on top of the desk or shelf so that the two side-by-side slots face the front of
the desk or shelf, as shown in Figure 2-1. This ensures that the power cord faces the rear of the desk or
shelf after the switch is installed.
Note Wait before you attach the screw template to the desk or shelf.

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Figure 2-1 Installing the Mounting Screws on Top of a Desk or a Shelf
Step 3 Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template, and attach it to the top of the desk or shelf.
Step 4 Use a 0.144-inch (3.7 mm) or a #27 drill bit to drill a 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) hole in the three screw
template slots.
Step 5 Insert three screws in the slots on the screw template, and tighten them until they touch the top of the
screw template.
Step 6 Remove the screw template from the desk or shelf.
Step 7 Place the switch onto the mounting screws, and slide it forward until it locks in place. See Figure 2-2.
Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least:
3 in. (7.6 cm) Statement 1076
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Figure 2-2 Mounting the Switch on Top of a Desk or Shelf
After you mount the switch, see the “After Installing the Switch” section on page 2-31 for information
about configuring the switch.
Under the Desk- or Shelf-Mounting
Step 1 Use the screw template to align the mounting screw holes and also as a guide to make sure the screws
are installed under the desk or shelf with proper clearance.
Step 2 Position the screw template underneath the desk or shelf so that the two side-by-side slots face the front
of the desk or shelf, as shown in Figure 2-3. This ensures that the power cord faces the rear of the desk
or shelf after the switch is mounted.
Step 3 Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template, and attach it to the underside of the desk or
shelf.
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Figure 2-3 Installing the Mounting Screws Under a Desk or Shelf
Step 4 Use a 0.144-inch (3.7 mm) or a #27 drill bit to drill a 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) hole in the three screw
template slots.
Step 5 Insert three screws in the slots on the screw template, and tighten until they touch the top of the screw
template.
Step 6 Remove the screw template from underneath the desk or shelf.
Step 7 Place the switch upside down onto the mounting screws, and slide it forward until it locks in place. See
Figure 2-4.
Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least:
3 in. (7.6 cm) Statement 1076
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Mounting the Switch
Figure 2-4 Mounting the Switch Under a Desk or Shelf
After you mount the switch, see the “After Installing the Switch” section on page 2-31 for information
about configuring the switch.
Wall-Mounting
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
Caution Do not wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up. Following safety regulations, wall-mount
the switch with its front panel facing down or to the side to prevent airflow restriction and to provide
easier access to the cables.
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