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This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Catalyst 2960 switch, hereafter known as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. If you are interested in more training and education in these areas, learning opportunities including training courses, self-study options, seminars, and career certifications programs are available on the Cisco Training & Events web page:
This guide describes the hardware features of the Catalyst 2960 switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install it, and provides troubleshooting information.
This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on the Cisco.com Product Documentation home page. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.1 or 12.2 commands, see the Cisco IOS documentation set from the Cisco.com home page by choosing Support > Documentation > Product and Support Documentation/Cisco IOS Software.
This document uses these conventions and symbols for notes, cautions, and warnings:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch guide. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.
These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from this Cisco.com site:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6406/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Note Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, refer to the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information.
For information about related products, see these documents on Cisco.com:
These compatibility matrix documents are available from this Cisco.com site:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_tables_list.html
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