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Installing Catalyst 2800 in a Rack
Connecting to Catalyst 2800 Ports
Connecting to 10Base-T Ports 1 Through 24
Connecting to the Expansion Slot Ports
Connecting via the AUI Connector
Connecting a Terminal via the RS-232 Port
Installation
This chapter contains detailed procedures for installing the Catalyst 2800 on a table, shelf, or rack, and connecting it to other devices. The first thing to do is to ensure that you have all the components. When unpacking the unit, turn to the "Packing List" section in the "Fast Install Guide" preface for the list of included items.
Installing Catalyst 2800 in a Rack
The nature of rack-mounted equipment requires that the following guidelines be observed:
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If installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature may be greater than normal room temperature. Ensure that the temperature around the unit does not exceed 40° C.
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To install the unit in the rack:
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Figure 4-1 Catalyst 2800 Installed in a Rack
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The power LED will come on, and the Catalyst 2800 will automatically start a self-test. This test is described in the "Power-On Self-Test (POST)" section in this chapter.
Table and Shelf Installation
Use these instructions to install the Catalyst 2800 on a table or shelf.
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The power LED will come on, and Catalyst 2800 will automatically start the series of tests described in the "Power-On Self-Test (POST)" section in this chapter.
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
When the Catalyst 2800 is first turned on it lights all LEDs and executes a Power-On Self-Test (POST). There are fifteen tests run in reverse order starting with number fifteen. As a test is running, the column of port LEDs with that test number are turned off. When the test passes, the LEDs are turned back on and the next test is performed. A complete description of the fifteen POST tests is included in the "POST Failure" section in the "" chapter.
Tests nine and ten each take about thirty seconds; the other tests last a few seconds each. If a test fails, the associated LED column remains off during the remainder of the tests. When all the tests have completed, the LEDs for each passed test remain on, and the LEDs for each failed test remain off. When all tests pass, all LEDs are turned off.
For more details about the POST, see the "POST Failure" section in the "" chapter.
Default Settings
The Catalyst 2800 is configured with the default settings shown in . See the "" chapter for descriptions of the Management Console menus listed below.
Table 4-1 Catalyst 2800 Default Settings
If you find some of these terms unfamiliar, they are described in detail in the "Concepts" chapter. See the "Configuration Menus" section in the "" chapter for instructions on changing the default settings. If you are using SNMP, you can set these parameters according to the list of supported MIB objects found in the "Standard MIBs and MIB Extensions" section in the "" chapter.
Connecting to Catalyst 2800 Ports
Once the Catalyst 2800 is installed you can begin connecting devices to its ports. Note that all UTP connections, whether 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or FDDI UTP must be within 100 meters of the Catalyst 2800.
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Connecting to 10Base-T Ports 1 Through 24
Use the following procedure to connect the Catalyst 2800 to 10Base-T ports 1 through 24:
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Figure 4-2 Inserting the Cable into the RJ-45 Connector
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Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each device that needs to be connected.
Connecting to Port 25
Port 25 is described separately because it can be connected via an RJ-45 or AUI connector. Only one connector for the port can be used at a time. The Catalyst 2800 can self-sense the connector being used, and no configuration is necessary. You can also define which connector is to be used through the Catalyst 2800 management console as described in the "Port Configuration" section in the "" chapter, or with the objects listed in the "Standard MIBs and MIB Extensions" section in the "" chapter.
Figure 4-3 Connecting to Port 25
If you're using the RJ-45 connector, use the procedure in the "Connecting to 10Base-T Ports 1 Through 24" section in this chapter.
Connecting to the Expansion Slot Ports
Procedures for installing Catalyst 2800 modules in the Catalyst 2800 high-speed expansion slots are included in the Catalyst 2800 Modules User Guide.
Connecting via the AUI Connector
Use the AUI connector on the front panel to connect to an external transceiver for attachment to a thick coaxial, thin coaxial, or fiber-optic cable.
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Figure 4-4 Connecting to the Network via the AUI Connector
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Connecting a Terminal via the RS-232 Port
Use the RS-232 cable shipped with Catalyst 2800 to connect a terminal to the RS-232 port on the Catalyst 2800's back panel.
Figure 4-5 Inserting the RS-232 Connector
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The management console logon panel appears.
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The Catalyst 2800 is configured to expect the following parameters:
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