Table Of Contents

Preface

Purpose

Document Conventions

Related Documentation

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Preface

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Purpose

This guide describes the hardware features of the Catalyst 3850 switches. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of each switch, explains how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information.

This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch. See the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on

http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3850_docs

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions.

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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3850 Switch that is available on Cisco.com. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.

Related Documentation

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Note Before installing or upgrading the switch, refer to the switch release notes.

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•Catalyst 3850 switch documentation at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3850_docs

•Cisco SFP and SFP+ modules documentation, including compatibility matrixes at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

•Cisco Validated Designs documents at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/designzone

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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