Step 2: Hardware Setup Procedure for the Catalyst Express 500 Switch

Step 1:   Cisco SMB Support Assistant Site Survey     Step 2:  Hardware Setup Procedure for the Catalyst Express 500 Switch                       Introduction                       Requirements                       Install the Switch                            Prepare the Chassis for Installation                            Connect the Power Cord                       Next Step                       Troubleshoot the Procedure                       Related Information     Step 3:   Configure the Catalyst Express 500 Switch

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Introduction

This document describes how to install the Catalyst Express 500 switch.

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Requirements

To perform this procedure, you need to have these items:

• Your switch and its power cord

• Access to local AC power

• Adhesive rubber pads (included in accessory kit)

• Review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst Express 500 Series Switch document that came with your switch.

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Install the Switch

Most Catalyst switches can be mounted in a rack or set up on a flat surface. These setup instructions describe the desktop installation.

Prepare the Chassis for Installation

Follow these steps to prepare the chassis:

1. Place the chassis upside-down on the desktop or a flat surface.

2. Locate the adhesive rubber pads in the accessory kit. Attach the four rubber pads to the recessed areas on the bottom of the chassis.

3. Place the switch on a flat surface near an AC power source.

   Note: The power outlet that the switch uses must be accessible at all times. This outlet is the main method to disconnect power from the device.

Connect the Power Cord

There is no power switch on the Catalyst switch. Instead, power is available when the power cord is plugged in.

To power on the switch, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that no other devices are connected to the switch.

2. Connect the AC power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of the switch.

   

3. Connect the power cable plug to a grounded AC outlet.

   When the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self test (POST), a series of automatic tests that confirm proper operation. POST lasts approximately 1 minute. During POST, the SYSTEM and port LEDs blink. When POST completes, the SYSTEM LED turns solid green, and the SETUP LED blinks green.

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Next Step

You have completed hardware installation for your Catalyst Express 500 switch. To configure your switch, proceed to Configure the Catalyst Express 500 Switch.

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Troubleshoot the Procedure

This section provides information about common problems that you may encounter. If this information does not solve your problem, contact the SMB Technical Assistance Center (SMB TAC) for assistance.

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Related Information

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst Express 500 Series Switch
• Configure the Catalyst Express 500 Switch