Preface

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This guide is for the networking or computer technician installing the Catalyst 2960-S switch. It documents the physical characteristics of the switch, explains how to install the 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 Cisco.com. For information about the standard Cisco IOS
Release 15.0(2)SE commands, see the Cisco IOS documentation on Cisco.com.

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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 2960 and 2960-S Switches that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.

Related Publications

These documents provide information about the switch and are available from these Cisco.com sites:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6406/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

•Catalyst 2960-S Switch Getting Started Guide

•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches

•Release Notes for the Catalyst 2960-S Switch

•Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switch Software Configuration Guide

•Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switch Command Reference

•Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550, 2975, 2970, 2960, and 2960-S Switch System Message Guide

•Device manager online help (available on the switch)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps2883/prod_installation_guides_list.html

•Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 Hardware Installation Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5000/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

•Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Installation Notes

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

•Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix

•Cisco 100-Megabit Ethernet SFP Modules Compatibility Matrix

•Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Compatibility Matrix

•Compatibility Matrix for 1000BASE-T Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules

•Cisco CWDM SFP Transceiver Compatibility Matrix

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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