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Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide

Rack-Mounting

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Catalyst 2960 Switch Getting Started Guide

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Follow these steps:

1. Connect the supplied RJ-45-to DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on

the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the switch.

2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.

3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no

parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

4. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch. See the software

configuration guide and the command reference for more information.

Other Management Options

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network

Management Solution (SNMS) and HP OpenView to configure and manage the

switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is

running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.

The Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management

device that works with embedded CNS agents in the switch software. You can use

IE2100 to automate initial configurations and configuration updates on the

switch.

See the “Accessing Help Online” section on page 1-20 for a list of supporting

documentation.

Rack-Mounting

This section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting and switch port connections. As

an example, all the illustrations show the Catalyst 2960G-48TC-L switch. You can

install and connect the Catalyst 2960G-48TC-L or other Catalyst 2960 switches

as shown in these illustrations. For alternate mounting procedures, such as

installing the switch in a 24-inch rack or on a wall, and for additional cabling

information, see the Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on

Cisco.com.