Cisco Systems OL-6157-01 manual Audience, Purpose, Conventions

Preface

Audience

This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Catalyst 2940 switch, hereafter referred to as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.

Purpose

This guide describes the hardware features of Catalyst 2940 switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information.

This guide does not describe how to configure software features on your switch or describe the Catalyst 2940-specific system messages that you might encounter. It also does not provide information about command-line interface (CLI) commands that have been created or changed for use by the switch. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch system message guide, and the switch command reference.

Conventions

Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:

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

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

Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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