Cisco Systems 2940 manual Connecting to a Power Source, Connecting to the Console Port

Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Connecting to a Power Source

Connecting to a Power Source

Follow these steps to connect to a power source:

Step 1 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on the switch rear panel, as shown in Figure C-2.

Figure C-2 Connecting Switch to AC Power

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Step 2 Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.

As the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), a series of tests that run automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. If POST fails, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” to determine a course of action.

Connecting to the Console Port

You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.

Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:

Step 1 Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in Figure C-3.

Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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