Cisco Systems 2948G-L3, 4908G-L3 instruction

C H A P T E R 3

Configurations for the Layer 3 Switch Router

This chapter describes the initial configuration of the Layer 3 switch router and contains the following major sections:

•Starting Up the Layer 3 Switch Router, page 3-1

•Using the Console and the Management Ports, page 3-2

•Configuring the Management Port, page 3-3

•Configuring the Hostname, page 3-5

•Using the Bootflash Memory SIMM, page 3-5

•Recovering a System Image Using Xmodem and Ymodem, page 3-10

•Updating the System Image, page 3-13

This chapter takes you through Step 2 of the suggested process for configuring your Layer 3 switch router (see the “Preparing to Configure the Layer 3 Switch Routers” section on page 2-1).

Note You should have already set up the hardware before proceeding with the initial Layer 3 switch router configuration.

Starting Up the Layer 3 Switch Router

Note You must complete the tasks described here before configuring your Layer 3 switch router.

This section lists the tasks you should have completed during hardware installation, including starting up the Layer 3 switch router. You should have:

•Verified that the Layer 3 switch router is set for the correct AC (or DC) power voltages.

Refer to the Catalyst 2948G-L3 Hardware Installation Guide or the Catalyst 4908G-L3 Hardware Installation Guide for correct power voltages.

•Connected the cables to the Layer 3 switch router.

•Connected the console terminal to the Layer 3 switch router.

•Powered up the Layer 3 switch router.

Catalyst 2948G-L3 and Catalyst 4908G-L3 Switch Router Software Feature and Configuration Guide

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