C H A P T E R 2

Setting Up the Switch

The switch can operate without an IP address assigned to it. However, we recommend setting up the switch with an IP address so that you can manage it through the device manager and the Cisco Configuration Assistant. Otherwise, your switch management is limited to using only the LEDs on the switch front panel.

For best results in setting up the switch, first follow the procedures in the getting started guide that ships with the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series. This document is also available on the CD-ROM that ships with the switch.

If you do not have a Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series, follow the guidelines and procedures in this chapter.

Before You Begin

Before you set up the switch, review the information in the Release Notes for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches on Cisco.com.

Before you power or install the switch, review the safety information the “Warnings” section on page 2-2.

The warnings in this chapter are translated into several languages in the

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst Express 520

Switches document on Cisco.com.

Chapter Topics

Warnings, page 2-2

Set Up the Switch (Existing Network), page 2-2

Set Up the Switch (No Network), page 2-7

 

 

User Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems 520 manual Setting Up the Switch, Before You Begin