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Catalyst2955 Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing
a Catalyst2955 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 2955 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 2955-specific system messages that you mi ght 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 software configuration, the system message, and the
command reference guides for the switch.