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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Preparing
Installation Guidelines
When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
• Clearance to the switch front and rear panel meets these conditions:
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Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
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Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
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AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel.
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Access to the rear of the rack is sufficient for connecting StackWise cables to stacked switches,
or connecting the optional Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) 2300
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures. Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the
cables.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed or
multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 85 percent.
• Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet.
• For 10/100 and 10/100/1000 fixed ports, the cable length from a switch to a connected device cannot
exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
• For cable lengths for SFP-module connections, see the “Cables and Adapters” section on page B-3.
• Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles
causing contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must
install this equipment in an environment as free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as
metal flakes from construction activities) as is possible.
Box Contents
The switch getting started guide describes the box contents. If any item is missing or damaged, contact
your Cisco representative or reseller for support.
Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
• A number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch.
• A flathead screwdriver to remove the stack module cover, if applicable.