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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This guide is for the networking or computer technician installing the Catalyst 2960-S switch. It
documents the physical characteristics of the switch, explains how to install the switch, and provides
troubleshooting information.
This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch.
See the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system
message guide on Cisco.com. For information about the standard Cisco IOS
Release 15.0(2)SE commands, see the Cisco IOS documentation on Cisco.com.
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches that ships with the product. The EMC
regulatory statements are also included in that guide.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS