1 attaching the brackets to the switch for wall-mounting
2 attaching the rps connector cover
3 mounting the switch on a wall
attaching the brackets to the switch for wall-mounting
figure 2-10 shows how to attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
attaching the rps connector cover
if you are not using an rps with your switch, use the two phillips pan-head screws to attach the rps connector cover to the back of the switch, as shown in figure 2-11.
if an rps is not connected to the switch, install an rps connector cover on the back of the switch. statement 265
mounting the switch on a wall
for the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard. mount the switch with the front panel facing up, as shown in figure 2-12.
to comply with safety regulations, mount the switches on a wall with the front panel facing up. statement 266
after the switch is mounted on the wall, you need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
1 power on the switch. see the "verifying switch operation" .
2 connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run express setup. see the catalyst 2960 switch getting started guide for instructions.
3 connect to the front-panel ports. see the "connecting to the 10/100/1000 ports" and the "connecting to sfp modules" to complete the installation.
for configuration instructions about using the cli setup program, go to appendix c, “configuring the switch with the cli-based setup program.”
table- or shelf-mounting
follow these steps to install the switch on a table or shelf:
step 1 locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the mounting-kit envelope. attach the four rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the unit.
step 2 place the switch on the table or shelf near an ac power source.
after the switch is mounted on the table, you need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
1 power on the switch. see the "verifying switch operation".
2 connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run express setup. see the catalyst 2960 switch getting started guide for instructions.
3 connect to the front-panel ports. see the "connecting to the 10/100/1000 ports" and the "connecting to sfp modules" to complete the installation.
for configuration instructions about using the cli setup program, go to appendix c, "configuring the switch with the cli-based setup program."
when the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers on them for protection.