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Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Switch Installation
This chapter describes how to install and connect a Catalyst 3750-X or a 3560-X switch. It also includes
planning and cabling considerations for stacking switches (only Catalyst 3750-X switches). Read the
topics and perform the procedures in this order:
• Preparing for Installation, page 2-1
• Planning a Switch Data Stack (Catalyst 3750-X Switches), page 2-4
• Planning a StackPower Stack (Catalyst 3750-X Switches), page 2-8
• Installing the Switch, page 2-14
• Connecting to the StackWise Ports (Catalyst 3750-X Switches), page 2-21
• Installing a Network Module in the Switch, page 2-23
• Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules, page 2-25
• Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports, page 2-27
• Where to Go Next, page 2-29
For initial switch setup, how to assign the switch IP address, and for powering information, see the
switch getting started guide on Cisco.com.
Preparing for Installation
• Safety Warnings, page 2-1
• Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
• Tools and Equipment, page 2-4
Safety Warnings
This section includes the basic installation caution and warning statements. Translations of the warning
statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst
3750-X
and
3560-X Switch document available at Cisco.com. Read this section before you start the installation
procedure.
