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Catalyst 2955 Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installation
Verifying Switch Operation
Figure 3-1 Connecting to the Console Port
Step 4 Attach the appropriate adapter to the terminal, if needed.
Step 5 Insert the other adapter cable end in the PC or terminal adapter.
Step 6 Start the terminal-emulation software.
Powering On the Switch and Running POST
These sections describe the steps required to power on the switch and to observe
POST:
Grounding the Switch, page 3-15
Wiring the DC Power Source, page 3-17
Add the Ferrite to the Power and Relay Connector Wiring, page 3-24
Attach the Power and Relay Connector to the Switch, page 3-25
Power On the Switch, page 3-27
Running POST, page 3-27
1 Console cable
13
14
MAJ
MIN
12x
11x
1x
2x
C
ISC
O
C
A
TA
L
Y
ST
2955
CONSOLE
100Base-FX MM
ALARMS
24V B
RTN B
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
A
B
13
14
MAJ MIN
10Base-T/100Base-TX
RTN A
24V A
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