Document Outline

• Catalyst3550MultilayerSwitch Hardware Installation Guide
• Contents
• Preface
  • Audience
  • Purpose
  • Conventions
  • Related Publications
  • Obtaining Documentation
    • Cisco.com
    • Documentation CD-ROM
    • Ordering Documentation
    • Documentation Feedback
  • Obtaining Technical Assistance
    • Cisco TAC Website
    • Opening a TAC Case
    • TAC Case Priority Definitions
  • Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
• Product Overview
  • Features
  • Front-Panel Description
    • 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports
    • 10/100 Inline Power Ports
    • 100BASE-FX Ports
    • GBIC Module Slots
    • LEDs
      • System LED
      • RPS LED
      • Port LEDs and Modes
  • Rear-Panel Description
    • AC Power Connector
    • Cisco RPS Connector
    • Console Port
  • Management Options
    • Network Configurations
• Switch Installation
  • Preparing for Installation
    • Warnings
    • Site Requirements
    • Verifying Package Contents
  • Installing the Switch
    • Rack-Mounting
      • Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst3550-12T and 3550-12G Switches
      • Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst3550-24, 3550-24-DC, 3550-24-FX, 3550-24PWR, and 3550-48Switches
      • Mounting the Switch in a Rack
    • Wall Mounting
      • Attaching the Brackets to the Switch
      • Attaching the RPS Connector Cover
      • Mounting the Switch on a Wall
    • Table or Shelf Mounting
  • Installing the Optional Ground Kit
  • Powering the Switch and Connecting Devices
    • Powering the Switch
    • Connecting a Cisco RPS
    • Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports
    • Connecting to the 10/100 Inline Power Ports
    • Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports
    • Installing GBIC Modules
• Troubleshooting
  • Understanding POST Results
  • Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration
  • Diagnosing Problems
• Technical Specifications
• Connector and Cable Specifications
  • Connector Specifications
    • 10/100 and 10/100 /1000 Ports
    • 100BASE-FX Ports
    • Console Port
  • Cable and Adapter Specifications
    • Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
    • Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports
    • Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports
    • Rollover Cable and Adapter Pinouts
      • Identifying a Rollover Cable
      • Adapter Pinouts
• DC Power Connections
  • Connecting to DC Power
    • Preparing for Installation
    • Grounding the Switch
    • Wiring the DC-Input Power Source
• Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based SetupProgram
  • Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup
  • Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port
    • Connecting to the Console Port
    • Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software
    • Powering on the Switch
  • Entering the Initial Configuration Information
    • IP Settings
    • Completing the Setup Program
• Index