Installing the Switch
Revised: January 4, 2012
This chapter describes how to install the Catalyst 4900M switch. For first-time installations, perform the
procedures in the following sections in the order listed.
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Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site planning checklist in
Note
Chapter 2, "Site Planning,"
Checking the Contents
Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
Note
them. You will need the container if you need to move or ship the switch in the future.
To check the contents of the shipping container follow these steps:
Check the contents of the accessories kit against the packing slip. Verify that you received all listed
Step 1
equipment, which should include the following:
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To begin installation, proceed to the
Step 2
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Checking the Contents, page 3-1
Rack-Mounting the Switch, page 3-2
Connecting Power to the Catalyst 4900M Switch, page 3-7
Connecting DC-Input Power to the Catalyst 4900M Switch, page 3-9
Optical Connections, page 3-14
Configurable Modules, page 3-14
to verify that all planning activities were completed.
Switch hardware and software documentation, if ordered
Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special
connectors. A console cable is not provided as part of the accessory kit. It can ordered as an option.
C H A P T E R
"Rack-Mounting the Switch" section on page
Cisco Catalyst 4900M Switch Installation Guide
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