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Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Catalyst 2940
switch, hereafter referred to as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and
terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.
Purpose
This guide describes the hardware features of Catalyst 2940 switch. It describes the physical and
performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting
information.
This guide does not describe how to configure software features on your switch or describe the Catalyst
2940-specific system messages that you might encounter. It also does not provide information about
command-line interface (CLI) commands that have been created or changed for use by the switch. For
more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch system message guide, and
the switch command reference.
Conventions
Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.