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Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch   
Getting Started Guide
 •About This Guide
Box Contents
Running Express Setup
Managing the Switch
Installing the Switch
Connecting to the Switch Ports
In Case of Difficulty
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 
						

							 
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About This Guide
This guide describes how to use Express Setup to initially configure your   
Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C switches. It also covers switch management options, 
b
 asic installation, port and module connection procedures, and troubleshooting.
For additional installation and configuration information for the switch, see the 
Cat
 alyst 3560-C and 2960-C documentation on Cisco.com. For system 
requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and 
last-minute documentation updates, see the  release notes, also on Cisco.com. For 
translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory 
Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst  3560-C and 2960-C switches 
on Cisco.com.
When using the online publications, see the 
 documents that match the Cisco IOS 
software version running on the switch.  
						

							 
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Box Contents
1Catalyst 2960-C switch1
1. Catalyst 2960CPD-8PT-L switch shown for ex ample. Your switch model might look different. 
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2. Orderable on all Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C switches.
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4Three number 8 Phillips pan-head screws 9AC power cord3
3. Orderable for switches with an AC power connector.
5Documentation 10Power adapter4
4. Orderable for switches with an AUX power connector.
Product Documentation
and Compliance for the 3560-C and 2960-C Switches
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Running Express Setup
You should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. You can then 
access the switch through the IP address for further configuration.
NoteTo use the CLI-based initial setup program, see Appendix C, “ Configuring the 
Switch with the CLI Setup Program,” in the switch hardware guide.
You need this equipment:
 PC with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows Server 2003 
 Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, or Firefox 1.5, 2.0, or later) with 
JavaScript enabled
 Straight-through or crossover Category 5 or 6 cable
NoteBefore running Express Setup, disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings on 
your browser and any wireless client running on your PC.
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Step  1Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch.
During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP  s
 erver. If your PC has a static IP address, 
temporarily configure your PC settings to use DHCP before going to the next step.
NoteWrite down the static IP address. You will need this IP address in  Step 10 .
Step  2Power the switch:
For switch models with an AC power connector
Plug the AC power cord into the AC power connector and into an AC power outlet.
For switch models with an AUX power connector
Connect a 10/100/1000 uplink port to a Po E switch, such as a Catalyst 3750-X.
Or
Plug the auxiliary power adapte r cord into the AUX power connector and into an AC 
power outlet.
NoteFor more information on powering the switches, see the “Switch Installation” chapter 
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Step 3Approximately 30 seconds after the switch po wers on, it begins the power-on self-test 
(POST), which can take up to 5 minutes.
During POST, the SYSTEM LED blinks green, and the other LEDs turn green. 
When POST is complete, the SYSTEM LED tu rn
 s green, and the other LEDs turn off.
Troubleshooting:
If the SYSTEM LED blinks green, does not turn green, or turns amber, contact your Cisco 
representative or reseller. The switch failed the POST.
Step  4Press and hold the Mode button until all of the 
LEDs next to the console port turn green. You 
might need to hold the button for 3 to 5 
seconds. 
The switch is now in Express Setup mode.
Before going to the next step, make sure that 
all LE

Ds next to the console port are green. 
Troubleshooting:
If the LEDs blink after you press the Mode 
button, release it. Blinking LEDs mean that 
the switch is already configured and cannot 
go into Express Setup mode. For more 
information, see the  “Resetting the Switch” 
section on page  21. You can also use the CLI 
setup program described in the switch 
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Step 5Connect a Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable to 
any 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet downlink 
port (such as port 1) on the switch front panel. 
Connect the other end  of the ca
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Ethernet port on your PC. 
Before going to the next step, wait until the 
po
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laptop are green or blinking green. The green 
port LEDs mean a successful connection.
Troubleshooting:
If the port LEDs do not turn green after about 
30 seconds, make sure that: 
You connected the Ethernet cable to one 
of the downlink switch ports (not to an 
uplink port such as the dual-purpose 
port). 
You are using an undamaged Category 5 
or 6 Ethernet cable. 
The other device is turned on. 
Step  6Enter the IP address  10.0.0.1 in a web 
browser, and press  Enter.
When prompted, enter  t
 he default password, 
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NoteThe switch ignores text in the 
username field.
The Express Setup window appears.
Troubleshooting:
If the Express Setup window does not appear, 
make sure that any pop-up blockers or proxy 
settings on your browser are disabled and that 
any wireless client is disabled on your PC or 
laptop. 
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Step 7Enter the required settings in the Express Setup window. 
NoteAll entries must be in English letters.
Required Fields
In 
the Network Settings fields:
In the Management In terface (VLAN ID) field, the default is  1. 
NoteWe recommend that you use the default VLAN value. During Express Setup,   
VLAN 1 is the only VLAN on the switch. 
Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the management interface through 
w
 hich you manage the switch. The VLAN ID range is 1 to 1001.
In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the switch. 
In the Subnet Mask field, click the drop -down arrow, and select a subnet mask.
In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP  address for the default gateway (router).
In the Switch Password field, enter your password. The password can be from 1 to 25 
alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded 
spaces, but does not allow spaces at the be ginning or end. In the Confirm Switch 
Password field, enter your password again.
NoteYou must change the password from the default password,  cisco.
Additional Fields
You can enter the 
optional information now, or enter it later by using the device manager. 
For more information about the Express Setup fields, see the online help for the Express Setup 
window.
Click  Submit  t
 o save your changes and to complete the initial setup. 
Step 8After you click  Submit, these events occur: 
The switch is configured and exits Express Setup mode. 
The browser displays a warning message and tr ies to connect with the earlier switch IP 
address. Typically, connectivity between the PC and the switch is lost because the 
configured switch IP address is in a diff erent subnet from the IP address on the PC.
Step 9Disconnect the switch from the PC, and instal l the switch in your network. See the “Installing 
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Step 10If you changed the static IP address on your PC in Step 1, change it to the previously 
configured static IP  address.
Step  11You can now manage the switch by using the Ci sco Network Assistant, the device manager, 
or both. See the  “Managing the Switch” section on page  9  for information about configuring 
and managing the switch.
You can display the device manager by following these steps:
1.Start a web browser on your PC or laptop.
2.Enter the switch IP address, username, and password (assigned in  Step 7 ) in the web 
browser, and press  Ent
 er. The device manager page appears.
Troubleshooting:
If the device manager page does not appear:
Confirm that the port LED for the switch port connected to your network is green.
Confirm that the PC or laptop that you are using to access the switch has network 
connectivity by connecting it to a well-known web server in your network. If there is no 
network connection, troubleshoot the ne twork settings on the PC or laptop.
Make sure that the switch IP address in the browser is correct.
If the switch IP address in the browser is co rrect, the switch port LED is green, and the 
PC or laptop has network connectivity, continue troubleshooting by reconnecting the PC 
or laptop to the switch. Configure a static IP address on the PC or laptop that is in the 
same subnet as the switch IP address. For example: 
  –If your switch IP address is 172.20.20.85 and your PC or laptop IP address is 
172.20.20.84, both devices are in the same network. 
 –If your switch IP address is 172.20.20.85 and your PC or laptop IP address is 
10.0.0.2, the devices are in different ne tworks and cannot communicate directly.
When the LED on the switch po rt connected to the PC or laptop is green, re-enter the 
switch IP address in a web browser to display the device manager. When the device 
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Managing the Switch
After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, you 
can use one of these options for further configuration:
Device Manager
Cisco Network Assistant
Command-Line Interface
Other Management Options
Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager in the 
switch memory. This web interface offers quick configuration and monitoring. 
You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web 
browser.
1.Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
2.Enter the switch IP address in  the web browser, and press Enter. The device 
manager page appears.
3.Use the device manager to perform basic switch configuration and 
monitoring. See the device manager online help for more information.
4.For more advanced configuration,  download and run the Cisco Network 
Assistant, which is described in the next section.  
						

							 
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Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from 
Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and 
mo

nitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, 
routers, and access points. Network Assi stant is free—there is no charge to 
download, install, or use it.
1.Go to this Web address: 
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access 
p
 rivileges.
2.Click the  Download Software  link, and select the version you want to 
download.
3.Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly 
from the Web if your browser offers this choice.)
4.When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final 
panel, click  Finish to complete the Network Assistant installation. 
See the Network Assistant  on
 line help and the getting started guide for more 
information.
Command-Line Interface
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and pa rameters through the CLI. Access the 
CLI by using one of these options:
Switch RJ-45 Console Port
Switch USB Mini-Type B Console Port