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This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Catalyst 2948G and 2980G Switch Installation Guide, and provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
To use this hardware guide, you should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
This guide is organized as follows:
| Chapter | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
Lists and describes the hardware features and functionality of the Catalyst 2948G and 2980G switches. | ||
Describes how to prepare your site for the installation of the switch. | ||
Describes how to install the Catalyst 2948G and 2980G switches. Provides procedures for removing and installing chassis components. | ||
Describes the features and installation of the Gigabit Ethernet ports. | ||
Provides troubleshooting guidelines for the initial hardware installation and suggests steps to help isolate and resolve problems. | ||
Lists Catalyst 2948G and 2980G switch specifications. | ||
Provides procedures to repack your Catalyst 2948G or 2980G switch in the event that you have to return it to the factory. | ||
Describes differential mode delay (DMD), which may occur if an unconditioned laser source designed for operation on single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) cable is directly coupled to a multimode fiber-optic (MMF) cable. | ||
Repeats in multiple languages the warnings in this guide. |
Refer to the following documents for additional Catalyst 4000 family information:
This document uses the following conventions:
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{ x | y | z } | Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[ x | y | z ] | Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string | A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
^ | The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control---for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
Notes use the following conventions:
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. |
Cautions use the following conventions:
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
Warnings use the following conventions:
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Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of the warning, refer to the Site Preparation and Safety Guide. |
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