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Catalyst 2975 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This guide is for the networking or computer technician installing the Catalyst 2975 switch. It
documents the physical characteristics of the switch, explains how to install the switch, and provides
troubleshooting information.
This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch.
For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and
the switch system message guide on Cisco.com. For information about the standard Cisco IOS
Release
12.1 or 12.2 commands, see the Cisco IOS documentation on Cisco.com.
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.
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2975 Switch that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory
statements are also included in that guide.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS