Chapter 1: Quick Getting Started; Before You Begin - Cisco 350 Series Administration Manual

Quick Getting Started

Before You Begin

Cisco 350, 350X and 550X Series Managed Switches, Firmware Release 2.4, ver 0.4
This section covers the following topics:
Before You Begin
Rack Mounting Switch
Power over Ethernet Considerations
Configuring98DX4203, 98DX4204, 98DX4210, 98DX4211, and 98DX4212Switches
Configuring Your Switch Using the Console Port
Out-Of-Band Port
USB Port
Stacking the Switches
98DX4203, 98DX4204, 98DX4210, 98DX4211, and 98DX4212Switch Features
Before you begin installing your device, ensure that the following items are available:
• RJ-45 Ethernet cables for connecting network devices. A category 6a and higher cable
is required for 10G ports; a category 5e and higher cable is required for all other ports.
• Console cable for using the console port to manage your switch.
• Tools for installing the hardware. The rack-mount kit packed with the switch contains
four rubber feet for desktop placement, and two brackets and twelve screws for rack-
mounting. If the supplied screws are lost, use replacement screws in the following size:
- Diameter of the screw head: 6.9 mm
- Length of face of screw head to base of screw: 5.9 mm
- Shaft diameter: 3.94 mm
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