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Installing the Switch
Before You Begin
Before installing the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
Clearance to front so that the LEDs can be read.
AC power cord reaches from the AC power outlet to the rear-panel connector.
Switch is rack-mounted before you install a 1100-W power supply module.
Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent 
lighting. Make sure the cabling is...

 
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Installing the Switch
CautionTo comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) standard for 
electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect the Ethernet cables only to intrabuilding or 
nonexposed wiring or cabling.
NoteThe grounding architecture of this product is DC-isolated (DC-I).
Attaching the Brackets
Use three (for front-mount) or four (for mid- or rear-mount) number-8 Phillips flat-head screws...

 
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Installing the Switch
Rack-Mount the Switch
Use the four number-12 Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Use the black Phillips 
machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
WarningTo prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special 
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure 
your...

 
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Securing the AC Power Cord (Optional)
Securing the AC Power Cord (Optional)
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Make a loop in the power cord and thread it through 
the power cord retainer. Connect the power cord to 
the power supply. 
Connecting the StackWise Cabl es (Catalyst 3750-X Switch)
Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches.
Connect the cable to the StackWise po rt...

 
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Connecting the StackPower Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch)
Connecting the StackPower Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch)
Always use a Cisco-approved StackPower cable to connect the switches.
NoteThe Catalyst 3750-X S-PWR ports accept either the yellow or the green end of the StackPower cable.
Align the connector and connect the StackPower cable to the S-PWR port on the switch rear panel and 
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Installing the Network Module (Optional)
StackPower Cabling Configurations
You can configure a StackPower stack of up to four switches for either power-sharing or redundancy.
This illustration shows the recommended stack configuration with connections using 0.305-meter 
StackPower cables.
For more examples, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Installing the Network Module (Optional)
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Connecting the Switch Ports
Connecting the Switch Ports
10/100/1000 Ports
When you connect to servers, workstations, IP phones, wireless access points, and routers, use a 
straight-through, twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable in a 10/100/1000 port. Use a crossover, twisted 
four-pair, Category 5 cable when you connect to other switches, hubs, or repeaters. Connect the other 
cable end to an RJ-45 port on the other device.
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Connecting the Switch Ports
SFP-Module Ports
Use only Cisco SFP modules with the switch. For a list of supported modules, see the release notes on 
Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP modules, see the 
SFP module documentation. 
Verify Port Connectivity
After you connect a device to the switch port, the port LED turns amber for about 30 seconds while the 
switch establishes a link. The...

 
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 
Express Setup
If Express Setup does not run, or if the Express Setup page does not appear in your browser:
Did you verify that POST ran successfully 
before starting Express Setup?If not, make sure that only the SYST and STAT 
LEDs are green before you press the Mode button 
to enter the Express Setup mode.
POST errors are usually fatal. Contact your Cisco 
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Resetting the Switch to the Default Settings
CautionResetting the switch deletes the configuration and restarts the switch.
1.Press and hold the Mode button. The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 3 seconds. 
2.Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after 7 more seconds, and then 
the switch restarts.
The switch now behaves like an unconfigured...