Simple Tutorial of Installing Cisco 2960 8-Port Switches

1 Install the Mounting Screws on Top of a Desk or Shelf.

1)  Use the template to align the mounting screw holes and position the screw template on top of the desk or shelf so that the two side-by-side slots face the front of the desk or shelf. This ensures that the power cord faces the rear of the desk or shelf after the switch is installed.

2)  Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template, and attach it to the top of the desk or shelf.

3)  Insert three screws in the slots and remove the screw template from the desk or shelf, then place the switch onto the mounting screws, and slide the switch forward until it locks in place

You’d better allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings to prevent airflow restriction and overheating; do not stack switches or place switches side-by-side unless they are separated on all sides with at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance from each other.

2 Mount the Switch on Top of a Desk or Shelf

1)  Power on the switch and connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run Express Setup. (See the switch getting started guide for instructions if not clear) 

Connect to the front-panel ports of Cisco 2960 Switches.

3 Install the Mounting Screws under a Desk or Shelf

Do the same as the first step. For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that you attach the switch securely to a wall stud or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.

4 Mount the Switch under a Desk or Shelf

Do the same as the step 2. Don’t wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways. According to safety regulations, you should wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide easier access to the cables.

5 Installing the Mounting Screws on a Wall

Attach the screw template to the wall and insert the screws in the slots on the screw template tightly. And then place the switch onto the mounting screws, and slide it down until it locks in place.

6 Install the Switch on a Wall

After the switch is mounted on the wall, you should power on the switch. And then do as the step 2.

7 Mount the Switch with a Magnet

Place one side of the magnet against the bottom of the switch and mount the Switch with a Magnet, and then mount the magnet and switch on a metal surface. After the switch is attached to the mounting magnet, do the same as the step 2.

8 Attaching the 19-inch Brackets for Rack-Mounting

Mounting the Switch in a 19-Inch Rack first, and then after the brackets are attached to the switch, insert the switch into the 19-inch rack, and align the bracket in the rack. Use either the 10-32 pan-head screws or the 12-24 pan-slotted screws to secure the switch in the rack.

9 Mount the Switch in a 19-Inch Rack

Attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side. For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard. Do not wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways according to safety regulations but wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down to prevent airflow restriction and to provide easier access to the cables.

10 Mount the Switch on a Wall

After the switch is mounted on the wall, again power on the switch, connect to a 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port, and run Express Setup. And then connect to the front-panel ports.

The material is referred from:

www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/hardware/installation/guide/higinstl2.html