Introduction

This guide provides quick hardware installation and software configuration procedures for the Catalyst 5000 series switches. The Catalyst 5000 series switches include the Catalyst 5002, the Catalyst 5000, the Catalyst 5505, and the Catalyst 5500.

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Note This guide assumes that you have familiarity and experience installing network hardware and configuring software using a command-line interface.

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This guide consists of five parts:

• Product Overview--Brief overview of the Catalyst 5000 series LAN switches.

• Expert Hardware Installation--Brief instructions on rack-mounting, connecting, and starting your Catalyst 5000 series switch. For expert installers only.

• Quick Hardware Installation--Basic instructions on rack-mounting the switch, connecting the switch modules and power supplies, and starting the system.

• Quick Software Configuration--Basic instructions on configuring switch modules and software features on your Catalyst 5000 series switch.

• Removing and Installing Modules and Power Supplies--Installation and removal procedures for Catalyst 5000 series modules and power supplies.

For complete hardware installation information, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Installation Guide and the Catalyst 5000 Series Module Installation Guide.

For complete software configuration information, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference.