Starting a Switch

Catalyst 2950 Switch LED Indicators

Catalyst 1900 Switch LED Indicators

Initial Startup of the Catalyst Switch

•System startup routines initiate switch software.
•Initial startup uses default configuration parameters.

1. Before you start the switch,verify the cabling and console connection.


2. Attach the power cable plug to the switch power supply socket.


3. Observe the boot sequence:

- LEDs on the switch chassis

- Cisco IOS software output text