Field Notice: FN - 63697 - Protective Boot on Certain Network Cables Might Push the Mode Button and Cause an Unexpected Reset on the 48-Port Models of Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 3850 Series Switches - Workaround Provided

Certain types of snagless Ethernet cables have protective boots that extend too far forward and above the plastic latching tab.When this type of cable is installed in Port 1 of any 48-port model of the Cisco Catalyst C3650 or C3850 Series switches, the boot might press and hold the Mode button, which invokes Express Setup and reboots the system. (Reference Figures 1 through 3 for illustrations of the issue.)Note: This type of boot-cable can partially obscure port LEDs, air vents, and USB ports.Figure 1. Problematic Cable before Complete InsertionFigure 2. Problematic Cable Completely InsertedFigure 3. Problematic Cable Completely Inserted (side view)