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... DC Power Connector 1-21 Cisco RPS Connector 1-22 Console Port 1-23 2 C H A P T E R Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Warnings 2-1 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-4 U.S.A. 2-4 Taiwan 2-4 Japan 2-5 Korea 2-5 Hungary 2-6 Installation Guidelines 2-6 Verifying Package Contents 2-7 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-9 Installing the Switch in a Rack 2-9 Removing Screws from the Switch 2-11 Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL...
... DC Power Connector 1-21 Cisco RPS Connector 1-22 Console Port 1-23 2 C H A P T E R Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Warnings 2-1 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-4 U.S.A. 2-4 Taiwan 2-4 Japan 2-5 Korea 2-5 Hungary 2-6 Installation Guidelines 2-6 Verifying Package Contents 2-7 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-9 Installing the Switch in a Rack 2-9 Removing Screws from the Switch 2-11 Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL...
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...18 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-19 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-20 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-21 Mounting the Switch to a Wall 2-22 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-24 Connecting to DC Power 2-25 Preparing for Installation 2-25 Grounding the Switch 2-26 Wiring the DC-Input Power Source 2-29 ...Correcting Module POST Failures 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Technical Specifications A-1 Connectors and Cable Specifications B-1 Connector Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 100BASE-FX Ports B-2 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
...18 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-19 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-20 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-21 Mounting the Switch to a Wall 2-22 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-24 Connecting to DC Power 2-25 Preparing for Installation 2-25 Grounding the Switch 2-26 Wiring the DC-Input Power Source 2-29 ...Correcting Module POST Failures 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Technical Specifications A-1 Connectors and Cable Specifications B-1 Connector Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 100BASE-FX Ports B-2 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
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INDEX Class 1 Laser Product Warning C-22 Laser Beam Exposure Warning C-23 No On/Off Switch Warning C-24 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-25 Reinforced Insulation Warning C-29 LAN Connections Only Warning C-30 No Field-Replaceable Units Warning C-31 Installation Warning C-32 ... Equipment Warning C-36 Ground Connection Warning C-37 Qualified Personnel Warning C-38 DC Power Disconnection Warning C-39 Exposed Wire Lead Warning C-41 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Class 1 Laser Product Warning C-22 Laser Beam Exposure Warning C-23 No On/Off Switch Warning C-24 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-25 Reinforced Insulation Warning C-29 LAN Connections Only Warning C-30 No Field-Replaceable Units Warning C-31 Installation Warning C-32 ... Equipment Warning C-36 Ground Connection Warning C-37 Qualified Personnel Warning C-38 DC Power Disconnection Warning C-39 Exposed Wire Lead Warning C-41 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
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...the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a switch in a rack, on a desk, or on a wall. Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of the switches, explains how to identify and resolve some of ... the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. We assume that might arise when you are installing the switch. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Chapter...
...the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a switch in a rack, on a desk, or on a wall. Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of the switches, explains how to identify and resolve some of ... the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. We assume that might arise when you are installing the switch. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Chapter...
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Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader take note. Examples ... and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the switch. Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations in various languages of data. Caution Means reader be used to connect to...
Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader take note. Examples ... and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the switch. Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations in various languages of data. Caution Means reader be used to connect to...
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... xvi. • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Note Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
... xvi. • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Note Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
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... online help (available only from the switch CMS software) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786461=) • Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786456=) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide (order...1000BASE-T Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Note (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) • Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786460=) • Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811469=) • ...
... online help (available only from the switch CMS software) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786461=) • Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786456=) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide (order...1000BASE-T Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Note (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) • Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786460=) • Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811469=) • ...
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..., Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices such as backbone switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. The 2900 XL LRE switches employ Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE), a very-high-data-rate digital subscriber line (VDSL)-based technology that describe the Catalyst 2900 series XL switches, hereafter referred to as the switches. • Switch features...
..., Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices such as backbone switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. The 2900 XL LRE switches employ Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE), a very-high-data-rate digital subscriber line (VDSL)-based technology that describe the Catalyst 2900 series XL switches, hereafter referred to as the switches. • Switch features...
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...transfer mode (ATM) modules • On the Catalyst 2924M XL DC switch, a direct current (DC) power converter • On the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches, up to 24 LRE ports through one RJ-21 connector and hot swapping capability with the Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices •...; Supports up to 2048 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924 XL, 2924C XL, and 2912 XL switches • Supports up to...
...transfer mode (ATM) modules • On the Catalyst 2924M XL DC switch, a direct current (DC) power converter • On the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches, up to 24 LRE ports through one RJ-21 connector and hot swapping capability with the Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices •...; Supports up to 2048 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924 XL, 2924C XL, and 2912 XL switches • Supports up to...
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switches Version Number Description WS-C2912-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR RESET TEMP FAN 9X 10X 11X 12X 12 LRE ports Cisco RPS 300 WS-C2924-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 24 LRE ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR ...RESET TEMP FAN 9X 10X 11X 12X Cisco RPS 300 WS-C2912-XL 12 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports MODE 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10X 10BaseT/100BASE-TX 11X 12X Catalyst 2900 SERIES XL WS-C2924C...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switches Version Number Description WS-C2912-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR RESET TEMP FAN 9X 10X 11X 12X 12 LRE ports Cisco RPS 300 WS-C2924-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 24 LRE ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR ...RESET TEMP FAN 9X 10X 11X 12X Cisco RPS 300 WS-C2912-XL 12 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports MODE 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10X 10BaseT/100BASE-TX 11X 12X Catalyst 2900 SERIES XL WS-C2924C...
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...your management station directly to the switch console port or by using Telnet from the CLI. CMS is a graphical user interface that is enhanced to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. The switch supports a comprehensive set of MIB... extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. All switches have up to twenty-four 10/100 ports (See ...
...your management station directly to the switch console port or by using Telnet from the CLI. CMS is a graphical user interface that is enhanced to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. The switch supports a comprehensive set of MIB... extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. All switches have up to twenty-four 10/100 ports (See ...
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...are described in any compatible network device up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. If the connected... Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling • 100BASE-TX-compatible devices, such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 78-6461-04 Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview 10/...
...are described in any compatible network device up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. If the connected... Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling • 100BASE-TX-compatible devices, such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 78-6461-04 Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview 10/...
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...connected to the patch panel through a private branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can be over distances of up to 1352 feet (412 meters). • If the switch port and the port on the same Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switch, and you can reach speeds of up to 15 Mbps (full... duplex) and distances of up to 24 Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices though structured or unstructured wiring,...
...connected to the patch panel through a private branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can be over distances of up to 1352 feet (412 meters). • If the switch port and the port on the same Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switch, and you can reach speeds of up to 15 Mbps (full... duplex) and distances of up to 24 Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices though structured or unstructured wiring,...
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For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to other switch ports and is managed through the switch management interfaces. Digital telephones connected to digital PBX switches that use frequencies above 700 kHz do not work when sharing a line with ... are for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Table 1-1 lists the modules that the module slots support. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. Each module port is internally switched to the Installation Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-...
For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to other switch ports and is managed through the switch management interfaces. Digital telephones connected to digital PBX switches that use frequencies above 700 kHz do not work when sharing a line with ... are for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Table 1-1 lists the modules that the module slots support. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. Each module port is internally switched to the Installation Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-...
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.... Changing a port mode changes the information provided by restarting that switch. These modules automatically configure themselves when you use the switch LEDs to the Release Notes for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. LEDs 78-6461-04 You can start the module by each port...8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. For a complete list and the minimum software release required, refer to monitor switch activity and its performance. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-5, Figure 1-6, and Figure 1-7 show the location of these modules in ...
.... Changing a port mode changes the information provided by restarting that switch. These modules automatically configure themselves when you use the switch LEDs to the Release Notes for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. LEDs 78-6461-04 You can start the module by each port...8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. For a complete list and the minimum software release required, refer to monitor switch activity and its performance. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-5, Figure 1-6, and Figure 1-7 show the location of these modules in ...
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... Series XL Software Configuration Guide describes how to use CMS to manage standalone or individual switches and how to use cluster management software to manage switch clusters]. Figure 1-5 Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924 XL, and 2924C XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs MODE 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X... 7X Mode RPS button LED 47288 1-10 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04...
... Series XL Software Configuration Guide describes how to use CMS to manage standalone or individual switches and how to use cluster management software to manage switch clusters]. Figure 1-5 Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924 XL, and 2924C XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs MODE 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X... 7X Mode RPS button LED 47288 1-10 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04...
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...properly. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on page 2-24. 1-12 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 Front-Panel Description Figure 1-7 Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview... SYSTEM RPS MODE LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Mode button 1X 2X 3X 4X System LED RPS LED LRE LED STAT LED DUPLEX LED Speed LED LRE port LEDs 1-12 LRE port LEDs 13-24 48002...
...properly. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on page 2-24. 1-12 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 Front-Panel Description Figure 1-7 Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview... SYSTEM RPS MODE LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Mode button 1X 2X 3X 4X System LED RPS LED LRE LED STAT LED DUPLEX LED Speed LED LRE port LEDs 1-12 LRE port LEDs 13-24 48002...
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... power supply are both powered up power, if required. RPS is connected but is unavailable because it restarts. All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). Figure 1-8 RPS LED on page 1-22. RPS is not a recommended configuration.... Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description RPS LED The Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches use the Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS). Refer to provide back-up . Note This is operational.
... power supply are both powered up power, if required. RPS is connected but is unavailable because it restarts. All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). Figure 1-8 RPS LED on page 1-22. RPS is not a recommended configuration.... Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description RPS LED The Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches use the Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS). Refer to provide back-up . Note This is operational.
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...To select or change port modes, the meaning of information displayed. Table 1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a fault condition. This is highlighted. If it does not, the RPS fan could have a port LED. Table ...1-6 and Table 1-7 list the port LED colors. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 RPS LED on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued) Color Solid amber Blinking amber RPS Status The RPS is in standby mode or in...
...To select or change port modes, the meaning of information displayed. Table 1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a fault condition. This is highlighted. If it does not, the RPS fan could have a port LED. Table ...1-6 and Table 1-7 list the port LED colors. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 RPS LED on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued) Color Solid amber Blinking amber RPS Status The RPS is in standby mode or in...
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The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. Default mode on all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches except the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Default mode on these switches only. Note When the LRE mode is half duplex. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half...1-15 Ethernet link status of the LRE ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-5 Port Mode LEDs on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches Mode LED LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Port Mode LRE link ...
The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. Default mode on all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches except the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Default mode on these switches only. Note When the LRE mode is half duplex. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half...1-15 Ethernet link status of the LRE ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-5 Port Mode LEDs on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches Mode LED LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Port Mode LRE link ...