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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 ... 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 ... 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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.... We assume that might arise when you are installing the switch. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Organization This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a switch in a rack, on a desk, or on a wall.... Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware...
.... We assume that might arise when you are installing the switch. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Organization This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a switch in a rack, on a desk, or on a wall.... Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware...
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... enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader ...that can be careful. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the switch. Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Conventions Preface Appendix A, "Technical Specifications...
... enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader ...that can be careful. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to the switch. Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Conventions Preface Appendix A, "Technical Specifications...
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...the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page 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 xv Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, refer to change and therefore appear only in the release...
...the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page 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 xv Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, refer to change and therefore appear only in the release...
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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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...switches can connect workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices such as backbone switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. The Catalyst 2900 XL switches have these topics that allows an Ethernet network to reach distances up to the destination port 78-6461-04 Catalyst...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, including management ...
...switches can connect workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and other network devices such as backbone switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. The Catalyst 2900 XL switches have these topics that allows an Ethernet network to reach distances up to the destination port 78-6461-04 Catalyst...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, including management ...
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...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 8192 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924M XL, Catalyst 2924M XL DC and Catalyst 2912MF XL switches Figure 1-1 shows ...
...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 8192 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924M XL, Catalyst 2924M XL DC and Catalyst 2912MF XL switches Figure 1-1 shows ...
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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... 4 5 100BASE-FX 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WS-C2924M-XL WS-C2924M-XLEM-DC 24 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 2 expansion slots 12 MODE 1X 2X 3X Catalyst 2900 SERIES XL 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10X 11X 100BaseFX 12X 13X 14X 15X 16X 17X 18X 19X 20X 21X 22X 23X 24X...
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... 4 5 100BASE-FX 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WS-C2924M-XL WS-C2924M-XLEM-DC 24 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 2 expansion slots 12 MODE 1X 2X 3X Catalyst 2900 SERIES XL 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10X 11X 100BaseFX 12X 13X 14X 15X 16X 17X 18X 19X 20X 21X 22X 23X 24X...
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... port-level settings. • Command-line Interface (CLI)-The switch IOS CLI software is enhanced to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can manage the switch from an SNMP-compatible management station that can be launched from anywhere... 1-4). For more information about CMS, the CLI, and SNMP refer to support desktop-switching features. The switch supports a comprehensive set of MIB extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-6461-04 You can access the CLI ...
... port-level settings. • Command-line Interface (CLI)-The switch IOS CLI software is enhanced to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can manage the switch from an SNMP-compatible management station that can be launched from anywhere... 1-4). For more information about CMS, the CLI, and SNMP refer to support desktop-switching features. The switch supports a comprehensive set of MIB extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-6461-04 You can access the CLI ...
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...100 ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, refer to the Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide. Unlike the 3524-PWR XL switch, the Catalyst 2900 XL switches do not provide inline power. When set for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware... Installation Guide 1-6 78-6461-04 When connecting the switch to operate in Appendix B, "Connectors...
...100 ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, refer to the Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide. Unlike the 3524-PWR XL switch, the Catalyst 2900 XL switches do not provide inline power. When set for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware... Installation Guide 1-6 78-6461-04 When connecting the switch to operate in Appendix B, "Connectors...
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... device can be connected to the patch panel through a private branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can reach speeds of up to 15 Mbps (full duplex) and distances of up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. The PBX routes voice traffic to the...
... device can be connected to the patch panel through a private branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can reach speeds of up to 15 Mbps (full duplex) and distances of up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. The PBX routes voice traffic to the...
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... Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-swappable modules. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to share lines with LRE signals. Note Cisco Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) products are for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Each module port is managed through the switch management interfaces.
... Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-swappable modules. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to share lines with LRE signals. Note Cisco Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) products are for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Each module port is managed through the switch management interfaces.
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...04 You can start the module by each port LED. A power-on expansion modules for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches. The Ethernet Gigabit module supports several Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) devices. These modules automatically configure themselves... when you insert them in a 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch (both supporting 8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-1 Expansion Modules...
...04 You can start the module by each port LED. A power-on expansion modules for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches. The Ethernet Gigabit module supports several Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) devices. These modules automatically configure themselves... when you insert them in a 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch (both supporting 8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-1 Expansion Modules...
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...section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the Cluster Management Suite (CMS) window and, if the switch is a cluster member, on the CMS Cluster Manager window. Figure 1-5 Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924 XL, and 2924C XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs MODE 1X 2X... 6X 7X Mode RPS button LED 47288 1-10 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 The Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 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...
...section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the Cluster Management Suite (CMS) window and, if the switch is a cluster member, on the CMS Cluster Manager window. Figure 1-5 Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924 XL, and 2924C XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs MODE 1X 2X... 6X 7X Mode RPS button LED 47288 1-10 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 The Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 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...
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.... 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...
.... 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...
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...1-2 and Table 1-3 list the RPS LED colors and their meanings. All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down and after 15 seconds restarts, using power from the RPS. 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). RPS is connected but not functioning. • The RPS could have failed...
...1-2 and Table 1-3 list the RPS LED colors and their meanings. All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down and after 15 seconds restarts, using power from the RPS. 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). RPS is connected but not functioning. • The RPS could have failed...
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... and the LED should turn green. Press the Standby/Active button on the Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924 XL, 2924MF XL, 2924M XL, and 2924M XL DC Switches Mode LED STAT UTL FDUP 100 Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Port duplex mode Port speed Description The port status. If it does... not, the RPS fan could have a port LED. The current bandwidth in a fault condition. Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is the default mode. When you change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is...
... and the LED should turn green. Press the Standby/Active button on the Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924 XL, 2924MF XL, 2924M XL, and 2924M XL DC Switches Mode LED STAT UTL FDUP 100 Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Port duplex mode Port speed Description The port status. If it does... not, the RPS fan could have a port LED. The current bandwidth in a fault condition. Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is the default mode. When you change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is...
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.... Ethernet link status of the LRE ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Default mode on all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches except the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. The default setting is auto. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 The...
.... Ethernet link status of the LRE ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Default mode on all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches except the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. The default setting is auto. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 The...