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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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...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. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information and ...you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," summarizes the switch features and describes the ports, the standards they ...
...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. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information and ...you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," summarizes the switch features and describes the ports, the standards they ...
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...are in angle brackets (< >). Examples use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in this...and adapters that could result in this guide. Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations in various languages of data. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions to convey instructions and ...
...are in angle brackets (< >). Examples use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in this...and adapters that could result in this guide. Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," provides translations in various languages of data. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions to convey instructions and ...
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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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... meters). The 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 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...
... meters). The 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 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...
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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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.... • Simple network management protocol (SNMP)-SNMP provides a means to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can fully configure and monitor a standalone switch, a specific cluster member, or an entire switch cluster. You can manage switch configuration settings, performance, security, and collect statistics by using SNMP management applications...
.... • Simple network management protocol (SNMP)-SNMP provides a means to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can fully configure and monitor a standalone switch, a specific cluster member, or an entire switch cluster. You can manage switch configuration settings, performance, security, and collect statistics by using SNMP management applications...
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...set for 100BASE-TX traffic. Refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. Unlike the 3524-PWR XL switch, the Catalyst 2900 XL switches do not provide inline power. For more ...information about these features. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 78-6461-04 ...
...set for 100BASE-TX traffic. Refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. Unlike the 3524-PWR XL switch, the Catalyst 2900 XL switches do not provide inline power. For more ...information about these features. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 78-6461-04 ...
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..., the LRE port must be connected to the patch panel through a private branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can be used. The splitter routes LRE data (high-frequency) and voice (low-frequency) traffic from the telephone line to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide.
..., the LRE port must be connected to the patch panel through a private branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can be used. The splitter routes LRE data (high-frequency) and voice (low-frequency) traffic from the telephone line to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide.
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...Catalyst 2900 XL hot-swappable modules. Table 1-1 lists the modules that use frequencies above 700 kHz. [CSCdu73260] If the installation does not have a PBX, a homologated POTS splitter is managed through the switch management interfaces. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview (PSTN). For more information about the Cisco...-V WS-X2922-XL WS-X2922-XL-V WS-X2924-XL-V Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6461-04 For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. Note If a connection to a telephone network...
...Catalyst 2900 XL hot-swappable modules. Table 1-1 lists the modules that use frequencies above 700 kHz. [CSCdu73260] If the installation does not have a PBX, a homologated POTS splitter is managed through the switch management interfaces. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview (PSTN). For more information about the Cisco...-V WS-X2922-XL WS-X2922-XL-V WS-X2924-XL-V Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6461-04 For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. Note If a connection to a telephone network...
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...the location of these modules in module slots and tighten the thumb screws. If you insert them in a 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch (both supporting 8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. Changing a port mode changes the information provided by restarting that you use ...the switch LEDs to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide and the Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide for detailed information on self-test (POST)...
...the location of these modules in module slots and tighten the thumb screws. If you insert them in a 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch (both supporting 8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. Changing a port mode changes the information provided by restarting that you use ...the switch LEDs to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide and the Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide for detailed information on self-test (POST)...
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... 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. 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 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...
... 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. 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 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...
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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 Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Table 1-2 System LED Color Off Green ... is operating normally. System is not powered up. System is receiving power but is receiving power and functioning properly. 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...
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 Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Table 1-2 System LED Color Off Green ... is operating normally. System is not powered up. System is receiving power but is receiving power and functioning properly. 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...
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... connected and ready to the appropriate switch documentation for redundant power system (RPS) descriptions specific for the switch. RPS is not installed. For more information see the "Cisco RPS Connector" section on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green ... power supply are both powered up power, if required. Refer to provide back-up . All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). Note This is off or is operational. RPS is unavailable because it restarts. ...
... connected and ready to the appropriate switch documentation for redundant power system (RPS) descriptions specific for the switch. RPS is not installed. For more information see the "Cisco RPS Connector" section on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green ... power supply are both powered up power, if required. Refer to provide back-up . All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). Note This is off or is operational. RPS is unavailable because it restarts. ...
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...Description The port status. This is providing power to the switch (redundancy has been allocated to this device). 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...1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. 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. These port LEDs, as a group or individually, display information about ...
...Description The port status. This is providing power to the switch (redundancy has been allocated to this device). 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...1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. 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. These port LEDs, as a group or individually, display information about ...
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Note When the LRE mode is active, the 10/100 switch ports 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 default setting is half...continue to show Ethernet link status. Default mode on the remote CPE. Ethernet link status of the LRE ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. Chapter 1...
Note When the LRE mode is active, the 10/100 switch ports 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 default setting is half...continue to show Ethernet link status. Default mode on the remote CPE. Ethernet link status of the LRE ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. Chapter 1...