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... LEDs 1-11 System LED 1-14 RPS LED 1-15 Port LEDs and Modes 1-16 Rear-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options 1-24 Network Configuration Examples 1-25 Design Concepts for Installation 2-2 Warnings 2-2 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster...
... LEDs 1-11 System LED 1-14 RPS LED 1-15 Port LEDs and Modes 1-16 Rear-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options 1-24 Network Configuration Examples 1-25 Design Concepts for Installation 2-2 Warnings 2-2 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster...
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... approvals. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to set up the switch initial configuration. Examples of how the switch could be used to connect to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are installing the switch. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters...
... approvals. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to set up the switch initial configuration. Examples of how the switch could be used to connect to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are installing the switch. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters...
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... switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in different network topologies Features The Catalyst 3500 series XL switches-also referred to as Catalyst 3500 XL switches-are not required when connecting to which you can be deployed as servers, routers...
... switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in different network topologies Features The Catalyst 3500 series XL switches-also referred to as Catalyst 3500 XL switches-are not required when connecting to which you can be deployed as servers, routers...
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... Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for up to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Power Redundancy • Connection for optional Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS) that operates on AC input and supplies...
... Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for up to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Power Redundancy • Connection for optional Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS) that operates on AC input and supplies...
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... voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic • Broadcast storm control to prevent performance degradation from broadcast storms • SPAN port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for Cisco GBIC modules - GigaStack GBIC - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
... voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic • Broadcast storm control to prevent performance degradation from broadcast storms • SPAN port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for Cisco GBIC modules - GigaStack GBIC - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • Cisco IOS CLI through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • SNMP Power Redundancy • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 600 that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches...
... Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • Cisco IOS CLI through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • SNMP Power Redundancy • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 600 that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches...
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... can sense the speed and duplex settings of half duplex, full duplex, 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected. When you can : • Provide -48V DC power to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for more information about these cables do not work for 100BaseTX traffic. Front-Panel...
... can sense the speed and duplex settings of half duplex, full duplex, 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected. When you can : • Provide -48V DC power to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for more information about these cables do not work for 100BaseTX traffic. Front-Panel...
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... factory-installed on the switch. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a stack configuration) to the documentation that came with your GBIC module for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up to nine half-duplex links (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to it . The Auto setting is connected to it . For information about Cisco IP Phones, refer to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. You also can order GBIC modules separately. Using the required Cisco...
... factory-installed on the switch. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a stack configuration) to the documentation that came with your GBIC module for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up to nine half-duplex links (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to it . The Auto setting is connected to it . For information about Cisco IP Phones, refer to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. You also can order GBIC modules separately. Using the required Cisco...
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... properly. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. The label on . RPS is not a recommended configuration. The LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green Amber RPS Status RPS is off or is operational. Note The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Note...
... properly. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. The label on . RPS is not a recommended configuration. The LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green Amber RPS Status RPS is off or is operational. Note The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Note...
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... stack. The switch is lost. The port modes (Table 1-6) determine the type of the switch is down , or a fan on the RPS. This is not installed. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-5 RPS LED for the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Color Off Solid green Blinking green Solid amber Blinking amber RPS Status RPS is off or is the default mode. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. When you change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode...
... stack. The switch is lost. The port modes (Table 1-6) determine the type of the switch is down , or a fan on the RPS. This is not installed. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-5 RPS LED for the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Color Off Solid green Blinking green Solid amber Blinking amber RPS Status RPS is off or is the default mode. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. When you change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode...
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... or receiving data. The LEDs display backplane utilization on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Port Mode STATUS (port status) UTL (utilization) DUPLEX LED Color Off Solid green Flashing green Alternating green-amber Solid amber Green Off Green Meaning No link. Port is not forwarding. See Figure 1-13, Figure 1-15, and Figure 1-16 for a link-fault indication. Port is operating in full duplex. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-17 If all port LEDs are monitored for details. Table 1-7 Meaning...
... or receiving data. The LEDs display backplane utilization on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Port Mode STATUS (port status) UTL (utilization) DUPLEX LED Color Off Solid green Flashing green Alternating green-amber Solid amber Green Off Green Meaning No link. Port is not forwarding. See Figure 1-13, Figure 1-15, and Figure 1-16 for a link-fault indication. Port is operating in full duplex. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-17 If all port LEDs are monitored for details. Table 1-7 Meaning...
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... Hardware Installation Guide. Management Options Catalyst 3500 XL switches offer several management options: • Cisco Cluster Management Suite This suite is made up of the console port and the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. Although it can power only one switch at the same time, the subsequent switches will not be powered. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to manage individual and standalone switches. You use to create, monitor, and configure a cluster of switches...
... Hardware Installation Guide. Management Options Catalyst 3500 XL switches offer several management options: • Cisco Cluster Management Suite This suite is made up of the console port and the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. Although it can power only one switch at the same time, the subsequent switches will not be powered. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to manage individual and standalone switches. You use to create, monitor, and configure a cluster of switches...
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... use a Telnet connection to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for network bandwidth, it takes longer to your network to increase the bandwidth available to send and receive data. The CiscoView application, which you can be a standalone application or part of an SNMP network-management platform. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly...
... use a Telnet connection to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for network bandwidth, it takes longer to your network to increase the bandwidth available to send and receive data. The CiscoView application, which you can be a standalone application or part of an SNMP network-management platform. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly...
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... number of users accessing the Internet • Create smaller network segments so that fewer users share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to help control both delay and jitter within the network. You can connect up to other devices and create backup paths by using Fast Ethernet or gigabit links or Fast EtherChannel or Gigabit EtherChannel links. Figure 1-21 illustrates three configuration examples for...
... number of users accessing the Internet • Create smaller network segments so that fewer users share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to help control both delay and jitter within the network. You can connect up to other devices and create backup paths by using Fast Ethernet or gigabit links or Fast EtherChannel or Gigabit EtherChannel links. Figure 1-21 illustrates three configuration examples for...
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... Overview Network Configuration Examples Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration Figure 1-23 illustrates a configuration for a network of inter-VLAN routing and allows the router to focus on WAN access. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of approximately 500 employees. Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software integrates telephony and IP networks, where the IP network supports both voice and data. IP phones connected to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power...
... Overview Network Configuration Examples Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration Figure 1-23 illustrates a configuration for a network of inter-VLAN routing and allows the router to focus on WAN access. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of approximately 500 employees. Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software integrates telephony and IP networks, where the IP network supports both voice and data. IP phones connected to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power...
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... fails, refer to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," to that switch port. To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the 10/100 Ethernet ports: • Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex. • Set the port speed and duplex parameters on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch to either automatically provide inline power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch does not pass POST. Connecting to the 10/100 Ports...
... fails, refer to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," to that switch port. To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the 10/100 Ethernet ports: • Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex. • Set the port speed and duplex parameters on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch to either automatically provide inline power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch does not pass POST. Connecting to the 10/100 Ports...
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... information and to create a default configuration for more information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using the Setup Program You can use the Cluster Management Suite or the command-line interface (CLI) to customize your system administrator: Switch IP address Subnet mask (netmask 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 The first time that you access the switch, it is...
... information and to create a default configuration for more information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using the Setup Program You can use the Cluster Management Suite or the command-line interface (CLI) to customize your system administrator: Switch IP address Subnet mask (netmask 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 The first time that you access the switch, it is...
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... database. To save the IP information, log in Flash memory is set up on the BOOTP server. The reception of a valid BOOTP response immediately activates the rest of its physical MAC address. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Default Configuration Settings Using BOOTP You can operate with a list of physical MAC addresses and corresponding IP addresses must be stored in Table 2-1. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 Other...
... database. To save the IP information, log in Flash memory is set up on the BOOTP server. The reception of a valid BOOTP response immediately activates the rest of its physical MAC address. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Default Configuration Settings Using BOOTP You can operate with a list of physical MAC addresses and corresponding IP addresses must be stored in Table 2-1. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 Other...
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... interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only), or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST results • Diagnosing problems 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 They show failures in the power-on page 1-11. For a full description of the switch LEDs, see the "LEDs...
... interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only), or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST results • Diagnosing problems 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 They show failures in the power-on page 1-11. For a full description of the switch LEDs, see the "LEDs...
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..., replace the switch. • Use the show env command to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. Replace the switch at your convenience. • Use the show POST command to -phone jack on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL. Diagnosing Problems Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued) Symptom System LED is amber on the Cisco IP Phone. Possible Cause • Internal fan fault detected. • Switch is connected to the LAN-to see which POST test failed. The Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch...
..., replace the switch. • Use the show env command to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. Replace the switch at your convenience. • Use the show POST command to -phone jack on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL. Diagnosing Problems Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued) Symptom System LED is amber on the Cisco IP Phone. Possible Cause • Internal fan fault detected. • Switch is connected to the LAN-to see which POST test failed. The Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch...