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... 3-6 Verifying Package Contents 3-7 Verifying Switch Operation 3-8 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port 3-8 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 3-10 Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port 3-11 Planning the Stack 3-12 Planning Considerations 3-12 Powering Considerations 3-13 Cabling Considerations 3-14 Recommended Cabling Configurations 3-15 Installing the Switch 3-17 Rack Mounting 3-18 Removing Screws from the Switch 3-19 Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 3750G-24TS Switch 3-20 Attaching Brackets to...
... 3-6 Verifying Package Contents 3-7 Verifying Switch Operation 3-8 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port 3-8 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 3-10 Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port 3-11 Planning the Stack 3-12 Planning Considerations 3-12 Powering Considerations 3-13 Cabling Considerations 3-14 Recommended Cabling Configurations 3-15 Installing the Switch 3-17 Rack Mounting 3-18 Removing Screws from the Switch 3-19 Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 3750G-24TS Switch 3-20 Attaching Brackets to...
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... Notes C-8 Where to Go Next C-8 Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-1 Methods for Accessing the CLI D-2 Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup (Unconfigured Switch Only) D-2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port D-3 Taking Out What You Need D-4 Stacking the Switches (Optional) D-5 Connecting to the Console Port D-7 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software D-9 Connecting to a Power Source D-9 Entering the Initial Configuration Information D-10 IP Settings D-10 Completing the Setup Program D-11 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ix
... Notes C-8 Where to Go Next C-8 Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-1 Methods for Accessing the CLI D-2 Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup (Unconfigured Switch Only) D-2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port D-3 Taking Out What You Need D-4 Stacking the Switches (Optional) D-5 Connecting to the Console Port D-7 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software D-9 Connecting to a Power Source D-9 Entering the Initial Configuration Information D-10 IP Settings D-10 Completing the Setup Program D-11 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ix
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Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Figure 1-2 Ethernet Cable Powering On the Switch 89887 Powering On the Switch Complete these steps to power on the switch: Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power connector on the switch rear panel, as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Connecting the Power 1 STACK 1 STACK 2 CONSOLE 1.2A-100R>06A-A2T4,IN05GV0-~60 HZ DSCPIENPCPO+IUWF1T2IEESvDRFISO@NUR1MP3RPAAELNYMUOATLE 97176 1 Switch 2 2 AC power cord 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Figure 1-2 Ethernet Cable Powering On the Switch 89887 Powering On the Switch Complete these steps to power on the switch: Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power connector on the switch rear panel, as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Connecting the Power 1 STACK 1 STACK 2 CONSOLE 1.2A-100R>06A-A2T4,IN05GV0-~60 HZ DSCPIENPCPO+IUWF1T2IEESvDRFISO@NUR1MP3RPAAELNYMUOATLE 97176 1 Switch 2 2 AC power cord 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-3
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... the command-line interface (CLI). The IP address is also required if you can connect to determine a course of action. For information about troubleshooting a POST failure, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," to local routers and the Internet. You cannot start Express Setup when there are green. The MASTR LED is started should receive a DHCP address from the switch. The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. To create a username for the switch, use to set...
... the command-line interface (CLI). The IP address is also required if you can connect to determine a course of action. For information about troubleshooting a POST failure, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," to local routers and the Internet. You cannot start Express Setup when there are green. The MASTR LED is started should receive a DHCP address from the switch. The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. To create a username for the switch, use to set...
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...-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cable (not included) to a 10/100 Ethernet port or small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module port on page 4-2. Press and hold the Mode button, as shown in Figure 1-4, until the four LEDs above the Mode button turn green. For more information, see the "Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration" section on the front panel of the LEDs begin to blink after you press the Mode button...
...-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Step 4 Connect the Ethernet cable (not included) to a 10/100 Ethernet port or small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module port on page 4-2. Press and hold the Mode button, as shown in Figure 1-4, until the four LEDs above the Mode button turn green. For more information, see the "Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration" section on the front panel of the LEDs begin to blink after you press the Mode button...
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... green before pressing the Mode button to begin Express Setup. If not, make sure that POST successfully ran before entering 10.0.0.1 in the CLI to enable the automatic crossover feature. Note The rest of this feature, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Wait 30 seconds before starting Express Setup? Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-15136-02 If not, reconnect the cable to the Ethernet port...
... green before pressing the Mode button to begin Express Setup. If not, make sure that POST successfully ran before entering 10.0.0.1 in the CLI to enable the automatic crossover feature. Note The rest of this feature, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Wait 30 seconds before starting Express Setup? Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-15136-02 If not, reconnect the cable to the Ethernet port...
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... Setup mode. b. You can be from 1 to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). If you enable SNMP, you set the SNMP read community, users can access and modify MIB objects. If you must enter a Telnet password: a. Click Save to save your settings to the switch, or click Cancel to MIB objects. SNMP community strings authenticate access to clear your switch: Step 1 Step 2 Launch a web browser on your settings. If you set the SNMP write community, users can access...
... Setup mode. b. You can be from 1 to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). If you enable SNMP, you set the SNMP read community, users can access and modify MIB objects. If you must enter a Telnet password: a. Click Save to save your settings to the switch, or click Cancel to MIB objects. SNMP community strings authenticate access to clear your switch: Step 1 Step 2 Launch a web browser on your settings. If you set the SNMP write community, users can access...
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..., refer to switches or hubs, use a crossover cable. Note On switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later, you can use Category 3 or Category 4 cables. Pinouts for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-15136-02 When connecting the switch to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The automatic crossover feature is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for the cables are described in the CLI to...
..., refer to switches or hubs, use a crossover cable. Note On switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later, you can use Category 3 or Category 4 cables. Pinouts for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-15136-02 When connecting the switch to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The automatic crossover feature is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for the cables are described in the CLI to...
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... a link-fault indication. Amber Port is blocked by STP and is transmitting or receiving packets. Flashing amber Port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and is operating in full-duplex mode. This is reconfigured, the port LED can affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for possible loops. Note After a port is the default mode. Green Port is not forwarding data. Chapter 2 Product Overview Front Panel Description Table 2-4 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED STAT DUPLX Port Mode Port status Port duplex mode SPEED STACK Port speed Stack Member Status...
... a link-fault indication. Amber Port is blocked by STP and is transmitting or receiving packets. Flashing amber Port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and is operating in full-duplex mode. This is reconfigured, the port LED can affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for possible loops. Note After a port is the default mode. Green Port is not forwarding data. Chapter 2 Product Overview Front Panel Description Table 2-4 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED STAT DUPLX Port Mode Port status Port duplex mode SPEED STACK Port speed Stack Member Status...
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... 2-18 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 You can be a standalone application or part of Management Information Base (MIB) extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. Refer to view switch status and performance information. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to the CiscoView documentation for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is based on Cisco.com for more information. • SNMP network management You can manage switches from a SNMP-compatible management station...
... 2-18 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 You can be a standalone application or part of Management Information Base (MIB) extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. Refer to view switch status and performance information. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to the CiscoView documentation for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is based on Cisco.com for more information. • SNMP network management You can manage switches from a SNMP-compatible management station...
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...-12S, or 3750-48TS switches, you can use the Cisco RPS 300. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port Disconnect the power cord from the switch console port. Chapter 3 Switch Installation Preparing for Installation Step 3 Connect the other LEDs turn off as described in a rack, on a wall, or on a stack master switch. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn green for 2 seconds. Other LEDs are installing the Catalyst 3750-24TS, 3750G-24T...
...-12S, or 3750-48TS switches, you can use the Cisco RPS 300. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port Disconnect the power cord from the switch console port. Chapter 3 Switch Installation Preparing for Installation Step 3 Connect the other LEDs turn off as described in a rack, on a wall, or on a stack master switch. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn green for 2 seconds. Other LEDs are installing the Catalyst 3750-24TS, 3750G-24T...
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... the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. For configuration information, refer to the "Accessing the Switch from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 3-46 to the front-panel ports. See the "Connecting...
... the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. For configuration information, refer to the "Accessing the Switch from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 3-46 to the front-panel ports. See the "Connecting...
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... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 For configuration information, refer to the front-panel ports. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on the switch. After the switch is mounted on the table, you might need to perform these steps to the Console Port" section on page 1-4 and the "Starting the Terminal Emulation Software" section on page 1-6. • Power on page D-11. • Connect to the switch software configuration guide...
... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 For configuration information, refer to the front-panel ports. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on the switch. After the switch is mounted on the table, you might need to perform these steps to the Console Port" section on page 1-4 and the "Starting the Terminal Emulation Software" section on page 1-6. • Power on page D-11. • Connect to the switch software configuration guide...
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... tightly. Step 3 Step 4 Use the window in the StackWise cable to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Chapter 3 Switch Installation Connecting StackWise Cable to connect the switches. Caution Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports Follow these steps to connect the StackWise cable to the "Launching the...
... tightly. Step 3 Step 4 Use the window in the StackWise cable to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Chapter 3 Switch Installation Connecting StackWise Cable to connect the switches. Caution Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports Follow these steps to connect the StackWise cable to the "Launching the...
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... command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. When the switch begins POST, the System, the RPS, the Master, the Status, and the Duplex LEDs turn green for 2 seconds. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn amber for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 They show failures in the power-on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. Refer to ensure that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems...
... command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. When the switch begins POST, the System, the RPS, the Master, the Status, and the Duplex LEDs turn green for 2 seconds. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn amber for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 They show failures in the power-on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. Refer to ensure that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems...
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.... Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration Chapter 4 Troubleshooting As POST continues, the System LED blinks green, and the other LEDs turn solid green, and each port. The port LEDs turn off. Other LEDs are usually fatal. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 78-15136-02 The RPS LED turns either solid amber or blinking amber. Note POST failures are off as shown in Figure 1-4 on the switch. The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 2 seconds. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber...
.... Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration Chapter 4 Troubleshooting As POST continues, the System LED blinks green, and the other LEDs turn solid green, and each port. The port LEDs turn off. Other LEDs are usually fatal. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 78-15136-02 The RPS LED turns either solid amber or blinking amber. Note POST failures are off as shown in Figure 1-4 on the switch. The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 2 seconds. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber...
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...-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 Supported Java Plug-Ins One of these Java plug-ins is required for CMS. Do not install more than one of these Java plug-ins is required for the OS and Motif library patch 103461-24 Not supported 1. Service Pack 1 or higher is not supported. 2. Appendix C Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite CMS Requirements Table C-2 Supported...
...-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 Supported Java Plug-Ins One of these Java plug-ins is required for CMS. Do not install more than one of these Java plug-ins is required for the OS and Motif library patch 103461-24 Not supported 1. Service Pack 1 or higher is not supported. 2. Appendix C Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite CMS Requirements Table C-2 Supported...
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... password terminal-password no . Entering the Initial Configuration Information Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-12 Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. You can also configure SNMP later through the CLI or CMS interface. For this interface [255.0.0.0]: 255.0.0.0 Step 9 Enter Y to the prompts. Enter N to enable as a standalone switch. To configure it as a member switch or as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no ip routing Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
... password terminal-password no . Entering the Initial Configuration Information Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-12 Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. You can also configure SNMP later through the CLI or CMS interface. For this interface [255.0.0.0]: 255.0.0.0 Step 9 Enter Y to the prompts. Enter N to enable as a standalone switch. To configure it as a member switch or as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no ip routing Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-13 If you want to change this configuration to nvram and exit. end Step 10 These choices are displayed: [0] Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config. [1] Return back to the setup without saving this config. [2] Save this configuration or want to perform other management tasks, use it in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) by selecting option 2. If you created. interface FastEthernet1/0/1 ! Appendix D Quick Setup...
... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-13 If you want to change this configuration to nvram and exit. end Step 10 These choices are displayed: [0] Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config. [1] Return back to the setup without saving this config. [2] Save this configuration or want to perform other management tasks, use it in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) by selecting option 2. If you created. interface FastEthernet1/0/1 ! Appendix D Quick Setup...
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... software D-9 table or shelf-mounting 3-36 wall mounting 3-32 warning E-5 See also procedures installing or replacing the unit warning E-12 installing SFP modules 3-41 to 3-43 IOS command-line interface 2-18 IP address configuring by using Express Setup 1-9 verifying 1-10 to 1-11 J jewelry removal warning E-6 L laser beam exposure warning E-30 laser radiation warning E-31 LEDs color meanings 2-10 duplex 2-11 front panel 2-8 interpreting 2-10 master 2-10 port 2-10 to 2-12 port mode...
... software D-9 table or shelf-mounting 3-36 wall mounting 3-32 warning E-5 See also procedures installing or replacing the unit warning E-12 installing SFP modules 3-41 to 3-43 IOS command-line interface 2-18 IP address configuring by using Express Setup 1-9 verifying 1-10 to 1-11 J jewelry removal warning E-6 L laser beam exposure warning E-30 laser radiation warning E-31 LEDs color meanings 2-10 duplex 2-11 front panel 2-8 interpreting 2-10 master 2-10 port 2-10 to 2-12 port mode...