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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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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 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.
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... receive a DHCP address from the switch. Note Before starting Express Setup, verify that the switch has passed POST and that the switch can use the Cluster Managment Suite (CMS) or the command-line interface (CLI). Caution Do not start Express Setup until POST has completed. After the switch powers on, it begins the power-on a stack master switch. The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. Starting Express Setup Express Setup is complete...
... receive a DHCP address from the switch. Note Before starting Express Setup, verify that the switch has passed POST and that the switch can use the Cluster Managment Suite (CMS) or the command-line interface (CLI). Caution Do not start Express Setup until POST has completed. After the switch powers on, it begins the power-on a stack master switch. The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. Starting Express Setup Express Setup is complete...
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..., see the "Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration" section on the front panel of the LEDs begin 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. Note If all of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-5. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 This...
..., see the "Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration" section on the front panel of the LEDs begin 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. Note If all of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-5. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 This...
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...-through Ethernet cable between an Ethernet port of the switch and the Ethernet port of this feature, refer to the Ethernet port on identifying a crossover cable. Wait 30 seconds before entering 10.0.0.1 in the CLI to begin Express Setup. To configure the switch by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program." If not, make sure that POST successfully ran before pressing the Mode button to enable...
...-through Ethernet cable between an Ethernet port of the switch and the Ethernet port of this feature, refer to the Ethernet port on identifying a crossover cable. Wait 30 seconds before entering 10.0.0.1 in the CLI to begin Express Setup. To configure the switch by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program." If not, make sure that POST successfully ran before pressing the Mode button to enable...
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... Setup mode. b. Enter a password in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 Verifying Switch IP Address (Optional) Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 (Optional) Click Enable in the Telnet Access field if you are not allowed in SNMP community strings. SNMP community strings authenticate access to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Click Save to save your settings to the switch, or click Cancel to verify the IP address configured...
... Setup mode. b. Enter a password in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 Verifying Switch IP Address (Optional) Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 (Optional) Click Enable in the Telnet Access field if you are not allowed in SNMP community strings. SNMP community strings authenticate access to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Click Save to save your settings to the switch, or click Cancel to verify the IP address configured...
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... 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can also set these ports for connections to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. You can use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable for the cables are described in the CLI to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be within 328 feet (100 meters). When connecting the switch to use the mdix auto command in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." The automatic crossover feature is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type...
... 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can also set these ports for connections to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. You can use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable for the cables are described in the CLI to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be within 328 feet (100 meters). When connecting the switch to use the mdix auto command in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." The automatic crossover feature is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type...
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... in full duplex. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 The stack member status. Alternating green-amber Link fault. Green Port is operating in Different Modes on page 2-12 for more information. 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 StackWise Port Status Description The port status. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. Port is the default mode. Error frames can remain amber for up...
... in full duplex. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 The stack member status. Alternating green-amber Link fault. Green Port is operating in Different Modes on page 2-12 for more information. 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 StackWise Port Status Description The port status. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. Port is the default mode. Error frames can remain amber for up...
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... network through a web browser such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. Refer to the CiscoView documentation for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is running platforms such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. and port-level settings. You can access the CLI either by using Telnet from a SNMP-compatible management station that came with your management station directly to view switch status and performance information. Refer to the switch software configuration guide...
... network through a web browser such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. Refer to the CiscoView documentation for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is running platforms such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. and port-level settings. You can access the CLI either by using Telnet from a SNMP-compatible management station that came with your management station directly to view switch status and performance information. Refer to the switch software configuration guide...
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... 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. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn amber for 2 seconds. When the switch begins POST, the System, the RPS, the Master, the Status, the Duplex LEDs turn green for 2 seconds. When POST is a failure associated with a particular port, that port LED turns amber, and the system LED turns amber. If you are installing the Catalyst 3750-24TS...
... 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. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn amber for 2 seconds. When the switch begins POST, the System, the RPS, the Master, the Status, the Duplex LEDs turn green for 2 seconds. When POST is a failure associated with a particular port, that port LED turns amber, and the system LED turns amber. If you are installing the Catalyst 3750-24TS...
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... bracket. 3-30 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 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. For configuration information, refer to prevent the cables from Your Browser" section on page 1-13. See the "Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports" section on page...
... bracket. 3-30 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 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. For configuration information, refer to prevent the cables from Your Browser" section on page 1-13. See the "Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports" section on page...
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... installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 To use CMS, go to the "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on page D-11. • Connect to complete the installation, run the setup program, and access the switch: • (Optional) Connect the switches in the mounting-kit envelope. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 3-46 to the front-panel ports. For configuration information, refer to a Power...
... installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 To use CMS, go to the "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on page D-11. • Connect to complete the installation, run the setup program, and access the switch: • (Optional) Connect the switches in the mounting-kit envelope. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 3-46 to the front-panel ports. For configuration information, refer to a Power...
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... "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on the back of the other switch, and secure the screws tightly. For configuration information, refer to align the connector correctly. Note Always 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. Chapter 3 Switch Installation Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports To use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. To use . Secure the...
... "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on the back of the other switch, and secure the screws tightly. For configuration information, refer to align the connector correctly. Note Always 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. Chapter 3 Switch Installation Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports To use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. To use . Secure the...
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... troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST Results, page 4-1 • Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 4-2 • Replacing a Failed Stack Member, page 4-7 Understanding POST Results As the switch powers on, it begins POST, a series of the switch LEDs, see the "LEDs" section on page 2-8. You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems...
... troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST Results, page 4-1 • Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 4-2 • Replacing a Failed Stack Member, page 4-7 Understanding POST Results As the switch powers on, it begins POST, a series of the switch LEDs, see the "LEDs" section on page 2-8. You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems...
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.... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 78-15136-02 The RPS LED turns either solid amber or blinking amber. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Note For information on operating status for the LEDs, go to enter Express Setup mode, you can clear the IP address that port LED turns amber. Note POST failures are trying to the "LEDs" section on the switch. Do not follow these steps: Step 1 Press and hold the Mode button, as...
.... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 78-15136-02 The RPS LED turns either solid amber or blinking amber. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. Note For information on operating status for the LEDs, go to enter Express Setup mode, you can clear the IP address that port LED turns amber. Note POST failures are trying to the "LEDs" section on the switch. Do not follow these steps: Step 1 Press and hold the Mode button, as...
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... platforms, follow the instructions in the README_FIRST.txt file to access and run the Java-based CMS: • Java plug-in 1.4 • Java plug-in 1.3.1 These Java plug-ins are supported both in . 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 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 Operating Systems and Browsers...
... platforms, follow the instructions in the README_FIRST.txt file to access and run the Java-based CMS: • Java plug-in 1.4 • Java plug-in 1.3.1 These Java plug-ins are supported both in . 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 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 Operating Systems and Browsers...
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... D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-12 Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. To configure SNMP later type no ip routing Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 For this interface [255.0.0.0]: 255.0.0.0 Step 9 Enter Y to configure the switch as that connects to configure it later type no Step 7 Enter the interface name (physical interface or VLAN name) of the interface that interface. You can configure the switch as a standalone switch. no . Configure SNMP Network Management? [no...
... D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-12 Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. To configure SNMP later type no ip routing Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 For this interface [255.0.0.0]: 255.0.0.0 Step 9 Enter Y to configure the switch as that connects to configure it later type no Step 7 Enter the interface name (physical interface or VLAN name) of the interface that interface. You can configure the switch as a standalone switch. no . Configure SNMP Network Management? [no...
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... management tasks, use it in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) by selecting option 2. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your browser 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-13 If you created. interface GigabitEthernet2/0/28 ! After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you want to change this configuration to save it the next time the switch reboots, save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI...
... management tasks, use it in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) by selecting option 2. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your browser 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-13 If you created. interface GigabitEthernet2/0/28 ! After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you want to change this configuration to save it the next time the switch reboots, save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI...
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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...