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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 the...
... 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 the...
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... SFP Modules 3-40 Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 3-41 Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 3-43 Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports 3-44 Connecting to an SFP Module 3-46 Connecting to a Fiber-Optic SFP Module 3-47 Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules 3-48 Where to Go Next 3-50 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 4-1 Understanding POST Results 4-1 Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration 4-2 Diagnosing Problems 4-3 Replacing a Failed Stack Member 4-7 A A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications A-1 B A P P E N D I X Connector and Cable Specifications...
... SFP Modules 3-40 Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 3-41 Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 3-43 Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports 3-44 Connecting to an SFP Module 3-46 Connecting to a Fiber-Optic SFP Module 3-47 Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules 3-48 Where to Go Next 3-50 4 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting 4-1 Understanding POST Results 4-1 Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration 4-2 Diagnosing Problems 4-3 Replacing a Failed Stack Member 4-7 A A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications A-1 B A P P E N D I X Connector and Cable Specifications...
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... Plug-In 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
... Plug-In 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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... the power cable to set up and configure the switch. POST lasts approximately 1 minute. The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. You assign the IP information so that the switch can use the Cluster Managment Suite (CMS) or the command-line interface (CLI). The IP address is also required if you can connect to configure a switch. The MASTR LED is started should receive a DHCP address from the switch. To create a username for the switch, use to...
... the power cable to set up and configure the switch. POST lasts approximately 1 minute. The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. You assign the IP information so that the switch can use the Cluster Managment Suite (CMS) or the command-line interface (CLI). The IP address is also required if you can connect to configure a switch. The MASTR LED is started should receive a DHCP address from the switch. To create a username for the switch, use to...
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... the four LEDs above the Mode button turn green. Blinking LEDs mean that no devices are connected to blink after you press the Mode button, release it. Figure 1-4 Starting Express Setup SYST RPS MASTR STAT DUPLX SPEED STACK MODE 97173 1 1 Mode button Step 3 Release the Mode button. Note If all of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-5. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 For more information, see the "Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration" section...
... the four LEDs above the Mode button turn green. Blinking LEDs mean that no devices are connected to blink after you press the Mode button, release it. Figure 1-4 Starting Express Setup SYST RPS MASTR STAT DUPLX SPEED STACK MODE 97173 1 1 Mode button Step 3 Release the Mode button. Note If all of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-5. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 For more information, see the "Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration" section...
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... switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. If not, reconnect the cable to a copper 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port on the switch, regardless the type of device on the other end of the PC or workstation, as shown Figure 1-5. Wait 30 seconds before starting Express Setup? Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-15136-02 When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup...
... switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. If not, reconnect the cable to a copper 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port on the switch, regardless the type of device on the other end of the PC or workstation, as shown Figure 1-5. Wait 30 seconds before starting Express Setup? Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-15136-02 When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup...
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... to manage switches by using Cisco Works or another SNMP-based network-management system. If you set the SNMP read community, users can install the switch in your switch (for example: 172.20.139.142.) The switch home page appears, as shown in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 Click Save to save your settings. Enter a password in either the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. Enter the Telnet password...
... to manage switches by using Cisco Works or another SNMP-based network-management system. If you set the SNMP read community, users can install the switch in your switch (for example: 172.20.139.142.) The switch home page appears, as shown in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 Click Save to save your settings. Enter a password in either the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. Enter the Telnet password...
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... Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-15136-02 When connecting the switch to use the mdix auto command in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." In all cases, the attached device must be sure to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be sure that both devices support and full-duplex transmission if the attached device supports it) and configures itself accordingly. You can use a crossover cable. Note 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic...
... Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-15136-02 When connecting the switch to use the mdix auto command in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." In all cases, the attached device must be sure to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be sure that both devices support and full-duplex transmission if the attached device supports it) and configures itself accordingly. You can use a crossover cable. Note 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic...
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...affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for a link-fault indication. Green Port is transmitting or receiving data. The stack member status. Flashing green Activity. Off Port is the default mode. Note The 10/100/1000 ports operate only in half duplex. Green Link present. Alternating green-amber Link fault. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. Table 2-5 Meaning of LED Colors in full duplex. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 The port operating speed: 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. Error frames can...
...affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for a link-fault indication. Green Port is transmitting or receiving data. The stack member status. Flashing green Activity. Off Port is the default mode. Note The 10/100/1000 ports operate only in half duplex. Green Link present. Alternating green-amber Link fault. The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. Table 2-5 Meaning of LED Colors in full duplex. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 The port operating speed: 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. Error frames can...
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... monitor a switch or switch clusters, display network topologies to gather link information, and display switch images to the switch console port or by connecting your network through a web browser such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. and port-level settings. You can be launched from the CLI. Refer to the switch software configuration guide on Cisco IOS software and is based on Cisco.com and the documentation that you purchase separately, can access the CLI either by using Telnet from a remote management...
... monitor a switch or switch clusters, display network topologies to gather link information, and display switch images to the switch console port or by connecting your network through a web browser such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. and port-level settings. You can be launched from the CLI. Refer to the switch software configuration guide on Cisco IOS software and is based on Cisco.com and the documentation that you purchase separately, can access the CLI either by using Telnet from a remote management...
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... amber or blinking amber. Other LEDs are green. If you are installing the Catalyst 3750-24TS, 3750G-24T, 3750G-24T, 3750G-12S, or 3750-48TS switches, you can use the Cisco RPS 300. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn solid green, and each port. Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port Disconnect the power cord from the switch console port. Install the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a stack master switch. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber...
... amber or blinking amber. Other LEDs are green. If you are installing the Catalyst 3750-24TS, 3750G-24T, 3750G-24T, 3750G-12S, or 3750-48TS switches, you can use the Cisco RPS 300. The Speed and the Stack LEDs turn solid green, and each port. Powering Off the Switch and Disconnecting the Console Port Disconnect the power cord from the switch console port. Install the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a stack master switch. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber...
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... switches are stacked, see the "Powering Considerations" section on page 1-6. To use CMS, go to prevent the cables from Your Browser" section on page D-11. • Connect to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. See the "Connecting to complete the installation. For configuration information, refer to the front-panel ports. 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...
... switches are stacked, see the "Powering Considerations" section on page 1-6. To use CMS, go to prevent the cables from Your Browser" section on page D-11. • Connect to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. See the "Connecting to complete the installation. For configuration information, refer to the front-panel ports. 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...
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... mounting-kit envelope. Table or Shelf Mounting Follow these tasks to the front-panel ports. For configuration information, refer to complete the installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 3-46 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. Installing the Switch Chapter 3 Switch Installation...
... mounting-kit envelope. Table or Shelf Mounting Follow these tasks to the front-panel ports. For configuration information, refer to complete the installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 3-46 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. Installing the Switch Chapter 3 Switch Installation...
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... switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. To use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. Note Always use CMS, go to the "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on page C-3. Insert the other end of the cable into the StackWise port on them to protect them for future 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...
... switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. To use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. Note Always use CMS, go to the "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on page C-3. Insert the other end of the cable into the StackWise port on them to protect them for future 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...
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... the switch and the connected device have established link. The port LED turns on the other end of the cable to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The port LED is disabled by default. The automatic crossover feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for loops. Note On switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later, you can use a crossover cable. (See the "Cable and Adapter Specifications...
... the switch and the connected device have established link. The port LED turns on the other end of the cable to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The port LED is disabled by default. The automatic crossover feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for loops. Note On switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later, you can use a crossover cable. (See the "Cable and Adapter Specifications...
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.... CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. Refer to ensure that came with your SNMP application for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. For a full description of tests that run automatically to the software configuration guide, the switch command reference guide on page...
.... CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. Refer to ensure that came with your SNMP application for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. For a full description of tests that run automatically to the software configuration guide, the switch command reference guide on page...
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... 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 Appendix C Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite CMS Requirements Table C-2 Supported Operating Systems and Browsers Operating System Netscape Microsoft Internet Minimum Service Pack...
... 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 Appendix C Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite CMS Requirements Table C-2 Supported Operating Systems and Browsers Operating System Netscape Microsoft Internet Minimum Service Pack...
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... CLI-Based Setup Program D-12 Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]: no . Enter interface name used to connect to the management network from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is an example of output that appears: The following configuration command script was created: hostname switch1 enable secret 5 $1$Ulq8$DlA/OiaEbl90WcBPd9cOn1 enable password enable_password line vty 0 15 password terminal-password no . Configuring interface vlan1: Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: yes IP address for this interface: 10...
... CLI-Based Setup Program D-12 Step 5 Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return. Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]: no . Enter interface name used to connect to the management network from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is an example of output that appears: The following configuration command script was created: hostname switch1 enable secret 5 $1$Ulq8$DlA/OiaEbl90WcBPd9cOn1 enable password enable_password line vty 0 15 password terminal-password no . Configuring interface vlan1: Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: yes IP address for this interface: 10...
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... 2. interface GigabitEthernet2/0/28 ! interface FastEthernet1/0/1 ! interface FastEthernet1/0/2 interface FastEthernet1/0/3 ! ... ! If you want to save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • CMS from your selection, and press Return. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your browser 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-13 After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you created. interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 10...
... 2. interface GigabitEthernet2/0/28 ! interface FastEthernet1/0/1 ! interface FastEthernet1/0/2 interface FastEthernet1/0/3 ! ... ! If you want to save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • CMS from your selection, and press Return. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your browser 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-13 After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you created. interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 10...