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... ix Related Documentation x Command Syntax Conventions xi Statement 1071-Warning Definition xii Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xxi Product Overview 1-1 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Applications 1-2 Catalyst 4948 Switch Software Features 1-3 Catalyst 4948-10GE and Catalyst 4928-10GE Switch Software Features 1-4 Hardware System Features 1-6 Switch Components 1-7 Traffic Ports on the Catalyst 4948 1-7 Traffic Ports on the Catalyst 4948-10GE 1-7 Traffic Ports on the Catalyst 4928-10GE 1-7 Console Port 1-7 Front Panel LEDs 1-9 Chassis Cooling 1-11 Power Supplies 1-12...
... ix Related Documentation x Command Syntax Conventions xi Statement 1071-Warning Definition xii Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xxi Product Overview 1-1 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Applications 1-2 Catalyst 4948 Switch Software Features 1-3 Catalyst 4948-10GE and Catalyst 4928-10GE Switch Software Features 1-4 Hardware System Features 1-6 Switch Components 1-7 Traffic Ports on the Catalyst 4948 1-7 Traffic Ports on the Catalyst 4948-10GE 1-7 Traffic Ports on the Catalyst 4928-10GE 1-7 Console Port 1-7 Front Panel LEDs 1-9 Chassis Cooling 1-11 Power Supplies 1-12...
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...Tools 3-5 Rack-Mounting the Switch 3-6 Connecting AC Power to the Switch 3-9 Connecting DC Power to the Switch 3-11 Transceiver Modules 4-1 SFP Modules 4-1 SFP Modules and Alternative Wiring 4-1 X2 Modules 4-2 Module Maintenance Guidelines 4-5 Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors 4-5 Additional Guidelines 4-7 Troubleshooting the Installation 5-1 Getting Started 5-2 Problem Solving to the System Component Level 5-2 Identifying Startup Problems 5-3 LED Readings 5-3 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 5-5 Contacting Customer Service 5-6 Specifications A-1 Console Port A-1 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch...
...Tools 3-5 Rack-Mounting the Switch 3-6 Connecting AC Power to the Switch 3-9 Connecting DC Power to the Switch 3-11 Transceiver Modules 4-1 SFP Modules 4-1 SFP Modules and Alternative Wiring 4-1 X2 Modules 4-2 Module Maintenance Guidelines 4-5 Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors 4-5 Additional Guidelines 4-7 Troubleshooting the Installation 5-1 Getting Started 5-2 Problem Solving to the System Component Level 5-2 Identifying Startup Problems 5-3 LED Readings 5-3 Troubleshooting the Power Supply 5-5 Contacting Customer Service 5-6 Specifications A-1 Console Port A-1 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch...
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... P E N D I X Management Port A-2 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Specifications A-3 Initial Configuration for the Switch B-1 Connecting to the Switch B-2 Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software B-3 Connecting to a Power Source B-3 Entering the Initial Configuration Information B-4 IP Settings B-4 Performing the Initial Configuration B-5 Compliance Information and Translated Safety Warnings C-1 Translated Safety Warnings C-2 Statement 1003-DC Power Disconnection C-2 Statement 1004-Installation Instructions C-4 Statement 1006-Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-6 Statement 1008-Class...
... P E N D I X Management Port A-2 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Specifications A-3 Initial Configuration for the Switch B-1 Connecting to the Switch B-2 Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software B-3 Connecting to a Power Source B-3 Entering the Initial Configuration Information B-4 IP Settings B-4 Performing the Initial Configuration B-5 Compliance Information and Translated Safety Warnings C-1 Translated Safety Warnings C-2 Statement 1003-DC Power Disconnection C-2 Statement 1004-Installation Instructions C-4 Statement 1006-Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-6 Statement 1008-Class...
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....cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/O L_9592.html Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide x 78-18039-02 Related Documentation The Catalyst 4900 series switches use software that will allow further for the Switch configuration via Telnet. Preface Chapter Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Title Description Troubleshooting the Provides troubleshooting guidelines for the initial hardware Installation installation and suggests steps to the version of a system that also runs on the Catalyst 4500 series switches...
....cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/O L_9592.html Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide x 78-18039-02 Related Documentation The Catalyst 4900 series switches use software that will allow further for the Switch configuration via Telnet. Preface Chapter Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Title Description Troubleshooting the Provides troubleshooting guidelines for the initial hardware Installation installation and suggests steps to the version of a system that also runs on the Catalyst 4500 series switches...
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... million packets-per -second of switching capacity for high-performance, high-density edge switching applications. Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Applications Chapter 1 Product Overview Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Applications The Catalyst 4900 series switches (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3) are fixed configuration switching solutions delivering 10/100/1000 connectivity on all ports, supporting hot swappable, redundant power supplies in a compact one rack-unit size for high-speed applications. Figure 1-2 Catalyst 4948-10GE Switch 130083 PS1 PS2 FAN STATUS 1 16...
... million packets-per -second of switching capacity for high-performance, high-density edge switching applications. Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Applications Chapter 1 Product Overview Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Applications The Catalyst 4900 series switches (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3) are fixed configuration switching solutions delivering 10/100/1000 connectivity on all ports, supporting hot swappable, redundant power supplies in a compact one rack-unit size for high-speed applications. Figure 1-2 Catalyst 4948-10GE Switch 130083 PS1 PS2 FAN STATUS 1 16...
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... 26 ENABLED 27 28 Catalyst ME 4924 10GE 29 ENABLED 30 The Catalyst 4928-10GE switch has a 48-Gbps, nonblocking, full-duplex switching fabric, providing 102 million packets-per-second of Catalyst 4948 features: • Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching services • Support for 32,768 MAC addresses for Layer 2 switching • Support for 2,048 VLANs and 4,096 VLAN IDs - The Catalyst 4928-10GE chassis has 28 1000BASEX SFP ports, and two X2 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. All three switches have a removable automatic variable speed fan...
... 26 ENABLED 27 28 Catalyst ME 4924 10GE 29 ENABLED 30 The Catalyst 4928-10GE switch has a 48-Gbps, nonblocking, full-duplex switching fabric, providing 102 million packets-per-second of Catalyst 4948 features: • Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching services • Support for 32,768 MAC addresses for Layer 2 switching • Support for 2,048 VLANs and 4,096 VLAN IDs - The Catalyst 4928-10GE chassis has 28 1000BASEX SFP ports, and two X2 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. All three switches have a removable automatic variable speed fan...
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...-10GE Switch Software Features Chapter 1 Product Overview • Catalyst 4500 series management software features include the following : - Command-line interface (CLI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interfaces consistent with RMON-1 - Support for standard Layer 2 features: 802.1D Spanning Tree, Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), VTP version 2 with the Catalyst 4500 series switches - Remote Monitoring (RMON) with the Catalyst 4500 series switches - Support for out-of-band management over serial lines through SNMP, Telnet client, and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP...
...-10GE Switch Software Features Chapter 1 Product Overview • Catalyst 4500 series management software features include the following : - Command-line interface (CLI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interfaces consistent with RMON-1 - Support for standard Layer 2 features: 802.1D Spanning Tree, Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), VTP version 2 with the Catalyst 4500 series switches - Remote Monitoring (RMON) with the Catalyst 4500 series switches - Support for out-of-band management over serial lines through SNMP, Telnet client, and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP...
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...standard Layer 2 features: 802.1D Spanning Tree, Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), VTP version 2 with the Catalyst 4500 series switches - Support for Gigabit EtherChannel • Catalyst 4500 series management software features include the following : - Embedded CiscoView support 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 1-5 Command-line interface (CLI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interfaces consistent with RMON-1 - Compatible development of -band management over serial lines through SNMP, Telnet client, and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) - Q-in...
...standard Layer 2 features: 802.1D Spanning Tree, Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), VTP version 2 with the Catalyst 4500 series switches - Support for Gigabit EtherChannel • Catalyst 4500 series management software features include the following : - Embedded CiscoView support 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 1-5 Command-line interface (CLI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interfaces consistent with RMON-1 - Compatible development of -band management over serial lines through SNMP, Telnet client, and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) - Q-in...
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... variable speed fan tray for low noise (no more than 48 dB) operation at room temperature • Redundant and removable 300 W AC or 300 W DC power supplies • 256-MB SDRAM (fixed), 64-MB embedded Flash memory • EtherChannel at 10/100/1000 Mbps (and 10 Gbps for the Catalyst 4948-10GE and Catalyst 4928-10GE) • Hardware-based access lists • Storm control in hardware Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide...
... variable speed fan tray for low noise (no more than 48 dB) operation at room temperature • Redundant and removable 300 W AC or 300 W DC power supplies • 256-MB SDRAM (fixed), 64-MB embedded Flash memory • EtherChannel at 10/100/1000 Mbps (and 10 Gbps for the Catalyst 4948-10GE and Catalyst 4928-10GE) • Hardware-based access lists • Storm control in hardware Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide...
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... table is provided in the switch software and to determine whether the SFP connector or the RJ-45 connector is in use, it also supports image download to the switch. The default is supported on the front panel is only operational when the switch is used to configure the media type for these ports in Appendix A, "Specifications," for switch management using SFP interfaces. Traffic Ports on the switches. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 1-7 The interface configuration mode command media-type sfp...
... table is provided in the switch software and to determine whether the SFP connector or the RJ-45 connector is in use, it also supports image download to the switch. The default is supported on the front panel is only operational when the switch is used to configure the media type for these ports in Appendix A, "Specifications," for switch management using SFP interfaces. Traffic Ports on the switches. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 1-7 The interface configuration mode command media-type sfp...
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Table 1-1 LED Functions LED STATUS Color or State Green Description At startup, the switch performs a series of diagnostic tests: All tests pass Red A test other than an individual port test fails Flashing System boot or diagnostic tests in progress Yellow System is in rommon mode or a power supply has failed CON MGT Port 1-48 Off Green Off Green Off Green Yellow Flashing yellow Off Switch is disabled 10/100 BASE-T console port is in link-up...
Table 1-1 LED Functions LED STATUS Color or State Green Description At startup, the switch performs a series of diagnostic tests: All tests pass Red A test other than an individual port test fails Flashing System boot or diagnostic tests in progress Yellow System is in rommon mode or a power supply has failed CON MGT Port 1-48 Off Green Off Green Off Green Yellow Flashing yellow Off Switch is disabled 10/100 BASE-T console port is in link-up...
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... of the chassis. - Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 3-4 78-18039-02 Install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the switch in the rack (if the rack is installed in the chassis at or near the bottom of 104° F (40° C). Route cables away from the chassis intake... rack is too powerful might be higher than the ambient room temperature. - Rack-Mounting the Switch Chapter 3 Installing the Switch - Use baffles correctly to 121.9 cm) of clearance behind the rack for maintenance and removal of the rack environment might also prevent cooling by creating ...
... of the chassis. - Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 3-4 78-18039-02 Install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the switch in the rack (if the rack is installed in the chassis at or near the bottom of 104° F (40° C). Route cables away from the chassis intake... rack is too powerful might be higher than the ambient room temperature. - Rack-Mounting the Switch Chapter 3 Installing the Switch - Use baffles correctly to 121.9 cm) of clearance behind the rack for maintenance and removal of the rack environment might also prevent cooling by creating ...
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... the switch software and determines whether the SFP or the RJ-45 connector is SFP. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 4-1 Where needed, notes applying specifically to these switches are laser optical transceivers used to configure the media type for Ethernet connections. The interface configuration mode command media-type sfp|rj45 can be used for these ports in Figure 4-2. 4 C H A P T E R Transceiver Modules This chapter tells you where to find instructions for installing SFP modules and X2 modules, which...
... the switch software and determines whether the SFP or the RJ-45 connector is SFP. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide 4-1 Where needed, notes applying specifically to these switches are laser optical transceivers used to configure the media type for Ethernet connections. The interface configuration mode command media-type sfp|rj45 can be used for these ports in Figure 4-2. 4 C H A P T E R Transceiver Modules This chapter tells you where to find instructions for installing SFP modules and X2 modules, which...
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... source or the power cable. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Installation Troubleshooting the Power Supply Step 3 Step 4 • The port LEDs (1-48) are not displayed, verify that the terminal is set to the console port. If the LED remains off switch is set correctly and that the power supply is connected to resolve the problem, contact a customer service representative for instructions. Connect the power cord to a new power source, replace the power cord. If a STATUS LED is disabled. Troubleshooting the Power Supply Follow these steps...
... source or the power cable. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Installation Troubleshooting the Power Supply Step 3 Step 4 • The port LEDs (1-48) are not displayed, verify that the terminal is set to the console port. If the LED remains off switch is set correctly and that the power supply is connected to resolve the problem, contact a customer service representative for instructions. Connect the power cord to a new power source, replace the power cord. If a STATUS LED is disabled. Troubleshooting the Power Supply Follow these steps...
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... send 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide A-1 Table A-1 Console Port Pinouts Pin Signal 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD 4 GND 5 GND 6 RXD 7 DSR 8 CTS Direction output output output - - Specifications A A P P E N D I X This appendix provides cable and technical specifications for the Catalyst 4900 series switches. Table A-1 lists the console port pinouts. receive data data set ready clear to Send (CTS) input. input input input Description request to send data terminal ready transmit data - - Console Port The console port is an RJ-45...
... send 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide A-1 Table A-1 Console Port Pinouts Pin Signal 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD 4 GND 5 GND 6 RXD 7 DSR 8 CTS Direction output output output - - Specifications A A P P E N D I X This appendix provides cable and technical specifications for the Catalyst 4900 series switches. Table A-1 lists the console port pinouts. receive data data set ready clear to Send (CTS) input. input input input Description request to send data terminal ready transmit data - - Console Port The console port is an RJ-45...
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...5 TXRX2N 6 TXRX1N 7 TXRX3P 8 TXRX3N Description Bidirectional data pair 0 Bidirectional data pair 0 Bidirectional data pair 1 Bidirectional data pair 2 Bidirectional data pair 2 Bidirectional data pair 1 Bidirectional data pair 3 Bidirectional data pair 3 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide A-2 78-18039-02 Management Port Appendix A Specifications Management Port The 10/100BASE-T (Catalyst 4948) or 10/100/1000BASE-T (Catalyst 4948-10GE) management port use an RJ-45 receptacle with a Link Status LED. Table A-2 10/100BASE-T Port Pinouts Pin Signal 1 RXDP 2 RXDN 3 TXDP 4 unused...
...5 TXRX2N 6 TXRX1N 7 TXRX3P 8 TXRX3N Description Bidirectional data pair 0 Bidirectional data pair 0 Bidirectional data pair 1 Bidirectional data pair 2 Bidirectional data pair 2 Bidirectional data pair 1 Bidirectional data pair 3 Bidirectional data pair 3 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide A-2 78-18039-02 Management Port Appendix A Specifications Management Port The 10/100BASE-T (Catalyst 4948) or 10/100/1000BASE-T (Catalyst 4948-10GE) management port use an RJ-45 receptacle with a Link Status LED. Table A-2 10/100BASE-T Port Pinouts Pin Signal 1 RXDP 2 RXDN 3 TXDP 4 unused...
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... POST. Entering the Initial Configuration Information Appendix B Initial Configuration for more information). After POST is complete, the system and status LEDs remain green (see the "Front Panel LEDs" section on your network administrator: • Switch IP address • Subnet mask (IP netmask) • Default gateway (router) • Enable secret password • Enable password • Telnet password Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide B-4 78-18039-02 If the switch fails POST, the system LED turns amber. Note POST failures...
... POST. Entering the Initial Configuration Information Appendix B Initial Configuration for more information). After POST is complete, the system and status LEDs remain green (see the "Front Panel LEDs" section on your network administrator: • Switch IP address • Subnet mask (IP netmask) • Default gateway (router) • Enable secret password • Enable password • Telnet password Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide B-4 78-18039-02 If the switch fails POST, the system LED turns amber. Note POST failures...
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... line. Tech Support 408 123 4567 c Configure an enable secret password, and press Return. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide B-5 Appendix B Initial Configuration for the Switch Entering the Initial Configuration Information Performing the Initial Configuration Follow these steps to complete the initial configuration for the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 At the terminal prompt, enter the enable command to enter privileged exec mode: Switch> enable Password: password Switch# Set the system time using...
... line. Tech Support 408 123 4567 c Configure an enable secret password, and press Return. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide B-5 Appendix B Initial Configuration for the Switch Entering the Initial Configuration Information Performing the Initial Configuration Follow these steps to complete the initial configuration for the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 At the terminal prompt, enter the enable command to enter privileged exec mode: Switch> enable Password: password Switch# Set the system time using...
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... route commands. Switch1 (config)# password terminal-password Switch1 (config)# line vty 0 15 Step 11 Configure the interface that it is in plain text. Switch1 (config)# enable secret SecretPassword Step 9 Configure an enable password, and press Return. banner motd ^C 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA ^C ! !--- Output suppressed. hostname Switch1 ! The password can be from global configuration mode: Switch (config)# exit Switch # Step 13 View the configuration you just created and confirm that connects to the management network...
... route commands. Switch1 (config)# password terminal-password Switch1 (config)# line vty 0 15 Step 11 Configure the interface that it is in plain text. Switch1 (config)# enable secret SecretPassword Step 9 Configure an enable password, and press Return. banner motd ^C 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA ^C ! !--- Output suppressed. hostname Switch1 ! The password can be from global configuration mode: Switch (config)# exit Switch # Step 13 View the configuration you just created and confirm that connects to the management network...
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... configuration: Switch1# copy system:running-config nvram:startup-config You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch. Switch1# show ip route Codes: C - OSPF, IA - ODR P - EGP i - For configuration information, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide B-7 EIGRP external, O - static, I - OSPF external type 1, E2 - RIP, M - ISIS level-1, L2 - IGRP, R - OSPF external type 2, E - Method YES manual YES unset Status up up IP-Address...
... configuration: Switch1# copy system:running-config nvram:startup-config You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch. Switch1# show ip route Codes: C - OSPF, IA - ODR P - EGP i - For configuration information, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 78-18039-02 Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide B-7 EIGRP external, O - static, I - OSPF external type 1, E2 - RIP, M - ISIS level-1, L2 - IGRP, R - OSPF external type 2, E - Method YES manual YES unset Status up up IP-Address...