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...and Cable Specifications," describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that might arise when you are installing the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 It also describes how to identify and resolve some of the ...to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for which you enter is a physical and functional overview of the switch. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to set up the switch initial configuration. Appendix C, "Translated...
...and Cable Specifications," describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that might arise when you are installing the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 It also describes how to identify and resolve some of the ...to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for which you enter is a physical and functional overview of the switch. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to set up the switch initial configuration. Appendix C, "Translated...
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... 78-6456-04 Online help also provides detailed information about Catalyst 3500 series XL switches and related products, refer to the following publications: • Quick Start: Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cabling and Setup • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only) • Cisco Cluster Management Suite online help provides detailed procedures for...
... 78-6456-04 Online help also provides detailed information about Catalyst 3500 series XL switches and related products, refer to the following publications: • Quick Start: Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cabling and Setup • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only) • Cisco Cluster Management Suite online help provides detailed procedures for...
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... Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for optional Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS) that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView...
... Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for optional Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS) that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView...
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Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • Autonegotiation of speed and duplex operation on 10/100 Ethernet ports • ... 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 1-4 78-6456-04
Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • Autonegotiation of speed and duplex operation on 10/100 Ethernet ports • ... 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 1-4 78-6456-04
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... bandwidth required by your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of the switch, to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the...
... bandwidth required by your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of the switch, to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the...
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... a network backbone, thereby increasing the bandwidth available to each switch to network resources (such as Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) that interconnects segments and network resources. The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are configured for full-duplex operation, it ...You optimize network performance by placing workstations on the same logical segment as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for a network that do not require gigabit performance from the switch. When a workstation is a high-bandwidth connection (such as web and mail...
... a network backbone, thereby increasing the bandwidth available to each switch to network resources (such as Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) that interconnects segments and network resources. The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are configured for full-duplex operation, it ...You optimize network performance by placing workstations on the same logical segment as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for a network that do not require gigabit performance from the switch. When a workstation is a high-bandwidth connection (such as web and mail...
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... Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. Using the Cisco Cluster Management Suite, you can use a Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch, as a single point for monitoring and controlling the network. IP phones connected to focus on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of approximately 500 employees. You...
... Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. Using the Cisco Cluster Management Suite, you can use a Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch, as a single point for monitoring and controlling the network. IP phones connected to focus on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of approximately 500 employees. You...
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...that you plan to 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 This information also is not always necessary...information necessary for more information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for the switch to communicate with local routers and the Internet. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using the Setup Program You can use ...
...that you plan to 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 This information also is not always necessary...information necessary for more information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for the switch to communicate with local routers and the Internet. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using the Setup Program You can use ...
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... Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-27 Step 8 Step 9 Enter enable secret: secret_password Enter Y to enter a Telnet password: Would you like to configure a Telnet password? [yes]: y Enter the Telnet password, and press Return: Note The Telnet password can start with a number, is limited to 28 characters; Enter N to enable as a cluster command switch...
... Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-27 Step 8 Step 9 Enter enable secret: secret_password Enter Y to enter a Telnet password: Would you like to configure a Telnet password? [yes]: y Enter the Telnet password, and press Return: Note The Telnet password can start with a number, is limited to 28 characters; Enter N to enable as a cluster command switch...
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...the addresses are correct in the initial configuration displayed: The following configuration command script was created: ip subnet-zero interface VLAN1 ip address ip_address ...rw snmp community public ro cluster enable cls_name ! When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use this configuration? [yes/no]: Step 13 If ... configuration. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to set a password to protect the switch against unauthorized Telnet access and how to access the switch if you see...
...the addresses are correct in the initial configuration displayed: The following configuration command script was created: ip subnet-zero interface VLAN1 ip address ip_address ...rw snmp community public ro cluster enable cls_name ! When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use this configuration? [yes/no]: Step 13 If ... configuration. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to set a password to protect the switch against unauthorized Telnet access and how to access the switch if you see...
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... Settings Using BOOTP You can use BOOTP to assign IP information to the CLI, and enter the write memory command. The switch must be stored in to a Catalyst 3500 XL switch. A valid response includes the IP address, which is not automatically updated. The IP information is set up ...on the BOOTP server. The running configuration is then preserved, and the switch does not issue BOOTP messages the next time it transmits...
... Settings Using BOOTP You can use BOOTP to assign IP information to the CLI, and enter the write memory command. The switch must be stored in to a Catalyst 3500 XL switch. A valid response includes the IP address, which is not automatically updated. The IP information is set up ...on the BOOTP server. The running configuration is then preserved, and the switch does not issue BOOTP messages the next time it transmits...
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...assigned. 2-30 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Flooding Control Broadcast storm control Disabled. Flooding unknown unicast and multicast packets Enabled. Network Redundancy Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled. Cluster command status Enabled. ...Performance Autonegotiation of port speeds Enabled. Network View VLAN3 membership Always available. Default Configuration Settings Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Table 2-1 Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Management Switch IP...
...assigned. 2-30 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Flooding Control Broadcast storm control Disabled. Flooding unknown unicast and multicast packets Enabled. Network Redundancy Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled. Cluster command status Enabled. ...Performance Autonegotiation of port speeds Enabled. Network View VLAN3 membership Always available. Default Configuration Settings Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Table 2-1 Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Management Switch IP...
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... a member of a cluster or as the CiscoView application. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 Auto. You can use any of the following management options to configure the switch from the console. See Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for the most current browser requirements. • Use the CLI to change the...
... a member of a cluster or as the CiscoView application. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 Auto. You can use any of the following management options to configure the switch from the console. See Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for the most current browser requirements. • Use the CLI to change the...
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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. This chapter...
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... the show POST command to 9600 baud. straight-through was used when a straight-through cables, see which POST test failed. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Reset the emulation software to see the "Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts" section on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, or 3524 XL switch. Resolution • For...
... the show POST command to 9600 baud. straight-through was used when a straight-through cables, see which POST test failed. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Reset the emulation software to see the "Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts" section on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, or 3524 XL switch. Resolution • For...
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.... • Use the show env command to 45°C). - Make sure the switch is connected to the LAN-to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. The Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch can operate normally with one failed fan. If a multiple-fan failure is within 32 to 113°F (0 to check if a fan on the Cisco IP Phone. Diagnosing Problems Chapter...
.... • Use the show env command to 45°C). - Make sure the switch is connected to the LAN-to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. The Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch can operate normally with one failed fan. If a multiple-fan failure is within 32 to 113°F (0 to check if a fan on the Cisco IP Phone. Diagnosing Problems Chapter...
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...Cisco Access Digital Trunk Gateway 1-33 Cisco CallManager software 1-31, 1-33 Cisco Cluster Management Suite 1-24 Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) 1-3 Cisco IP Phones 1-8, 1-31 connecting 2-19 Cisco RPS 1-22 connecting to 2-17 LED 1-15 Cisco SoftPhone software 1-31 CiscoView 1-25 Cluster Builder application 1-24 Cluster Management Suite 1-24 Cluster Manager application 1-24 Cluster View application 1-24 command... configuration 2-30 to 2-31 designing your network, examples 1-25 desk mounting 2-17 diagnosing problems 3-3 IN-2 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
...Cisco Access Digital Trunk Gateway 1-33 Cisco CallManager software 1-31, 1-33 Cisco Cluster Management Suite 1-24 Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) 1-3 Cisco IP Phones 1-8, 1-31 connecting 2-19 Cisco RPS 1-22 connecting to 2-17 LED 1-15 Cisco SoftPhone software 1-31 CiscoView 1-25 Cluster Builder application 1-24 Cluster Management Suite 1-24 Cluster Manager application 1-24 Cluster View application 1-24 command... configuration 2-30 to 2-31 designing your network, examples 1-25 desk mounting 2-17 diagnosing problems 3-3 IN-2 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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Index IOS command-line interface 1-25 IP address procedures 2-24 IP setup 2-26 J jewelry removal warning C-10 L LAN-to-phone jack 2-19 LEDs Catalyst 3508G XL front panel 1-11 Catalyst 3512 and 3524 XL front panel 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL front panel 1-14 color meanings 1-18 duplex 1-17, 1-18 half-... activity warning C-30 line power See inline power M management features and defaults 2-30 Mode button 1-11, 1-16 Mode label (on Catalyst 3548 XL only) 1-16 models, switch 1-2 mounting, table or desk 2-17 mounting brackets 2-9 attaching 2-11, 2-15 rack-mount 2-13 wall-mount 2-16 N network configuration...
Index IOS command-line interface 1-25 IP address procedures 2-24 IP setup 2-26 J jewelry removal warning C-10 L LAN-to-phone jack 2-19 LEDs Catalyst 3508G XL front panel 1-11 Catalyst 3512 and 3524 XL front panel 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL front panel 1-14 color meanings 1-18 duplex 1-17, 1-18 half-... activity warning C-30 line power See inline power M management features and defaults 2-30 Mode button 1-11, 1-16 Mode label (on Catalyst 3548 XL only) 1-16 models, switch 1-2 mounting, table or desk 2-17 mounting brackets 2-9 attaching 2-11, 2-15 rack-mount 2-13 wall-mount 2-16 N network configuration...