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...Cisco RPS Connector 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options 1-24 Network Configuration Examples 1-25 Design Concepts for Installation 2-2 Warnings 2-2 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL... Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-31 Large Campus Configuration 1-33 Installing...
...Cisco RPS Connector 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options 1-24 Network Configuration Examples 1-25 Design Concepts for Installation 2-2 Warnings 2-2 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL... Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-31 Large Campus Configuration 1-33 Installing...
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...Rack 2-13 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-13 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-15 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-15 Attaching the Switch to a Wall 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-17 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100 Ports... 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port 2-22 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port 2-23 Assigning Switch Information 2-24 Using the Setup Program 2-25 Using BOOTP 2-29 Default Configuration Settings 2-29 Where to Go Next 2-31 Troubleshooting 3-1 Understanding POST ...
...Rack 2-13 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-13 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-15 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-15 Attaching the Switch to a Wall 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-17 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100 Ports... 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port 2-22 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port 2-23 Assigning Switch Information 2-24 Using the Setup Program 2-25 Using BOOTP 2-29 Default Configuration Settings 2-29 Where to Go Next 2-31 Troubleshooting 3-1 Understanding POST ...
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INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
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... switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Ethernet and local area networking. Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch...
... switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Ethernet and local area networking. Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch...
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... describes how to identify and resolve some of the warnings in this guide. Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is in boldface... and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for which you supply values are installing the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing...
... describes how to identify and resolve some of the warnings in this guide. Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is in boldface... and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for which you supply values are installing the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing...
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... 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 the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Obtaining...
... 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 the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Obtaining...
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... features. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 These switches also can connect workstations and Cisco IP Phones and other network devices such as backbone switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview This chapter provides the following topics that describe the Catalyst 3500 series XL switches: • Switch features • Descriptions of...
... features. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 These switches also can connect workstations and Cisco IP Phones and other network devices such as backbone switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview This chapter provides the following topics that describe the Catalyst 3500 series XL switches: • Switch features • Descriptions of...
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... Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6456-04 Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches Switch Description WS-C3508G-XL 8 GBIC1-based gigabit module slots 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS 4 5 MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 6 7 8 WS-C3512-XL ...12 autosensing10/100 Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ports 2 fixed GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-PWR-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 inline-power Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3548-XL...
... Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6456-04 Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches Switch Description WS-C3508G-XL 8 GBIC1-based gigabit module slots 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS 4 5 MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 6 7 8 WS-C3512-XL ...12 autosensing10/100 Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ports 2 fixed GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-PWR-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 inline-power Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3548-XL...
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... • IEEE 802.1p capable • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic • Broadcast storm control to the switch 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX...
... • IEEE 802.1p capable • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic • Broadcast storm control to the switch 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX...
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... - 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... 802.1Q trunking support on all ports • Support for voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast...
... - 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... 802.1Q trunking support on all ports • Support for voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast...
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... supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch Inline Power (Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch only) • Ability to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 300 that you press.) These front-panel components are described in this section. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have 10/100 RJ...
... supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch Inline Power (Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch only) • Ability to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 300 that you press.) These front-panel components are described in this section. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have 10/100 RJ...
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... 1X 34 56 78 SYSTEM MODE RPS 2X STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 10/100 ports Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3524 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS 2X UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 ...16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports 1 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 26237 26235 78...
... 1X 34 56 78 SYSTEM MODE RPS 2X STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 10/100 ports Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3524 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS 2X UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 ...16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports 1 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 26237 26235 78...
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... compatible network device: • 10BaseT-compatible devices such as workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and hubs through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 For example, in pairs. Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE...
... compatible network device: • 10BaseT-compatible devices such as workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and hubs through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 For example, in pairs. Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE...
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... a straight-through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling Note Category 5 cable is connected. Cisco IP Phones-connected to the 10/100 ports on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 The 10/100 switch ports can sense the speed and duplex settings of half duplex, full duplex, 10...
... a straight-through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling Note Category 5 cable is connected. Cisco IP Phones-connected to the 10/100 ports on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 The 10/100 switch ports can sense the speed and duplex settings of half duplex, full duplex, 10...
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... for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 show how a GBIC module is inserted into a GBIC module slot on a port, the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to the documentation that came.... You can install up to two GBICs in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description only provides power if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . You also can...
... for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 show how a GBIC module is inserted into a GBIC module slot on a port, the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to the documentation that came.... You can install up to two GBICs in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description only provides power if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . You also can...
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Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-7 Installing a 1000BaseX GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 18965 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1000BaseX GBIC module GBIC module slot Figure 1-8 Installing a GigaStack GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 22081 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1 2 GigaStack GBIC GBIC module slot 1-10 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-7 Installing a 1000BaseX GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 18965 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1000BaseX GBIC module GBIC module slot Figure 1-8 Installing a GigaStack GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 22081 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1 2 GigaStack GBIC GBIC module slot 1-10 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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... switch activity and its performance. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches... and how to use to select one of the LEDs described in this section to monitor all the switches... Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in a cluster. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 ...
... switch activity and its performance. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches... and how to use to select one of the LEDs described in this section to monitor all the switches... Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in a cluster. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 ...
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..., see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . System is receiving power but is operating normally. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Table 1-3 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is functioning properly. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product... label System LED Redundant power system LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
..., see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . System is receiving power but is operating normally. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Table 1-3 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is functioning properly. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product... label System LED Redundant power system LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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... RPS is functioning properly. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. Note The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Table...
... RPS is functioning properly. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. Note The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Table...
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...mode is connected but not functioning properly. Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. The current bandwidth in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. RPS is operating on the RPS could be powered down , and...the stack. When you change the port mode in use by the switch. 1-16 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Table 1-6 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED STAT UTL Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Description The port status. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product ...
...mode is connected but not functioning properly. Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. The current bandwidth in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. RPS is operating on the RPS could be powered down , and...the stack. When you change the port mode in use by the switch. 1-16 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Table 1-6 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED STAT UTL Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Description The port status. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product ...