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1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Preface xi Audience xi Purpose xi Organization xii Conventions xii Related Publications xviii Obtaining Documentation xviii Cisco.com xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xx Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco TAC Website xx Opening a TAC Case xxi TAC Case Priority Definitions xxi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Front-Panel Description 1-5 10/100 Ports 1-7 GBIC Module Slots 1-9 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide v
1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Preface xi Audience xi Purpose xi Organization xii Conventions xii Related Publications xviii Obtaining Documentation xviii Cisco.com xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xx Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco TAC Website xx Opening a TAC Case xxi TAC Case Priority Definitions xxi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Front-Panel Description 1-5 10/100 Ports 1-7 GBIC Module Slots 1-9 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide v
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...10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports 2-20 Connecting to a 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 Results 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL...
...10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports 2-20 Connecting to a 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 Results 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL...
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... 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...
... 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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... traffic • Broadcast storm control to prevent performance degradation from broadcast storms • Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on AC input and supplies DC output to the switch 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC...
... traffic • Broadcast storm control to prevent performance degradation from broadcast storms • Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on AC input and supplies DC output to the switch 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC...
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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 ....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 ...
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 ....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 ...
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... 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 Cisco IP Phones from all 24 10/100 Ethernet ports • Auto-detection and control of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have...
... 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 Cisco IP Phones from all 24 10/100 Ethernet ports • Auto-detection and control of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have...
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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 78-6456...
... 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 78-6456...
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...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 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE ... 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 inline-power ports Figure 1-6 Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 28010 SYSTEM RPS 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 17 18 17X 19 20 ...
...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 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE ... 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 inline-power ports Figure 1-6 Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 28010 SYSTEM RPS 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 17 18 17X 19 20 ...
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... signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for redundant power. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Refer to the documentation that came with your Cisco IP Phone. During the power transfer, the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your GBIC...
... signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for redundant power. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Refer to the documentation that came with your Cisco IP Phone. During the power transfer, the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your GBIC...
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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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... you use cluster management software to monitor all the switches in a cluster. 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 monitor switch activity and its performance. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL...
... you use cluster management software to monitor all the switches in a cluster. 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 monitor switch activity and its performance. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL...
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...redundancy is backing up another switch in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. Table 1-6 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED STAT UTL Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Description The port status.... the type of the switch is highlighted. Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. This is not installed. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-5 RPS LED for the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Color Off Solid green Blinking...
...redundancy is backing up another switch in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. Table 1-6 Port Mode LEDs Mode LED STAT UTL Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Description The port status.... the type of the switch is highlighted. Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. This is not installed. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-5 RPS LED for the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Color Off Solid green Blinking...
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... are two AC input power modules for the Cisco RPS and one connector at each cable end) to connect four external devices to the Cisco Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 The switches do not support the fully-...to-one cable (one DC output power module for four external devices that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR600-AC-RPS) to a powered-on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) ...
... are two AC input power modules for the Cisco RPS and one connector at each cable end) to connect four external devices to the Cisco Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 The switches do not support the fully-...to-one cable (one DC output power module for four external devices that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR600-AC-RPS) to a powered-on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) ...
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... Overview Network Configuration Examples Using gigabit GBIC modules on two of the switches, you can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration, to a backbone switch in a star configuration. If one of the redundant connections fails, the other can serve as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Each switch in this with the switches in a GigaStack configuration, where the 1-Gbps...
... Overview Network Configuration Examples Using gigabit GBIC modules on two of the switches, you can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration, to a backbone switch in a star configuration. If one of the redundant connections fails, the other can serve as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Each switch in this with the switches in a GigaStack configuration, where the 1-Gbps...
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... gigabit GBIC module ports on the switches, allowing 1-Gbps throughput to the 10/100 switch ports for full-duplex operation, it receives up to form a 1-Gbps network backbone. Servers are connected directly to users when needed. When the switch and server ports are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation...
... gigabit GBIC module ports on the switches, allowing 1-Gbps throughput to the 10/100 switch ports for full-duplex operation, it receives up to form a 1-Gbps network backbone. Servers are connected directly to users when needed. When the switch and server ports are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation...
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..., see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. 2-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 For detailed instructions on page 1-9, and then connect to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install... the Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) as described in the attached device. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to the GBIC documentation. For detailed instructions on when both the switch...
..., see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. 2-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 For detailed instructions on page 1-9, and then connect to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install... the Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) as described in the attached device. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to the GBIC documentation. For detailed instructions on when both the switch...
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...shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 Connecting to connect the cable. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber...-optic cable until you are ready to a 1000BaseX Port 1 SYSTEM 2 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 22005 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
...shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 Connecting to connect the cable. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber...-optic cable until you are ready to a 1000BaseX Port 1 SYSTEM 2 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 22005 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
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Connecting to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12. This takes about 30 seconds. Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Note The port status is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol discovers the topology and searches for loops. Figure 2-12 Connecting to a GigaStack Port 32708 MODE 1394 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 1 1 2 1 2 2 GigaStack cable 1394 2-22 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 The port LED then turns green.
Connecting to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12. This takes about 30 seconds. Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Note The port status is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol discovers the topology and searches for loops. Figure 2-12 Connecting to a GigaStack Port 32708 MODE 1394 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 1 1 2 1 2 2 GigaStack cable 1394 2-22 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 The port LED then turns green.