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IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. This equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your own expense. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is causing interference... with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in accordance with FCC requirements for FCC compliance of California. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY...
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. This equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your own expense. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is causing interference... with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in accordance with FCC requirements for FCC compliance of California. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY...
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...-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...
...-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...
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... AC power source. The 10/100 switch ports can : • Provide -48V DC power to operate in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches provide protocol support for each 10/100 port: Auto and Never. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can be explicitly set for inline power on the Catalyst...
... AC power source. The 10/100 switch ports can : • Provide -48V DC power to operate in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches provide protocol support for each 10/100 port: Auto and Never. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can be explicitly set for inline power on the Catalyst...
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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 in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are ...power system LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, Figure 1-11, and Figure 1-12 show the location of the LEDs and the Mode button that you use cluster management software to monitor switch...
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 in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are ...power system LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, Figure 1-11, and Figure 1-12 show the location of the LEDs and the Mode button that you use cluster management software to monitor switch...
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It automatically senses when one switch fails at a time. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up of four web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. It provides a fully-redundant power source for these applications. 1-24 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation...
It automatically senses when one switch fails at a time. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up of four web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. It provides a fully-redundant power source for these applications. 1-24 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation...
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...for 802.1p/Q QoS to give forwarding priority to the Cisco IP Phone. Each 10/100 inline-power port on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. The IP phone can receive redundant power when it also is connected. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network... Cisco IP Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. This network uses a collapsed backbone and switch clusters. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of approximately 500 employees. Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software ...
...for 802.1p/Q QoS to give forwarding priority to the Cisco IP Phone. Each 10/100 inline-power port on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. The IP phone can receive redundant power when it also is connected. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network... Cisco IP Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. This network uses a collapsed backbone and switch clusters. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of approximately 500 employees. Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software ...
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... Switch Cluster Configuration Gigabit servers Cisco CallManager Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Cisco 2600 router 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster Catalyst 2900 XL, 1900, and 2820 cluster 200 Mbps Fast EtherChannel (400 Mbps full duplex Fast EtherChannel) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC power source Workstations running Cisco SoftPhone software IP IP Cisco...
... Switch Cluster Configuration Gigabit servers Cisco CallManager Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Cisco 2600 router 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster Catalyst 2900 XL, 1900, and 2820 cluster 200 Mbps Fast EtherChannel (400 Mbps full duplex Fast EtherChannel) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC power source Workstations running Cisco SoftPhone software IP IP Cisco...
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... to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. You can aggregate up to users in an IP telephony network. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...Cisco Access gateway (such as Cisco Access Digital Trunk Gateway or Cisco Access Analog Trunk Gateway) that connects the IP network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or to 130 gigabit connections, a Catalyst 6500 multilayer switch is used as the backbone switch. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software...
... to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. You can aggregate up to users in an IP telephony network. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...Cisco Access gateway (such as Cisco Access Digital Trunk Gateway or Cisco Access Analog Trunk Gateway) that connects the IP network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or to 130 gigabit connections, a Catalyst 6500 multilayer switch is used as the backbone switch. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-24 Large Campus Configuration WAN IP telephony network or PSTN Cisco CallManager Cisco 7200 Cisco access or 7500 router gateway Servers Catalyst 6500 switch Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC Workstations running power Cisco SoftPhone software source IP IP Cisco IP Phones IP IP IP Cisco IP Phones 33093 1-34 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-24 Large Campus Configuration WAN IP telephony network or PSTN Cisco CallManager Cisco 7200 Cisco access or 7500 router gateway Servers Catalyst 6500 switch Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC Workstations running power Cisco SoftPhone software source IP IP Cisco IP Phones IP IP IP Cisco IP Phones 33093 1-34 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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...any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)XU • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM • AC power cord Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 78-...Note If the switch is shipped with the following items: • Quick Start: Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cabling and Setup • This Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide • Release Notes for support. The switch is installed in ...
...any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)XU • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM • AC power cord Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 78-...Note If the switch is shipped with the following items: • Quick Start: Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cabling and Setup • This Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide • Release Notes for support. The switch is installed in ...
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... an AC power source. As the switch powers on, it flashes green while the switch completes POST. If you have started the emulation software program (such as the system completes a test. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 To power on the switch after you install...the RPS, see the "Power Connectors" section on page 1-22 and the Cisco RPS documentation. Powering On the Switch and Running POST If your management station. Connect the power cord to the switch rear panel and to ensure that run automatically to the power outlet. Connect the other end...
... an AC power source. As the switch powers on, it flashes green while the switch completes POST. If you have started the emulation software program (such as the system completes a test. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 To power on the switch after you install...the RPS, see the "Power Connectors" section on page 1-22 and the Cisco RPS documentation. Powering On the Switch and Running POST If your management station. Connect the power cord to the switch rear panel and to ensure that run automatically to the power outlet. Connect the other end...
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... a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that your PC or terminal possible during the setup program. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus-makes communication between the...
... a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that your PC or terminal possible during the setup program. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus-makes communication between the...
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...-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 If you are configuring a command switch or standalone switch, you need the following information from the PC terminal ... "Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port" section on page 2-23.) Note If the switch will need to assign IP information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. You will be a cluster member, it runs a setup program that...
...-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 If you are configuring a command switch or standalone switch, you need the following information from the PC terminal ... "Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port" section on page 2-23.) Note If the switch will need to assign IP information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. You will be a cluster member, it runs a setup program that...
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...dashes, or underscores. end ! If the information is complete. 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 message "Press RETURN to get started," the ...and press Return to use the CLI to manage the switch. When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Assigning Switch Information Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Step 11 Assign a name to the cluster, and press...
...dashes, or underscores. end ! If the information is complete. 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 message "Press RETURN to get started," the ...and press Return to use the CLI to manage the switch. When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Assigning Switch Information Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Step 11 Assign a name to the cluster, and press...
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.... 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 Disabled. See Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for information...Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, and configure the switch as a member of the following management options to configure the switch from the console. None. Where to Go Next Table 2-1 Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Diagnostics SPAN5 port monitoring Console, buffer, and file logging Security Password Addressing security Trap manager Community strings Port security Inline Power Inline power...
.... 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 Disabled. See Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for information...Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, and configure the switch as a member of the following management options to configure the switch from the console. None. Where to Go Next Table 2-1 Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Diagnostics SPAN5 port monitoring Console, buffer, and file logging Security Password Addressing security Trap manager Community strings Port security Inline Power Inline power...
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...troubleshooting information about the switch. 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... Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. CH A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting The LEDs on page 1-11. They show failures in the power-on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance.
...troubleshooting information about the switch. 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... Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. CH A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting The LEDs on page 1-11. They show failures in the power-on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing Problems Common switch problems fall into the following categories: • Poor performance • No connectivity • Corrupted software Table 3-2 describes how to detect and resolve these problems. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing Problems Common switch problems fall into the following categories: • Poor performance • No connectivity • Corrupted software Table 3-2 describes how to detect and resolve these problems. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
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...Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 78-6456-04 Possible Cause Resolution Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for information on identifying autonegotiation mismatches. Diagnosing Problems Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions Symptom Poor performance or excessive errors. If the switch...8226; For 10BaseT connections: The distance between the port and the attached device exceeds 100 meters. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. The distance between ...
...Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 78-6456-04 Possible Cause Resolution Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for information on identifying autonegotiation mismatches. Diagnosing Problems Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions Symptom Poor performance or excessive errors. If the switch...8226; For 10BaseT connections: The distance between the port and the attached device exceeds 100 meters. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. The distance between ...
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Reset the emulation software to see the "Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts" section on page B-4. • Replace with a tested good cable. • Wait 30 seconds for possible loops. ... link at both ends: • A crossover cable was used when a straight-through cables, see which POST test failed. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Unreadable characters on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, or 3524 XL switch. Use the show POST command to 9600 baud. Nonfatal or fatal POST error detected.
Reset the emulation software to see the "Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts" section on page B-4. • Replace with a tested good cable. • Wait 30 seconds for possible loops. ... link at both ends: • A crossover cable was used when a straight-through cables, see which POST test failed. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Unreadable characters on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, or 3524 XL switch. Use the show POST command to 9600 baud. Nonfatal or fatal POST error detected.
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... connect the console port to a PC. Figure B-7 shows how to connect the console port to a PC running terminal-emulation software. Figure B-7 Connecting the Console Port to a PC PC Catalyst 3500 series XL switch 22003 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled TERMINAL) Table B-1 Console Port Signaling and...-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to -DB-9 Terminal Adapter DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7 Console Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide B-6 78-6456-04
... connect the console port to a PC. Figure B-7 shows how to connect the console port to a PC running terminal-emulation software. Figure B-7 Connecting the Console Port to a PC PC Catalyst 3500 series XL switch 22003 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled TERMINAL) Table B-1 Console Port Signaling and...-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to -DB-9 Terminal Adapter DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7 Console Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide B-6 78-6456-04