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...-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector 1-23 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
...-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector 1-23 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
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...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... 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-...
...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... 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-...
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... Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switches in the series, explains how to install a switch and set up its initial configuration, provides troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the...
... Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switches in the series, explains how to install a switch and set up its initial configuration, provides troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the...
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... cables, and adapters that might arise when you are installing the switch. It also describes how to set up the switch initial configuration. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Examples of the problems that can be installed suggest possible ...translations in various languages of the switch. Examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you enter is a physical and functional overview of the warnings in this guide. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation ...
... cables, and adapters that might arise when you are installing the switch. It also describes how to set up the switch initial configuration. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Examples of the problems that can be installed suggest possible ...translations in various languages of the switch. Examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you enter is a physical and functional overview of the warnings in this guide. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation ...
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... Related Publications Preface Related Publications For more 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 also provides detailed...
... Related Publications Preface Related Publications For more 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 also provides detailed...
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... Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: xxii Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface Priority 4 (P4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html •...
... Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: xxii Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface Priority 4 (P4)-You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html •...
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... XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for up 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...1Q trunking support on all ports • 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 ...
... XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for up 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...1Q trunking support on all ports • 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 ...
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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 • 12, 24, or 48 ...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 • 12, 24, or 48 ...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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... workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be connected to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for more information about these cables do not work for the cables are described in any combination of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. The Catalyst 3548 and 3524-PWR XL switches also support per -port...
... workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be connected to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for more information about these cables do not work for the cables are described in any combination of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. The Catalyst 3548 and 3524-PWR XL switches also support per -port...
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... is 1 meter. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for inline power on the switch. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description only provides power if...
... is 1 meter. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for inline power on the switch. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description only provides power if...
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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 in a cluster. Figure 1-9 Catalyst ... LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are ...
... 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 in a cluster. Figure 1-9 Catalyst ... LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are ...
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... The label on page 1-23. RPS is not a recommended configuration. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. For more information see the "RPS Connector on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches" section on the bottom of the power supplies in the RPS...using power from the RPS. If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down , or a fan on . RPS is connected but not functioning properly. 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-...
... The label on page 1-23. RPS is not a recommended configuration. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. For more information see the "RPS Connector on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches" section on the bottom of the power supplies in the RPS...using power from the RPS. If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down , or a fan on . RPS is connected but not functioning properly. 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-...
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... external devices is not. For more information on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) provides a quasi-redundant power source for the Cisco RPS and one connector at each external device. The redundant-with-reboot configuration is also connected to a powered-on RPS. If you...
... external devices is not. For more information on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) provides a quasi-redundant power source for the Cisco RPS and one connector at each external device. The redundant-with-reboot configuration is also connected to a powered-on RPS. If you...
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... (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to create, monitor, and configure a cluster of four web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you use to the RPS receptacle. You can connect a Catalyst 3500 XL switch to a terminal. Console Port You can order a kit (part...
... (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to create, monitor, and configure a cluster of four web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you use to the RPS receptacle. You can connect a Catalyst 3500 XL switch to a terminal. Console Port You can order a kit (part...
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.... The CiscoView application, which you configure your network, consider the bandwidth required by your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 If the switch is running platforms such as HP ...OpenView or SunNet Manager. Network Configuration Examples This section provides network configuration concepts and includes examples of the switch, to access the CLI. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco...
.... The CiscoView application, which you configure your network, consider the bandwidth required by your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 If the switch is running platforms such as HP ...OpenView or SunNet Manager. Network Configuration Examples This section provides network configuration concepts and includes examples of the switch, to access the CLI. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco...
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... users share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to create a GigaStack loopback. 1-26 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-9 Considerations for Increasing Network Performance Network Demands Suggested Design Methods •...
... users share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to create a GigaStack loopback. 1-26 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-9 Considerations for Increasing Network Performance Network Demands Suggested Design Methods •...
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... connections of the redundant connections fails, the other can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Using gigabit GBIC modules also provides flexibility in a star configuration, to two backbone switches. If one of up to a gigabit backbone switch such as a switch cluster to manage them through a single IP address. •...
... connections of the redundant connections fails, the other can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Using gigabit GBIC modules also provides flexibility in a star configuration, to two backbone switches. If one of up to a gigabit backbone switch such as a switch cluster to manage them through a single IP address. •...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-21 Example Configurations with Catalyst 3500 XL Switches Cost-Effective Wiring Closet Catalyst 3548 XL switch Catalyst 3548 XL GigaStack cluster High-Performance Workgroup Catalyst 3508 XL or 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 3500 XL cluster Redundant Gigabit Backbone Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch 1 Gbps HSRP 33090 Catalyst 3500 XL cluster 1-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-21 Example Configurations with Catalyst 3500 XL Switches Cost-Effective Wiring Closet Catalyst 3548 XL switch Catalyst 3548 XL GigaStack cluster High-Performance Workgroup Catalyst 3508 XL or 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 3500 XL cluster Redundant Gigabit Backbone Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch 1 Gbps HSRP 33090 Catalyst 3500 XL cluster 1-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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...and improving server response time. The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected directly to 250 users. This GigaStack also can be configured as Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) that has up to the 10/100 switch ports for full-duplex operation, ... performance from the switch. to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Figure 1-22 illustrates a configuration for a network that interconnects segments and network resources. Workstations are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-29 When the switch and server ports ...
...and improving server response time. The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected directly to 250 users. This GigaStack also can be configured as Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) that has up to the 10/100 switch ports for full-duplex operation, ... performance from the switch. to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Figure 1-22 illustrates a configuration for a network that interconnects segments and network resources. Workstations are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-29 When the switch and server ports ...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-22 Small- to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Cisco 2600 router Catalyst 3500 XL GigaStack cluster 100 Mbps (200 Mbps full duplex) Gigabit server 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Gigabit server 10/100 Mbps (20/200 Mbps full duplex) Single workstations 33091 1-30 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-22 Small- to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Cisco 2600 router Catalyst 3500 XL GigaStack cluster 100 Mbps (200 Mbps full duplex) Gigabit server 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Gigabit server 10/100 Mbps (20/200 Mbps full duplex) Single workstations 33091 1-30 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04