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... LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. These limits are the property of Cisco Systems, Inc. If it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one side or the other company. (0406R) Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. However, there is , make certain the...
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... to configure software features on your switch or describe the Catalyst 2950-specific system messages that you supply values are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ix It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the Catalyst 2950 switch. Preface Audience This guide is for...
... to configure software features on your switch or describe the Catalyst 2950-specific system messages that you supply values are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide ix It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the Catalyst 2950 switch. Preface Audience This guide is for...
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...-7814233=) For information about the Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches, see these documents: • Catalyst 2950 Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7814982=) • Catalyst 2950 Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7814984=) • Catalyst 2950 Switch System Message Guide (order number DOC-7814981=) • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 LRE Switch (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) For other information...
...-7814233=) For information about the Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches, see these documents: • Catalyst 2950 Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7814982=) • Catalyst 2950 Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7814984=) • Catalyst 2950 Switch System Message Guide (order number DOC-7814981=) • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 LRE Switch (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) For other information...
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...product. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xvii Preface Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Documentation Cisco provides several ways to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World ...Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com International Cisco websites can be accessed from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml • Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order Cisco product documentation from this URL: http://www.cisco...
...product. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xvii Preface Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Documentation Cisco provides several ways to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World ...Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com International Cisco websites can be accessed from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml • Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order Cisco product documentation from this URL: http://www.cisco...
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...to bug-doc@cisco.com. xviii Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 Obtaining Technical Assistance For all the tools on Cisco.com. Accessing all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides 24-hour, award-winning...be assigned to open P3 and P4 cases. (Your network is not resolved using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of the page. Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website (http://www.cisco.com/tac) provides online documents and tools for technical...
...to bug-doc@cisco.com. xviii Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 Obtaining Technical Assistance For all the tools on Cisco.com. Accessing all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides 24-hour, award-winning...be assigned to open P3 and P4 cases. (Your network is not resolved using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of the page. Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website (http://www.cisco.com/tac) provides online documents and tools for technical...
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... delivers the latest information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to numerous in a standard format, Cisco has established case priority definitions. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go /iqmagazine OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xix...
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.... Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface • Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xx OL-6156-01 You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at...
.... Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface • Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide xx OL-6156-01 You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at...
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... gigabit interface converter (GBIC) module slots to connect workstations and other network devices, such as backbone switches, aggregating 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, Gigabit Ethernet, and Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) traffic from other switches. Catalyst 2950-24 switch-24 10/100 Ethernet ports - For instructions on initially configuring your Catalyst switch by using the Express Setup. Overview CH A P T E R 1 This chapter provides information...
... gigabit interface converter (GBIC) module slots to connect workstations and other network devices, such as backbone switches, aggregating 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, Gigabit Ethernet, and Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) traffic from other switches. Catalyst 2950-24 switch-24 10/100 Ethernet ports - For instructions on initially configuring your Catalyst switch by using the Express Setup. Overview CH A P T E R 1 This chapter provides information...
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... The LRE port (shown in full-duplex mode. The link between the LRE switch port and each logical port, you need. Table 1-1 on the same Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE or 2950ST-24 LRE switch. Certain Catalyst 2950 LRE switches support certain Cisco LRE CPE devices. See the "SFP Module Slots" section on a target device... device cannot exceed 6562 feet (2 kilometers). You can use 50/125- If telephone services, such as voice or an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), use the same cabling as LRE traffic, the LRE port must be used. The PBX routes voice traffic to LRE ports on...
... The LRE port (shown in full-duplex mode. The link between the LRE switch port and each logical port, you need. Table 1-1 on the same Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE or 2950ST-24 LRE switch. Certain Catalyst 2950 LRE switches support certain Cisco LRE CPE devices. See the "SFP Module Slots" section on a target device... device cannot exceed 6562 feet (2 kilometers). You can use 50/125- If telephone services, such as voice or an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), use the same cabling as LRE traffic, the LRE port must be used. The PBX routes voice traffic to LRE ports on...
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... you use a POTS splitter with the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches and Cisco LRE CPE, see the "Limitations and Restrictions with a Cisco-approved module. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your GBIC module documentation. 1-10 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 For ...connect directly to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. If a connection to a telephone network is not required, a splitter is inserted in the switch, the switch software reads the EEPROM to nine supported switches. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-...
... you use a POTS splitter with the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches and Cisco LRE CPE, see the "Limitations and Restrictions with a Cisco-approved module. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your GBIC module documentation. 1-10 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 For ...connect directly to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. If a connection to a telephone network is not required, a splitter is inserted in the switch, the switch software reads the EEPROM to nine supported switches. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-...
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... LEDs (except the utilization meter [UTIL]) are visible through the GUI management applications-the Network Assistant application for multiple switches and the device manager for a single switch. Figure 1-15 LEDs on Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches RPS LED Port status LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE...
... LEDs (except the utilization meter [UTIL]) are visible through the GUI management applications-the Network Assistant application for multiple switches and the device manager for a single switch. Figure 1-15 LEDs on Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches RPS LED Port status LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE...
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...switch. For more information, see the Cisco RPS 675 documentation. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 2950 switches: • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) • Cisco RPS 675 (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=) Cisco RPS 300 The Cisco...You must connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches only to a DC-input power source that can support six external network devices and provides DC power to one failed device at a time. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS 300 (model...
...switch. For more information, see the Cisco RPS 675 documentation. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 2950 switches: • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) • Cisco RPS 675 (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=) Cisco RPS 300 The Cisco...You must connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches only to a DC-input power source that can support six external network devices and provides DC power to one failed device at a time. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS 300 (model...
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...web browser to run on your desktop; To launch the Device Manager, enter the switch IP address in the switch memory, to set of an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) network-management platform. You can use the device manager, which you do not need to... Enter. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to manage the switch from Cisco. Refer to the device manager online help . • Device Manager You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that came with your SNMP application. 1-24 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
...web browser to run on your desktop; To launch the Device Manager, enter the switch IP address in the switch memory, to set of an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) network-management platform. You can use the device manager, which you do not need to... Enter. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to manage the switch from Cisco. Refer to the device manager online help . • Device Manager You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that came with your SNMP application. 1-24 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Chapter 1 Overview Management Options • Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 (IE2100) The Cisco IE200 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that came with embedded Cisco Networking Services (CNS) agents in the switch software. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide and the documentation that works with your application. You...
OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Chapter 1 Overview Management Options • Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 (IE2100) The Cisco IE200 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that came with embedded Cisco Networking Services (CNS) agents in the switch software. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide and the documentation that works with your application. You...
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...STP) discovers the network topology and searches for cable-pinout descriptions.) Note When connecting to 1000BASE-T devices, be a problem with the adapter installed in a front-panel RJ-45 connector. Figure 2-35 Connecting to connect each port. 2-28 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL... Step 1 When connecting to servers, workstations, and routers, insert a twisted-pair straight-through 4 to a Port on Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 45576 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Insert...
...STP) discovers the network topology and searches for cable-pinout descriptions.) Note When connecting to 1000BASE-T devices, be a problem with the adapter installed in a front-panel RJ-45 connector. Figure 2-35 Connecting to connect each port. 2-28 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL... Step 1 When connecting to servers, workstations, and routers, insert a twisted-pair straight-through 4 to a Port on Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches SYST RPS STAT UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 45576 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Insert...
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...connected through a PBX switch, you can connect the switch to the patch panel. 2-30 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 If a connection to a telephone network is off, the target device might not be turned on a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. Connection Guidelines If...," for loops. You can connect both Cisco 575 LRE CPE and Cisco 585 LRE CPE devices to your Cisco sales representative. The PBX routes voice traffic to the switch and private branch exchange (PBX) switch or public switched telephone network (PSTN). You can connect the LRE ...
...connected through a PBX switch, you can connect the switch to the patch panel. 2-30 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 If a connection to a telephone network is off, the target device might not be turned on a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. Connection Guidelines If...," for loops. You can connect both Cisco 575 LRE CPE and Cisco 585 LRE CPE devices to your Cisco sales representative. The PBX routes voice traffic to the switch and private branch exchange (PBX) switch or public switched telephone network (PSTN). You can connect the LRE ...
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The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for solutions to cabling problems. Reconfigure and restart the switch or target device if necessary. Connecting to 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports After installing the 1000BASE-T GBIC in a fiber-optic ... sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable. 2-36 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. Step 1 When connecting to switches or repeaters, insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable (see Figure ...
The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for solutions to cabling problems. Reconfigure and restart the switch or target device if necessary. Connecting to 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports After installing the 1000BASE-T GBIC in a fiber-optic ... sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable. 2-36 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. Step 1 When connecting to switches or repeaters, insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable (see Figure ...
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... target device, if necessary. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-37 Observe the port status LED. The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for solutions to GigaStack GBIC Module Ports After installing...
... target device, if necessary. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. OL-6156-01 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-37 Observe the port status LED. The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for solutions to GigaStack GBIC Module Ports After installing...
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... about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. 2-38 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 If the LED is off, the... contamination and ambient light. Observe the port status LED. The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for the list of the fiber-optic cable into a fiber-optic connector on , there might...store them for loops. Connecting to connect the cable. The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for future use. Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules Follow these steps to connect ...
... about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. 2-38 Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6156-01 If the LED is off, the... contamination and ambient light. Observe the port status LED. The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for the list of the fiber-optic cable into a fiber-optic connector on , there might...store them for loops. Connecting to connect the cable. The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for future use. Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules Follow these steps to connect ...
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...off, the target device might be turned on Cisco.com for loops. You can use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. See the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Command Reference on , there might be a cable... from the console to cabling problems. If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or target device. If the default configuration is an easy-to Appendix D, "Configuring the Switch with Cisco Network Assistant guide. For setup instructions that use the CLI, go to -use...
...off, the target device might be turned on Cisco.com for loops. You can use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. See the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Command Reference on , there might be a cable... from the console to cabling problems. If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or target device. If the default configuration is an easy-to Appendix D, "Configuring the Switch with Cisco Network Assistant guide. For setup instructions that use the CLI, go to -use...