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... DC Power Connector 1-21 Cisco RPS Connector 1-22 Console Port 1-23 2 C H A P T E R Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Warnings 2-1 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-4 U.S.A. 2-4 Taiwan 2-4 Japan 2-5 Korea 2-5 Hungary 2-6 Installation Guidelines 2-6 Verifying Package Contents 2-7 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-9 Installing the Switch in a Rack 2-9 Removing Screws from the Switch 2-11 Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL...
... DC Power Connector 1-21 Cisco RPS Connector 1-22 Console Port 1-23 2 C H A P T E R Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Warnings 2-1 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-4 U.S.A. 2-4 Taiwan 2-4 Japan 2-5 Korea 2-5 Hungary 2-6 Installation Guidelines 2-6 Verifying Package Contents 2-7 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-9 Installing the Switch in a Rack 2-9 Removing Screws from the Switch 2-11 Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL...
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...18 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-19 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-20 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-21 Mounting the Switch to a Wall 2-22 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-24 Connecting to DC Power 2-25 Preparing for Installation 2-25 Grounding the Switch 2-26 Wiring the DC-Input Power Source 2-29... Correcting Module POST Failures 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Technical Specifications A-1 Connectors and Cable Specifications B-1 Connector Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 100BASE-FX Ports B-2 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
...18 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-19 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-20 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-21 Mounting the Switch to a Wall 2-22 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-24 Connecting to DC Power 2-25 Preparing for Installation 2-25 Grounding the Switch 2-26 Wiring the DC-Input Power Source 2-29... Correcting Module POST Failures 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Technical Specifications A-1 Connectors and Cable Specifications B-1 Connector Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 100BASE-FX Ports B-2 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
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INDEX Class 1 Laser Product Warning C-22 Laser Beam Exposure Warning C-23 No On/Off Switch Warning C-24 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-25 Reinforced Insulation Warning C-29 LAN Connections Only Warning C-30 No Field-Replaceable Units Warning C-31 Installation ... Equipment Warning C-36 Ground Connection Warning C-37 Qualified Personnel Warning C-38 DC Power Disconnection Warning C-39 Exposed Wire Lead Warning C-41 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Class 1 Laser Product Warning C-22 Laser Beam Exposure Warning C-23 No On/Off Switch Warning C-24 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-25 Reinforced Insulation Warning C-29 LAN Connections Only Warning C-30 No Field-Replaceable Units Warning C-31 Installation ... Equipment Warning C-36 Ground Connection Warning C-37 Qualified Personnel Warning C-38 DC Power Disconnection Warning C-39 Exposed Wire Lead Warning C-41 Contents 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
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... physical and performance characteristics of the problems that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Ethernet and local area networking...
... physical and performance characteristics of the problems that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Ethernet and local area networking...
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...Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. In this manual. Conventions This guide uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader take...you enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions Preface Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications...
...Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in boldface. • Arguments for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. In this manual. Conventions This guide uses the following conventions and symbols: Note Means reader take...you enter is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6461-04 Conventions Preface Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications...
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... sites and from the telephone numbers listed in the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page xvi. • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Note Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to the release notes on...
... sites and from the telephone numbers listed in the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page xvi. • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Note Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to the release notes on...
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... online help (available only from the switch CMS software) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786461=) • Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786456=) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide (order...1000BASE-T Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Note (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) • Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786460=) • Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811469=) • ...
... online help (available only from the switch CMS software) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786461=) • Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786456=) • Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide (order...1000BASE-T Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Note (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) • Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786460=) • Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811469=) • ...
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The switches can connect workstations, 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 these features: • Autonegotiates speed and duplex operation on all... of the front and rear panels • Descriptions of the LEDs Features The switches are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to 4921 feet (1500 meters). The Catalyst 2900 XL switches have these topics that allows an Ethernet network to reach distances up to which you...
The switches can connect workstations, 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 these features: • Autonegotiates speed and duplex operation on all... of the front and rear panels • Descriptions of the LEDs Features The switches are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to 4921 feet (1500 meters). The Catalyst 2900 XL switches have these topics that allows an Ethernet network to reach distances up to which you...
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...converter • On the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches, up to 24 LRE ports through one RJ-21 connector and hot swapping capability with the Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices • Supports up to 2048 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924 XL, 2924C XL,... and 2912 XL switches • Supports up to 8192 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924M XL, Catalyst 2924M XL DC and Catalyst 2912MF XL switches Figure 1-1 shows ...
...converter • On the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches, up to 24 LRE ports through one RJ-21 connector and hot swapping capability with the Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices • Supports up to 2048 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924 XL, 2924C XL,... and 2912 XL switches • Supports up to 8192 MAC addresses on the Catalyst 2924M XL, Catalyst 2924M XL DC and Catalyst 2912MF XL switches Figure 1-1 shows ...
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switches Version Number Description WS-C2912-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR RESET TEMP FAN 9X 10X 11X 12X 12 LRE ports Cisco RPS 300 WS-C2924-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 24 LRE ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR... 4 5 100BASE-FX 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WS-C2924M-XL WS-C2924M-XLEM-DC 24 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 2 expansion slots 12 MODE 1X 2X 3X Catalyst 2900 SERIES XL 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10X 11X 100BaseFX 12X 13X 14X 15X 16X 17X 18X 19X 20X 21X 22X 23X 24X...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switches Version Number Description WS-C2912-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR RESET TEMP FAN 9X 10X 11X 12X 12 LRE ports Cisco RPS 300 WS-C2924-LRE-XL 4 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 24 LRE ports INPUT OUTPUT PWR PWR... 4 5 100BASE-FX 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WS-C2924M-XL WS-C2924M-XLEM-DC 24 fixed autosensing 10/100 ports 2 expansion slots 12 MODE 1X 2X 3X Catalyst 2900 SERIES XL 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X 9X 10X 11X 100BaseFX 12X 13X 14X 15X 16X 17X 18X 19X 20X 21X 22X 23X 24X...
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...; Simple network management protocol (SNMP)-SNMP provides a means to monitor and control the switch and switch cluster members. and port-level settings. • Command-line Interface (CLI)-The switch IOS CLI software is enhanced to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can access the CLI either by...
...; Simple network management protocol (SNMP)-SNMP provides a means to monitor and control the switch and switch cluster members. and port-level settings. • Command-line Interface (CLI)-The switch IOS CLI software is enhanced to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can access the CLI either by...
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When connecting the switch to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, refer to the Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide. For more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support...
When connecting the switch to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones and per-port priority override. The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, refer to the Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide. For more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support...
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... branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can hot swap the CPE devices without powering down the switch or disrupting the other switch ports. Long-Reach Ethernet Ports The Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) ports (Figure 1-4) use one RJ-21 connector to connect up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL...
... branch exchange (PBX) switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can hot swap the CPE devices without powering down the switch or disrupting the other switch ports. Long-Reach Ethernet Ports The Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) ports (Figure 1-4) use one RJ-21 connector to connect up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL...
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... are for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Each module port is internally switched to other switch ports and is required to directly connect to the proprietary nature of digital PBX switches, some digital PBX switch services use the 0 to the Installation Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-...kHz. [CSCdu73260] If the installation does not have a PBX, a homologated POTS splitter is managed through the switch management interfaces. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to 700 kHz frequency range. Digital telephones connected to the...
... are for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Each module port is internally switched to other switch ports and is required to directly connect to the proprietary nature of digital PBX switches, some digital PBX switch services use the 0 to the Installation Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-...kHz. [CSCdu73260] If the installation does not have a PBX, a homologated POTS splitter is managed through the switch management interfaces. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to 700 kHz frequency range. Digital telephones connected to the...
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...module by each port LED. If you install one of the LEDs and the Mode button that switch. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Refer to monitor switch activity and its performance. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-1 Expansion Modules (continued) ...configure themselves when you use the switch LEDs to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide and the Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches. Note Modules WS-X2914-XL ...
...module by each port LED. If you install one of the LEDs and the Mode button that switch. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Refer to monitor switch activity and its performance. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-1 Expansion Modules (continued) ...configure themselves when you use the switch LEDs to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide and the Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches. Note Modules WS-X2914-XL ...
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... the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the Cluster Management Suite (CMS) window and, if the switch is a cluster member, on the CMS Cluster Manager window. The Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide describes how to use CMS to manage standalone or individual... switches and how to use cluster management software to manage switch clusters]. Figure 1-5 Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924 XL, and 2924C XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs MODE 1X 2X...
... the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the Cluster Management Suite (CMS) window and, if the switch is a cluster member, on the CMS Cluster Manager window. The Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide describes how to use CMS to manage standalone or individual... switches and how to use cluster management software to manage switch clusters]. Figure 1-5 Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924 XL, and 2924C XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs System LED Port mode LEDs MODE 1X 2X...
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Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-7 Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS MODE LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Mode button 1X ... shows whether the system is operating normally. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on page 2-24. 1-12 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 System is receiving power and functioning properly. System is receiving power but...
Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-7 Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL LEDs 10/100 port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS MODE LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Mode button 1X ... shows whether the system is operating normally. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on page 2-24. 1-12 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 System is receiving power and functioning properly. System is receiving power but...
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... Status RPS is connected and ready to the appropriate switch documentation for redundant power system (RPS) descriptions specific for the switch. RPS is off or not properly connected. All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). Refer ...LED colors and their meanings. The RPS and the switch AC power supply are both powered up power, if required. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description RPS LED The Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches use the Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS). RPS is...
... Status RPS is connected and ready to the appropriate switch documentation for redundant power system (RPS) descriptions specific for the switch. RPS is off or not properly connected. All other Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches use the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1). Refer ...LED colors and their meanings. The RPS and the switch AC power supply are both powered up power, if required. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description RPS LED The Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches use the Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS). RPS is...
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... Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in use by the switch. (See Figure 1-8.) The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex, and default modes: • 10/100 ports: auto • 100BaseFX ports: auto • Gigabit ports: auto The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. 1-14 Catalyst ...2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 Table 1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued) Color Solid amber Blinking amber RPS Status The RPS is highlighted. Table...
... Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in use by the switch. (See Figure 1-8.) The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex, and default modes: • 10/100 ports: auto • 100BaseFX ports: auto • Gigabit ports: auto The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. 1-14 Catalyst ...2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 Table 1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued) Color Solid amber Blinking amber RPS Status The RPS is highlighted. Table...
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... all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches except the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Default mode on these switches only. Note When the LRE mode is half duplex. The default setting is active, the 10/100 switch ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE... Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-5 Port Mode LEDs on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches Mode LED LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Port Mode LRE link status Port status Port duplex mode Port speed Description Long-...
... all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches except the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE XL switches. Default mode on these switches only. Note When the LRE mode is half duplex. The default setting is active, the 10/100 switch ports on the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and Catalyst 2924 LRE... Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-5 Port Mode LEDs on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches Mode LED LRE STAT DUPLX SPEED Port Mode LRE link status Port status Port duplex mode Port speed Description Long-...