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... 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 Warning C-32 SELV Source Warning C-33 Restricted Access Warning C-34 Shielded Ethernet Cables Warning C-35 Grounded Equipment Warning C-36 Ground Connection Warning C-37 Qualified Personnel Warning C-38 DC Power Disconnection Warning C-39...
... 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 Warning C-32 SELV Source Warning C-33 Restricted Access Warning C-34 Shielded Ethernet Cables Warning C-35 Grounded Equipment Warning C-36 Ground Connection Warning C-37 Qualified Personnel Warning C-38 DC Power Disconnection Warning C-39...
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.... Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Ethernet and local area networking. Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information and specifications. Preface Audience This guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," summarizes the switch features and describes the ports, the standards they support, and the LEDs. We...
.... Purpose The Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Ethernet and local area networking. Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information and specifications. Preface Audience This guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," summarizes the switch features and describes the ports, the standards they support, and the LEDs. We...
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...-high-data-rate digital subscriber line (VDSL)-based technology that describe the Catalyst 2900 series XL switches, hereafter referred to as the switches. • Switch features, including management options • Descriptions of the front and rear panels • Descriptions of the LEDs Features The switches are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to which you can be deployed as servers, routers, and other network devices. The switches can connect workstations, Cisco...
...-high-data-rate digital subscriber line (VDSL)-based technology that describe the Catalyst 2900 series XL switches, hereafter referred to as the switches. • Switch features, including management options • Descriptions of the front and rear panels • Descriptions of the LEDs Features The switches are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to which you can be deployed as servers, routers, and other network devices. The switches can connect workstations, Cisco...
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... 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 the switch models. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6461-04
... 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 the switch models. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6461-04
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... to modify switch- and port-level settings. • Command-line Interface (CLI)-The switch IOS CLI software is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. You can also display network topologies to gather link information and to display switch images to support desktop-switching features. For more information about CMS, the CLI, and SNMP refer to the switch console port or by using Telnet from the CLI. You can fully configure and monitor a standalone switch, a specific cluster...
... to modify switch- and port-level settings. • Command-line Interface (CLI)-The switch IOS CLI software is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. You can also display network topologies to gather link information and to display switch images to support desktop-switching features. For more information about CMS, the CLI, and SNMP refer to the switch console port or by using Telnet from the CLI. You can fully configure and monitor a standalone switch, a specific cluster...
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...-TX-compatible devices, such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. Refer to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be explicitly set for more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support for 100BASE-TX traffic. When connecting the switch to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant with IEEE 802.3U...
...-TX-compatible devices, such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. Refer to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be explicitly set for more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support for 100BASE-TX traffic. When connecting the switch to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant with IEEE 802.3U...
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... CPE devices without powering down the switch or disrupting the other telephone services are configured for each CPE device can be used. For more information about configuring the LRE ports, refer to the Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide. or 62.5/125-micron multimode fiber-optic cabling. The connection distances between the LRE switch port and each LRE port is speed autonegotiation and half-duplex operation. You can connect Cisco 575 LRE...
... CPE devices without powering down the switch or disrupting the other telephone services are configured for each CPE device can be used. For more information about configuring the LRE ports, refer to the Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide. or 62.5/125-micron multimode fiber-optic cabling. The connection distances between the LRE switch port and each LRE port is speed autonegotiation and half-duplex operation. You can connect Cisco 575 LRE...
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... the switch management interfaces. Digital telephones connected to digital PBX switches that the module slots support. Table 1-1 Expansion Modules Module Type 10/100 Ethernet 100 BASE-FX Model Number WS-X2914-XL WS-X2914-XL-V WS-X2922-XL WS-X2922-XL-V WS-X2924-XL-V Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6461-04 For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to share lines...
... the switch management interfaces. Digital telephones connected to digital PBX switches that the module slots support. Table 1-1 Expansion Modules Module Type 10/100 Ethernet 100 BASE-FX Model Number WS-X2914-XL WS-X2914-XL-V WS-X2922-XL WS-X2922-XL-V WS-X2924-XL-V Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6461-04 For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), refer to share lines...
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...-XL 1. These modules automatically configure themselves when you install one of the LEDs and the Mode button that the module is reduced to select a port mode. A power-on expansion modules for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. After the restart, the switch address capacity is working properly before it starts forwarding packets. Refer to monitor switch activity and its performance. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Note Modules WS-X2914-XL and WS-X2922-XL support 2048 MAC addresses. If you...
...-XL 1. These modules automatically configure themselves when you install one of the LEDs and the Mode button that the module is reduced to select a port mode. A power-on expansion modules for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. After the restart, the switch address capacity is working properly before it starts forwarding packets. Refer to monitor switch activity and its performance. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Note Modules WS-X2914-XL and WS-X2922-XL support 2048 MAC addresses. If you...
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RPS is not a recommended configuration. Refer to a neighboring device). 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it is not installed. Note This is connected and ready to provide back-up . Figure 1-8 RPS LED on the RPS puts it in Ready mode, and the LED should turn green. • One of the power supplies in the RPS...
RPS is not a recommended configuration. Refer to a neighboring device). 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-13 The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it is not installed. Note This is connected and ready to provide back-up . Figure 1-8 RPS LED on the RPS puts it in Ready mode, and the LED should turn green. • One of the power supplies in the RPS...
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... highlighted. Table 1-6 and Table 1-7 list the port LED colors. Table 1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is in standby mode or 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...
... highlighted. Table 1-6 and Table 1-7 list the port LED colors. Table 1-4 Port Mode LEDs on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is in standby mode or 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...
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... port LED can affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for a link-fault indication. Port is not forwarding. Note After a port is operating in full duplex. Port is operating at 100 Mbps. 1-16 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 Port is operating in half duplex. Link present. If all port LEDs are monitored for possible loops. Port is using 50 percent or more of Port Status LED Colors for details. Error frames can remain amber...
... port LED can affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for a link-fault indication. Port is not forwarding. Note After a port is operating in full duplex. Port is operating at 100 Mbps. 1-16 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 Port is operating in half duplex. Link present. If all port LEDs are monitored for possible loops. Port is using 50 percent or more of Port Status LED Colors for details. Error frames can remain amber...
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... mode, the LRE ports reflect the Ethernet link between the remote CPE and an Ethernet device such as STP checks the switch for LED information about the 10/100 ports. DUPLX Blinking amber Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC1/ WC21 Activity on the LRE port. Amber LRE port is in half-duplex mode. Blinking green Activity on the LRE port. Cyan (off ) LRE port or remote CPE Ethernet port is in full-duplex mode. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
... mode, the LRE ports reflect the Ethernet link between the remote CPE and an Ethernet device such as STP checks the switch for LED information about the 10/100 ports. DUPLX Blinking amber Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC1/ WC21 Activity on the LRE port. Amber LRE port is in half-duplex mode. Blinking green Activity on the LRE port. Cyan (off ) LRE port or remote CPE Ethernet port is in full-duplex mode. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
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... devices. The LEDs on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued) Port Mode SPEED Port LED Color Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC1/ WC21 Description Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC42 3 Cyan (off) Cyan (off) LRE port or remote CPE Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps. To verify the LRE CPE Ethernet link status from a switch with this release or higher, use the Port Settings window or the show remote interfaces status user EXEC command.
... devices. The LEDs on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued) Port Mode SPEED Port LED Color Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC1/ WC21 Description Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC42 3 Cyan (off) Cyan (off) LRE port or remote CPE Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps. To verify the LRE CPE Ethernet link status from a switch with this release or higher, use the Port Settings window or the show remote interfaces status user EXEC command.
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... at the speed of the connection. Pinouts for configuring the 10/100 Ethernet ports: • Let the ports autonegotiate both ends of attached devices. Connecting devices that do not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set can reduce performance or result in the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on both speed and duplex. • Set the port speed and duplex parameters on page B-4. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-35...
... at the speed of the connection. Pinouts for configuring the 10/100 Ethernet ports: • Let the ports autonegotiate both ends of attached devices. Connecting devices that do not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set can reduce performance or result in the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on both speed and duplex. • Set the port speed and duplex parameters on page B-4. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-35...
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... connect each 100BASE-FX port. See Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," for loops. The port LED is amber while the STP discovers the topology and searches for solutions to the 100BASE-FX port of the other switch ports. 2-38 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 The port LED turns on , or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device. Connecting to an LRE Port Depending on the switch model...
... connect each 100BASE-FX port. See Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," for loops. The port LED is amber while the STP discovers the topology and searches for solutions to the 100BASE-FX port of the other switch ports. 2-38 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04 The port LED turns on , or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device. Connecting to an LRE Port Depending on the switch model...
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... CPE devices, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. Step 3 Connect the other telephone services are connected through a PBX switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can connect directly to the Installation Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. Each LRE port status LED turns on when it establishes a link with the...
... CPE devices, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. Step 3 Connect the other telephone services are connected through a PBX switch, a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter can connect directly to the Installation Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. Each LRE port status LED turns on when it establishes a link with the...
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... to connect the switch console port to communicate with the switch through hardware flow control. Connecting to the Console Port Use the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter to connect a PC to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide and the Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide. The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. or terminal-emulation software to a terminal. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you can order a kit (part number...
... to connect the switch console port to communicate with the switch through hardware flow control. Connecting to the Console Port Use the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter to connect a PC to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide and the Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide. The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. or terminal-emulation software to a terminal. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you can order a kit (part number...
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... switch provide troubleshooting information about the switch. See the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide, the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Command Reference, or the documentation that came with number 1x. They show failures in turn green. The port status LEDs for 2 seconds, and then they turn as the system completes a test. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 When the switch begins its POST, the port status LEDs turn amber for ports...
... switch provide troubleshooting information about the switch. See the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide, the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Command Reference, or the documentation that came with number 1x. They show failures in turn green. The port status LEDs for 2 seconds, and then they turn as the system completes a test. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 When the switch begins its POST, the port status LEDs turn amber for ports...
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... to support desired profile. • Change to a lower profile. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued) Symptom LRE status LED stays amber. For more information, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide • Reduce the effect of spectrally incompatible services. For more information, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. • Assess possibility of improving trunk quality...
... to support desired profile. • Change to a lower profile. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued) Symptom LRE status LED stays amber. For more information, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide • Reduce the effect of spectrally incompatible services. For more information, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. • Assess possibility of improving trunk quality...