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... the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a switch in a rack, on a desk, or on a wall. We assume that might arise when you are installing the switch. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi It describes ... Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. 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,...
... the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a switch in a rack, on a desk, or on a wall. We assume that might arise when you are installing the switch. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi It describes ... Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. Chapter 2, "Installation," provides the procedures for installing and configuring a Catalyst 2900 series XL switch. 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,...
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... to quickly find answers to the following website: http://www.cisco.com/register/ 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xix To access Cisco.com, go to obtain additional personalized information and services. In each of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to all customers who need information...
... to quickly find answers to the following website: http://www.cisco.com/register/ 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xix To access Cisco.com, go to obtain additional personalized information and services. In each of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to all customers who need information...
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... 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 the...
... 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 the...
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... ports (See Figure 1-3), two module slots (see Figure 1-3), and up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can also display network topologies to gather link information and to display switch images to support desktop-switching features. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Interface Options You can...
... ports (See Figure 1-3), two module slots (see Figure 1-3), and up to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide. You can also display network topologies to gather link information and to display switch images to support desktop-switching features. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Interface Options You can...
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... more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support for more information about these features. The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, refer to the Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide. Refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones and per...
... more info on the Catalyst 2900 XL switches provide protocol support for more information about these features. The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch, refer to the Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide. Refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones and per...
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...Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Each module port is internally switched to other switch ports and is not needed, and the switch can connect directly to a telephone network is not required, a splitter is managed through the switch management interfaces. Note If a connection to the patch panel. Table 1-1 lists the modules that the module slots support... to the Installation Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-swappable modules. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M...
...Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. Each module port is internally switched to other switch ports and is not needed, and the switch can connect directly to a telephone network is not required, a splitter is managed through the switch management interfaces. Note If a connection to the patch panel. Table 1-1 lists the modules that the module slots support... to the Installation Notes for the Catalyst 2900 XL hot-swappable modules. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M...
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A power-on expansion modules for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches. Refer to the Release Notes for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. These modules automatically configure themselves when you insert them in a 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch (both supporting 8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. For a complete list and the minimum...
A power-on expansion modules for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches. Refer to the Release Notes for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches. These modules automatically configure themselves when you insert them in a 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch (both supporting 8192 MAC addresses), the module fails POST. For a complete list and the minimum...
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...do not support Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC3. 3. Figure 1-9 shows bandwidth utilization percentages displayed by the right-most LEDs. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-7 Meanings of Port Status LEDs for Different Modes on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued)...verify the LRE CPE Ethernet link status from a switch with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC4 or later do not provide information about the connected Cisco 575 LRE CPE devices. The Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switches do not support the Cisco 585 LRE CPE devices. 2. Figure 1-9 Bandwidth ...
...do not support Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC3. 3. Figure 1-9 shows bandwidth utilization percentages displayed by the right-most LEDs. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-7 Meanings of Port Status LEDs for Different Modes on Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL Switches (continued)...verify the LRE CPE Ethernet link status from a switch with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5.x)WC4 or later do not provide information about the connected Cisco 575 LRE CPE devices. The Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switches do not support the Cisco 585 LRE CPE devices. 2. Figure 1-9 Bandwidth ...
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... "Wiring the DC-Input Power Source" section on page 2-29. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-21 B +- Note The Cisco RPS does not support the Catalyst 2924M XL DC switch. DC Power Connector The Catalyst 2924M XL DC switch has an internal DC-power converter. Internal Power Supply Connector The internal power supply...
... "Wiring the DC-Input Power Source" section on page 2-29. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-21 B +- Note The Cisco RPS does not support the Catalyst 2924M XL DC switch. DC Power Connector The Catalyst 2924M XL DC switch has an internal DC-power converter. Internal Power Supply Connector The internal power supply...
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... Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 2900 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS)-supports the Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924 XL, 2924MF XL, and 2924M XL switches. • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1)-supports the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches Note The Cisco RPS does not support the Catalyst 2924M XL...
... Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 2900 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS)-supports the Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924 XL, 2924MF XL, and 2924M XL switches. • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1)-supports the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches Note The Cisco RPS does not support the Catalyst 2924M XL...
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...PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) to a terminal. If more information on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to the Console Port" section on the Catalyst 2912 LRE and 2924 LRE XL Switches The RPS is a 300W redundant power system that adapter from Cisco. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE... of a connected device fails and provides the necessary power to the failed device to a PC through the switch console port and by the RPS until the first switch failure is not supported by using the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Connectors RPS Connector on page...
...PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) to a terminal. If more information on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to the Console Port" section on the Catalyst 2912 LRE and 2924 LRE XL Switches The RPS is a 300W redundant power system that adapter from Cisco. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE... of a connected device fails and provides the necessary power to the failed device to a PC through the switch console port and by the RPS until the first switch failure is not supported by using the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Connectors RPS Connector on page...
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... meters). • Cabling is shipped with these conditions: - Your Catalyst 2900 XL switch is away from the shipping container, and check each item for unrestricted cabling. - Chapter 2 Installation Preparing for support. Access to the shipping container and save them. Rear-panel power ...and rear panels meet these items: • Where to Find the Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL Documentation flyer • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM • AC power cord 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Verifying Package Contents Note Carefully remove...
... meters). • Cabling is shipped with these conditions: - Your Catalyst 2900 XL switch is away from the shipping container, and check each item for unrestricted cabling. - Chapter 2 Installation Preparing for support. Access to the shipping container and save them. Rear-panel power ...and rear panels meet these items: • Where to Find the Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL Documentation flyer • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM • AC power cord 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Verifying Package Contents Note Carefully remove...
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...of the mounting brackets Note The cable guide does not attach to the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches. • One RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter • Cisco Information Packet, containing warranty, safety, and support information Note In addition to these items: - Four number-12 Phillips... machine screws for attaching the brackets to the switch (19-inch rack mount) - Four ...
...of the mounting brackets Note The cable guide does not attach to the Catalyst 2912 LRE XL and 2924 LRE XL switches. • One RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter • Cisco Information Packet, containing warranty, safety, and support information Note In addition to these items: - Four number-12 Phillips... machine screws for attaching the brackets to the switch (19-inch rack mount) - Four ...
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... a 23or 24-inch rack. The mounting brackets shipped with a Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switch cannot support the switch in a 23- Installing the Switch in a Rack Chapter 2 Installation Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 LRE XL or 2924 LRE XL Switch A Catalyst 2912 LRE XL or 2924 LRE XL switch can only be rack-mounted in a 23- If you install...
... a 23or 24-inch rack. The mounting brackets shipped with a Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switch cannot support the switch in a 23- Installing the Switch in a Rack Chapter 2 Installation Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 LRE XL or 2924 LRE XL Switch A Catalyst 2912 LRE XL or 2924 LRE XL switch can only be rack-mounted in a 23- If you install...
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Installing the Switch on a Wall Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-14 Attaching Brackets for Parallel and Vertical Wall-Mounting for Modular Switches DC INPUT 21.000A-/11R2.0A0AT/2IN050G0--26400HVZ~ 47304 Phillips truss-head screws Mounting the Switch to a Wall For best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to a wall stud or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard, as shown in Figure 2-15, Figure 2-16, and Figure 2-28. 2-22 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04
Installing the Switch on a Wall Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-14 Attaching Brackets for Parallel and Vertical Wall-Mounting for Modular Switches DC INPUT 21.000A-/11R2.0A0AT/2IN050G0--26400HVZ~ 47304 Phillips truss-head screws Mounting the Switch to a Wall For best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to a wall stud or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard, as shown in Figure 2-15, Figure 2-16, and Figure 2-28. 2-22 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6461-04
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... to switches or repeaters, use a crossover Category 5 cable. Follow these methods for the cables are described in no linkage. To maximize performance, choose one of these steps to connect to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices: Step 1 When connecting to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP ...both ends of attached devices. If the attached ports do not autonegotiate or that do not support autonegotiation, you can reduce performance or result in the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on page B-4. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-35
... to switches or repeaters, use a crossover Category 5 cable. Follow these methods for the cables are described in no linkage. To maximize performance, choose one of these steps to connect to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices: Step 1 When connecting to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP ...both ends of attached devices. If the attached ports do not autonegotiate or that do not support autonegotiation, you can reduce performance or result in the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on page B-4. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-35
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...stare into open apertures. You can connect the 100BASE-FX ports to the laser beam. Note Speed and duplex-mode autonegotiation is not supported on the switch, as servers, routers, and other 100BASE-FX devices. Warning Avoid exposure to other 100BASE-FX-compatible network devices, such as shown... in Figure 2-29. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-37 Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the ...
...stare into open apertures. You can connect the 100BASE-FX ports to the laser beam. Note Speed and duplex-mode autonegotiation is not supported on the switch, as servers, routers, and other 100BASE-FX devices. Warning Avoid exposure to other 100BASE-FX-compatible network devices, such as shown... in Figure 2-29. 78-6461-04 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-37 Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the ...
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...if you can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus-makes communication between the switch and your PC- For console port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and... in the Catalyst 2924M XL and 2912MF XL module slots, refer to a terminal. Connecting to the Console Port Use the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter to connect a PC to communicate with the switch through hardware flow control. The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal ...
...if you can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus-makes communication between the switch and your PC- For console port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and... in the Catalyst 2924M XL and 2912MF XL module slots, refer to a terminal. Connecting to the Console Port Use the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter to connect a PC to communicate with the switch through hardware flow control. The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal ...
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... If you install modules WS-X2914-XL or WS-X2922-XL in a Catalyst 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch, the module fails POST. After the restart, the address capacity of the switch is operational. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 78-6461-04 Understanding POST Results... off, meaning that the switch is reduced to 2048 MAC addresses. This failure occurs because the expansion modules support 2048 MAC addresses and the switch supports 8192 MAC addresses. Table 3-1 lists the eight tests and their associated LEDs. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass POST. ...
... If you install modules WS-X2914-XL or WS-X2922-XL in a Catalyst 2924M XL or Catalyst 2912MF XL switch, the module fails POST. After the restart, the address capacity of the switch is operational. Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 78-6461-04 Understanding POST Results... off, meaning that the switch is reduced to 2048 MAC addresses. This failure occurs because the expansion modules support 2048 MAC addresses and the switch supports 8192 MAC addresses. Table 3-1 lists the eight tests and their associated LEDs. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass POST. ...
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... support desired profile. • Change to a lower profile. Excessive interference from other services. • Restrict the use of appropriate public profile in bundle. • Consider use of improving trunk quality. Consult Cisco sales representative for installation optimization. 78-6461-04 Catalyst ...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 stubs or bridge taps by the switch. • Change to a lower profile. Local nonstandard noise...
... support desired profile. • Change to a lower profile. Excessive interference from other services. • Restrict the use of appropriate public profile in bundle. • Consider use of improving trunk quality. Consult Cisco sales representative for installation optimization. 78-6461-04 Catalyst ...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 stubs or bridge taps by the switch. • Change to a lower profile. Local nonstandard noise...