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...14 RPS LED 1-15 Port LEDs and Modes 1-16 Rear-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 ... 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 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-31 Large Campus Configuration 1-33 Installing and ...
...14 RPS LED 1-15 Port LEDs and Modes 1-16 Rear-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 ... 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 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-31 Large Campus Configuration 1-33 Installing and ...
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...Rack 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... 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting 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 ...
...Rack 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... 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting 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 ...
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INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
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... configuration, provides troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing...
... configuration, provides troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing...
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... font. • Information you are in italic. Examples of how the switch could be used to connect to set up the switch initial configuration. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Organization Preface Organization This guide is...and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting,"...
... font. • Information you are in italic. Examples of how the switch could be used to connect to set up the switch initial configuration. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Organization Preface Organization This guide is...and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting,"...
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... provides detailed 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 provides detailed procedures for the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter...
... provides detailed 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 provides detailed procedures for the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter...
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A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in different network topologies Features The Catalyst 3500 series XL switches-also referred to as Catalyst 3500 XL switches-are not required when...
A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in different network topologies Features The Catalyst 3500 series XL switches-also referred to as Catalyst 3500 XL switches-are not required when...
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Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches Switch Description WS-C3508G-XL 8 GBIC1-based gigabit module slots 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS 4 5 MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 6 7 8 WS-C3512-XL 12 autosensing10/100 Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ports 2 fixed GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-PWR...
Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches Switch Description WS-C3508G-XL 8 GBIC1-based gigabit module slots 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS 4 5 MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 6 7 8 WS-C3512-XL 12 autosensing10/100 Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ports 2 fixed GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-PWR...
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... GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules - Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Table 1-1 Catalyst 3508G XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for up to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console...
... GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules - Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Table 1-1 Catalyst 3508G XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for up to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console...
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...- 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... 802.1Q trunking support on all ports • Support for voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast ...
...- 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... 802.1Q trunking support on all ports • Support for voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast ...
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... of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have 10/100 RJ-45 ports and two 1000BaseX GBIC module slots. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • Cisco IOS CLI...
... of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have 10/100 RJ-45 ports and two 1000BaseX GBIC module slots. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • Cisco IOS CLI...
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Front-Panel Description Figure 1-2 Catalyst 3508G XL Switch Chapter 1 Product Overview 18966 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GBIC module slots Figure 1-3 Catalyst 3512 XL Switch 12 1X 34 56 78 SYSTEM MODE RPS 2X STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 10/100 ports Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3524 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 12 1X 34 56 78...
Front-Panel Description Figure 1-2 Catalyst 3508G XL Switch Chapter 1 Product Overview 18966 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GBIC module slots Figure 1-3 Catalyst 3512 XL Switch 12 1X 34 56 78 SYSTEM MODE RPS 2X STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 10/100 ports Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3524 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 12 1X 34 56 78...
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...12 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 inline-power ports Figure 1-6 Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 28010 SYSTEM RPS 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 17 18 17X ... of the pair (port 1) is above the second member (port 2). The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to any compatible network device: • 10BaseT-compatible devices such as workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and hubs through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
...12 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 inline-power ports Figure 1-6 Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 28010 SYSTEM RPS 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 17 18 17X ... of the pair (port 1) is above the second member (port 2). The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to any compatible network device: • 10BaseT-compatible devices such as workstations, Cisco IP Phones, and hubs through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
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...described in any combination of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. The 10/100 switch ports can be set to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones. These ports also can be explicitly set for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant ... more information about these cables do not work for inline power on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches-must be sure that the cable is , the fastest line speed that is a straight-through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling Note Category 5 cable is required for...
...described in any combination of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. The 10/100 switch ports can be set to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IP Phones. These ports also can be explicitly set for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant ... more information about these cables do not work for inline power on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches-must be sure that the cable is , the fastest line speed that is a straight-through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling Note Category 5 cable is required for...
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... Guide 1-9 The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for a GigaStack GBIC-to-GigaStack GBIC connection is its backup. During the ... to eight GBICs in a stack configuration) to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. The Auto setting is inserted into a GBIC module slot on a port, the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 show how a ...
... Guide 1-9 The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for a GigaStack GBIC-to-GigaStack GBIC connection is its backup. During the ... to eight GBICs in a stack configuration) to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. The Auto setting is inserted into a GBIC module slot on a port, the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 show how a ...
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Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-7 Installing a 1000BaseX GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 18965 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1000BaseX GBIC module GBIC module slot Figure 1-8 Installing a GigaStack GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 22081 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1 2 GigaStack GBIC GBIC module slot 1-10 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-7 Installing a 1000BaseX GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 18965 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1000BaseX GBIC module GBIC module slot Figure 1-8 Installing a GigaStack GBIC Module in the Switch Metal flap door 22081 1 SYSTEM RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 1 2 GigaStack GBIC GBIC module slot 1-10 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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...described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED Mode button System LED Redundant power system...78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 All of the port modes. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in this section to monitor switch activity and its performance. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration ...
...described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED Mode button System LED Redundant power system...78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 All of the port modes. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in this section to monitor switch activity and its performance. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration ...
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For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . System is receiving power but is functioning properly. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 ... functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings. System is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Table 1-3 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is operating normally.
For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . System is receiving power but is functioning properly. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 ... functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings. System is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Table 1-3 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is operating normally.
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...the RPS could have failed. One of the RPS shows the revision level. 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 1-15 Note This is operational. Table 1-4 RPS LED for RPS ... could be powered down and restarts after 15 seconds, using an RPS with a revision level lower than Z3 with a Catalyst 3508G XL or a Catalyst 3548 XL switch, the switch RPS LED might display amber (normally indicating an RPS malfunction) even when the RPS is functioning properly. Note If you ...
...the RPS could have failed. One of the RPS shows the revision level. 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 1-15 Note This is operational. Table 1-4 RPS LED for RPS ... could be powered down and restarts after 15 seconds, using an RPS with a revision level lower than Z3 with a Catalyst 3508G XL or a Catalyst 3548 XL switch, the switch RPS LED might display amber (normally indicating an RPS malfunction) even when the RPS is functioning properly. Note If you ...
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... the router to the Cisco IP Phone. The workgroups are connected-using standard straight-through the IP address of its primary and secondary command switches, regardless of the geographic location of approximately 500 employees. Users with RJ-45 connectors-to the 10/100 inline-power ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches and to create...
... the router to the Cisco IP Phone. The workgroups are connected-using standard straight-through the IP address of its primary and secondary command switches, regardless of the geographic location of approximately 500 employees. Users with RJ-45 connectors-to the 10/100 inline-power ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches and to create...