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... troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of...
... troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of...
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...-6456-04 Online help also 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...
...-6456-04 Online help also 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...
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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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... 44 45 46 47 48 STATUS UTIL 47X 1 DUPLEX SPEED 2X MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 30210 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6456-04 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...
... 44 45 46 47 48 STATUS UTIL 47X 1 DUPLEX SPEED 2X MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 30210 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6456-04 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...
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... • Support for up to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • Simple Network Management Protocol...
... • Support for up to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • Simple Network Management Protocol...
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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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..., 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 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM RPS...
..., 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 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM RPS...
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... cable is a straight-through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling Note Category 5 cable is connected. The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches-must be sure that both devices support and full-duplex transmission, if the attached device supports it) and configures itself accordingly. Cisco IP Phones-connected to...
... cable is a straight-through standard RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling Note Category 5 cable is connected. The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches-must be sure that both devices support and full-duplex transmission, if the attached device supports it) and configures itself accordingly. Cisco IP Phones-connected to...
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... power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description only provides power if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . The Auto setting is the default. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch.
... power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description only provides power if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . The Auto setting is the default. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch.
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... 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 operational. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. The LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid...
... 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 operational. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. The LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid...
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... 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. When you change port modes, the meaning of the power supplies in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. The current bandwidth in the stack. These port LEDs, as a group or individually, display information about the...(Table 1-6) determine the type of the switch is down , or a fan on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to interpret the port LED colors after you change the port mode. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-5 RPS LED for the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Color Off Solid green Blinking green Solid amber...
... 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. When you change port modes, the meaning of the power supplies in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. The current bandwidth in the stack. These port LEDs, as a group or individually, display information about the...(Table 1-6) determine the type of the switch is down , or a fan on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to interpret the port LED colors after you change the port mode. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-5 RPS LED for the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Color Off Solid green Blinking green Solid amber...
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...3548 XL Switches Port Mode STATUS (port status) UTL (utilization) DUPLEX LED Color Off Solid green Flashing green Alternating green-amber Solid amber Green Off Green Meaning No link. Link fault. Note After a port is operating in full duplex. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware... Installation Guide 1-17 Port is reconfigured, the port LED can affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for details. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-6 ...
...3548 XL Switches Port Mode STATUS (port status) UTL (utilization) DUPLEX LED Color Off Solid green Flashing green Alternating green-amber Solid amber Green Off Green Meaning No link. Link fault. Note After a port is operating in full duplex. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware... Installation Guide 1-17 Port is reconfigured, the port LED can affect connectivity, and errors such as STP checks the switch for details. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-6 ...
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Table 1-8 Meaning of LED Colors in Different Modes on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Port Mode STATUS (port status) DUPLEX LED Color Off Solid green Flashing green Alternating green-amber Solid amber Off Green Meaning No link. Note After a ... blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-7 Meaning of LED Colors in Different Modes on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches (continued) Port Mode SPEED (speed) LED Color 10/100 ports Off Green 1000BaseX ports Off Green Meaning Port is operating at 1000 Mbps...
Table 1-8 Meaning of LED Colors in Different Modes on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Port Mode STATUS (port status) DUPLEX LED Color Off Solid green Flashing green Alternating green-amber Solid amber Off Green Meaning No link. Note After a ... blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-7 Meaning of LED Colors in Different Modes on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches (continued) Port Mode SPEED (speed) LED Color 10/100 ports Off Green 1000BaseX ports Off Green Meaning Port is operating at 1000 Mbps...
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... operating at 1000 Mbps. Figure 1-13 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3508G XL Switch 1 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 4 5 Catalyst 3500 XL 6 7 8 < 25% 25% - 49% + 50% + 22006 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-19 Port is connected to the switch port. If the Cisco IP Phone is receiving power from an AC power source...
... operating at 1000 Mbps. Figure 1-13 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3508G XL Switch 1 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 4 5 Catalyst 3500 XL 6 7 8 < 25% 25% - 49% + 50% + 22006 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-19 Port is connected to the switch port. If the Cisco IP Phone is receiving power from an AC power source...
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... RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 11X 2X 12X < 25% + 25% - 49% + 50% + Catalyst 3500 XL 1 2 22007 Figure 1-15 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3524 XL Switch MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 11X 2X 12X 13 14 15... 16 13X 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15X 14X 16X < 25% + 25% - 49% + 50% + Catalyst 3500 XL 1 2 Figure 1-16 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 28366 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 12 1X 3 24 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X...
... RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 11X 2X 12X < 25% + 25% - 49% + 50% + Catalyst 3500 XL 1 2 22007 Figure 1-15 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3524 XL Switch MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 11X 2X 12X 13 14 15... 16 13X 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15X 14X 16X < 25% + 25% - 49% + 50% + Catalyst 3500 XL 1 2 Figure 1-16 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 28366 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 12 1X 3 24 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X...
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... there are two AC input power modules for the Cisco RPS and one connector at each cable end) to connect four external devices to a powered-on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) provides a ...Cisco RPS is also connected to the four DC output power modules. Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 3500 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch...
... there are two AC input power modules for the Cisco RPS and one connector at each cable end) to connect four external devices to a powered-on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) provides a ...Cisco RPS is also connected to the four DC output power modules. Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 3500 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch...
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... to a PC by means of four web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) has two output levels: -48V ... rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. Management Options Catalyst 3500 XL switches offer several management options: • Cisco Cluster Management Suite This suite is made up to the affected switch. For more information, refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for ...
... to a PC by means of four web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) has two output levels: -48V ... rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. Management Options Catalyst 3500 XL switches offer several management options: • Cisco Cluster Management Suite This suite is made up to the affected switch. For more information, refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for ...
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... its connected servers and routers. • An evolving demand for IP telephony • Use quality of Catalyst 3548 XL switches, you can connect the switch to other devices and create backup paths by using the Catalyst 3500 XL switches to create the following: • Cost-effective wiring closet-A cost-effective way to connect many users on a ...users to the wiring closet is to connect up to 432 users. Using the Hot Standby Redundancy Protocol (HSRP), you can connect up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches through GigaStack GBIC connections. You can create backup paths between...
... its connected servers and routers. • An evolving demand for IP telephony • Use quality of Catalyst 3548 XL switches, you can connect the switch to other devices and create backup paths by using the Catalyst 3500 XL switches to create the following: • Cost-effective wiring closet-A cost-effective way to connect many users on a ...users to the wiring closet is to connect up to 432 users. Using the Hot Standby Redundancy Protocol (HSRP), you can connect up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches through GigaStack GBIC connections. You can create backup paths between...
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... Using gigabit GBIC modules on two of the switches, you can have redundant uplink connections to a gigabit backbone switch such as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. If one of the redundant connections fails, the other can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as a backup path. You can serve as a switch cluster to manage them through a single IP...
... Using gigabit GBIC modules on two of the switches, you can have redundant uplink connections to a gigabit backbone switch such as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. If one of the redundant connections fails, the other can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as a backup path. You can serve as a switch cluster to manage them through a single IP...