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... a Wall 2-13 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-13 Attaching the Switch to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-32 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-34 Large Campus Configuration 1-36 2 C H A P T E R Installing and Starting Up the Switch 2-1 Preparing for Using the Switch 1-28 Small- to a Wall 2-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03...
... a Wall 2-13 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-13 Attaching the Switch to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-32 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-34 Large Campus Configuration 1-36 2 C H A P T E R Installing and Starting Up the Switch 2-1 Preparing for Using the Switch 1-28 Small- to a Wall 2-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03...
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...Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-19 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port 2-22 Assigning Switch Information 2-24 Using the Setup Program 2-24 Using BOOTP 2-28 Default Configuration Settings 2-29 Where to Go Next 2-30 Troubleshooting 3-1 Understanding POST Results 3-2 Diagnosing ... Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 1000BaseX Ports B-2 Gigastack Port B-3 Console Port B-3 Cable and Adapter Specifications B-4 Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts B-4 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
...Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-19 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console Port 2-22 Assigning Switch Information 2-24 Using the Setup Program 2-24 Using BOOTP 2-28 Default Configuration Settings 2-29 Where to Go Next 2-30 Troubleshooting 3-1 Understanding POST Results 3-2 Diagnosing ... Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 1000BaseX Ports B-2 Gigastack Port B-3 Console Port B-3 Cable and Adapter Specifications B-4 Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts B-4 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... and Adapter Pinouts B-5 Identifying a Rollover Cable B-5 Connecting to a PC B-6 Connecting to a Terminal B-7 Translated Safety Warnings C-1 Attaching the Cisco RPS (model PWR600-AC-RPS) C-2 Attaching the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) C-3 Service Personnel Warning C-4 Qualified Personnel Warning C-6 Installation Warning C-7 Jewelry Removal Warning C-8 Stacking the Chassis ...15A) Warning C-17 Grounded Equipment Warning C-19 Supply Circuit Warning C-20 No On/Off Switch Warning C-21 Power Supply Warning C-22 Lightning Activity Warning C-25 Product Disposal Warning C-26 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting ...
... and Adapter Pinouts B-5 Identifying a Rollover Cable B-5 Connecting to a PC B-6 Connecting to a Terminal B-7 Translated Safety Warnings C-1 Attaching the Cisco RPS (model PWR600-AC-RPS) C-2 Attaching the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) C-3 Service Personnel Warning C-4 Qualified Personnel Warning C-6 Installation Warning C-7 Jewelry Removal Warning C-8 Stacking the Chassis ...15A) Warning C-17 Grounded Equipment Warning C-19 Supply Circuit Warning C-20 No On/Off Switch Warning C-21 Power Supply Warning C-22 Lightning Activity Warning C-25 Product Disposal Warning C-26 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting ...
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..., and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. 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 describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. 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...
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...switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide x 78-6456-03 Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications," describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that might arise when you are installing the switch...possible deployment strategies. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: ...
...switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide x 78-6456-03 Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications," describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that might arise when you are installing the switch...possible deployment strategies. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: ...
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... 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 Obtaining Documentation World Wide Web You...
... 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 Obtaining Documentation World Wide Web You...
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... 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. 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 the series, and Table 1-1 and...
... 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. 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 the series, and Table 1-1 and...
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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-... 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 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 78-6456-03
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-... 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 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 78-6456-03
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... 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 port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool...
... 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 port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool...
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GigaStack GBIC - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-6456-03 Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • ... IEEE 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 traffic...
GigaStack GBIC - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-6456-03 Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • ... IEEE 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 traffic...
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... and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 300 that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch Inline Power (Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch only) • Ability to provide inline power for Cisco IP Phones from all 24 10...
... and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 300 that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch Inline Power (Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch only) • Ability to provide inline power for Cisco IP Phones from all 24 10...
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... 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. Figure 1-2 Catalyst 3508G XL Switch 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...1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description The front panel of the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches (Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6) have a set of LEDs and a Mode button. (The Catalyst 3548 XL switch has a Mode label that you press.) These front-panel ...
... 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. Figure 1-2 Catalyst 3508G XL Switch 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...1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description The front panel of the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches (Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6) have a set of LEDs and a Mode button. (The Catalyst 3548 XL switch has a Mode label that you press.) These front-panel ...
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... 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS 2X DUPLX SPEED LINE PWR 9 10 ...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... SPEED 2X 47X 1 MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 10/100 ports GBIC module slots 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
... 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS 2X DUPLX SPEED LINE PWR 9 10 ...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... SPEED 2X 47X 1 MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 10/100 ports GBIC module slots 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7
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...1-8 78-6456-03 Port 3 is above port 4, and so on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches are grouped in 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 • 100BaseTX-compatible devices such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. When connecting the switch to operate in pairs. These ports also can sense the speed and duplex settings of half...
...1-8 78-6456-03 Port 3 is above port 4, and so on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches are grouped in 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 • 100BaseTX-compatible devices such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. When connecting the switch to operate in pairs. These ports also can sense the speed and duplex settings of half...
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... to the documentation that came with the switch. You also can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . When you can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and ..., the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your Cisco IP Phone. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Cisco IP Phones-connected to the 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches provide protocol support for inline power on a port, ...
... to the documentation that came with the switch. You also can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected to it . When you can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and ..., the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your Cisco IP Phone. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Cisco IP Phones-connected to the 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches provide protocol support for inline power on a port, ...
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... for fiber connections of up to 10 kilometers. • 1000BaseZX GBIC module for fiber connections of up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in a stack configuration) to -GigaStack GBIC...
... for fiber connections of up to 10 kilometers. • 1000BaseZX GBIC module for fiber connections of up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in a stack configuration) to -GigaStack GBIC...
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description 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 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11
Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description 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 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11
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...use cluster management software to monitor switch activity and its performance. All of the port modes. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use to ...select one of the LEDs described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. Figure 1-9 Catalyst...
...use cluster management software to monitor switch activity and its performance. All of the port modes. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use to ...select one of the LEDs described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. Figure 1-9 Catalyst...
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... LED Duplex LED Speed LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is not powered on page 2-15. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Table 1-3 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the ...LED colors and their meanings. 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 operating normally. System is not functioning properly.
... LED Duplex LED Speed LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is not powered on page 2-15. 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Table 1-3 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the ...LED colors and their meanings. 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 operating normally. System is not functioning properly.
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...LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green RPS Status RPS is off or is not a recommended configuration. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. Table 1-4 RPS LED ...for RPS revision level Z3 or later. If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down , or a fan on page 1-25....
...LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green RPS Status RPS is off or is not a recommended configuration. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. Table 1-4 RPS LED ...for RPS revision level Z3 or later. If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down , or a fan on page 1-25....