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... Up the Switch 2-1 Preparing for Using the Switch 1-25 Small- Contents 2 C H A P T E R LEDs 1-11 System LED 1-14 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 Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vi 78...
... Up the Switch 2-1 Preparing for Using the Switch 1-25 Small- Contents 2 C H A P T E R LEDs 1-11 System LED 1-14 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 Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vi 78...
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... in this guide. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you are in various languages of how the switch could be used to connect to set up the switch initial configuration. Examples of...
... in this guide. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information you are in various languages of how the switch could be used to connect to set up the switch initial configuration. Examples of...
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...; Support for optional Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS) that operates on AC input and supplies DC output 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 (SNMP) Power Redundancy • Connection for Cisco Gigabit Interface...
...; Support for optional Cisco 600W Redundant Power System (RPS) that operates on AC input and supplies DC output 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 (SNMP) Power Redundancy • Connection for Cisco Gigabit Interface...
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... VLANs • ISL and 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 • Broadcast storm control to prevent performance degradation from broadcast storms • SPAN port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for Cisco GBIC modules...
... VLANs • ISL and 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 • Broadcast storm control to prevent performance degradation from broadcast storms • SPAN port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for Cisco GBIC modules...
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... (continued) Management • Cisco IOS 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 • SNMP Power Redundancy • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 600 that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 300...
... (continued) Management • Cisco IOS 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 • SNMP Power Redundancy • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 600 that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for optional Cisco RPS 300...
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... CLI provide two inline power settings for inline power on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 When connecting the switch to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant with IEEE 802.3u. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview • 100BaseTX-compatible devices such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. The 10/100 ports...
... CLI provide two inline power settings for inline power on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 When connecting the switch to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant with IEEE 802.3u. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview • 100BaseTX-compatible devices such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. The 10/100 ports...
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... 10/100 port and to the documentation that came with the switch. Refer to an AC power source for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 If the primary source fails, the second power source becomes the primary power source to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in a stack configuration) to...
... 10/100 port and to the documentation that came with the switch. Refer to an AC power source for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 If the primary source fails, the second power source becomes the primary power source to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in a stack configuration) to...
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... Power System (RPS) LED shows the RPS status. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. Table 1-4 and Table 1-5 list the LED colors and their meanings. RPS is connected but not functioning properly. Note This is not installed. The LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green Amber RPS Status...
... Power System (RPS) LED shows the RPS status. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. Table 1-4 and Table 1-5 list the LED colors and their meanings. RPS is connected but not functioning properly. Note This is not installed. The LEDs display correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green Amber RPS Status...
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... lost. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. The port modes (Table 1-6) determine the type of the port LED colors also changes. Internal power supply of the power supplies in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. Note To change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is the default mode. Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. RPS is backing up another switch in use by the switch. 1-16 Catalyst...
... lost. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. The port modes (Table 1-6) determine the type of the port LED colors also changes. Internal power supply of the power supplies in the Catalyst 3548 XL switch, press the Mode label. Note To change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is the default mode. Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. RPS is backing up another switch in use by the switch. 1-16 Catalyst...
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... Front-Panel Description Table 1-6 Port Mode LEDs (continued) Mode LED DUPLX SPEED LINE PWR Port Mode Port duplex mode Port speed Port inline power Description The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. The inline power status: on a logarithmic scale. Port is using less than 50 percent of its total capacity, and so on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 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. If the LED to 30...
... Front-Panel Description Table 1-6 Port Mode LEDs (continued) Mode LED DUPLX SPEED LINE PWR Port Mode Port duplex mode Port speed Port inline power Description The port duplex mode: full duplex or half duplex. The inline power status: on a logarithmic scale. Port is using less than 50 percent of its total capacity, and so on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 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. If the LED to 30...
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... your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 The CiscoView application, which you can be a standalone application or part of the switch, to send and receive data. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of an SNMP network-management platform. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. Table 1-9 describes...
... your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 The CiscoView application, which you can be a standalone application or part of the switch, to send and receive data. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of an SNMP network-management platform. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. Table 1-9 describes...
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... in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to the Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switch ports so that support at least two queues per port to prioritize voice and data traffic as servers and routers to which network users require equal access-directly to create a GigaStack loopback. 1-26 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use switches that they have their own Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet segment. • Use the Fast EtherChannel or Gigabit EtherChannel feature...
... in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to the Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switch ports so that support at least two queues per port to prioritize voice and data traffic as servers and routers to which network users require equal access-directly to create a GigaStack loopback. 1-26 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use switches that they have their own Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet segment. • Use the Fast EtherChannel or Gigabit EtherChannel feature...
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... Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-31 IP phones connected to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power from all segments and subnetworks to the 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of inter-VLAN routing and allows the router to voice traffic over data traffic. Using the Cisco Cluster Management Suite, you can place, receive, and control...
... Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-31 IP phones connected to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power from all segments and subnetworks to the 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of inter-VLAN routing and allows the router to voice traffic over data traffic. Using the Cisco Cluster Management Suite, you can place, receive, and control...
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... how to install and start up your Catalyst 3500 XL switches and to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that they are presented: • Pre-installation information and guidelines • Installation procedures • Power-on procedures • Connection procedures • Set up procedures for initial configuration • Default configuration settings • Where to go next 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-1 Read the...
... how to install and start up your Catalyst 3500 XL switches and to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that they are presented: • Pre-installation information and guidelines • Installation procedures • Power-on procedures • Connection procedures • Set up procedures for initial configuration • Default configuration settings • Where to go next 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-1 Read the...
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... have their speed and duplex parameters manually set the speed and duplex parameters. If a test fails, the port LED associated with the test turns amber, and the system LED turns amber. Connecting to the 10/100 Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch When POST completes successfully, the port LEDs return to the status mode display, indicating that network device. 2-18 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation...
... have their speed and duplex parameters manually set the speed and duplex parameters. If a test fails, the port LED associated with the test turns amber, and the system LED turns amber. Connecting to the 10/100 Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch When POST completes successfully, the port LEDs return to the status mode display, indicating that network device. 2-18 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation...
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... Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 You can change the port baud rate. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that your PC or terminal possible during the setup program. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. The terminal-emulation software...
... Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 You can change the port baud rate. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that your PC or terminal possible during the setup program. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. The terminal-emulation software...
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... Cluster Management Suite to create a default configuration for more information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. To run the setup program, access the switch from your configuration. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using the Setup Program You can use the Cluster Management Suite or the command-line interface (CLI) to customize your system administrator: Switch IP address Subnet mask (netmask 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
... Cluster Management Suite to create a default configuration for more information. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. To run the setup program, access the switch from your configuration. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using the Setup Program You can use the Cluster Management Suite or the command-line interface (CLI) to customize your system administrator: Switch IP address Subnet mask (netmask 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
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... MAC addresses and corresponding IP addresses must be stored in Flash memory is mandatory, and the subnet mask and the default gateway, which are optional. To save the IP information, log in Table 2-1. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Default Configuration Settings Using BOOTP You can use BOOTP to assign IP information to the CLI, and enter the write memory command...
... MAC addresses and corresponding IP addresses must be stored in Flash memory is mandatory, and the subnet mask and the default gateway, which are optional. To save the IP information, log in Table 2-1. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Default Configuration Settings Using BOOTP You can use BOOTP to assign IP information to the CLI, and enter the write memory command...
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... R 3 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only), or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST results • Diagnosing problems 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from an Simple Network Management...
... R 3 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only), or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST results • Diagnosing problems 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 You can also get statistics from the browser interface, from the command-line interface (CLI), or from an Simple Network Management...
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..., replace the switch. • Use the show env command to -phone jack on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL. Make sure the switch is connected to the LAN-to check if an overtemperature condition exists. If it does: - Diagnosing Problems Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued) Symptom System LED is amber on the Cisco IP Phone. Cisco IP Phone fails to check if a fan on Improper cabling. The Catalyst...
..., replace the switch. • Use the show env command to -phone jack on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL. Make sure the switch is connected to the LAN-to check if an overtemperature condition exists. If it does: - Diagnosing Problems Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Common Problems and Their Solutions (continued) Symptom System LED is amber on the Cisco IP Phone. Cisco IP Phone fails to check if a fan on Improper cabling. The Catalyst...