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1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Preface xi Audience xi Purpose xi Organization xii Conventions xii Related Publications xviii Obtaining Documentation xviii Cisco.com xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xx Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco TAC Website xx Opening a TAC Case xxi TAC Case Priority Definitions xxi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Front-Panel Description 1-5 10/100 Ports 1-7 GBIC Module Slots 1-9 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide v
1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Preface xi Audience xi Purpose xi Organization xii Conventions xii Related Publications xviii Obtaining Documentation xviii Cisco.com xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xx Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco TAC Website xx Opening a TAC Case xxi TAC Case Priority Definitions xxi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Front-Panel Description 1-5 10/100 Ports 1-7 GBIC Module Slots 1-9 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide v
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... the 10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports 2-20 Connecting to a 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 Results 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst...
... the 10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports 2-20 Connecting to a 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 Results 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst...
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...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-XL 12 autosensing10/100 Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-...
...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-XL 12 autosensing10/100 Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-...
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... between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic • Broadcast storm control to the switch 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules...
... between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic • Broadcast storm control to the switch 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules...
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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 78-6456-04 Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL ...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...
GigaStack GBIC - 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 ...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...
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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 through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management...
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 through the console port or Telnet • CiscoView device-management application • Cluster Management...
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... 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 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS 2X UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 ...17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports 1 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 26237 26235...
... 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 MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS 2X UTIL DUPLX SPEED 9 10 11 12 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 ...17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports 1 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-6 26237 26235...
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... 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 19 20 21... the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches are the left-most pair. The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to a distance of the pair (port 1) is above the second member (port 2). The first member of 100 meters, to any compatible network device: • 10BaseT-compatible devices such as workstations, Cisco...
... 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 19 20 21... the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches are the left-most pair. The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to a distance of the pair (port 1) is above the second member (port 2). The first member of 100 meters, to any compatible network device: • 10BaseT-compatible devices such as workstations, Cisco...
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... up to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Refer to the documentation that came with your GBIC module for redundant power. However, when you can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to...
... up to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Refer to the documentation that came with your GBIC module for redundant power. However, when you can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to...
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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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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 LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use...
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 LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use...
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... 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... If all 10/100 port LEDs are amber, the switch is using less than 25 percent of its total bandwidth. If all 10/100 port LEDs are green and if both the GBIC LEDs are green and the lower GBIC LED is amber, the switch is using between 25 and 50 percent of its...
... 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... If all 10/100 port LEDs are amber, the switch is using less than 25 percent of its total bandwidth. If all 10/100 port LEDs are green and if both the GBIC LEDs are green and the lower GBIC LED is amber, the switch is using between 25 and 50 percent of its...
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... prioritize voice and data traffic as IP telephony during congestion and to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches through GigaStack GBIC connections. You can create backup paths between the switch and its connected workstations. • The increased power of Catalyst 3548 XL switches, you can connect the switch to other devices and create backup paths by using the...
... prioritize voice and data traffic as IP telephony during congestion and to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches through GigaStack GBIC connections. You can create backup paths between the switch and its connected workstations. • The increased power of Catalyst 3548 XL switches, you can connect the switch to other devices and create backup paths by using the...
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... who require high-speed access to network resources, use gigabit GBIC modules to connect the switches directly to a backbone switch in a star configuration. You can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. If one of up to two backbone switches. If one of the redundant connections fails, the other...
... who require high-speed access to network resources, use gigabit GBIC modules to connect the switches directly to a backbone switch in a star configuration. You can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. If one of up to two backbone switches. If one of the redundant connections fails, the other...
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...receives up to the gigabit GBIC module ports on the same logical segment as web and mail servers). or 100-Mbps access to a Fast Ethernet or Fast EtherChannel switch port. Workstations are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware ...-sharing, database, and Internet access. to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Figure 1-22 illustrates a configuration for their own 10- The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected directly to the servers. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples Small- When a workstation is required...
...receives up to the gigabit GBIC module ports on the same logical segment as web and mail servers). or 100-Mbps access to a Fast Ethernet or Fast EtherChannel switch port. Workstations are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware ...-sharing, database, and Internet access. to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Figure 1-22 illustrates a configuration for their own 10- The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected directly to the servers. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples Small- When a workstation is required...
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... cable lengths, refer to the documents that came with the GigaStack GBIC. • Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Statement 256 Installation Guidelines When determining where to place the switch, be used . Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the...
... cable lengths, refer to the documents that came with the GigaStack GBIC. • Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Statement 256 Installation Guidelines When determining where to place the switch, be used . Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the...
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...attached device. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the GBICs (1000BaseSX module or the 1000BaseLX/LH module), refer to connect each device. Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the other end of the cable.... Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary. The port LED comes on installing and cabling the GigaStack GBICs, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. 2-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
...attached device. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the GBICs (1000BaseSX module or the 1000BaseLX/LH module), refer to connect each device. Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect the other end of the cable.... Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary. The port LED comes on installing and cabling the GigaStack GBICs, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. 2-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic port on the ... rubber plugs from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to a 1000BaseX Port 1 SYSTEM 2 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 22005 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle, as shown in Figure 2-11. The plugs and caps...
Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic port on the ... rubber plugs from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to a 1000BaseX Port 1 SYSTEM 2 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 22005 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-21 Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle, as shown in Figure 2-11. The plugs and caps...
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The port LED then turns green. Figure 2-12 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Note The port status is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol discovers the topology and searches for loops. This takes about 30 seconds. Connecting to a GigaStack Port 32708 MODE 1394 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 1 1 2 1 2 2 GigaStack cable 1394 2-22 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12.
The port LED then turns green. Figure 2-12 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Note The port status is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol discovers the topology and searches for loops. This takes about 30 seconds. Connecting to a GigaStack Port 32708 MODE 1394 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 1 1 2 1 2 2 GigaStack cable 1394 2-22 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12.
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...Cisco. You can change the port baud rate. 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 Adapter Specifications" section on the GigaStack GBIC connections and configuration scenarios, see the Catalyst... or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 Connecting a ...
...Cisco. You can change the port baud rate. 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 Adapter Specifications" section on the GigaStack GBIC connections and configuration scenarios, see the Catalyst... or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 Connecting a ...