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...-Mounting 2-11 Wall-Mounting 2-12 Display the Device Manager 2-13 Secured Sessions with the Switch 2-13 When You Are Done 2-14 Customization 3-1 Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles 3-2 What Are Smartports Port Roles 3-2 Recommended Smartports Assignments 3-5 Avoid Smartports Mismatches 3-6 Apply Roles to Ports 3-6 Customize Port Role Attributes 3-7 Change VLAN Memberships 3-7 Change the Server Priorities 3-8 Update Basic...
...-Mounting 2-11 Wall-Mounting 2-12 Display the Device Manager 2-13 Secured Sessions with the Switch 2-13 When You Are Done 2-14 Customization 3-1 Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles 3-2 What Are Smartports Port Roles 3-2 Recommended Smartports Assignments 3-5 Avoid Smartports Mismatches 3-6 Apply Roles to Ports 3-6 Customize Port Role Attributes 3-7 Change VLAN Memberships 3-7 Change the Server Priorities 3-8 Update Basic...
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...12 VLAN Types 3-14 Cisco-Guest and Cisco-Voice VLANs 3-16 Create, Modify, and Delete VLANs 3-16 Advanced VLAN Configuration 3-17 Increase Connection Bandwidth through EtherChannels 3-18 What Is an EtherChannel 3-19 Create, Modify, and Delete an EtherChannel 3-20 Update the Switch IP Information 3-21 ...MIBs 3-28 When You Are Done 3-28 Monitoring 4-1 Why Monitor the Switch 4-2 Check the Front Panel LEDs 4-2 System LEDs 4-3 Port LEDs 4-4 Legend of LED Colors 4-4 Check the Status Field 4-7 Check the Dashboard 4-8 Switch Information 4-9 Bandwidth Used Gauge 4-10 Packet Error Gauge 4-11 OL-8122-...
...12 VLAN Types 3-14 Cisco-Guest and Cisco-Voice VLANs 3-16 Create, Modify, and Delete VLANs 3-16 Advanced VLAN Configuration 3-17 Increase Connection Bandwidth through EtherChannels 3-18 What Is an EtherChannel 3-19 Create, Modify, and Delete an EtherChannel 3-20 Update the Switch IP Information 3-21 ...MIBs 3-28 When You Are Done 3-28 Monitoring 4-1 Why Monitor the Switch 4-2 Check the Front Panel LEDs 4-2 System LEDs 4-3 Port LEDs 4-4 Legend of LED Colors 4-4 Check the Status Field 4-7 Check the Dashboard 4-8 Switch Information 4-9 Bandwidth Used Gauge 4-10 Packet Error Gauge 4-11 OL-8122-...
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... Graphs 4-16 Check the Port Status 4-17 Check the Port Statistics 4-18 Overview Tab 4-19 Transmit Detail Tab 4-20 Receive Detail Tab 4-21 Check the Alert Log 4-23 When You Are Done 4-24 Troubleshooting 5-1 Run a Diagnostic Test 5-2 Restart or Reset the Switch 5-4 Restore Switch Settings 5-5 Upgrade the Switch Software 5-5 Troubleshoot a Failed Software Upgrade 5-7 Upgrade to...
... Graphs 4-16 Check the Port Status 4-17 Check the Port Statistics 4-18 Overview Tab 4-19 Transmit Detail Tab 4-20 Receive Detail Tab 4-21 Check the Alert Log 4-23 When You Are Done 4-24 Troubleshooting 5-1 Run a Diagnostic Test 5-2 Restart or Reset the Switch 5-4 Restore Switch Settings 5-5 Upgrade the Switch Software 5-5 Troubleshoot a Failed Software Upgrade 5-7 Upgrade to...
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... Connector Specifications A-16 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports A-16 SFP Module Ports A-17 Cisco Support Resources B-1 Support Links from the Device Manager Online Help B-2 Cisco Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) Solutions B-2 Cisco Networking Professionals Connection B-3 Obtaining Documentation B-3 Cisco.com B-3 Product Documentation DVD B-4 Ordering Documentation B-4 Documentation Feedback B-5 Cisco Product Security Overview B-5 Reporting Security Problems in...
... Connector Specifications A-16 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports A-16 SFP Module Ports A-17 Cisco Support Resources B-1 Support Links from the Device Manager Online Help B-2 Cisco Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) Solutions B-2 Cisco Networking Professionals Connection B-3 Obtaining Documentation B-3 Cisco.com B-3 Product Documentation DVD B-4 Ordering Documentation B-4 Documentation Feedback B-5 Cisco Product Security Overview B-5 Reporting Security Problems in...
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...: • 8 10/100/1000BASE-T ports for high-speed, desktop connectivity • 4 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP module ports for server aggregation or server connectivity User Guide for data and voice traffic. These switches provide network services to protect against network ... or small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module ports for uplink or server connectivity Catalyst Express 500-24PC This switch is designed for high-speed connections to servers and switches. Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Catalyst Express switches (Table 1-1) provide networking for businesses with up...
...: • 8 10/100/1000BASE-T ports for high-speed, desktop connectivity • 4 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP module ports for server aggregation or server connectivity User Guide for data and voice traffic. These switches provide network services to protect against network ... or small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module ports for uplink or server connectivity Catalyst Express 500-24PC This switch is designed for high-speed connections to servers and switches. Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Catalyst Express switches (Table 1-1) provide networking for businesses with up...
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... connect PoE devices to network users. Devices outside the dotted line are switches, routers, and access points that is an example network using Catalyst Express switches. This model has the most Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is best suited to providing 1000-Mbps connections between network ...users and provide access to network resources. These switches are designed to provide high-speed (up to ...
... connect PoE devices to network users. Devices outside the dotted line are switches, routers, and access points that is an example network using Catalyst Express switches. This model has the most Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is best suited to providing 1000-Mbps connections between network ...users and provide access to network resources. These switches are designed to provide high-speed (up to ...
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... more information about how to optimize the connections in the Catalyst Express switches), through Cisco Network Assistant, or through Smartports Port Roles" section on page 1-11. Multiple connections between the switches ensure that users maintain network access if any of power from the switch provide both power and network access to PoE-capable devices, such...
... more information about how to optimize the connections in the Catalyst Express switches), through Cisco Network Assistant, or through Smartports Port Roles" section on page 1-11. Multiple connections between the switches ensure that users maintain network access if any of power from the switch provide both power and network access to PoE-capable devices, such...
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...on a table top, in a rack, or mounted on all ports Switch LEDs: SYSTEM ALERT PoE SETUP - events detected - Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Benefits Hardware Features Figure 1-2 and the list that follows describe the switch hardware features and the benefits that they provide. PoE status - Figure... 1-2 Catalyst Express 500 Hardware Overview AC power connector Port LEDs Security cable slot side and rear panels 12 1X 34 56...
...on a table top, in a rack, or mounted on all ports Switch LEDs: SYSTEM ALERT PoE SETUP - events detected - Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Benefits Hardware Features Figure 1-2 and the list that follows describe the switch hardware features and the benefits that they provide. PoE status - Figure... 1-2 Catalyst Express 500 Hardware Overview AC power connector Port LEDs Security cable slot side and rear panels 12 1X 34 56...
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... for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-6 OL-8122-01 Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) • Cisco redundant power supply (RPS) enhances power reliability. Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Introduction 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Ports • Autosensing (autonegotiation) of port speed and autonegotiating of supported Cisco SFP modules is in the...
... for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-6 OL-8122-01 Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) • Cisco redundant power supply (RPS) enhances power reliability. Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Introduction 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Ports • Autosensing (autonegotiation) of port speed and autonegotiating of supported Cisco SFP modules is in the...
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..., utilization, and error percentages, and temperature and fan status. • Port status and statistics tables display port operating status and the statistics for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-7 Troubleshooting • General switch diagnostic test detects problems on Customization, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting. You can configure these features, see the "Cisco Network Assistant" section on each problem.
..., utilization, and error percentages, and temperature and fan status. • Port status and statistics tables display port operating status and the statistics for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-7 Troubleshooting • General switch diagnostic test detects problems on Customization, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting. You can configure these features, see the "Cisco Network Assistant" section on each problem.
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...and procedures on using the device manager windows are available from the software download page on Cisco.com.) • Username-and-password pair configuration for controlling switch access. • VLANs for grouping network users according to functions, teams, or applications...• EtherChannels for quickly setting up to their attached devices. Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Introduction Customization • Smartports port roles optimize switch ports according to 32 VLANs. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping reduces duplicate and excess traffic on page 2-13. You...
...and procedures on using the device manager windows are available from the software download page on Cisco.com.) • Username-and-password pair configuration for controlling switch access. • VLANs for grouping network users according to functions, teams, or applications...• EtherChannels for quickly setting up to their attached devices. Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Introduction Customization • Smartports port roles optimize switch ports according to 32 VLANs. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping reduces duplicate and excess traffic on page 2-13. You...
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...• Levels (Low, Medium, or High) of network security and switch access for devices attached to the switch • Smartports Diagnostics port role to optimize the connection between a switch port and a network troubleshooting device • Device inventory to retrieve information such... Centralized, common services-such as software upgrades, configuration management, inventory reports, network events, alerts, and password synchronization-for Cisco switches, routers, and access points in the network • Centralized network monitoring using two different views of all connected devices in...
...• Levels (Low, Medium, or High) of network security and switch access for devices attached to the switch • Smartports Diagnostics port role to optimize the connection between a switch port and a network troubleshooting device • Device inventory to retrieve information such... Centralized, common services-such as software upgrades, configuration management, inventory reports, network events, alerts, and password synchronization-for Cisco switches, routers, and access points in the network • Centralized network monitoring using two different views of all connected devices in...
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Statement 1044 Warning Voltages that suitable grounding is installed, the following ports must be grounded. Avoid using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Statement 1030 Warning Ultimate disposal of security. Contact ... 1040 Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is available. Statement 1072 Warning Installation of a suitably installed ground conductor. Install the Switch Chapter 2 Setup and Installation Warning This equipment must be connected through the use of a special tool, lock and key or other means of...
Statement 1044 Warning Voltages that suitable grounding is installed, the following ports must be grounded. Avoid using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Statement 1030 Warning Ultimate disposal of security. Contact ... 1040 Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is available. Statement 1072 Warning Installation of a suitably installed ground conductor. Install the Switch Chapter 2 Setup and Installation Warning This equipment must be connected through the use of a special tool, lock and key or other means of...
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...can be greater than 10,000 feet (3049 m). If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature around the switch and through the vents is not greater than normal room temperature. • For copper Ethernet ports, cable lengths from the AC power outlet to 328 feet (...100 meters). • For SFP module cable lengths, see Table A-2 and the documentation that - Airflow around it might be up to the connector on the switch rear panel. • Temperature does ...
...can be greater than 10,000 feet (3049 m). If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature around the switch and through the vents is not greater than normal room temperature. • For copper Ethernet ports, cable lengths from the AC power outlet to 328 feet (...100 meters). • For SFP module cable lengths, see Table A-2 and the documentation that - Airflow around it might be up to the connector on the switch rear panel. • Temperature does ...
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Chapter Topics • Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles, page 3-2 • Customize Port Role Attributes, page 3-7 • Update Basic Port Settings, page 3-9 • Control Access to the Switch, page 3-11 • Isolate Traffic and Users through VLANs, page 3-12 • Increase Connection Bandwidth through EtherChannels, page 3-18 • Update the Switch IP Information, page 3-21 • Update...
Chapter Topics • Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles, page 3-2 • Customize Port Role Attributes, page 3-7 • Update Basic Port Settings, page 3-9 • Control Access to the Switch, page 3-11 • Isolate Traffic and Users through VLANs, page 3-12 • Increase Connection Bandwidth through EtherChannels, page 3-18 • Update the Switch IP Information, page 3-21 • Update...
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... applied to devices. The switch ports are then correctly configured before they are connected to the ports. The Smartports port roles are Cisco-recommended configurations for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 3-2 OL-8122-01 They also prevent many problems caused by port misconfigurations. For example, the Desktop port role is specifically for switch ports that will be connected to the...
... applied to devices. The switch ports are then correctly configured before they are connected to the ports. The Smartports port roles are Cisco-recommended configurations for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 3-2 OL-8122-01 They also prevent many problems caused by port misconfigurations. For example, the Desktop port role is specifically for switch ports that will be connected to the...
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...will be connected to WAN devices that will be connected to IP phones. Apply this role to ports that provide network services, such as routers and Layer 3 switches with routing service capabilities, firewalls, or virtual private network concentrators. This role prevents printer traffic from ...affecting voice and critical data traffic. OL-8122-01 User Guide for Gigabit or non-Gigabit ports, depending on . Chapter 3 Customization Optimize Ports through the switch port. Both the IP phone and connected PC would have access to the network and the Internet through Smartports...
...will be connected to WAN devices that will be connected to IP phones. Apply this role to ports that provide network services, such as routers and Layer 3 switches with routing service capabilities, firewalls, or virtual private network concentrators. This role prevents printer traffic from ...affecting voice and critical data traffic. OL-8122-01 User Guide for Gigabit or non-Gigabit ports, depending on . Chapter 3 Customization Optimize Ports through the switch port. Both the IP phone and connected PC would have access to the network and the Internet through Smartports...
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... a Catalyst Express Network User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 3-4 OL-8122-01 Note Do not apply this role to ports that will be connected to desktop devices and to access points to provide guest wireless access. Apply this role to ports if you do not want to apply a specialized Smartports role...
... a Catalyst Express Network User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 3-4 OL-8122-01 Note Do not apply this role to ports that will be connected to desktop devices and to access points to provide guest wireless access. Apply this role to ports if you do not want to apply a specialized Smartports role...
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... or SFP module ports 1 and 2 Fast Ethernet ports 1 to 24 Gigabit Ethernet or SFP module ports 1 and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 to 8 Gigabit Ethernet or SFP module ports 9 to all ports. Chapter 3 Customization Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles Figure 3-2 Smartports Window 92937 Recommended Smartports Assignments The recommended port role assignments (Table 3-2) depend on the switch model and the port type. Immediately...
... or SFP module ports 1 and 2 Fast Ethernet ports 1 to 24 Gigabit Ethernet or SFP module ports 1 and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 to 8 Gigabit Ethernet or SFP module ports 9 to all ports. Chapter 3 Customization Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles Figure 3-2 Smartports Window 92937 Recommended Smartports Assignments The recommended port role assignments (Table 3-2) depend on the switch model and the port type. Immediately...
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... additional guidelines and procedures. You also can click Smartports from the device manager menu. Apply Roles to Ports Prerequisite Before using Smartports, decide which switch port will be connected to which Smartports role is when an attached device does not match the Smartports role ... on the network • Disable or shut down the port We recommend always checking which device type. Any port setting changes can have been moved. Use the Smartports window (Figure 3-2) to apply port roles to the switch ports. To display this window, choose Configure > Smartports from ...
... additional guidelines and procedures. You also can click Smartports from the device manager menu. Apply Roles to Ports Prerequisite Before using Smartports, decide which switch port will be connected to which Smartports role is when an attached device does not match the Smartports role ... on the network • Disable or shut down the port We recommend always checking which device type. Any port setting changes can have been moved. Use the Smartports window (Figure 3-2) to apply port roles to the switch ports. To display this window, choose Configure > Smartports from ...