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User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Cisco IOS Release Number 12.2(25)FY September 2005 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-8122-01
User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Cisco IOS Release Number 12.2(25)FY September 2005 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-8122-01
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1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Welcome xi How to Use This Guide xii Switch Documentation Set xiii Related Documentation xiv Introduction 1-1 Overview 1-2 Features and Benefits 1-4 Hardware Features 1-5 Software Features 1-7 Device Manager GUI 1-8 System Requirements 1-10 Hardware Requirements 1-11 Software Requirements 1-11 Switch Management Options 1-11 Cisco Network Assistant 1-12 Simple Network Management Protocol 1-13 Supported Hardware 1-13 When You Are Done 1-13 OL-8122-01 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches v
1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Welcome xi How to Use This Guide xii Switch Documentation Set xiii Related Documentation xiv Introduction 1-1 Overview 1-2 Features and Benefits 1-4 Hardware Features 1-5 Software Features 1-7 Device Manager GUI 1-8 System Requirements 1-10 Hardware Requirements 1-11 Software Requirements 1-11 Switch Management Options 1-11 Cisco Network Assistant 1-12 Simple Network Management Protocol 1-13 Supported Hardware 1-13 When You Are Done 1-13 OL-8122-01 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches v
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... 2-6 Installation Guidelines 2-9 Rack-Mounting 2-10 Desktop-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 Port Settings 3-9 Control Access to the Switch 3-11 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500...
... 2-6 Installation Guidelines 2-9 Rack-Mounting 2-10 Desktop-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 Port Settings 3-9 Control Access to the Switch 3-11 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500...
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... What Is a VLAN 3-12 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 Update Basic Administrative Settings 3-24...
... What Is a VLAN 3-12 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 Update Basic Administrative Settings 3-24...
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... 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 a Noncryptographic Software Version 5-7 Recover a Password 5-8 Recover the Switch Software 5-9 When You Are Done 5-11 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500...
... 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 a Noncryptographic Software Version 5-7 Recover a Password 5-8 Recover the Switch Software 5-9 When You Are Done 5-11 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500...
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...) 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 Cisco Products B-6 Obtaining Technical Assistance B-7 SMB Support Assistant Portal and Client B-7 Submitting a Service Request B-8 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information B-8 OL-8122-01 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches ix
...) 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 Cisco Products B-6 Obtaining Technical Assistance B-7 SMB Support Assistant Portal and Client B-7 Submitting a Service Request B-8 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information B-8 OL-8122-01 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches ix
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...and tasks that are only available from the Cisco Network Assistant network management application. Enhanced Catalyst Express 500 features and procedures are available from Cisco.com. Although extensive networking knowledge is embedded in the switch software. Refer to the user guide for... the Catalyst Express 500 switches. This application can be downloaded from the switch hardware and the device manager GUI ...
...and tasks that are only available from the Cisco Network Assistant network management application. Enhanced Catalyst Express 500 features and procedures are available from Cisco.com. Although extensive networking knowledge is embedded in the switch software. Refer to the user guide for... the Catalyst Express 500 switches. This application can be downloaded from the switch hardware and the device manager GUI ...
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... procedures in this chapter with the procedures in the Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches. This chapter describes the Cisco resources where you can access Cisco Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB) technical support. Use this way: Chapters Introduction Setup and ...software and hardware features and benefits so that you can learn about networking and the switch, can obtain Cisco documentation, and can set up the switch for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches xii OL-8122-01 This chapter provides the recommendations, the guidelines, and the ...
... procedures in this chapter with the procedures in the Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches. This chapter describes the Cisco resources where you can access Cisco Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB) technical support. Use this way: Chapters Introduction Setup and ...software and hardware features and benefits so that you can learn about networking and the switch, can obtain Cisco documentation, and can set up the switch for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches xii OL-8122-01 This chapter provides the recommendations, the guidelines, and the ...
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... describes the hardware and software features of the switch. • User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches (not orderable but available on Cisco.com). The online help (available on the switch). This guide focuses on the initial setup and installation of the switch. Welcome Switch Documentation Set Switch Documentation Set These documents provide complete information about...
... describes the hardware and software features of the switch. • User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches (not orderable but available on Cisco.com). The online help (available on the switch). This guide focuses on the initial setup and installation of the switch. Welcome Switch Documentation Set Switch Documentation Set These documents provide complete information about...
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Switch Documentation Set Welcome Related Documentation These documents provide information about the products supported on the switch: • Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) • Release Notes for Cisco Network Assistant (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) • Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Installation Notes (order number DOC-7815160=) • Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7815201=) User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches xiv OL-8122-01
Switch Documentation Set Welcome Related Documentation These documents provide information about the products supported on the switch: • Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) • Release Notes for Cisco Network Assistant (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) • Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Installation Notes (order number DOC-7815160=) • Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7815201=) User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches xiv OL-8122-01
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... to familiarize yourself with the features, benefits, and capabilities of the Catalyst Express 500 switches. This application can be downloaded from the switch hardware and the device manager GUI that are only available from the Cisco Network Assistant network management application. Introduction CH A P T E R 1 Read this guide focus on the concepts and tasks that...
... to familiarize yourself with the features, benefits, and capabilities of the Catalyst Express 500 switches. This application can be downloaded from the switch hardware and the device manager GUI that are only available from the Cisco Network Assistant network management application. Introduction CH A P T E R 1 Read this guide focus on the concepts and tasks that...
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...100/1000BASE-T or SFP module ports for server aggregation or server connectivity User Guide for businesses with up , customize, monitor, and troubleshoot the switch-to your use of the embedded software features-tools to quickly and easily set up to 250 employees. It has: • 24 10... Ethernet) ports for desktop connectivity • 2 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) ports for uplink or server connectivity Catalyst Express 500-24LC This switch is designed for data and voice traffic. It has: • 20 10/100 ports for desktop connectivity • 4 10/100 Power-over-...
...100/1000BASE-T or SFP module ports for server aggregation or server connectivity User Guide for businesses with up , customize, monitor, and troubleshoot the switch-to your use of the embedded software features-tools to quickly and easily set up to 250 employees. It has: • 24 10... Ethernet) ports for desktop connectivity • 2 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) ports for uplink or server connectivity Catalyst Express 500-24LC This switch is designed for data and voice traffic. It has: • 20 10/100 ports for desktop connectivity • 4 10/100 Power-over-...
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Catalyst Express Network Example OL-8122-01 Any of connections that enable communication between switches and to servers. These switches can be Switches A, B, C, and D in this network. For example, use the Catalyst Express 500G-12TC for Switches C and D. This model has the most Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is an... can provide power to up to 4 or up to 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, respectively) connections to network users. These switches are network users and network resources, such as servers and printers. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Figure 1-1 Figure 1-1 is best suited to...
Catalyst Express Network Example OL-8122-01 Any of connections that enable communication between switches and to servers. These switches can be Switches A, B, C, and D in this network. For example, use the Catalyst Express 500G-12TC for Switches C and D. This model has the most Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is an... can provide power to up to 4 or up to 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, respectively) connections to network users. These switches are network users and network resources, such as servers and printers. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Figure 1-1 Figure 1-1 is best suited to...
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... (embedded in a Catalyst Express network, see the "Device Manager GUI" section on page 1-8 and the "Switch Management Options" section on page 3-2. For 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. Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Introduction...
... (embedded in a Catalyst Express network, see the "Device Manager GUI" section on page 1-8 and the "Switch Management Options" section on page 3-2. For 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. Features and Benefits Chapter 1 Introduction...
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... detected - PoE status - For hardware installation information, see the "Install the Switch" section on all ports Switch LEDs: SYSTEM ALERT PoE SETUP - Figure 1-2 Catalyst Express 500 Hardware Overview AC power connector Port LEDs Security cable slot side and ...-T Autonegotiate and auto-MDIX enabled on page 2-5. setup mode SETUP button SYSTEM ALERT PoE SETUP OL-8122-01 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-5 All switches can be installed on a table top, in a rack, or mounted on a wall. Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Benefits Hardware Features Figure 1-2...
... detected - PoE status - For hardware installation information, see the "Install the Switch" section on all ports Switch LEDs: SYSTEM ALERT PoE SETUP - Figure 1-2 Catalyst Express 500 Hardware Overview AC power connector Port LEDs Security cable slot side and ...-T Autonegotiate and auto-MDIX enabled on page 2-5. setup mode SETUP button SYSTEM ALERT PoE SETUP OL-8122-01 User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-5 All switches can be installed on a table top, in a rack, or mounted on a wall. Chapter 1 Introduction Features and Benefits Hardware Features Figure 1-2...
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... only on the Catalyst Express 500-24LC and Catalyst Express 500-24PC switches.) • Up to 15.4 W of power provided to connected Cisco prestandard and IEEE 802.3af-compliant powered devices if the switch detects that there is in the "Supported Hardware" section on the ...; Button starts the Express Setup program. Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) • Cisco redundant power supply (RPS) enhances power reliability. SFP Module Slots • Fiber-optic SFP modules provide cable media and distance options for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-6 OL-8122-01 Features and Benefits ...
... only on the Catalyst Express 500-24LC and Catalyst Express 500-24PC switches.) • Up to 15.4 W of power provided to connected Cisco prestandard and IEEE 802.3af-compliant powered devices if the switch detects that there is in the "Supported Hardware" section on the ...; Button starts the Express Setup program. Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) • Cisco redundant power supply (RPS) enhances power reliability. SFP Module Slots • Fiber-optic SFP modules provide cable media and distance options for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-6 OL-8122-01 Features and Benefits ...
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...cable-related issues on a specified port. • General switch and link diagnostic reports describe problems detected on Customization, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting. For details on these features through the device manager GUI, see the "Cisco Network Assistant" section on page 1-8). Monitoring • Alert ...LED notifies that one or more problems were detected on the switch. • Alert Log lists all problems detected on the switch, including a timestamp of the most recent...
...cable-related issues on a specified port. • General switch and link diagnostic reports describe problems detected on Customization, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting. For details on these features through the device manager GUI, see the "Cisco Network Assistant" section on page 1-8). Monitoring • Alert ...LED notifies that one or more problems were detected on the switch. • Alert Log lists all problems detected on the switch, including a timestamp of the most recent...
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... the device manager, see the "Display the Device Manager" section on Cisco.com.) • Username-and-password pair configuration for controlling switch access. • VLANs for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the switch (Figure 1-3). For information on how to simplify monitoring tasks. User Guide... of service (QoS) benefits are available from the software download page on page 2-13. Security and quality of the switch software available from the device manager online help you identify and solve networking problems. Additional details about the device manager and...
... the device manager, see the "Display the Device Manager" section on Cisco.com.) • Username-and-password pair configuration for controlling switch access. • VLANs for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the switch (Figure 1-3). For information on how to simplify monitoring tasks. User Guide... of service (QoS) benefits are available from the software download page on page 2-13. Security and quality of the switch software available from the device manager online help you identify and solve networking problems. Additional details about the device manager and...