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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...
...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...
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...Rack 2-13 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-13 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-15 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-15 Attaching the Switch to a Wall 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-17 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100 Ports... 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 ...
...Rack 2-13 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-13 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-15 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-15 Attaching the Switch to a Wall 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-17 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100 Ports... 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 ...
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INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
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... how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. We assume that you are familiar...
... how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xi Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. We assume that you are familiar...
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...Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations in various languages of how the switch could be used to connect to the switch. It also describes how to identify and resolve some of the switch. Organization Preface Organization This guide is organized into the following conventions ... how to set up the switch initial configuration. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in italic. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456...
...Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations in various languages of how the switch could be used to connect to the switch. It also describes how to identify and resolve some of the switch. Organization Preface Organization This guide is organized into the following conventions ... how to set up the switch initial configuration. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is in boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in italic. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456...
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... configuration settings and to display switch information. Online help also provides detailed information about Catalyst 3500 series XL switches and 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...
... configuration settings and to display switch information. Online help also provides detailed information about Catalyst 3500 series XL switches and 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...
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.... (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 Table 1-2 list their features. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 These switches also can connect workstations and Cisco IP Phones and other network devices such as...
.... (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 Table 1-2 list their features. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 These switches also can connect workstations and Cisco IP Phones and other network devices such as...
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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-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ports 2 fixed GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-PWR-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 inline...
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-C3524-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ports 2 fixed GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3524-PWR-XL 24 autosensing 10/100 inline...
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... • 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 for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • Simple Network Management Protocol...
... • 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 for managing switch clusters or an individual switch through a single IP address • Simple Network Management Protocol...
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... 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 Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • Autonegotiation of speed and duplex... 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...
... 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 Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • Autonegotiation of speed and duplex... 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...
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...of LEDs and a Mode button. (The Catalyst 3548 XL switch has a Mode label 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 10/100 ... AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for fan-fault and over-temperature detection through Visual Switch Manager (VSM) Front-Panel Description The front panel of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots...
...of LEDs and a Mode button. (The Catalyst 3548 XL switch has a Mode label 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 10/100 ... AC input and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for fan-fault and over-temperature detection through Visual Switch Manager (VSM) Front-Panel Description The front panel of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots...
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Front-Panel Description Figure 1-2 Catalyst 3508G XL Switch Chapter 1 Product Overview 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 12 11X 12X 10/100 ports Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3524 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 12 1X 34 56 78...
Front-Panel Description Figure 1-2 Catalyst 3508G XL Switch Chapter 1 Product Overview 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 12 11X 12X 10/100 ports Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3524 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 12 1X 34 56 78...
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... 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 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM...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...
... 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 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78 MODE SYSTEM...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...
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.... When you can be set for inline power on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 Pinouts for Cisco IP Phones. The Catalyst 3548 and 3524-PWR XL switches also support per -port basis, you select the Auto setting for speed and...compatible devices such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. The 10/100 switch ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is required for 100BaseTX traffic...
.... When you can be set for inline power on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 Pinouts for Cisco IP Phones. The Catalyst 3548 and 3524-PWR XL switches also support per -port basis, you select the Auto setting for speed and...compatible devices such as high-speed workstations, Cisco IP Phones, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches through , twisted-pair cable. The 10/100 switch ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is required for 100BaseTX traffic...
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...separately. Refer to the documentation that came with your Cisco IP Phone. You also can install up to two GBICs in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for ...source fails, the second power source becomes the primary power source to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. You can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to an AC power source for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up to...
...separately. Refer to the documentation that came with your Cisco IP Phone. You also can install up to two GBICs in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for ...source fails, the second power source becomes the primary power source to nine half-duplex links (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. You can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to an AC power source for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up 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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The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use cluster management software to select one of the port modes. 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...
The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use cluster management software to select one of the port modes. 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...
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...and their meanings. System is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 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 functioning... properly. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE...
...and their meanings. System is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 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 functioning... properly. Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE...
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...Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. Note If you are both powered on the RPS could be powered down and restarts after 15 seconds, using an RPS with a revision level lower than Z3 with a Catalyst 3508G XL or a Catalyst 3548 XL switch, the switch... RPS LED might display amber (normally indicating an RPS malfunction) even when the RPS is not a recommended configuration. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts...
...Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. Note If you are both powered on the RPS could be powered down and restarts after 15 seconds, using an RPS with a revision level lower than Z3 with a Catalyst 3508G XL or a Catalyst 3548 XL switch, the switch... RPS LED might display amber (normally indicating an RPS malfunction) even when the RPS is not a recommended configuration. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts...
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... the geographic location of the cluster members. Grouping servers in a centralized location provides benefits such as illustrated, or a Catalyst 3508G XL switch to create a gigabit backbone. You can place, receive, and control calls from their PCs. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco SoftPhone software can manage a cluster through , twisted-pair cable with workstations running...
... the geographic location of the cluster members. Grouping servers in a centralized location provides benefits such as illustrated, or a Catalyst 3508G XL switch to create a gigabit backbone. You can place, receive, and control calls from their PCs. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco SoftPhone software can manage a cluster through , twisted-pair cable with workstations running...