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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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...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 3500 Series XL...
...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 3500 Series XL...
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... 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-power Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3548-XL...
... 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-power Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3548-XL...
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... Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • 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 •...
... Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • 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 •...
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... 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 Features...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...
... 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 Features...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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..., 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches (Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6) have a set of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. 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...
..., 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches (Figure 1-3, Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6) have a set of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports. 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...
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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 78-6456...
... 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 78-6456...
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... 12 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.../100 ports GBIC module slots 10/100 Ports The 10/100 ports on . The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to any compatible 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...
... 12 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.../100 ports GBIC module slots 10/100 Ports The 10/100 ports on . The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to any compatible 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...
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...) to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Refer to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. The Auto setting is the default. However, when...Description only provides power if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to eight GBICs in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. You also can install up to two GBICs in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to it . Note GBIC modules are not factory-installed on...
...) to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the maximum distance for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Refer to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. The Auto setting is the default. However, when...Description only provides power if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to eight GBICs in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. You also can install up to two GBICs in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to it . Note GBIC modules are not factory-installed on...
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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 Mode button that you use cluster management software to monitor all the switches in this section to select one of the LEDs described in a cluster. 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 All of the port modes. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching...
... the Mode button that you use cluster management software to monitor all the switches in this section to select one of the LEDs described in a cluster. 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 All of the port modes. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching...
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...100 port LEDs are green and if both the GBIC LEDs are green, the switch is using 50 percent or more of its total bandwidth capacity. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview 38399 Figure 1-14 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3512 XL Switch MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 12 1X...LEDs on the Catalyst 3548 XL switch are amber, the switch is using less than 25 percent of its total capacity, and so on. 1-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 If all 10/100 port LEDs are green and the lower GBIC LED is amber, the switch is using between...
...100 port LEDs are green and if both the GBIC LEDs are green, the switch is using 50 percent or more of its total bandwidth capacity. Front-Panel Description Chapter 1 Product Overview 38399 Figure 1-14 Bandwidth Utilization for the Catalyst 3512 XL Switch MODE SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 12 1X...LEDs on the Catalyst 3548 XL switch are amber, the switch is using less than 25 percent of its total capacity, and so on. 1-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 If all 10/100 port LEDs are green and the lower GBIC LED is amber, the switch is using between...
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... share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches through GigaStack GBIC connections. When you can create backup paths between the switches in case one switch in the same logical network as the users who access those resources most. • Use...
... share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches through GigaStack GBIC connections. When you can create backup paths between the switches in case one switch in the same logical network as the users who access those resources most. • Use...
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... balancing for different VLANs and subnets, you can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration, to 10 km - 1000BaseZX GBIC module: Fiber connections of the redundant connections fails, the other can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Compare this configuration provides users a dedicated 1-Gbps connection to network...
... balancing for different VLANs and subnets, you can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration, to 10 km - 1000BaseZX GBIC module: Fiber connections of the redundant connections fails, the other can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Compare this configuration provides users a dedicated 1-Gbps connection to network...
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... user and improving server response time. You optimize network performance by placing workstations on the switches, allowing 1-Gbps throughput to the gigabit GBIC module ports on the same logical segment as web and mail servers). The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected to users when needed. It is configured for their own...
... user and improving server response time. You optimize network performance by placing workstations on the switches, allowing 1-Gbps throughput to the gigabit GBIC module ports on the same logical segment as web and mail servers). The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected to users when needed. It is configured for their own...
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... is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 For specific cable lengths, refer to the document that came with your GBICs. • For the GigaStack GBIC ports, cable lengths from the switch to the connected devices are up to 1 meter. Statement 256 Installation Guidelines...
... is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 For specific cable lengths, refer to the document that came with your GBICs. • For the GigaStack GBIC ports, cable lengths from the switch to the connected devices are up to 1 meter. Statement 256 Installation Guidelines...
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...on , or there might not be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the "GBIC Module Slots" section on when both the switch and the connected device have established link. Connecting to the 1000BaseX ports. The port LED comes on page...connect to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install the Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) as described in the attached device. For detailed instructions 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 ...
...on , or there might not be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the "GBIC Module Slots" section on when both the switch and the connected device have established link. Connecting to the 1000BaseX ports. The port LED comes on page...connect to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install the Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) as described in the attached device. For detailed instructions 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 ...
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...the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. 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 ...contamination and ambient light. Follow these steps to connect to a 1000BaseX Port 1 SYSTEM 2 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 22005 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware ...
...the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. 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 ...contamination and ambient light. Follow these steps to connect to a 1000BaseX Port 1 SYSTEM 2 RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 22005 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware ...
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This takes about 30 seconds. Figure 2-12 Connecting to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12. Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector 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 The port LED then turns green. 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. Figure 2-12 Connecting to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12. Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector 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 The port LED then turns green. 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.
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... port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on the GigaStack GBIC connections and configuration scenarios, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. or terminal-emulation software is configured to a terminal....Starting Up the Switch Connecting a PC or Terminal to the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Be sure that adapter from Cisco. You can change the port baud rate. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation ...
... port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on the GigaStack GBIC connections and configuration scenarios, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. or terminal-emulation software is configured to a terminal....Starting Up the Switch Connecting a PC or Terminal to the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Be sure that adapter from Cisco. You can change the port baud rate. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation ...