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..., 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 provides detailed procedures for the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Obtaining Documentation Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance...
..., 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 provides detailed procedures for the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Obtaining Documentation Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance...
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... switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are not required when connecting to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in different network topologies Features The Catalyst 3500 series XL switches...
... switches, aggregating 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet traffic from other switches. A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are not required when connecting to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in different network topologies Features The Catalyst 3500 series XL switches...
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... 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-power Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3548-XL...
... 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-power Ethernet ports 2 GBIC-based gigabit module slots WS-C3548-XL...
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...Catalyst 3508G XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules - GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for up to 250 port-based virtual LANs (VLANs) • Inter-Switch...broadcast storms • Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on AC input and supplies DC output to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line ...
...Catalyst 3508G XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • Support for Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules - GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (support for up to 250 port-based virtual LANs (VLANs) • Inter-Switch...broadcast storms • Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) port monitoring on AC input and supplies DC output to four 1000BaseZX GBICs with the Catalyst 3508G XL switch) Management • Cisco IOS command-line ...
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...1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • Autonegotiation of speed and duplex operation on 10/100 Ethernet ports • 12, 24, or 48 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet...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...
...1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features Feature Performance and Configuration Description • Autonegotiation of speed and duplex operation on 10/100 Ethernet ports • 12, 24, or 48 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet...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...
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...Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to 100 kilometers. • GigaStack GBIC module for inline power on a port, the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches...the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your Cisco IP Phone. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. The power source to the Cisco IP Phone. If the primary source fails, the...
...Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility in the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to 100 kilometers. • GigaStack GBIC module for inline power on a port, the port does not provide power even if a Cisco IP Phone is connected to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches...the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your Cisco IP Phone. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. The power source to the Cisco IP Phone. If the primary source fails, the...
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... CiscoView application The CiscoView device-management application displays the switch image that came with your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 See the documentation that you can manage switches from a remote location. Table 1-9 describes what can...Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. ...
... CiscoView application The CiscoView device-management application displays the switch image that came with your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 See the documentation that you can manage switches from a remote location. Table 1-9 describes what can...Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. ...
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...8226; Create smaller network segments so that they have their own Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet segment. • Use the Fast EtherChannel or Gigabit EtherChannel feature between Catalyst 4908G-L3 switches. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-9 Considerations for IP telephony ...Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use switches that support at least two queues per port to prioritize voice and data traffic as servers and routers to which network users require equal access-directly to the Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switch...
...8226; Create smaller network segments so that they have their own Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet segment. • Use the Fast EtherChannel or Gigabit EtherChannel feature between Catalyst 4908G-L3 switches. Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-9 Considerations for IP telephony ...Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use switches that support at least two queues per port to prioritize voice and data traffic as servers and routers to which network users require equal access-directly to the Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switch...
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...other can serve as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. If one of the backbone switches fails, the second backbone switch preserves connectivity between the switches and network resources. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-27 Using gigabit GBIC modules also provides ...users who require high-speed access to network resources, use gigabit GBIC modules to connect the switches directly to a backbone switch in this with the switches in the backbone. You can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration, to network resources in...
...other can serve as the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. If one of the backbone switches fails, the second backbone switch preserves connectivity between the switches and network resources. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-27 Using gigabit GBIC modules also provides ...users who require high-speed access to network resources, use gigabit GBIC modules to connect the switches directly to a backbone switch in this with the switches in the backbone. You can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration, to network resources in...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-21 Example Configurations with Catalyst 3500 XL Switches Cost-Effective Wiring Closet Catalyst 3548 XL switch Catalyst 3548 XL GigaStack cluster High-Performance Workgroup Catalyst 3508 XL or 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 3500 XL cluster Redundant Gigabit Backbone Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch 1 Gbps HSRP 33090 Catalyst 3500 XL cluster 1-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-21 Example Configurations with Catalyst 3500 XL Switches Cost-Effective Wiring Closet Catalyst 3548 XL switch Catalyst 3548 XL GigaStack cluster High-Performance Workgroup Catalyst 3508 XL or 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 3500 XL cluster Redundant Gigabit Backbone Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch 1 Gbps HSRP 33090 Catalyst 3500 XL cluster 1-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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... the amount of traffic that do not require gigabit performance from the switch. A network backbone is configured for full-duplex operation, it receives up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth. It is required if numerous segments require access to form a 1-Gbps network backbone. The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected directly to users...
... the amount of traffic that do not require gigabit performance from the switch. A network backbone is configured for full-duplex operation, it receives up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth. It is required if numerous segments require access to form a 1-Gbps network backbone. The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected directly to users...
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... controls call -processing server running Cisco SoftPhone software can place, receive, and control calls from their PCs. IP phones connected to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power from all segments and subnetworks to a single device, such as a gigabit switch, which serves as illustrated, or a Catalyst 3508G XL switch to create a gigabit backbone. You can group the...
... controls call -processing server running Cisco SoftPhone software can place, receive, and control calls from their PCs. IP phones connected to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power from all segments and subnetworks to a single device, such as a gigabit switch, which serves as illustrated, or a Catalyst 3508G XL switch to create a gigabit backbone. You can group the...
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... Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration Gigabit servers Cisco CallManager Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Cisco 2600 router 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster Catalyst 2900 XL, 1900, and 2820 cluster 200 Mbps Fast EtherChannel (400 Mbps full duplex Fast EtherChannel) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC power source Workstations running Cisco SoftPhone software IP IP...
... Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration Gigabit servers Cisco CallManager Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Cisco 2600 router 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster Catalyst 2900 XL, 1900, and 2820 cluster 200 Mbps Fast EtherChannel (400 Mbps full duplex Fast EtherChannel) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC power source Workstations running Cisco SoftPhone software IP IP...
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... use the earlier workgroup configurations to create workgroups with gigabit access to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software. The Catalyst 6500 switch provides the workgroups with gigabit uplinks to the Catalyst 6500 switch. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples Large Campus Configuration...
... use the earlier workgroup configurations to create workgroups with gigabit access to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software. The Catalyst 6500 switch provides the workgroups with gigabit uplinks to the Catalyst 6500 switch. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples Large Campus Configuration...
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.... 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 Guide 78-6456-04 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 to...
.... 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 Guide 78-6456-04 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 to...
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...45-to a terminal. or terminal-emulation software is configured to the switch console port. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC ...and adapter pinout information, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. Chapter 2 Installing and 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...
...45-to a terminal. or terminal-emulation software is configured to the switch console port. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC ...and adapter pinout information, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. Chapter 2 Installing and 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...
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..., described in Figure B-3. For console port and adapter pinout information, see Table B-1 and Table B-2. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide B-3 The supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and DB-9 adapter are proprietary, high-data-rate...adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a console PC. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Connector Specifications Gigastack Port The GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) uses proprietary connectors...
..., described in Figure B-3. For console port and adapter pinout information, see Table B-1 and Table B-2. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide B-3 The supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and DB-9 adapter are proprietary, high-data-rate...adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a console PC. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Connector Specifications Gigastack Port The GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) uses proprietary connectors...