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... ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. These specifications are on a different circuit from the television or radio. • Plug the ...THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may be required to operate the product. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. The ...
... ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. These specifications are on a different circuit from the television or radio. • Plug the ...THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. Modifying the equipment without Cisco's written authorization may be required to operate the product. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. The ...
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Related Publications Preface Related Publications For more 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 also provides detailed information about the...
Related Publications Preface Related Publications For more 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 also provides detailed information about the...
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... cable. Ports operating at 10 Mbps can be set to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for each 10/100 port: Auto and Never. These ports also can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected On a per -port priority override. Refer...
... cable. Ports operating at 10 Mbps can be set to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for each 10/100 port: Auto and Never. These ports also can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected On a per -port priority override. Refer...
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... Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in this section to monitor switch activity and its performance. All of the port modes. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the...
... Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use the switch LEDs described in this section to monitor switch activity and its performance. All of the port modes. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the...
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... automatically sends power to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up of 300W. It automatically senses when one switch fails at a time. Although it supports up to six switches, it can connect a Catalyst 3500 XL switch to create, configure, and monitor clusters. You use the Visual Switch Manager (VSM) application to six...
... automatically sends power to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up of 300W. It automatically senses when one switch fails at a time. Although it supports up to six switches, it can connect a Catalyst 3500 XL switch to create, configure, and monitor clusters. You use the Visual Switch Manager (VSM) application to six...
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... switch, which serves as illustrated, or a Catalyst 3508G XL switch to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power from their PCs. This network also includes voice and data subnetworks, where Cisco IP Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. IP phones connected to create a gigabit backbone. Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software...
... switch, which serves as illustrated, or a Catalyst 3508G XL switch to switches other than the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches receive power from their PCs. This network also includes voice and data subnetworks, where Cisco IP Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. IP phones connected to create a gigabit backbone. Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software...
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... 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 Cisco IP Phones IP IP IP Cisco IP...
... 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 Cisco IP Phones IP IP IP Cisco IP...
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... the workgroups with gigabit uplinks to the Catalyst 6500 switch. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples Large Campus Configuration Figure 1-24 illustrates a configuration for access to the WAN ... an IP telephony network. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-33 For example, you can use switch clusters that connects the IP network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of...
... the workgroups with gigabit uplinks to the Catalyst 6500 switch. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples Large Campus Configuration Figure 1-24 illustrates a configuration for access to the WAN ... an IP telephony network. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-33 For example, you can use switch clusters that connects the IP network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-24 Large Campus Configuration WAN IP telephony network or PSTN Cisco CallManager Cisco 7200 Cisco access or 7500 router gateway Servers Catalyst 6500 switch Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC Workstations running power Cisco SoftPhone software source IP IP Cisco IP Phones IP IP IP Cisco IP Phones 33093 1-34 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-24 Large Campus Configuration WAN IP telephony network or PSTN Cisco CallManager Cisco 7200 Cisco access or 7500 router gateway Servers Catalyst 6500 switch Catalyst 3500 XL and 2900 XL GigaStack cluster 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Catalyst 3524-PWR XL GigaStack cluster IP IP AC Workstations running power Cisco SoftPhone software source IP IP Cisco IP Phones IP IP IP Cisco IP Phones 33093 1-34 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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... or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Rear-panel power connector is unrestricted. • Temperature around it . If any item is shipped with the following items: • Quick Start: Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cabling and Setup • This Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide • Release...
... or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Rear-panel power connector is unrestricted. • Temperature around it . If any item is shipped with the following items: • Quick Start: Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cabling and Setup • This Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide • Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide • Release...
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...power cord to the switch rear panel and to an AC power outlet. Connect one end of eight tests that run automatically to ensure that you have started the emulation software program (such as the system completes a test. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-17...the power outlet. To power on the switch after you are using the RPS, see the "Power Connectors" section on page 1-22 and the Cisco RPS documentation. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf Follow these ...
...power cord to the switch rear panel and to an AC power outlet. Connect one end of eight tests that run automatically to ensure that you have started the emulation software program (such as the system completes a test. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-17...the power outlet. To power on the switch after you are using the RPS, see the "Power Connectors" section on page 1-22 and the Cisco RPS documentation. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf Follow these ...
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... order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that your PC or terminal possible during the setup program. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. For console port and adapter pinout information...
... order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that your PC or terminal possible during the setup program. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for instructions. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-23 The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. For console port and adapter pinout information...
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... IP information or a password. If you are configuring a command switch or standalone switch, you for IP and other configuration information necessary for the switch to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. Refer to communicate with local routers ... administrator: Switch IP address Subnet mask (netmask 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 You will be managed through the IP address of the command switch. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using...
... IP information or a password. If you are configuring a command switch or standalone switch, you for IP and other configuration information necessary for the switch to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. Refer to communicate with local routers ... administrator: Switch IP address Subnet mask (netmask 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-25 You will be managed through the IP address of the command switch. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using...
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... message "Press RETURN to access the switch if you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use this configuration? [yes/no]: Step 13 If the information is correct, enter Y at Step 1. You can be 1 to manage the switch. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to set...
... message "Press RETURN to access the switch if you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Use this configuration? [yes/no]: Step 13 If the information is correct, enter Y at Step 1. You can be 1 to manage the switch. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to set...
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... If the default configuration shown in the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, and configure the switch as a member of the following management options to configure the switch from the console. You can use any of a cluster or as the CiscoView application. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 Chapter 2 Installing and...
... If the default configuration shown in the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, and configure the switch as a member of the following management options to configure the switch from the console. You can use any of a cluster or as the CiscoView application. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 Chapter 2 Installing and...
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See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide, the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference (online only), or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST results • Diagnosing problems 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 This chapter describes the following topics for details. You can also...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing Problems Common switch problems fall into the following categories: • Poor performance • No connectivity • Corrupted software Table 3-2 describes how to detect and resolve these problems. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing Problems Common switch problems fall into the following categories: • Poor performance • No connectivity • Corrupted software Table 3-2 describes how to detect and resolve these problems. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-3
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...two end stations exceeds the 100BaseT cabling guidelines. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 78-6456-04 Possible Cause Resolution Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. See your 100BaseT repeater ...and the attached device exceeds 100 meters. • Reduce the cable length to within the recommended distances. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for information on identifying autonegotiation mismatches. Cabling distance exceeded. • Port statistics show excessive frame check ...
...two end stations exceeds the 100BaseT cabling guidelines. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 78-6456-04 Possible Cause Resolution Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. See your 100BaseT repeater ...and the attached device exceeds 100 meters. • Reduce the cable length to within the recommended distances. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for information on identifying autonegotiation mismatches. Cabling distance exceeded. • Port statistics show excessive frame check ...
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...at both ends: • A crossover cable was required, or vice-versa. • The cable is amber on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, or 3524 XL switch. Nonfatal or fatal POST error detected. Possible Cause Incorrect or bad cable. System LED is wired incorrectly. • STP.... Reset the emulation software to see the "Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts" section on the management console. Incorrect baud rate. straight-through was used when a straight-through cables, see which POST test failed. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-5...
...at both ends: • A crossover cable was required, or vice-versa. • The cable is amber on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, or 3524 XL switch. Nonfatal or fatal POST error detected. Possible Cause Incorrect or bad cable. System LED is wired incorrectly. • STP.... Reset the emulation software to see the "Crossover and Straight-Through Cable Pinouts" section on the management console. Incorrect baud rate. straight-through was used when a straight-through cables, see which POST test failed. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-5...
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... -DB-9 Terminal Adapter DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7 Console Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide B-6 78-6456-04 Figure B-7 Connecting the Console Port to a PC PC Catalyst 3500 series XL switch 22003 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled TERMINAL) Table...-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter to connect the console port to a PC. Figure B-7 shows how to connect the console port to a PC running terminal-emulation software.
... -DB-9 Terminal Adapter DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7 Console Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide B-6 78-6456-04 Figure B-7 Connecting the Console Port to a PC PC Catalyst 3500 series XL switch 22003 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled TERMINAL) Table...-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter to connect the console port to a PC. Figure B-7 shows how to connect the console port to a PC running terminal-emulation software.