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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...
... 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...
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... (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 •...
... (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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...and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch Inline Power (Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch only) • Ability to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for Cisco IP Phones from all 10/100 ports • Support for ...Cisco IOS 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 Visual Switch Manager (VSM) Front-Panel Description The front panel of inline phone power on a per-port basis on all 24 10/100...
...and supplies DC output to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch Inline Power (Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch only) • Ability to the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches • Connection for Cisco IP Phones from all 10/100 ports • Support for ...Cisco IOS 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 Visual Switch Manager (VSM) Front-Panel Description The front panel of inline phone power on a per-port basis on all 24 10/100...
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... Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for the cables are described in any combination of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. These ports also can be explicitly set for autonegotiation, the port can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected. The 10/100...
... Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for the cables are described in any combination of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. These ports also can be explicitly set for autonegotiation, the port can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected. The 10/100...
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...LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 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 ... and the Mode button that you use to monitor all the switches in a cluster. Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, Figure 1-11, and Figure 1-12 show the location of the LEDs described in this section to monitor switch activity and its performance. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description...
...LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 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 ... and the Mode button that you use to monitor all the switches in a cluster. Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, Figure 1-11, and Figure 1-12 show the location of the LEDs described in this section to monitor switch activity and its performance. Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description...
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...Specifications" section on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to six switches, it supports up to a PC by means of 300W. For more information, refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 ... for these applications. 1-24 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 You use the Visual Switch Manager (VSM) application to the RPS receptacle. Management Options Chapter 1 Product Overview RPS Connector on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300...
...Specifications" section on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to six switches, it supports up to a PC by means of 300W. For more information, refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 ... for these applications. 1-24 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 You use the Visual Switch Manager (VSM) application to the RPS receptacle. Management Options Chapter 1 Product Overview RPS Connector on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300...
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... a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. See the documentation that came with your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Network Configuration Examples This section provides network ...of the network applications they use to set of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for network bandwidth, it takes longer to access...
... a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. See the documentation that came with your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Network Configuration Examples This section provides network ...of the network applications they use to set of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for network bandwidth, it takes longer to access...
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... 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 Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)XU • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM • AC power cord...
... 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 Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)XU • Cisco Documentation CD-ROM • AC power cord...
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... or Terminal to the Console Port Use the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter to connect a PC to the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Be sure that adapter from Cisco. The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. Follow these console port default characteristics: • 9600 baud ... 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 You can change the port baud rate. You need to...
... or Terminal to the Console Port Use the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter to connect a PC to the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Be sure that adapter from Cisco. The PC or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. Follow these console port default characteristics: • 9600 baud ... 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 You can change the port baud rate. You need to...
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... the switch. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for the switch to...switch or standalone switch, you must assign IP information. If you are configuring the switch as a standalone switch or as the switch ...the switch, it is not always necessary to assign IP information or a password, as a command switch, you... switch will be a cluster member managed through the IP address of the command switch. Note If the switch will...access the switch from your configuration. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using...
... the switch. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for the switch to...switch or standalone switch, you must assign IP information. If you are configuring the switch as a standalone switch or as the switch ...the switch, it is not always necessary to assign IP information or a password, as a command switch, you... switch will be a cluster member managed through the IP address of the command switch. Note If the switch will...access the switch from your configuration. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Assigning Switch Information Using...
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... vty 0 15 password telnet_password snmp community private rw snmp community public ro cluster enable cls_name ! When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 If the information is not correct, enter N at the prompt, press Return, and...configuration? [yes/no]: Step 13 If the information is complete. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to set a password to protect the switch against unauthorized Telnet access and how to access the switch if you see the message "Press RETURN to get started," the setup...
... vty 0 15 password telnet_password snmp community private rw snmp community public ro cluster enable cls_name ! When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 If the information is not correct, enter N at the prompt, press Return, and...configuration? [yes/no]: Step 13 If the information is complete. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to set a password to protect the switch against unauthorized Telnet access and how to access the switch if you see the message "Press RETURN to get started," the setup...
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... console. ARP = Address Resolution Protocol 3. Disabled. You can use any of a cluster or as the CiscoView application. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 See Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for the most current browser requirements. • Use the CLI to change the default configuration: • Start the Cluster...
... console. ARP = Address Resolution Protocol 3. Disabled. You can use any of a cluster or as the CiscoView application. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 2-31 See Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for the most current browser requirements. • Use the CLI to change the default configuration: • Start the Cluster...
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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 For a full description of the switch LEDs, see the "LEDs" section on...
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 For a full description of the switch LEDs, see the "LEDs" section on...
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...sequence (FCS), late-collision, or alignment errors. • See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for LED to within the recommended distances. If the switch is attached to a repeater, the total distance between the two end ...stations exceeds the 100BaseT cabling guidelines. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. The distance between the port and the attached device exceeds 100 meters. • Reduce the cable length to within the recommended distances. Catalyst...
...sequence (FCS), late-collision, or alignment errors. • See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for LED to within the recommended distances. If the switch is attached to a repeater, the total distance between the two end ...stations exceeds the 100BaseT cabling guidelines. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. The distance between the port and the attached device exceeds 100 meters. • Reduce the cable length to within the recommended distances. Catalyst...
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Index IOS command-line interface 1-25 IP address procedures 2-24 IP setup 2-26 J jewelry removal warning C-10 L LAN-to-phone jack 2-19 LEDs Catalyst 3508G XL front panel 1-11 Catalyst 3512 and 3524 XL front panel 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL front panel 1-14 color meanings 1-18 duplex 1-17, 1-18 half-... activity warning C-30 line power See inline power M management features and defaults 2-30 Mode button 1-11, 1-16 Mode label (on Catalyst 3548 XL only) 1-16 models, switch 1-2 mounting, table or desk 2-17 mounting brackets 2-9 attaching 2-11, 2-15 rack-mount 2-13 wall-mount 2-16 N network configuration...
Index IOS command-line interface 1-25 IP address procedures 2-24 IP setup 2-26 J jewelry removal warning C-10 L LAN-to-phone jack 2-19 LEDs Catalyst 3508G XL front panel 1-11 Catalyst 3512 and 3524 XL front panel 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL front panel 1-14 color meanings 1-18 duplex 1-17, 1-18 half-... activity warning C-30 line power See inline power M management features and defaults 2-30 Mode button 1-11, 1-16 Mode label (on Catalyst 3548 XL only) 1-16 models, switch 1-2 mounting, table or desk 2-17 mounting brackets 2-9 attaching 2-11, 2-15 rack-mount 2-13 wall-mount 2-16 N network configuration...