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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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... Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • 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...
... Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • 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...
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...Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • 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 a... 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 Ethernet ports • Auto-detection and control ...
...Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • 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 a... 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 Ethernet ports • Auto-detection and control ...
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... be set to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be explicitly set for 100BaseTX traffic. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can use a crossover cable. When connecting the switch to operate in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for more information about these...
... be set to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be explicitly set for 100BaseTX traffic. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can use a crossover cable. When connecting the switch to operate in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for more information about these...
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...-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 except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software ...Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use to select one of the LEDs described in this section to...
...-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 except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. The Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software ...Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use to select one of the LEDs described in this section to...
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... web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. It provides a fully-redundant power source for these applications. 1-24 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Management Options Catalyst 3500 XL switches offer several management options: • Cisco Cluster Management Suite This suite is made up to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online...
... web-based applications that adapter from Cisco. It provides a fully-redundant power source for these applications. 1-24 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Management Options Catalyst 3500 XL switches offer several management options: • Cisco Cluster Management Suite This suite is made up to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online...
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... SNMP application for network bandwidth, it takes longer to manage the switch from an SNMP-compatible management station that came with your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to...
... SNMP application for network bandwidth, it takes longer to manage the switch from an SNMP-compatible management station that came with your network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configuration Examples • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) Connect a PC or terminal directly to...
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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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...(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 You can change the port baud rate. You need to provide... a RJ-45-to the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Be sure that adapter from Cisco. The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC...
...(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 You can change the port baud rate. You need to provide... a RJ-45-to the switch: Step 1 Step 2 Be sure that adapter from Cisco. The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC...
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...other configuration information necessary for the switch to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. If you are configuring a command switch or standalone switch, you must assign IP information. The first time that you access the switch, it is required if you...(CLI) to customize your system 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. Refer to communicate with local routers and ...
...other configuration information necessary for the switch to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for continued operation. If you are configuring a command switch or standalone switch, you must assign IP information. The first time that you access the switch, it is required if you...(CLI) to customize your system 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. Refer to communicate with local routers and ...
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... 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 manage the switch. You can be 1 to use the CLI to access the switch if you see the message "Press RETURN ...to get started," the setup program is correct, enter Y at Step 1. When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation ...
... 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 manage the switch. You can be 1 to use the CLI to access the switch if you see the message "Press RETURN ...to get started," the setup program is correct, enter Y at Step 1. When you forget the password. 2-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation ...
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... to the release notes on CCO for information on using the CLI with Catalyst 3500 XL switches. • Start an SNMP application such 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...
... to the release notes on CCO for information on using the CLI with Catalyst 3500 XL switches. • Start an SNMP application such 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...
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...-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. 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 They show...
...-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. 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 They show...
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...two end stations exceeds the 100BaseT cabling guidelines. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for cabling guidelines. • For 10BaseT connections: The distance between the port and the attached...Resolution Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 78-6456-04 Cabling distance exceeded. • Port statistics show excessive frame check sequence (FCS), late-collision, or alignment errors. • See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for...
...two end stations exceeds the 100BaseT cabling guidelines. • Reduce the cable length to turn green. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for cabling guidelines. • For 10BaseT connections: The distance between the port and the attached...Resolution Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 3-4 78-6456-04 Cabling distance exceeded. • Port statistics show excessive frame check sequence (FCS), late-collision, or alignment errors. • See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for...
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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 ... 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 ... 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...