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...Up the Switch 2-1 Preparing for Using the Switch 1-25 Small- Contents 2 C H A P T E R LEDs 1-11 System LED 1-14 RPS LED 1-15 Port LEDs and Modes 1-16 Rear-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector... 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options 1-24 Network Configuration Examples 1-25 Design Concepts for Installation 2-2 Warnings 2-2 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL...
...Up the Switch 2-1 Preparing for Using the Switch 1-25 Small- Contents 2 C H A P T E R LEDs 1-11 System LED 1-14 RPS LED 1-15 Port LEDs and Modes 1-16 Rear-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector... 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options 1-24 Network Configuration Examples 1-25 Design Concepts for Installation 2-2 Warnings 2-2 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-5 U.S.A. 2-5 Taiwan 2-5 Japan 2-6 Korea 2-6 Hungary 2-7 Installation Guidelines 2-7 Verifying Package Contents 2-8 Catalyst 3500 Series XL...
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... Cable Guide 2-13 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-15 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-15 Attaching the Switch to a Wall 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-17 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the ... 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 Hardware Installation Guide vii
... Cable Guide 2-13 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-15 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-15 Attaching the Switch to a Wall 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf 2-17 Powering On the Switch and Running POST 2-17 Connecting to the 10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the ... 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 Hardware Installation Guide vii
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INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Grounded Equipment Warning C-23 Supply Circuit Warning C-24 No On/Off Switch Warning C-25 Power Supply Warning C-27 Work During Lightning Activity Warning C-30 Product Disposal Warning C-31 Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing C-33 Chassis Power Connection Warning C-38 Shock Hazard from Interconnections Warning C-41 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide ix
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...the concepts and terminology of the switches in the series, explains how to install a switch and set up its initial configuration, provides troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide... xi Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation...
...the concepts and terminology of the switches in the series, explains how to install a switch and set up its initial configuration, provides troubleshooting information, and describes how to assign IP information to the switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide... xi Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing and configuring a Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation...
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... problems that can be installed suggest possible deployment strategies. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is in ...boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Organization Preface Organization This guide is organized into the following conventions to...
... problems that can be installed suggest possible deployment strategies. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications for installing a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Conventions This guide uses the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Product Overview," is in ...boldface screen font. • Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >). Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Organization Preface Organization This guide is organized into the following conventions to...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... such as servers, routers, and other network devices. A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in the series, and Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 list their features...
... such as servers, routers, and other network devices. A feature specific to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch is its ability to provide inline power to Cisco IP Phones. (Phone adapters are stackable 10/100 Ethernet switches to the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 switch ports.) Figure 1-1 shows the switch models in the series, and Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 list their features...
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... Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 3500 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...
... Overview Figure 1-1 Catalyst 3500 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...
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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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Features Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 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 ...8226; SPAN port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for Cisco GBIC modules - GigaStack 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 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 ...8226; SPAN port monitoring on any port • Support for command switch redundancy • Support for Cisco GBIC modules - GigaStack GBIC - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-6456-04
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...label that 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 of inline phone power...Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for optional Cisco RPS 300 that you press.) These front-panel components are described in this section. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have 10/100 RJ-45 ports and two 1000BaseX GBIC module slots....
...label that 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 of inline phone power...Cluster Management Suite, a web-based tool for optional Cisco RPS 300 that you press.) These front-panel components are described in this section. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 All Catalyst 3500 XL switches have 10/100 RJ-45 ports and two 1000BaseX GBIC module slots....
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... RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GBIC module slots Figure 1-3 Catalyst 3512 XL Switch 12 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 ...
... RPS MODE STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GBIC module slots Figure 1-3 Catalyst 3512 XL Switch 12 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 ...
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..., 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 Installation Guide 1-7 The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to a distance of the pair (port 1) is above the second member... 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 31X 33 34 33X 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2X 47X 1 MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 10/100 ports GBIC module slots 10/100 Ports The 10/100 ports on .
..., 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 Installation Guide 1-7 The 10/100 switch ports can connect, up to a distance of the pair (port 1) is above the second member... 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 31X 33 34 33X 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 2X 47X 1 MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 10/100 ports GBIC module slots 10/100 Ports The 10/100 ports on .
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... Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches-must be set to an AC power source. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is required for Cisco IP Phones. Front-Panel Description...
... Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 The 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL switches-must be set to an AC power source. However, the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is required for Cisco IP Phones. Front-Panel Description...
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... to it . For information about Cisco IP Phones, refer to eight GBICs in a point-to-point configuration) or up to the documentation that came with the switch. You can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to the Cisco IP Phone. The GigaStack GBIC supports... one full-duplex link (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Note GBIC modules are not factory-installed on these...
... to it . For information about Cisco IP Phones, refer to eight GBICs in a point-to-point configuration) or up to the documentation that came with the switch. You can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to the Cisco IP Phone. The GigaStack GBIC supports... one full-duplex link (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. Note GBIC modules are not factory-installed on these...
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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 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 one of the port modes. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS 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 Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, Figure 1-11, and Figure 1-12 show the location of the LEDs described in this section except...
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 one of the port modes. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot LEDs 18961 1 SYSTEM 2 3 RPS 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 Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, Figure 1-11, and Figure 1-12 show the location of the LEDs described in this section except...
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... is not functioning properly. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 1X 23 45... 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 2X System LED 28325 16X Mode label System LED Redundant ...
... is not functioning properly. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . Front-Panel Description Figure 1-12 Catalyst 3548 XL LEDs Port LEDs Chapter 1 Product Overview SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 1X 23 45... 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 2X System LED 28325 16X Mode label System LED Redundant ...
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...LED The Redundant Power System (RPS) LED shows the RPS status. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down , or a fan on the RPS could be powered down and restarts... properly. One of the RPS shows the revision level. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. Note The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Table 1-4 RPS LED...
...LED The Redundant Power System (RPS) LED shows the RPS status. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. If the switch power supply fails, the switch powers down , or a fan on the RPS could be powered down and restarts... properly. One of the RPS shows the revision level. The switch goes through its normal boot sequence when it restarts. Note The Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-15 Table 1-4 RPS LED...
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... voice and data subnetworks, where Cisco IP Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. Users with RJ-45 connectors-to the 10/100 inline-power ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches and to the 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of inter-VLAN...
... voice and data subnetworks, where Cisco IP Phones are created by clustering the Catalyst switches except the Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch. Users with RJ-45 connectors-to the 10/100 inline-power ports on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switches and to the 10/100 ports on the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. A Catalyst 4908G-L3 backbone switch provides the benefits of inter-VLAN...