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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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...Rack 2-13 Attaching the Optional 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... 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port 2-22 Connecting a PC or Terminal 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 ...
...Rack 2-13 Attaching the Optional 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... 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port 2-21 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port 2-22 Connecting a PC or Terminal 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 ...
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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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...Guide documents the hardware features 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. We assume that you are familiar...
...Guide documents the hardware features 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. We assume that you are familiar...
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... and functional overview of the warnings in angle brackets (< >). Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations in various languages of the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 It also describes how to set up the...instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in italic. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information...
... and functional overview of the warnings in angle brackets (< >). Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations in various languages of the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 It also describes how to set up the...instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in italic. It describes the switch ports, the standards they support, and the switch LEDs. Examples use these conventions: • Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font. • Information...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 These switches also can connect workstations and Cisco IP Phones and other network devices such...
... 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. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 These switches also can connect workstations and Cisco IP Phones and other network devices such...
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... 44 45 46 47 48 STATUS UTIL 47X 1 DUPLEX SPEED 2X MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 30210 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6456-04 Features Chapter 1 Product 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...
... 44 45 46 47 48 STATUS UTIL 47X 1 DUPLEX SPEED 2X MODE 16X 18X 32X 34X 2 48X 30210 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-6456-04 Features Chapter 1 Product 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...
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GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (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 managing...
GigaStack GBIC module - 1000BaseSX GBIC module - 1000BaseLX/LH GBIC module - 1000BaseZX GBIC module (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 managing...
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... IEEE 802.1Q trunking support on all ports • Support for voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic ... degradation from broadcast storms • 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
... IEEE 802.1Q trunking support on all ports • Support for voice VLAN ID (VVID) • High-speed EtherChannel connections between switches and servers • 8192 MAC addresses • IEEE 802.1p capable • CGMP to limit the flooding of IP multicast traffic ... degradation from broadcast storms • 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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... that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to provide inline power for Cisco IP Phones from all 24 10/100 Ethernet ports • Auto-detection and control of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports.... Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • Cisco IOS CLI through the ...
... that operates on AC input and supplies DC output to provide inline power for Cisco IP Phones from all 24 10/100 Ethernet ports • Auto-detection and control of the Catalyst 3508G XL switch (Figure 1-2) has eight 1000BaseX GBIC module slots but no 10/100 ports.... Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description Table 1-2 Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL Features (continued) Feature Description (continued) Management • Cisco IOS CLI through the ...
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... 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 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports 1 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
... 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 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 ports 1 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide...
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... 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 For example, in pairs. Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78...
... 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 For example, in pairs. Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch Front-Panel Description 30291 12 1X 34 56 78...
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...Refer to the following phones: Cisco IP Phone 7960, Cisco IP Phone 7940, and Cisco IP Phone 7910 • Automatically detect if a Cisco IP Phone is connected. When connecting the switch to an AC power source. These ports also can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ...and 4 cables, but these features. Ports operating at 100 Mbps. When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be explicitly set to the 10/100 ports on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 CMS and the CLI provide...
...Refer to the following phones: Cisco IP Phone 7960, Cisco IP Phone 7940, and Cisco IP Phone 7910 • Automatically detect if a Cisco IP Phone is connected. When connecting the switch to an AC power source. These ports also can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 ...and 4 cables, but these features. Ports operating at 100 Mbps. When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, be explicitly set to the 10/100 ports on a port, the port Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 78-6456-04 CMS and the CLI provide...
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... you can order GBIC modules separately. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. You can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to eight GBICs in a point-to-point configuration) or up to an AC power source for... complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Refer to -GigaStack GBIC...
... you can order GBIC modules separately. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. You can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to eight GBICs in a point-to-point configuration) or up to an AC power source for... complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Refer to -GigaStack GBIC...
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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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...Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use the switch LEDs described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. Figure 1-9 Catalyst...DUPLX SPEED 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 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use cluster management software to monitor...
...Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide describes how to use the Cluster Management Suite to monitor individual switches and how to use the switch LEDs described in this section except the utilization meter (UTL) are visible on the VSM home page and Cluster Manager page. Figure 1-9 Catalyst...DUPLX SPEED 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 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front-Panel Description LEDs You can use cluster management software to monitor...
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... Status System is not functioning properly. System is functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings. 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... power and is operating normally. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . System is receiving power but is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
... Status System is not functioning properly. System is functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and their meanings. 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... power and is operating normally. For information on the System LED colors during POST, see the "Powering On the Switch and Running POST" section on . System is receiving power but is not powered on page 2-17. 1-14 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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... create workgroups with gigabit access to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. The Catalyst 6500 switch provides the workgroups with gigabit uplinks to the Catalyst 6500 switch. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software. Because it can use switch clusters that includes a call processing, routing, and IP...
... create workgroups with gigabit access to core resources: • Cisco 7000 series router for a network of Catalyst 3500 and 2900 XL switches. The Catalyst 6500 switch provides the workgroups with gigabit uplinks to the Catalyst 6500 switch. Cisco CallManager controls call -processing server running Cisco CallManager software. Because it can use switch clusters that includes a call processing, routing, and IP...
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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