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1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Preface xi Audience xi Purpose xi Organization xii Conventions xii Related Publications xviii Obtaining Documentation xviii Cisco.com xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xx Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco TAC Website xx Opening a TAC Case xxi TAC Case Priority Definitions xxi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Front-Panel Description 1-5 10/100 Ports 1-7 GBIC Module Slots 1-9 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide v
1 C H A P T E R CONTENTS Preface xi Audience xi Purpose xi Organization xii Conventions xii Related Publications xviii Obtaining Documentation xviii Cisco.com xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xx Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco TAC Website xx Opening a TAC Case xxi TAC Case Priority Definitions xxi Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 Front-Panel Description 1-5 10/100 Ports 1-7 GBIC Module Slots 1-9 78-6456-03 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide v
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...the 10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports 2-20 Connecting to a 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 Results 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst ...
...the 10/100 Ports 2-18 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports 2-20 Connecting to a 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 Results 3-2 Diagnosing Problems 3-3 Contents 78-6456-03 Catalyst ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 switch clusters or an individual...
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 switch clusters or an individual...
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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 ...performance 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 ...performance 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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... 1-3, Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6) have a set 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 console port or Telnet...
... 1-3, Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6) have a set 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 console port or Telnet...
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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 1-6 26237 26235...
... 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 1-6 26237 26235...
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...; 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 Port 3 is above port 4, and so on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches are the left-most pair. The 10... 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 inline-power ports Figure 1-6 Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 28010 SYSTEM RPS 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 17 18 17X 19 20 21...
...; 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 Port 3 is above port 4, and so on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches are the left-most pair. The 10... 11X 12X 13 14 13X 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23X 14X 24X 10/100 inline-power ports Figure 1-6 Catalyst 3548 XL Switch 1 2 GBIC module slots 28010 SYSTEM RPS 12 1X 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15X 17 18 17X 19 20 21...
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... source for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 You also can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to it . Refer to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility...
... source for complete GBIC module information. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 You also can connect the Cisco IP Phone to a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port and to it . Refer to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module slots support the following modules to provide flexibility...
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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 cluster management software to monitor all the switches in this section to select one of the LEDs described in a cluster. All of the port modes. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot...
... 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 monitor all the switches in this section to select one of the LEDs described in a cluster. All of the port modes. Figure 1-9 Catalyst 3508G XL LEDs GBIC module slot...
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..., as a group or individually, display information about the switch and about the failure conditions on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to interpret the port LED colors after you change the port mode in use by the switch. 1-16 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 To ...Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. When you change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is connected and operational. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. Internal power supply...
..., as a group or individually, display information about the switch and about the failure conditions on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to interpret the port LED colors after you change the port mode in use by the switch. 1-16 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 To ...Table 1-7 and Table 1-8 explain how to the Cisco Redundant Power System 300 Hardware Installation Guide. When you change a mode, press the Mode button until the desired mode is connected and operational. Port LEDs and Modes Each 10/100 port and module slot has a port LED. Internal power supply...
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...to-one cable (one DC output power module for four external devices that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR600-AC-RPS) to a powered-on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) ...to the four DC output power modules. The redundant-with-reboot configuration is not recommended. If you plan to use the internal power supply, use up to 150W DC each. Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 3500 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-...
...to-one cable (one DC output power module for four external devices that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR600-AC-RPS) to a powered-on the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) ...to the four DC output power modules. The redundant-with-reboot configuration is not recommended. If you plan to use the internal power supply, use up to 150W DC each. Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 3500 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-...
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... high-speed access to network resources, use gigabit GBIC modules to connect the switches directly to a backbone switch in a star configuration, to 10 km - 1000BaseZX GBIC module: Fiber connections of the switches, you can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as a backup path. You can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration.
... high-speed access to network resources, use gigabit GBIC modules to connect the switches directly to a backbone switch in a star configuration, to 10 km - 1000BaseZX GBIC module: Fiber connections of the switches, you can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as a backup path. You can connect the Catalyst 3500 XL switches, again in a star configuration.
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... For networks that interconnects segments and network resources. Workstations are connected to the gigabit GBIC module ports on the same logical segment as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for a network that travels over a network backbone, thereby increasing the bandwidth available to 250...is a high-bandwidth connection (such as web and mail servers). The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are configured for full-duplex operation, it receives up to each switch to the 10/100 switch ports for their own 10- or 100-Mbps access to the servers...
... For networks that interconnects segments and network resources. Workstations are connected to the gigabit GBIC module ports on the same logical segment as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for a network that travels over a network backbone, thereby increasing the bandwidth available to 250...is a high-bandwidth connection (such as web and mail servers). The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are configured for full-duplex operation, it receives up to each switch to the 10/100 switch ports for their own 10- or 100-Mbps access to the servers...
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...device at the other end might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the "GBIC Module Slots" section on when both the switch and the connected device have established link. For detailed instructions on , or there might not be turned on installing...and cabling the GigaStack GBICs, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. 2-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to the 1000BaseX ports. Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install the Gigabit Interface Converters (...
...device at the other end might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the "GBIC Module Slots" section on when both the switch and the connected device have established link. For detailed instructions on , or there might not be turned on installing...and cabling the GigaStack GBICs, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide. 2-20 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to the 1000BaseX ports. Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Note Install the Gigabit Interface Converters (...
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Follow these steps to connect to connect the cable. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until ... rubber plugs from contamination and ambient light. The plugs and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable from the fiber-optic port on the module, and store them for future use. Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle, as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 Connecting to...
Follow these steps to connect to connect the cable. Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Connecting to a 1000BaseX GBIC Module Port Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until ... rubber plugs from contamination and ambient light. The plugs and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable from the fiber-optic port on the module, and store them for future use. Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle, as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 Connecting to...
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The port LED then turns green. Figure 2-12 Connecting to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12. This takes about 30 seconds. Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector to a GigaStack Port 32708 MODE 1394 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 1 1 2 1 2 2 GigaStack cable 1394 2-22 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Note The port status is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol discovers the topology and searches for loops.
The port LED then turns green. Figure 2-12 Connecting to the GigaStack GBIC as shown in Figure 2-12. This takes about 30 seconds. Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Module Port Connect the GigaStack cable connector to a GigaStack Port 32708 MODE 1394 SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX SPEED 1 1 2 1 2 2 GigaStack cable 1394 2-22 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Connecting to the GBIC Module Ports Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch Note The port status is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol discovers the topology and searches for loops.