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...and Adapter Pinouts B-9 Identifying a Crossover Cable B-9 Adapter Pinouts B-10 Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite C-1 Connecting to an Ethernet Port C-2 Launching the Switch Home Page C-3 CMS Requirements C-5 Recommended Configuration for Web-Based Management C-6 Operating System and Browser Support C-6 Supported Java Plug-Ins C-7 Java Plug-In Notes C-8 Where to Go Next C-8 Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-1 Methods for Accessing the CLI D-2 Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup (Unconfigured Switch Only) D-2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port...
...and Adapter Pinouts B-9 Identifying a Crossover Cable B-9 Adapter Pinouts B-10 Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite C-1 Connecting to an Ethernet Port C-2 Launching the Switch Home Page C-3 CMS Requirements C-5 Recommended Configuration for Web-Based Management C-6 Operating System and Browser Support C-6 Supported Java Plug-Ins C-7 Java Plug-In Notes C-8 Where to Go Next C-8 Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program D-1 Methods for Accessing the CLI D-2 Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup (Unconfigured Switch Only) D-2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port...
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... STAT LEDs remain green. You do not create a username with Express Setup. For information about troubleshooting a POST failure, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," to determine a course of the power cable to set up and configure the switch. Starting Express Setup Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Step 2 Connect the other end of action. Caution Do not start Express Setup until POST has completed. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-15136-02 The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. If...
... STAT LEDs remain green. You do not create a username with Express Setup. For information about troubleshooting a POST failure, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," to determine a course of the power cable to set up and configure the switch. Starting Express Setup Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Step 2 Connect the other end of action. Caution Do not start Express Setup until POST has completed. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-15136-02 The SYST LED turns amber if the POST fails. If...
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...-through Ethernet cable between an Ethernet port of the switch and the Ethernet port of this feature, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. For configuration information for instructions on page B-9 for this chapter explains how to configure a switch by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program." If not, make sure that POST successfully ran before pressing the Mode button to begin Express Setup. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
...-through Ethernet cable between an Ethernet port of the switch and the Ethernet port of this feature, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. For configuration information for instructions on page B-9 for this chapter explains how to configure a switch by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program." If not, make sure that POST successfully ran before pressing the Mode button to begin Express Setup. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Enter the IP address for the switch. Note You must specify a default gateway if the management workstation and the switch are not allowed. (Optional) Enter the name of your system contact in the Default Gateway field. You do not enter a username for the default gateway in the System Contact field. This is a system that connects a network on a different subnet. Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Configuring the Switch Settings Configuring...
... Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Enter the IP address for the switch. Note You must specify a default gateway if the management workstation and the switch are not allowed. (Optional) Enter the name of your system contact in the Default Gateway field. You do not enter a username for the default gateway in the System Contact field. This is a system that connects a network on a different subnet. Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Configuring the Switch Settings Configuring...
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... enable SNMP, you have installed the switch in either the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. Embedded spaces are going to use Telnet to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). b. The switch exits Express Setup mode. Enter a password in SNMP community strings. Enter the Telnet password again in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 The Telnet password can install the switch in the Telnet Access field if you set the SNMP write community, users...
... enable SNMP, you have installed the switch in either the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. Embedded spaces are going to use Telnet to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). b. The switch exits Express Setup mode. Enter a password in SNMP community strings. Enter the Telnet password again in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 The Telnet password can install the switch in the Telnet Access field if you set the SNMP write community, users...
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... the CLI. For more information, refer to the switch, you can install the switch or further configure it by Using the Cluster Management Suite." • Tools-Access diagnostic and monitoring tools such as shown on the left menu bar in Figure 1-8 on a wall, or connecting devices to modify switch- and port-level settings. Installing or Connecting Devices to the Switch For detailed installation procedures on mounting your configuration to the switch software configuration guide For...
... the CLI. For more information, refer to the switch, you can install the switch or further configure it by Using the Cluster Management Suite." • Tools-Access diagnostic and monitoring tools such as shown on the left menu bar in Figure 1-8 on a wall, or connecting devices to modify switch- and port-level settings. Installing or Connecting Devices to the Switch For detailed installation procedures on mounting your configuration to the switch software configuration guide For...
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... configuration information for proper operation. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-15136-02 When using a straight-through cable. If the connected device also supports autonegotiation, the switch port negotiates the best connection (that is, the fastest line speed that the cable is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for connections to a copper 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port on the switch, regardless the type of device on the switch to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Pinouts...
... configuration information for proper operation. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-15136-02 When using a straight-through cable. If the connected device also supports autonegotiation, the switch port negotiates the best connection (that is, the fastest line speed that the cable is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for connections to a copper 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port on the switch, regardless the type of device on the switch to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Pinouts...
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Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a fault condition. RPS is connected but is off or not properly connected. Table 2-1 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is providing power to another device (redundancy has been allocated to this device). 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Chapter 2 Product Overview Front Panel Description System LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is operating...
Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a fault condition. RPS is connected but is off or not properly connected. Table 2-1 System LED Color Off Green Amber System Status System is providing power to another device (redundancy has been allocated to this device). 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Chapter 2 Product Overview Front Panel Description System LED The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is operating...
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and port-level settings. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to the Catalyst 3750 Switch Command Reference on the switch, and no additional installation is required. For more information, refer to the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com, and the online help for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to the switch console port or by connecting your management station directly to support desktop-switching features. The CiscoView application...
and port-level settings. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to the Catalyst 3750 Switch Command Reference on the switch, and no additional installation is required. For more information, refer to the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com, and the online help for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to the switch console port or by connecting your management station directly to support desktop-switching features. The CiscoView application...
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... Software" section on page 1-6. • Power on page 1-6. See the "Connecting to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from Your Browser" section on page D-11. • Connect to the console port, and start the emulation software. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 1-13. Installing the Switch Chapter 3 Switch Installation After the switch is mounted in the rack...
... Software" section on page 1-6. • Power on page 1-6. See the "Connecting to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from Your Browser" section on page D-11. • Connect to the console port, and start the emulation software. See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page 1-13. Installing the Switch Chapter 3 Switch Installation After the switch is mounted in the rack...
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... 3-44 and the "Connecting to the front-panel ports. To use CMS, go to the "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on page D-11. • Connect to an SFP Module" section on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Place the switch on page 3-46 to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. For configuration information, refer to complete the installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02...
... 3-44 and the "Connecting to the front-panel ports. To use CMS, go to the "Launching the Switch Home Page" section on page D-11. • Connect to an SFP Module" section on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Place the switch on page 3-46 to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. For configuration information, refer to complete the installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02...
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... connecting to switches or repeaters, use the mdix auto command in the CLI to enable the automatic crossover feature. This takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. Step 1 When connecting to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The port LED is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for this feature, refer to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, connect a straight-through cable for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces...
... connecting to switches or repeaters, use the mdix auto command in the CLI to enable the automatic crossover feature. This takes about 30 seconds, and then the port LED turns green. Step 1 When connecting to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. The port LED is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for this feature, refer to workstations, servers, routers, and Cisco IP Phones, connect a straight-through cable for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces...
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...LEDs turn amber for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 Refer to the software configuration guide, the switch command reference guide on Cisco.com, or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST Results, page 4-1 • Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 4-2 • Replacing a Failed Stack Member, page 4-7 Understanding POST Results As the switch powers on page 2-8. CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems...
...LEDs turn amber for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 Refer to the software configuration guide, the switch command reference guide on Cisco.com, or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for troubleshooting problems: • Understanding POST Results, page 4-1 • Clearing the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 4-2 • Replacing a Failed Stack Member, page 4-7 Understanding POST Results As the switch powers on page 2-8. CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems...
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... is disabled by default. Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 3750 switches. 10/100/1000 Ports The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on the other devices. Figure B-1 shows the pinout. The automatic crossover feature is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for this feature, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-1 For configuration information for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces...
... is disabled by default. Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 3750 switches. 10/100/1000 Ports The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on the other devices. Figure B-1 shows the pinout. The automatic crossover feature is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for this feature, refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-1 For configuration information for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces...
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....txt file to access and run the Java-based CMS: • Java plug-in 1.4 • Java plug-in 1.3.1 These Java plug-ins are supported both in . 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 Appendix C Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite CMS Requirements Table C-2 Supported Operating Systems and Browsers Operating System Netscape Microsoft Internet Minimum Service Pack or Patch Communicator1 Explorer2 Windows 95 Service...
....txt file to access and run the Java-based CMS: • Java plug-in 1.4 • Java plug-in 1.3.1 These Java plug-ins are supported both in . 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-7 Appendix C Managing the Switch by Using the Cluster Management Suite CMS Requirements Table C-2 Supported Operating Systems and Browsers Operating System Netscape Microsoft Internet Minimum Service Pack or Patch Communicator1 Explorer2 Windows 95 Service...
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... tab, verify that Use browser settings is checked and that no proxies are enabled. • If you are running an Internet virus checker on McAfee VirusScan, disable the VirusScan Internet Filter option, the Download Scan option, or both . Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-8 78-15136-02 From the Start menu on Windows 2000 and the plug-in takes a long time to load, you have installed the Java plug...
... tab, verify that Use browser settings is checked and that no proxies are enabled. • If you are running an Internet virus checker on McAfee VirusScan, disable the VirusScan Internet Filter option, the Download Scan option, or both . Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-8 78-15136-02 From the Start menu on Windows 2000 and the plug-in takes a long time to load, you have installed the Java plug...
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... connecting the console port of this release. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program Methods for this chapter, beginning with the "Taking Out What You Need" section on page D-4. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-3 To access the switch through the console port, follow the steps in the rest of the switch to the command reference for Accessing the CLI Note While in Express Setup mode, the IP address...
... connecting the console port of this release. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program Methods for this chapter, beginning with the "Taking Out What You Need" section on page D-4. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-3 To access the switch through the console port, follow the steps in the rest of the switch to the command reference for Accessing the CLI Note While in Express Setup mode, the IP address...
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... configuration information for all connections to an Ethernet port on page 3-12 before you can use the mdix auto command to connect the switches. When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by using the StackWise cables and ports to enable the automatic crossover feature. Stacking the Switches (Optional) You can use either a crossover or a straight-through cables to connect the switch ports to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup...
... configuration information for all connections to an Ethernet port on page 3-12 before you can use the mdix auto command to connect the switches. When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by using the StackWise cables and ports to enable the automatic crossover feature. Stacking the Switches (Optional) You can use either a crossover or a straight-through cables to connect the switch ports to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup...
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... perform other management tasks, use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) by selecting option 2. After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you want to change this configuration to save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • CMS from your selection, and press Return. If you created. If...
... perform other management tasks, use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) by selecting option 2. After you complete the setup program, the switch can run the default configuration that you want to change this configuration to save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • CMS from your selection, and press Return. If you created. If...
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... and cables StackWise cables cable numbers 2-15 connecting to 3-37 cautions xvi chassis warning, rack-mounting and servicing E-19 Cisco IP Phones, connecting to 3-45 Cisco RPS See RPS CiscoView 2-18 CLI 2-18 accessing by using Express Setup D-2 accessing through console port D-3 Cluster Management Suite See CMS CMS 2-18 accessing your switch C-1 operating systems and supported browsers C-6 requirements C-5 to C-7 supported Java plug-ins C-7 command-line interface See CLI connecting to 10/100/1000 ports 3-44 to 10/100 ports 3-44 to console port 3-8, B-6 to SFP modules...
... and cables StackWise cables cable numbers 2-15 connecting to 3-37 cautions xvi chassis warning, rack-mounting and servicing E-19 Cisco IP Phones, connecting to 3-45 Cisco RPS See RPS CiscoView 2-18 CLI 2-18 accessing by using Express Setup D-2 accessing through console port D-3 Cluster Management Suite See CMS CMS 2-18 accessing your switch C-1 operating systems and supported browsers C-6 requirements C-5 to C-7 supported Java plug-ins C-7 command-line interface See CLI connecting to 10/100/1000 ports 3-44 to 10/100 ports 3-44 to console port 3-8, B-6 to SFP modules...