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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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... green. The switch acts as a DHCP server during the Express Setup procedure, and only the PC or workstation connected to configure a switch. After the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), a series of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-15136-02 When POST is a browser-based program that the SYST and STAT LEDs are any devices connected to the switch. Starting Express Setup Express Setup...
... green. The switch acts as a DHCP server during the Express Setup procedure, and only the PC or workstation connected to configure a switch. After the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), a series of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-15136-02 When POST is a browser-based program that the SYST and STAT LEDs are any devices connected to the switch. Starting Express Setup Express Setup...
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...-through cable for instructions on identifying a crossover cable. When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by default. For configuration information for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Note The rest of this feature, refer to a copper 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port on the switch, regardless the type of the connection. To configure the switch by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup...
...-through cable for instructions on identifying a crossover cable. When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by default. For configuration information for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Note The rest of this feature, refer to a copper 10/100 or 10/100/1000 port on the switch, regardless the type of the connection. To configure the switch by using the command-line interface (CLI)-based setup program, see Appendix D, "Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup...
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... the Switch Password field. You do not enter a username for the switch in the Default Gateway field. Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Configuring the Switch Settings Configuring the Switch Settings The Management Interface field displays VLAN1-Default. A gateway (router or dedicated network device) is limited to which you can start with Express Setup: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Contact your system administrator and obtain the IP address, the IP subnet mask, and the default gateway for the default gateway in...
... the Switch Password field. You do not enter a username for the switch in the Default Gateway field. Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Configuring the Switch Settings Configuring the Switch Settings The Management Interface field displays VLAN1-Default. A gateway (router or dedicated network device) is limited to which you can start with Express Setup: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Contact your system administrator and obtain the IP address, the IP subnet mask, and the default gateway for the default gateway in...
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... a password in the Confirm Telnet Password field. (Optional) Click Enable to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage the switch by using the CLI. Embedded spaces are going to use Telnet to manage switches by using Cisco Works or another SNMP-based network-management system. The switch exits Express Setup mode. SNMP community strings authenticate access to clear your switch (for example: 172.20.139.142.) The switch home page appears, as shown in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
... a password in the Confirm Telnet Password field. (Optional) Click Enable to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage the switch by using the CLI. Embedded spaces are going to use Telnet to manage switches by using Cisco Works or another SNMP-based network-management system. The switch exits Express Setup mode. SNMP community strings authenticate access to clear your switch (for example: 172.20.139.142.) The switch home page appears, as shown in Figure 1-8. 1-10 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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... bar in Figure 1-8 on a wall, or connecting devices to the switch, see Appendix C, "Managing the Switch by using CMS or the CLI. and port-level settings. Other Switch Home Page Features These additional features are available from the switch home page, as Telnet and Extended Ping. • Help Resources-Access Catalyst 3750 documentation. Where to Go Next Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Where to Go Next After you have...
... bar in Figure 1-8 on a wall, or connecting devices to the switch, see Appendix C, "Managing the Switch by using CMS or the CLI. and port-level settings. Other Switch Home Page Features These additional features are available from the switch home page, as Telnet and Extended Ping. • Help Resources-Access Catalyst 3750 documentation. Where to Go Next Chapter 1 Using Express Setup Where to Go Next After you have...
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... also set these ports for speed and duplex autonegotiation in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." Note 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires Category 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Note On switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later, you can use a crossover cable. The automatic crossover feature is , the fastest line speed that both devices support and...
... also set these ports for speed and duplex autonegotiation in Appendix B, "Connector and Cable Specifications." Note 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires Category 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Note On switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later, you can use a crossover cable. The automatic crossover feature is , the fastest line speed that both devices support and...
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..., and the LED should turn green. Press the Standby/Active button on . System is off or not properly connected. Table 2-2 RPS LED Color Off Green Flashing green Amber Flashing amber RPS Status RPS is operating normally. RPS is connected but is in standby mode or in a switch has failed, and the RPS is providing power to another device (redundancy has been allocated to a neighboring device). Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a fault...
..., and the LED should turn green. Press the Standby/Active button on . System is off or not properly connected. Table 2-2 RPS LED Color Off Green Flashing green Amber Flashing amber RPS Status RPS is operating normally. RPS is connected but is in standby mode or in a switch has failed, and the RPS is providing power to another device (redundancy has been allocated to a neighboring device). Contact Cisco Systems. The internal power supply in a fault...
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...) groups. and port-level settings. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to support desktop-switching features. You can manage switches from the CLI. From CMS, you can use to the switch console port or by using Telnet from anywhere in your SNMP application for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is already installed on Cisco.com for more information. • SNMP network management You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to set of a Simple Network Management...
...) groups. and port-level settings. The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to support desktop-switching features. You can manage switches from the CLI. From CMS, you can use to the switch console port or by using Telnet from anywhere in your SNMP application for this application. • Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) The switch CLI is already installed on Cisco.com for more information. • SNMP network management You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to set of a Simple Network Management...
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... configuration information, refer to complete the installation, run the setup program, and access the switch: • (Optional) Connect the switches in the stacks. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to the "Accessing the Switch from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack...
... configuration information, refer to complete the installation, run the setup program, and access the switch: • (Optional) Connect the switches in the stacks. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to the "Accessing the Switch from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack...
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...; Connect to an SFP Module" section on page C-3. See the "Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports" section on the table, you might need to perform these steps to install the switch on page D-11. • Connect to complete the installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page D-11. • Connect to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. To use CMS...
...; Connect to an SFP Module" section on page C-3. See the "Connecting StackWise Cable to StackWise Ports" section on the table, you might need to perform these steps to install the switch on page D-11. • Connect to complete the installation. 3-36 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 78-15136-02 See the "Completing the Setup Program" section on page D-11. • Connect to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. To use CMS...
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... the port LED does not turn on page B-6 for this feature, refer to enable the automatic crossover feature. The automatic crossover feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. For configuration information for cable-pinout descriptions.) Note When connecting to 1000BASE-T-compatible devices, be sure to use the mdix auto command in the CLI to the switch software configuration guide...
... the port LED does not turn on page B-6 for this feature, refer to enable the automatic crossover feature. The automatic crossover feature is amber while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discovers the topology and searches for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. For configuration information for cable-pinout descriptions.) Note When connecting to 1000BASE-T-compatible devices, be sure to use the mdix auto command in the CLI to the switch software configuration guide...
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... command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. This chapter describes these topics for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. They show failures in the power-on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. When the switch begins POST, the System, the RPS, the Master, the Status, and the Duplex LEDs turn green for troubleshooting problems...
... command-line interface (CLI), or from a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation. This chapter describes these topics for 2 seconds. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 CH A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The LEDs on self-test (POST), port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. They show failures in the power-on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. When the switch begins POST, the System, the RPS, the Master, the Status, and the Duplex LEDs turn green for troubleshooting problems...
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... switch, regardless the type of the connection. 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 accordingly. 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...
... switch, regardless the type of the connection. 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 accordingly. 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...
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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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... and in takes a long time to the online help. Where to Go Next For more information about the CMS, refer to the software configuration guide or to load, you are enabled. • If you can speed up CMS operation by disabling the virus checker filter option, the download option, or both by selecting Start > Programs > Network Associates > Virus Scan Console > Configure. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-8 78-15136-02...
... and in takes a long time to the online help. Where to Go Next For more information about the CMS, refer to the software configuration guide or to load, you are enabled. • If you can speed up CMS operation by disabling the virus checker filter option, the download option, or both by selecting Start > Programs > Network Associates > Virus Scan Console > Configure. Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-8 78-15136-02...
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... can access the CLI by connecting the console port of this release. For more information about using the CLI, refer to the serial port on your PC or workstation and 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 10.0.0.1 remains active on page D-4. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-3
... can access the CLI by connecting the console port of this release. For more information about using the CLI, refer to the serial port on your PC or workstation and 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 10.0.0.1 remains active on page D-4. 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-3
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...-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-5 For configuration information for all connections to an Ethernet port on page 3-12 before you can stack up to nine switches by default. Stacking the Switches (Optional) You can use the mdix auto command to enable the automatic crossover feature. When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by using the StackWise cables and ports to connect the switches. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program Stacking...
...-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide D-5 For configuration information for all connections to an Ethernet port on page 3-12 before you can stack up to nine switches by default. Stacking the Switches (Optional) You can use the mdix auto command to enable the automatic crossover feature. When the automatic crossover feature is disabled by using the StackWise cables and ports to connect the switches. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program Stacking...
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... next time the switch reboots, save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • CMS from your selection, and press Return. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information ! interface FastEthernet1/0/1 ! interface FastEthernet1/0/2 interface FastEthernet1/0/3 ! ... ! interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 10.4.120.106 255.0.0.0 ! If you created. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your browser 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
... next time the switch reboots, save the configuration and use one of these tools: • Command-line interface (CLI) • CMS from your selection, and press Return. Appendix D Quick Setup By Using the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information ! interface FastEthernet1/0/1 ! interface FastEthernet1/0/2 interface FastEthernet1/0/3 ! ... ! interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 10.4.120.106 255.0.0.0 ! If you created. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your browser 78-15136-02 Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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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...