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... 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 Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-31 Large Campus Configuration...
... 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 Hardware Installation Guide vi 78-6456-03 to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-29 Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-31 Large Campus Configuration...
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...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/... 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 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
...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/... 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 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... 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 Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is...
... 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 Purpose The Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide documents the hardware features of Catalyst 3500 series XL switches. Preface Audience This guide is...
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... characters, such as passwords or tabs, are installing the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Appendix B, "Connector and... a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Organization Preface Organization This guide is organized into the following conventions to set up the switch initial configuration. Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations in various languages of the switch. Examples...
... characters, such as passwords or tabs, are installing the switch. Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-6456-04 Chapter 2, "Installing and Starting Up the Switch," contains the procedures for the switches and the regulatory agency approvals. Appendix B, "Connector and... a switch on a rack, wall, table, or shelf. Organization Preface Organization This guide is organized into the following conventions to set up the switch initial configuration. Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations in various languages of the switch. Examples...
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.... Related 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 information about...
.... Related 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 information about...
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... iQ Magazine at this URL: xxii Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com • Packet magazine is little or no effect on your business operations. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and...
... iQ Magazine at this URL: xxii Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com • Packet magazine is little or no effect on your business operations. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and...
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Table 1-1 Catalyst 3508G XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • 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...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Table 1-1 Catalyst 3508G XL Features Feature Description Performance and • 8 GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit Ethernet slots Configuration • 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...
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... 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....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 ...
... 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....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 ...
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... ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches provide protocol support for each 10/100 port: Auto and Never. The 10/100 switch ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected On a per -port priority override. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for...
... ports on the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR, and 3548 XL switches provide protocol support for each 10/100 port: Auto and Never. The 10/100 switch ports can control whether or not a Catalyst 3524-PWR XL 10/100 port automatically provides power when a Cisco IP Phone is connected On a per -port priority override. Refer to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for...
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... Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to eight GBICs in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. During the power transfer, the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your GBIC module for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up to nine half-duplex links (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco...
... Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3524-PWR and 3548 XL switches and up to eight GBICs in the Catalyst 3508G XL switch. During the power transfer, the phone might reboot or reestablish link with your GBIC module for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up to nine half-duplex links (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine Catalyst 3500 XL switches. GBIC Module Slots The Cisco...
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... LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The 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...
... LED Status LED Utilization LED Duplex LED Speed LED 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-11 The 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...
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...correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green Amber RPS Status RPS is off or is not installed. 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 ...functioning properly. Note If you are both powered on page 1-23. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. RPS is not a recommended configuration. Table 1-4 and Table 1-5 list the LED colors and their meanings. RPS...
...correctly for the Catalyst 3508, 3512, 3524, and 3548 XL Switches Color Off Solid green Blinking green Amber RPS Status RPS is off or is not installed. 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 ...functioning properly. Note If you are both powered on page 1-23. Note The Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS) supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches. RPS is not a recommended configuration. Table 1-4 and Table 1-5 list the LED colors and their meanings. RPS...
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...-reboot configuration is also connected to an AC outlet if the switch is not recommended. The switches do not support the fully-redundant configuration described in the RPS documentation. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS ...Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 3500 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch RPS Connector on the Cisco...
...-reboot configuration is also connected to an AC outlet if the switch is not recommended. The switches do not support the fully-redundant configuration described in the RPS documentation. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS ...Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 3500 XL switches: • Cisco RPS 600 (model PWR600-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3512, 3524, 3548, and 3508 XL switches • Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS)-Supports the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL switch RPS Connector on the Cisco...
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... switch at the same time, the subsequent switches will not be powered. If more information on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to six switches. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch The Cisco...switch console port to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up of 300W. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to manage individual and standalone switches. Console Port You can power only one of switches or an individual switch...
... switch at the same time, the subsequent switches will not be powered. If more information on the Cisco RPS 300, refer to six switches. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the "Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on the Catalyst 3524-PWR XL Switch The Cisco...switch console port to the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide and the online help for up of 300W. Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR300-AC-RPS) to manage individual and standalone switches. Console Port You can power only one of switches or an individual switch...
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...network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. Network Configuration Examples This section provides network configuration concepts and includes examples of ...the relative priority of the switch, to access the CLI. Table 1-9 describes what can cause network performance to degrade and describes how you can manage switches from a remote location. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for more information...
...network users. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-25 The switch supports a comprehensive set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. Network Configuration Examples This section provides network configuration concepts and includes examples of ...the relative priority of the switch, to access the CLI. Table 1-9 describes what can cause network performance to degrade and describes how you can manage switches from a remote location. See the Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Command Reference for more information...
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... fewer users share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to create a GigaStack loopback. 1-26 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-9 Considerations for Increasing Network Performance Network Demands Suggested Design Methods •...
... fewer users share the bandwidth, and place the network resources in the stack fails, connect the bottom switch to the top switch to create a GigaStack loopback. 1-26 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04 Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-9 Considerations for Increasing Network Performance Network Demands Suggested Design Methods •...
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... to network resources in the backbone. If one of the backbone switches fails, the second backbone switch preserves connectivity between the switches and network resources. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-27 You can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as a backup path. If one of the redundant connections fails, the...
... to network resources in the backbone. If one of the backbone switches fails, the second backbone switch preserves connectivity between the switches and network resources. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-27 You can configure the stack members and the Catalyst 3508G XL switch as a backup path. If one of the redundant connections fails, the...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-21 Example Configurations with Catalyst 3500 XL Switches Cost-Effective Wiring Closet Catalyst 3548 XL switch Catalyst 3548 XL GigaStack cluster High-Performance Workgroup Catalyst 3508 XL or 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 3500 XL cluster Redundant Gigabit Backbone Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch 1 Gbps HSRP 33090 Catalyst 3500 XL cluster 1-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-21 Example Configurations with Catalyst 3500 XL Switches Cost-Effective Wiring Closet Catalyst 3548 XL switch Catalyst 3548 XL GigaStack cluster High-Performance Workgroup Catalyst 3508 XL or 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 3500 XL cluster Redundant Gigabit Backbone Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch Catalyst 4908G-L3 switch 1 Gbps HSRP 33090 Catalyst 3500 XL cluster 1-28 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
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... are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-29 This GigaStack also can be configured as web and mail servers). The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected to network resources (such as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for redundant cluster management. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network...
... are connected through one line. 78-6456-04 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 1-29 This GigaStack also can be configured as web and mail servers). The Catalyst 3500 XL switches in this network are connected to network resources (such as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for redundant cluster management. Chapter 1 Product Overview Network...
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Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-22 Small- to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Cisco 2600 router Catalyst 3500 XL GigaStack cluster 100 Mbps (200 Mbps full duplex) Gigabit server 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Gigabit server 10/100 Mbps (20/200 Mbps full duplex) Single workstations 33091 1-30 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04
Network Configuration Examples Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-22 Small- to Medium-Sized Network Configuration Cisco 2600 router Catalyst 3500 XL GigaStack cluster 100 Mbps (200 Mbps full duplex) Gigabit server 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Gigabit server 10/100 Mbps (20/200 Mbps full duplex) Single workstations 33091 1-30 Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide 78-6456-04