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... xxvii Ordering Documentation xxvii Documentation Feedback xxviii Obtaining Technical Assistance xxviii Cisco.com xxviii Technical Assistance Center xxix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxx Product Overview 1-1 Catalyst 4000 Series Switches 1-1 Catalyst 2948G Switch 1-2 Catalyst 2980G Switch 1-3 Supervisor Engine Software 1-3 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1 Switch CLI Overview 2-1 Accessing the Switch CLI 2-2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port 2-2 Accessing the...
... xxvii Ordering Documentation xxvii Documentation Feedback xxviii Obtaining Technical Assistance xxviii Cisco.com xxviii Technical Assistance Center xxix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxx Product Overview 1-1 Catalyst 4000 Series Switches 1-1 Catalyst 2948G Switch 1-2 Catalyst 2980G Switch 1-3 Supervisor Engine Software 1-3 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1 Switch CLI Overview 2-1 Accessing the Switch CLI 2-2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port 2-2 Accessing the...
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Contents 3 C H A P T E R 4 C H A P T E R Using Command Aliases 2-7 Specifying Modules, Ports, and VLANs 2-7 Specifying MAC Addresses 2-8 Specifying IP Addresses, Host Names, and IP Aliases 2-8 ROM Monitor CLI 2-9 Example of a Catalyst 4003 Bootup Display 2-9 Configuring the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway 3-1 Understanding How the Switch Management Interfaces Work 3-1 Understanding How Automatic IP Configuration Works 3-2 Automatic IP Configuration Overview 3-2 Understanding...
Contents 3 C H A P T E R 4 C H A P T E R Using Command Aliases 2-7 Specifying Modules, Ports, and VLANs 2-7 Specifying MAC Addresses 2-8 Specifying IP Addresses, Host Names, and IP Aliases 2-8 ROM Monitor CLI 2-9 Example of a Catalyst 4003 Bootup Display 2-9 Configuring the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway 3-1 Understanding How the Switch Management Interfaces Work 3-1 Understanding How Automatic IP Configuration Works 3-2 Automatic IP Configuration Overview 3-2 Understanding...
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...VTP Version 3 Takeover 9-28 Disabling VTP Version 3 on a Per-Port Basis 9-29 VTP Version 3 show Commands 9-29 Configuring VLANs 10-1 Understanding How VLANs Work 10-1 VLAN Ranges 10-3 Configurable VLAN Parameters 10-4 VLAN... Default Configuration 10-4 VLAN Configuration Guidelines 10-5 Configuring VLANs on the Switch 10-6 Creating or Modifying an Ethernet VLAN 10-6 Creating or Modifying a Normal-Range Ethernet ...VLAN 10-7 Creating or Modifying an Extended-Range VLAN 10-9 Assigning Switch Ports to a VLAN 10-10 Mapping 802.1Q VLANs to ISL VLANs 10-11 ...
...VTP Version 3 Takeover 9-28 Disabling VTP Version 3 on a Per-Port Basis 9-29 VTP Version 3 show Commands 9-29 Configuring VLANs 10-1 Understanding How VLANs Work 10-1 VLAN Ranges 10-3 Configurable VLAN Parameters 10-4 VLAN... Default Configuration 10-4 VLAN Configuration Guidelines 10-5 Configuring VLANs on the Switch 10-6 Creating or Modifying an Ethernet VLAN 10-6 Creating or Modifying a Normal-Range Ethernet ...VLAN 10-7 Creating or Modifying an Extended-Range VLAN 10-9 Assigning Switch Ports to a VLAN 10-10 Mapping 802.1Q VLANs to ISL VLANs 10-11 ...
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... E R 78-15486-01 Configuring a Login Banner 27-4 Clearing the Login Banner 27-5 Enabling or Disabling the "Cisco Systems Console" Telnet Login Banner 27-5 Defining and Using Command Aliases 27-6 Defining and Using IP Aliases 27-7 Configuring Permanent and Static ARP Entries 27-8 Configuring Static Routes 27-9... 28-7 1+1 Redundancy Mode Limitations 28-7 Power Consumption for Modules 28-9 Migrating a Supervisor Engine II from a Catalyst 4006 Switch to a Catalyst 4500 Series Switch 28-10 Understanding How Inline Power Works 28-11 Inline Power Management Modes 28-12 Power Requirements 28-12 Phone...
... E R 78-15486-01 Configuring a Login Banner 27-4 Clearing the Login Banner 27-5 Enabling or Disabling the "Cisco Systems Console" Telnet Login Banner 27-5 Defining and Using Command Aliases 27-6 Defining and Using IP Aliases 27-7 Configuring Permanent and Static ARP Entries 27-8 Configuring Static Routes 27-9... 28-7 1+1 Redundancy Mode Limitations 28-7 Power Consumption for Modules 28-9 Migrating a Supervisor Engine II from a Catalyst 4006 Switch to a Catalyst 4500 Series Switch 28-10 Understanding How Inline Power Works 28-11 Inline Power Management Modes 28-12 Power Requirements 28-12 Phone...
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...Authentication Example 30-40 Understanding How Authorization Works 30-41 Authorization Events 30-41 TACACS+ Primary and Fallback Options 30-41 TACACS+ Command Authorization 30-42 RADIUS Authorization 30-42 Configuring Authorization 30-43 Authorization Default Configuration 30-43 TACACS+ Authorization Configuration Guidelines 30-43 ...Configuring TACACS+ Authorization 30-43 Authorization Example 30-46 Understanding How Accounting Works 30-47 Accounting Overview 30-48 xviii Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 78-15486-01
...Authentication Example 30-40 Understanding How Authorization Works 30-41 Authorization Events 30-41 TACACS+ Primary and Fallback Options 30-41 TACACS+ Command Authorization 30-42 RADIUS Authorization 30-42 Configuring Authorization 30-43 Authorization Default Configuration 30-43 TACACS+ Authorization Configuration Guidelines 30-43 ...Configuring TACACS+ Authorization 30-43 Authorization Example 30-46 Understanding How Accounting Works 30-47 Accounting Overview 30-48 xviii Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 78-15486-01
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...Trace Severity 31-15 Using the show Commands 31-16 Modifying the Switch Boot Configuration 32-1 Understanding How the Switch Boot Configuration Works 32-1 Understanding the Boot...CONFIG_FILE Environment Variable 32-3 Default Switch Boot Configuration 32-4 Setting the Configuration Register ...Setting CONFIG_FILE Recurrence 32-5 Setting the Switch to Ignore the NVRAM Configuration 32...Displaying the Switch Boot Configuration 32-8 Working with System ...Software Images to the Switch Using TFTP 33-1 ...Server 33-5 Downloading System Software Images to the Switch Using rcp 33-5 Understanding How rcp Software Image...
...Trace Severity 31-15 Using the show Commands 31-16 Modifying the Switch Boot Configuration 32-1 Understanding How the Switch Boot Configuration Works 32-1 Understanding the Boot...CONFIG_FILE Environment Variable 32-3 Default Switch Boot Configuration 32-4 Setting the Configuration Register ...Setting CONFIG_FILE Recurrence 32-5 Setting the Switch to Ignore the NVRAM Configuration 32...Displaying the Switch Boot Configuration 32-8 Working with System ...Software Images to the Switch Using TFTP 33-1 ...Server 33-5 Downloading System Software Images to the Switch Using rcp 33-5 Understanding How rcp Software Image...
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... how to use the different command-line interfaces (CLIs). Configuring the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway Describes how to perform a baseline configuration of the Catalyst enterprise LAN switches. Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Switching Describes how to configure the ...network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst enterprise LAN switches. Filter, UplinkFast, BackboneFast, and Loop Guard 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 xxiii Configuring Fast EtherChannel ...
... how to use the different command-line interfaces (CLIs). Configuring the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway Describes how to perform a baseline configuration of the Catalyst enterprise LAN switches. Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Switching Describes how to configure the ...network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst enterprise LAN switches. Filter, UplinkFast, BackboneFast, and Loop Guard 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 xxiii Configuring Fast EtherChannel ...
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... the Catalyst enterprise LAN switches: • Catalyst 4000 Series Switch Installation Guide • Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Installation Guide • Catalyst 4912G Installation Guide • Catalyst 2948G and 2980G Installation Guide • Catalyst 4000 Family, 2948G, and 2980G Switches Quick Software Configuration • Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches Command Reference • System Message Guide-Catalyst 6500 Series, Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches...
... the Catalyst enterprise LAN switches: • Catalyst 4000 Series Switch Installation Guide • Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Installation Guide • Catalyst 4912G Installation Guide • Catalyst 2948G and 2980G Installation Guide • Catalyst 4000 Family, 2948G, and 2980G Switches Quick Software Configuration • Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches Command Reference • System Message Guide-Catalyst 6500 Series, Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches...
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.... Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in the publication. xxvi Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 78-15486-01 The Catalyst 4500 series includes the Catalyst 4503 and Catalyst 4506 switches. Indicates that the system displays are in boldface screen font. Command descriptions use these conventions: screen font boldface screen font italic screen...
.... Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in the publication. xxvi Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 78-15486-01 The Catalyst 4500 series includes the Catalyst 4503 and Catalyst 4506 switches. Indicates that the system displays are in boldface screen font. Command descriptions use these conventions: screen font boldface screen font italic screen...
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... on the module. For descriptions of the Catalyst 2980G switch hardware, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches Command Reference. 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 1-3 For more information, see Chapter 2, "Using the Command-Line Interface." Chapter 1 Product Overview Catalyst 2980G Switch Catalyst 2980G Switch Note For installation information and a complete description...
... on the module. For descriptions of the Catalyst 2980G switch hardware, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches Command Reference. 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 1-3 For more information, see Chapter 2, "Using the Command-Line Interface." Chapter 1 Product Overview Catalyst 2980G Switch Catalyst 2980G Switch Note For installation information and a complete description...
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... For descriptions of all switch and ROM monitor commands, refer to be distinguished from any other currently available commands or parameters. 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-1 CH A P T E R 2 Using the Command-Line Interface This chapter describes the command-line interface (CLI) that you use to the Cisco IOS software command reference publications.
... For descriptions of all switch and ROM monitor commands, refer to be distinguished from any other currently available commands or parameters. 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-1 CH A P T E R 2 Using the Command-Line Interface This chapter describes the command-line interface (CLI) that you use to the Cisco IOS software command reference publications.
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...(see this display: Cisco Systems, Inc. Make sure that the terminal is already booted, press Enter to overwrite or erase configuration parameters. Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-2 78-15486-01 If the switch is not on how...RS-232) cable. You configure the switch using the tip command on page 2-3. If the switch is on page 2-9). Accessing the Switch CLI Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface The Catalyst enterprise LAN switches are multi-module systems. Commands you enter from the CLI might apply...
...(see this display: Cisco Systems, Inc. Make sure that the terminal is already booted, press Enter to overwrite or erase configuration parameters. Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-2 78-15486-01 If the switch is not on how...RS-232) cable. You configure the switch using the tip command on page 2-3. If the switch is on page 2-9). Accessing the Switch CLI Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface The Catalyst enterprise LAN switches are multi-module systems. Commands you enter from the CLI might apply...
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...the default gateway) for system monitoring. Use normal-mode commands for the switch. Note For complete information on page 20-6. Cisco Systems Console Enter password: After you successfully connect to the switch using Telnet, see the "Using Telnet" section on ...and default gateway, see Chapter 30, "Configuring Switch Access Using AAA." 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-3 Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the Switch CLI Accessing the CLI Through Telnet Before you must...
...the default gateway) for system monitoring. Use normal-mode commands for the switch. Note For complete information on page 20-6. Cisco Systems Console Enter password: After you successfully connect to the switch using Telnet, see the "Using Telnet" section on ...and default gateway, see Chapter 30, "Configuring Switch Access Using AAA." 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-3 Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Accessing the Switch CLI Accessing the CLI Through Telnet Before you must...
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...Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-4 78-15486-01 On a new switch, the normal-mode password is null. Enter Password: Console> To disconnect from the switch CLI, enter the exit command. If you are connecting to a new switch,...mode, enter the enable command. Accessing Help Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface To enter normal command mode, follow these parameters, enter set ip ? Cisco Systems Console Fri Aug 27 1999, 16:14:41 Enter password: Many commands (for the switch. Otherwise, enter the privileged...
...Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-4 78-15486-01 On a new switch, the normal-mode password is null. Enter Password: Console> To disconnect from the switch CLI, enter the exit command. If you are connecting to a new switch,...mode, enter the enable command. Accessing Help Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface To enter normal command mode, follow these parameters, enter set ip ? Cisco Systems Console Fri Aug 27 1999, 16:14:41 Enter password: Many commands (for the switch. Otherwise, enter the privileged...
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... question mark (?). Esc B Moves the cursor backward one character. Ctrl-F or the Right Arrow key1 Moves the cursor forward one word. The system displays all commands that begin with co, as VT100s. 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-5 Command-Line Editing The switch CLI supports a number of the...
... question mark (?). Esc B Moves the cursor backward one character. Ctrl-F or the Right Arrow key1 Moves the cursor forward one word. The system displays all commands that begin with co, as VT100s. 78-15486-01 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-5 Command-Line Editing The switch CLI supports a number of the...
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..., the output is used on the UNIX command line. a ---More--- Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-6 78-15486-01 Abbreviating a Command When typing a command, you enter a unique partial character string and press Tab, the system completes the command or keyword on the command line. Scrolling Through Command Output When the output of the screen...
..., the output is used on the UNIX command line. a ---More--- Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-6 78-15486-01 Abbreviating a Command When typing a command, you enter a unique partial character string and press Tab, the system completes the command or keyword on the command line. Scrolling Through Command Output When the output of the screen...
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... port is numbered 2/1 instead of 1/1 because logically the ports are logically on these switches, you can enter lists of ports. The Catalyst 4912G, the Catalyst 2948G, and the Catalyst 2980G switches have two logical modules. Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Command Aliases Task To scroll down one line To scroll down one slot. To designate...
... port is numbered 2/1 instead of 1/1 because logically the ports are logically on these switches, you can enter lists of ports. The Catalyst 4912G, the Catalyst 2948G, and the Catalyst 2980G switches have two logical modules. Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Command Aliases Task To scroll down one line To scroll down one slot. To designate...
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... in place of VLANs, use an IP address, except for most commands that use a comma-separated list (do not insert spaces) to specify individual VLANs or a hyphen (-) between the VLAN numbers to designate VLANs and VLAN ranges. Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-8 78-15486-01 The MAC address...
... in place of VLANs, use an IP address, except for most commands that use a comma-separated list (do not insert spaces) to specify individual VLANs or a hyphen (-) between the VLAN numbers to designate VLANs and VLAN ranges. Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 2-8 78-15486-01 The MAC address...
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... Status: (. = Pass, F = Fail) processor: . Type control-C to see the available ROM monitor commands. switch port 2: . switch port 8: . Autobooting image: "bootflash:cat4000.5-1-1a.bin" CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CCCCCCCCCCCCCC Starting Off-line Diagnostics Mapping in 5 seconds. switch port 10: . Note For complete descriptions of a Catalyst 4003 switch. switch port 6: . The system will now begin autobooting. cpu sdram: . rommon 1 > The system will...
... Status: (. = Pass, F = Fail) processor: . Type control-C to see the available ROM monitor commands. switch port 2: . switch port 8: . Autobooting image: "bootflash:cat4000.5-1-1a.bin" CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CCCCCCCCCCCCCC Starting Off-line Diagnostics Mapping in 5 seconds. switch port 10: . Note For complete descriptions of a Catalyst 4003 switch. switch port 6: . The system will now begin autobooting. cpu sdram: . rommon 1 > The system will...
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Module 2 Passed Power-on page 3-9. 2-10 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 78-15486-01 For more information, see the "Using DHCP or RARP to 0.0.0.0. Cisco Systems, Inc. Console Enter password: 1999 Aug 12 14:34:05 %SYS-5-MOD_OK:Module 1 is ... Exiting Off-line Diagnostics IP address for Module 3: WS-X4306 Port status: (. = Pass, F = Fail, ? = no GBIC) 1: . 2: . 3: . 4: ? 5: ? 6: ? Example of a Catalyst 4003 Bootup Display Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface 41: . 42: . 43: . 44: . 45: . 46: . 47: . 48: .
Module 2 Passed Power-on page 3-9. 2-10 Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide-Release 8.1 78-15486-01 For more information, see the "Using DHCP or RARP to 0.0.0.0. Cisco Systems, Inc. Console Enter password: 1999 Aug 12 14:34:05 %SYS-5-MOD_OK:Module 1 is ... Exiting Off-line Diagnostics IP address for Module 3: WS-X4306 Port status: (. = Pass, F = Fail, ? = no GBIC) 1: . 2: . 3: . 4: ? 5: ? 6: ? Example of a Catalyst 4003 Bootup Display Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface 41: . 42: . 43: . 44: . 45: . 46: . 47: . 48: .