Cisco WS-C3750G-24TS-S1U - Catalyst Switch - Stackable Getting Started Manual

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Catalyst 3750 Switch Getting Started Guide
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About this Guide
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Taking Out What You Need
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Running Express Setup
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Managing the Switch
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Planning Switch Stacks
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Rack-Mounting
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In Case of Difficulty
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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
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Cisco Warranty Information
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  • Page 1 TARTED UIDE Catalyst 3750 Switch Getting Started Guide About this Guide Taking Out What You Need Running Express Setup Managing the Switch Planning Switch Stacks Rack-Mounting In Case of Difficulty Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Cisco Warranty Information...
  • Page 2: About This Guide

    When using the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version running on the switch. The software version is on the Cisco IOS label on the switch rear panel. For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3750 Switch that accompanies this guide.
  • Page 3: Shipping Box Contents

    Shipping Box Contents SYS T MA STR STA T DUP LX SPE ED STA CK MO DE Ca ta lys t 37 50 G SER IES Catalyst 3750 switch Two 19-inch mounting brackets Four number-12 Phillips machine screws Four number-8 Phillips truss-head screws 0.5-meter, 1.0-meter or 3.0-meter StackWise cable Six number-8 Phillips flat-head screws...
  • Page 4: Running Express Setup

    Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the SYST LED remains green. If the Step 4 switch fails POST, the SYST LED turns amber. POST errors are usually fatal. Contact your Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST. Press and hold the Mode button for Step 5 3 seconds.
  • Page 5 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable Step 7 to any 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the switch front SYST MAST R STAT DUPL X SPEE D STAC K panel. MOD E Cat alys t 356 PoE -48 SERIE S Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC.
  • Page 6 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields: Step 11 • In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the management interface through which you manage the switch.
  • Page 7 (Optional) Enter this information in the Advanced Setting fields: Step 14 • In the Telnet Access field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch by using the command-line interface (CLI). If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.
  • Page 8: Managing The Switch

    Downloading Cisco Network Assistant Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points. Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to download, install, or use it.
  • Page 9: Command Line Interface

    Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information. Command-Line Interface You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to the switch console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.
  • Page 10: Powering Considerations

    If you don’t specify the length of the StackWise cable, the 0.5-meter cable is supplied. If you require the 1-meter cable or 3-meter cable, you can order it from your Cisco supplier. For cable numbers, see the Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide.
  • Page 11: Cabling Considerations

    These illustrations show the recommended Catalyst 3750 switch stack configurations with redundant StackWise cabling connections for optimized stack bandwidth. For more configuration examples, see the Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com. Vertical Stacking In this example, the stack uses the 0.5-meter StackWise cable to make redundant connections.
  • Page 12: Side-By-Side Stacking

    Side-By-Side Stacking In this example, eight switches are stacked side-by-side with redundant connections by using 0.5- and 3-meter StackWise cables. In this example, nine switches are stacked side-by-side with redundant connections by using 0.5- and 3-meter StackWise cables. Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
  • Page 13: Rack Mounting

    For alternate mounting procedures, such as installing the switch in a 24-inch rack or on a wall, and for additional cabling information, see the Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com. Equipment That You Supply You need to supply a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch.
  • Page 14: Installation Warning Statements

    Installation Warning Statements This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3750 Switch guide. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
  • Page 15 Warning If a redundant power system (RPS) is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 265 Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection: 10/100/1000 Ethernet.
  • Page 16: Attaching The Brackets

    Attaching the Brackets Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets to Catalyst 3750 switches in one of three mounting positions. SY ST RP S MA ST R STA T DU PL X SP EE D STA CK MO DE C at al ys...
  • Page 17: Rack-Mount The Switch

    Rack-Mount the Switch Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. Use the four number-12 Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Cable guide SYS T RP S MA STR STA T DU PLX...
  • Page 18: Connect The Stackwise Cables

    Step 4 the screws tightly. Removing and installing the StackWise cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove Caution and insert the cable more often than is absolutely necessary. Note Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches.
  • Page 19: Connect To The Switch Ports

    Step 2 The fixed ports on the Catalyst 3750 Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches provide PoE support for devices that are compliant with IEEE 802.3af, and also provide Cisco pre-standard PoE support for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points.
  • Page 20: Install The Sfp Modules And Connect To The Ports

    14 X 24 X SFP module port For a list of supported modules, see the release notes on Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP modules, see the documentation that came with the SFP module. Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and Caution insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary.
  • Page 21: Install The Xenpak Module And Connect To The Ports

    Install the XENPAK Module and Connect to the Ports Follow these steps to install a XENPAK module into the XENPAK module slot on the front panel of the Catalyst 3750G-16TD switch: Remove the two Phillips-head Step 1 retaining screws from the XENPAK C at al ys t 37 module slot cover, and store them for se rie s...
  • Page 22: In Case Of Difficulty

    In Case of Difficulty If you experience difficulty, help is available in this section and also on Cisco.com. This section includes Express Setup troubleshooting, how to reset the switch, how to access help online, and where to find more information.
  • Page 23: Resetting The Switch

    First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the hardware installation guide or the software configuration guide on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive...
  • Page 24: Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, And Security Guidelines

    Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew4/whatsnew.html Subscribe to the What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS Version 2.0.
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