Welcome Thank you for choosing the Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switch, a Cisco network communications device. This device is designed to be operational right out of the box as a standard bridge. In the default configuration, it will forward packets between connecting devices after power up.
19-inch rack. For stability, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the AUTION heaviest devices on the bottom. A top-heavy rack is likely to be unstable and may tip over. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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Squeeze the two release tabs on the fan module between your thumb and finger, then pull the module straight up out of the fan tray. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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(Optional) To reverse the air flow on the switch, rotate the fan module 180 degrees. Place the fan module back into the fan tray by lining it up with the guides and pushing straight down. You should hear an audible click when it is in place. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
In the following diagram, 1 is the grounding tab screwed into place on the grounding lug of the terminal strip, and 2 is the grounding cable to earth ground. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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• The circuit breaker must have a contact separation of at least 3mm. • The DC power rating is -38 — -72 VDC ± 0% 2.5A. In the following diagram, 1 is the DC power main, and 2 is the circuit breaker. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit connectivity. When you connect your network devices, do not exceed the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It can take up to one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational after it is connected.
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Make sure that any configuration changes made are saved AUTION before exiting by issuing the command: copy running-config startup-config You are now ready to configure the switch. Refer to the Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switch Administration Guide for further information. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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Enter the switch IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For example, http://192.168.1.254. The Switch Login Page displays. Enter the default login information: Username is cisco Default password is cisco (passwords are case sensitive) Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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The Getting Started window displays. You are now ready to configure the switch. Refer to the Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switch Administration Guide for further information. If you are not using DHCP on your network, set the IP address type on the switch to Static and change the static IP address and subnet mask to match your network topology.
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Switches in the same stack are connected together through their stack ports. Depending on the type of stack ports and the desired speed, you may need regular Cat5 or better Ethernet cables and/or Cisco approved modules or cables for the 550 Series switches.
Request timed out. Possible Causes and Resolutions Bad Ethernet connection: Check the LEDs for proper indications. Check the connectors of the Ethernet cable to ensure they are firmly plugged into the switch and your computer. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
30 to 60 seconds for the affected interfaces and/or LAN to become operational. External Features of the ESW2 Series Advanced Switch This section describes the exterior of the switches including ports, LEDs, and connections.
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Left Side of 350 Panel Left Side of 550 Panel Right Side of 350 Panel Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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These ports are also commonly referred to as miniGigaBit Interface Converter (miniGBIC) ports. The term SFP will be used in this guide. • SFP ports are compatible with Cisco 1G modules MGBT1, MGBSX1, MGBLH1, MGBLX1, MGBBX1; and 100M modules MFELX1, MFEFX1, and MFEBX1, as well as other brands of modules.
1000 Mbps or nothing is cabled to the port. SFP (if present)—(Green) Located on the right of a GE port. Lights steady when a connection is made through the shared port. Flashes when the port is passing traffic. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
DC power and earth ground. The connections from left to right are; earth ground, negative, and positive. Review the warnings and information in the DC Electrical Connections, page 6 section before connecting power to the device. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
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• To restore the switch configuration to the factory default settings: 1. Disconnect the switch from the network or disable all DHCP servers on your network. 2. With the power on, press-and-hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds. Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches...
Cisco Support and Resources www.cisco.com/go/smallbizhelp Cisco Support Center (SBSC) www.cisco.com/go/sbsc Contacts Cisco Firmware Downloads www.cisco.com/go/smallbizfirmware Select a link to download firmware for Cisco Products. No login is required. Product Documentation Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced www.cisco.com/go/esw2 Switches Click on the Resources Tab Regulatory, Compliance, and www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/...
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