Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Catalyst 3550 Panduit
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Getting Started Guide Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Getting Started Guide INCLUDING LICENSE AND W ARRANTY 1 About this Guide 2 T aking Out What Y ou Need 3 Running Express S etup 4 Managing the Swit.
2 1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially conf igure your Catalyst switch. Also covered are switch management options, basic rack-mounting procedures, port and module connections, power connection procedures for both AC- and DC-powered switches, and troubleshooting help.
3 Shipping Box Contents Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3550 Switch Catalyst 3550 Switch Getting Started Guide Cisco Product Ownership Registration card Catalyst 3550 swi.
4 3 Running Express Setup When you f irst set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. Y ou can then access the switch through the IP address for further conf iguration.
5 Step 7 Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) to any 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the switch front panel and to the Ethernet port on the PC. Step 8 V erify that the LEDs on both Ethernet ports are green. Step 9 W ait 30 seconds.
6 Step 12 Enter this information in the Network Settings f ields: • In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) f ield, the default is 1 . Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the management interface through which you manage the switch and to which you assign IP information.
7 Refreshing the PC IP Address After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address. For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch, and reconnect it to the network. The network DHCP server will assign a new IP address to the PC.
8 Downloading Cisco Network Assistant Cisco Network Assistant is a free software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. Network Assistant offers advanced options for conf iguring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points.
9 5 Rack-Mounting This section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting and switch port connections. The illustrations in this section show the Catalyst 3550-12T and 3550-24 switch for examples. Y ou can install and connect other Catalyst 3550 switches as shown in these illustrations.
10 Installation Warning Statements This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Warning T o prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113˚F (45˚C).
11 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning Statements for Connecting to DC Power These statements apply when connecting a Catalyst 3550-24-DC switch to DC power . Warning When installing the unit, always make the ground connection f irst and disconnect it last.
12 Attaching the Brackets Use four Phillips f lat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets on the Catalyst 3550-12 switches. Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws MODE SYSTEM RPS STA TUS UTIL .
13 Attaching the Brackets Use six Phillips f lat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets on the Catalyst 3550-24 and 3550-48 switches. Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws MODE Catalyst 3550.
14 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.
15 Connect to the Switch Ports This section describes how to connect to the f ixed switch ports and to the GBIC module ports. Connect to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports Follow these steps: Warning V olta.
16 Connect to 100BASE-FX Ports Follow these steps: Install and Connect to GBIC Module Ports Follow these steps: For a list of supported modules, refer to the release notes on Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing and removing modules, refer to the documentation that came with the GBIC module.
17 After you connect to the switch port, the port LED turns amber while the switch establishes a link. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link.
18 Wiring the DC Input Power Source Follow these steps: Step 3 Slide the exposed area of the 6-gauge wire into the ground lug, and use the crimping tool to crimp the lug to the wire. Step 4 Using the ratcheting screwdriver , torque the ground lug screws to 15 lbf-in.
19 Caution Y ou must connect the Catalyst 3550-24-DC switch only to a DC-input power source that has an input supply voltage from –36 to –72 VDC. If the supply voltage is not in this range, the switch might not operate properly or might be damaged.
20 7 In Case of Difficulty If you experience diff iculty , help is available here and on Cisco.com. This section includes Express Setup troubleshooting, how to reset the switch, how to access help online, and where to f ind more information.
21 Resetting the Switch This section describes how to reset the switch by rerunning Express Setup. These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch: • Y ou installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong IP address.
22 Follow these steps: 1. Open your browser , and go to http://www .cisco.com/. 2. Click T echnical Support . 3. Click Product Support > Switches > Catalyst LAN and A TM Switches > 3550 Series Switches > T roubleshooting . 4. Click the subject that addresses the problem that you are experiencing.
23 8 Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
24 Y ou can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address: Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 W est T asman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 W e appreciate your comments.
25 Submitting a Service Request Using the online T AC Service Request T ool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.
26 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources. • Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, and logo merchandise.
27 10 Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Y our formal W arranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.
28 Duration of Hardware Warranty A Cisco product hardware warranty is supported for as long as the original end user continues to own or use the product, provided that the fan and power supply warranty is limited to f ive (5) years.
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