Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Getting Started Guide
Installation Warning Statements
Securing the AC Power Cord (Optional)
Connecting the StackWise Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch)
StackWise Cabling Configurations
Connecting the StackPower Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch)
StackPower Cabling Configurations
Installing the Network Module (Optional)
Resetting the Switch to the Default Settings
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
This guide describes how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst switch. It also covers switch management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking, port and module connections, and troubleshooting.
For more installation and configuration information, see the Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X documentation on Cisco.com. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and documentation updates, see the release notes on Cisco.com.
When using the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version running on the switch.
For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switches on Cisco.com.
Catalyst WS-C3750X-48P1 switch with optional network module2 |
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(Optional) RJ-45 console cable 2 |
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(Optional) USB console cable 2 |
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(Optional) StackWise cable (0.5-meter, 1-meter, or 3-meter) 2 |
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(Optional) StackPower cable (0.305-meter or 1.5-meter) 2 |
Note Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.
You should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can access the switch through the IP address for further configuration.
Note To use the CLI-based initial setup program, see Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program,” in the switch hardware guide.
Note Before running Express Setup, disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser and any wireless client running on your PC.
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During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, temporarily change your PC settings before you use DHCP. Note Write down the static IP address. You will need this IP address in Step 13. |
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AC power switches: Plug the AC power cord into the switch power supply and into a grounded AC outlet. DC power switches: See the wiring instructions in the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com. |
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Approximately 30 seconds after the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), which can take up to 5 minutes to complete. During POST, the SYSTEM LED blinks green, and the XPS, STATUS, DUPLEX, and SPEED LEDs turn solid green. When POST is complete, the SYSTEM LED is green, the MAST LED is green if the switch is acting as stack master, and the other LEDs turn off. Note Before going to the next step, wait until POST is complete. If the SYST LED blinks green, does not turn green, or turns amber, contact your Cisco representative or reseller. The switch failed the power-on self-test (POST). |
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Press and hold the Mode button until all the LEDs next to the Mode button turn green. (The XPS LED remains off on some switch models.) You might need to hold the button for more than 3 seconds. The switch is now in Express Setup mode. If the LEDs next to the Mode button blink when you press the button, release it. Blinking LEDs mean that the switch is already configured and cannot go into Express Setup mode. For more information, see the “Resetting the Switch to the Default Settings” section. |
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Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to a port:
Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC. Wait until the port LEDs on the switch and your PC or laptop are green or blinking green. Green LEDs mean a successful connection. If the port LEDs do not turn green after about 30 seconds, make sure that: |
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Start a browser session on the PC, and enter the IP address 10.0.0.1. When prompted, enter the default password, cisco. Note The switch ignores text in the username field. The Express Setup window appears. If the Express Setup window does not appear, make sure that any browser pop-up blockers or proxy settings are disabled and that any wireless client is disabled on your PC or laptop. |
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Enter this information in the Network Settings fields: Note All entries must be in English letters. Note We recommend that you use the default VLAN value. During Express Setup, VLAN 1 is the only VLAN on the switch. Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the management interface through which you manage the switch. The VLAN ID range is 1 to 1001.
Note You must change the default password, cisco. (Optional) Enter this information in the Ethernet Management Port Settings fields: |
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(Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager interface. You can enter other administrative settings in the Optional Settings fields. For example, the optional administrative settings identify and synchronize the switch for enhanced management. NTP automatically synchronizes the switch clock with the network clock. You can manually set the system clock if the switch should have different settings. |
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(Optional) You can select the Advanced Settings tab on the Express Setup window and enter the advanced settings now or enter them later by using the device manager interface.
Note Enabling IPv6 restarts the switch when you complete Express Setup. |
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Click Submit to save your changes and wait 60 seconds to complete the initial setup. After you click Submit and 60 seconds elapsed :
For more information about Express Setup fields, see the online help for the Express Setup window. |
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Disconnect the switch from the PC, and install the switch in your network. See the “Installing the Switch” section. |
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If you changed the static IP address on your PC in Step 2, change it to the previously configured static IP address. |
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See the “Managing the Switch” section for information about configuring and managing the switch. To display the device manager: 1. Start a web browser on your PC or laptop. 2. Enter the switch IP address, username, and password assigned in Step 8 in the browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears. If the device manager does not appear:
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After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, you can use these options for configuration:
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager in the switch memory. This is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access it through a web browser.
1. Launch a web browser on your PC or laptop.
2. Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.
3. Use the device manager for basic switch configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device manager online help for more information.
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.
1. Go to this Web address: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html.
Note You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this choice.)
4. When you run the installer, follow the instructions. In the final panel, click Finish.
Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Use one of these options to it:
Note You cannot use the Ethernet console port and the USB console port at the same time.
Note A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the switch USB console port. See the switch hardware installation guide for instructions.
1. Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the mini-B (5-pin-connector) USB port on the switch front panel.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
4. Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command reference.
1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the PC Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet console port on the switch rear panel.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
4. Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command reference.
1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the PC Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to the management port on the switch rear panel.
2. Start a Telnet session on the PC.
3. Enter the switch IP address that you assigned using Express Setup.
4. Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command reference.
You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) and HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch. You can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.
The Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that works with embedded Cisco Networking Services (CNS) agents in the switch software. You can use the Registrar to automate initial configurations and configuration updates.
See the “Accessing Help Online” section for supporting documentation.
This section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting. The illustrations show the Catalyst 3750X-48P switch. You can install and connect other Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X switches as shown. See the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Before installing the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch document on Cisco.com.
Warning To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113°F (45°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Statement 17B
Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan. Exposed circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. Statement 206
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Note The grounding architecture of this product is DC-isolated (DC-I).
Use three (for front-mount) or four (for mid- or rear-mount) number-8 Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of each bracket to the switch in one of these mounting positions.
Use the four number-12 Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
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. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006
Make a loop in the power cord and thread it through the power cord retainer. Connect the power cord to the power supply.
Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches.
Connect the cable to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel. Use the window in the StackWise cable to align the connector. Use a ratcheting torque screwdriver to tighten the retainer screws to 5-inch pound of torque. Connect the other end of the cable to the port of the other switch, and tighten the retainer screws to 5-inch pound of torque. Avoid overtightening the screws.
Always use a Cisco-approved StackPower cable to connect the switches.
Note The Catalyst 3750-X S-PWR ports accept either the yellow or the green end of the StackPower cable.
Align the connector and connect the StackPower cable to the S-PWR port on the switch rear panel and finger-tighten the screw. Connect the other end of the cable to the port on the other switch and finger-tighten the screw. Avoid overtightening the screws.
You can configure a StackPower stack of up to four switches for either power-sharing or redundancy.
This illustration shows the recommended stack configuration with connections using 0.305-meter StackPower cables.
For more examples, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
The switch accepts a hot-swappable network expansion module that provides SFP (1 Gigabit) and SFP+ (10 Gigabit) uplink ports.
Note You need a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to install the network module.
When you connect to servers, workstations, IP phones, wireless access points, and routers, use a straight-through, twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable in a 10/100/1000 port. Use a crossover, twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable when you connect to other switches, hubs, or repeaters. Connect the other cable end to an RJ-45 port on the other device.
Depending upon the installed power supply, the 10/100/1000 ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+.
PoE inline power supports devices compliant with IEEE 802.3af, as well as prestandard Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points. Each port can deliver up to 15.4 W of power.
PoE+ inline power supports devices compliant with IEEE 802.3at, delivering up to 30 W to all switch ports.
See the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Note The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default. The switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces. You can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to a copper 10/100/1000 module port on the switch, regardless of the type of connected device.
Hold the SFP module on the sides, and insert it into the switch slot until you feel the connector snap into place. |
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Use only Cisco SFP modules with the switch. 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 SFP module documentation.
After you connect a device to the switch port, the port LED turns amber for about 30 seconds while the switch establishes a link. The LED turns green when the switch and the attached device have a link. If the LED is off, the device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter installed in the device.
If Express Setup does not run, or if the Express Setup page does not appear in your browser:
1. Press and hold the Mode button. The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 3 seconds.
2. Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after 7 more seconds, and then the switch restarts.
The switch now behaves like an unconfigured switch. You can enter the switch IP information by using Express Setup as described in the “Running Express Setup” section.
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 troubleshooting documentation.
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
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SFP compatibility matrix documents are available from this Cisco.com site:
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