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Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit
Interface Converter Hardware
Installation Guide

March 2002

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Page 2: ...difying the equipment without Cisco s written authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A or Class B digital devices In that event your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense You can determine whether your equipment ...

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Page 5: ...ed Publications xvii Obtaining Documentation xviii World Wide Web xviii Documentation CD ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xix Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco com xx Technical Assistance Center xxi Contacting TAC through the Website xxi Contacting TAC by Telephone xxii C H A P T E R 1 Overview 1 1 Features 1 1 GigaStack GBIC LEDs 1 2 GBIC Module Slot LEDs 1 3 Cablin...

Page 6: ...tion 2 1 Inspecting the Packing List 2 1 EMC Regulatory Statements 2 2 U S A 2 2 Taiwan 2 2 Japan 2 2 Korea 2 3 Hungary 2 3 Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge 2 4 Installing a GigaStack GBIC 2 4 Attaching the GBIC Clip 2 6 Recommended Configuration 2 7 Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Ports 2 7 Creating Connections 2 8 Point to Point Connections 2 10 Cascaded Stack Connections 2 11 Cascaded Stack Connec...

Page 7: ...llation Guide 78 6460 04 Contents C H A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 A P P E N D I X A Technical Specifications A 1 A P P E N D I X B Connectors and Cables B 1 GigaStack GBIC Cabling B 1 A P P E N D I X C Translated Safety Warnings C 1 Product Disposal C 1 I N D E X ...

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Page 9: ...isco Information Packet and your warranty document from the CD or from Cisco com 1 Launch your browser and go to the following URL http www cisco com univercd cc td doc es_inpck cetrans htm The Warranties and License Agreement page appears 2 To view the Cisco Information Packet perform these steps a Click the Information Packet Number field and make sure that the part number 78 5235 02C0 is highli...

Page 10: ...ntact our Service and Support website for assistance at http www cisco com public Support_root shtml Duration of Hardware Warranty As long as the original End User continues to own or use the Product provided that fan and power supply warranty is limited to five 5 years In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture Cisco warranty support is limited to five 5 years from the announcement of ...

Page 11: ...Hardware Installation Guide 78 6460 04 Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms Complete the information below and keep for ready reference Product purchased from Their telephone number Product Model and Serial number Maintenance Contract number ...

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Page 13: ...ts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking Purpose This guide describes how to install the GigaStack GBIC and troubleshoot problems associated with its installation Note The GigaStack GBICs and their ports are managed through one of the management interfaces of a Gigabit capable switch For more information about managing GigaStack GBICs refer to the software configuration guides for ...

Page 14: ...ng problems Appendix A Technical Specifications lists the physical and environmental specifications and the regulatory agency approvals Appendix B Connectors and Cables describes the cables and connectors that can connect to the GigaStack GBIC ports Appendix C Translated Safety Warnings contains translations of the warnings in this guide Notes Cautions and Warnings Notes cautions and warnings use ...

Page 15: ...ngelukken te voorkomen Het waarschuwingssymbool betekent ook dat u de waarschuwing in meerdere talen in Appendix C Translated Safety Warnings kunt vinden Varoitus Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa Olet tilanteessa joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoist...

Page 16: ...e pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti Il simbolo di avvertenza indica inoltre che l avvertenza viene presentata in diverse lingue in Appendix C Translated Safety Warnings Advarsel Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr må du vare oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer samt gj...

Page 17: ...ing Command Reference Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide order number DOC 7811157 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide order number DOC 78111380 Atención Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro Existe riesgo para su integridad física Antes de manipular cualquier equipo considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los proc...

Page 18: ...11196 Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches Cisco IOS Release 12 0 5 1 WC 1 or later Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 Cisco IOS Release 12 1 6 EA2 or later Release Notes for the Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switches Cisco IOS Release 12 1 4 EA1 or later Refer to the online Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Switch Compatibility Matrix listed ...

Page 19: ...uct documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace http www cisco com cgi bin order order_root pl Registered Cisco com users can order the Documentation CD ROM through the online Subscription Store http www cisco com go subscription Nonregistered Cisco com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco corporate headquarters California USA at 408 526 ...

Page 20: ...des immediate open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime from anywhere in the world This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful easy to use tool for doing business with Cisco Cisco com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity Through Cisco com you can find information about Cis...

Page 21: ...com tac P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows P3 Your network performance is degraded Network functionality is noticeably impaired but most business operations continue P4 You need information or assistance on Cisco product capabilities product installation or basic product configuration In each of the above cases use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions To reg...

Page 22: ...se To obtain a directory of toll free numbers for your country go to the following website http www cisco com warp public 687 Directory DirTAC shtml P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows P1 Your production network is down causing a critical impact to business operations if service is not restored quickly No workaround is available P2 Your production network is severely degraded affecting...

Page 23: ...features Half duplex stacking using only one GBIC slot for each switch Stack up to nine switches to form an independent backbone that can be managed with a single IP address This stack gives the appearance of a single large switch for network management purposes For this kind of connectivity see the Example 1 Cascaded Stack Connection section on page 1 9 Full duplex connectivity between two switch...

Page 24: ...12 Support for IOS Release 12 0 5 XU or later for Catalyst 2900 XL and 3500 XL switches support for Release 12 1 6 EA2 or later for Catalyst 2950 switches and support for Release 12 1 4 EA1 or later for Catalyst 3550 multilayer switches Management through the Cisco IOS command line interface CLI or the web based Cluster Management Suite CMS Field replaceable GigaStack GBIC LEDs Figure 1 1 shows th...

Page 25: ...aStack GBIC is installed in the 1000BASE X module Figure 1 2 GBIC Module Slot LED Location on a Switch Table 1 1 GigaStack GBIC LEDs Color Meaning Off No link Green Link present This link occurs if there is connectivity with another network device and the GigaStack GBIC port Amber Power on self test POST failure or use of an incorrect cable Flashing amber Loop detection activated SYSTEM RPS STATUS...

Page 26: ...witch and 1000BASE X Module GBIC Slot LEDs Color Meaning Off No link or port was administratively shut down Green Link present Flashing green Activity Port is transmitting or receiving data Alternating green amber Link fault Error frames can affect connectivity and errors such as excessive collisions cyclic redundancy check CRC errors and alignment and jabber errors are monitored for a link fault ...

Page 27: ... The 50 cm cable comes with the GigaStack GBIC You can order additional cables Caution Do not use standard IEEE 1394 cables with the GigaStack GBIC You must use one of the Cisco proprietary cables CAB GS 50CM or CAB GS 1M If you use any other cable you will not have connectivity Caution Do not use the GigaStack GBIC with standard IEEE 1394 equipment You might damage the equipment or lose data Tabl...

Page 28: ...g the GigaStack GBIC Table 1 4 Switches and Module Supporting the GigaStack GBIC Switch Series or Module Model Number Description WS X2931 XL module for Catalyst 2900 series XL switches WS X2931 XL 1 1000BASE X port1 Catalyst 2900 XL switches Catalyst 2912MF XL 12 100BASE FX ports and 2 module slots Catalyst 2924M XL 24 autosensing 10 100 Ethernet ports and 2 module slots Catalyst 2950 switches Ca...

Page 29: ...ts and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3524 PWR XL 24 autosensing 10 100 inline power Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3548 XL 48 autosensing 10 100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3550 switches Catalyst 3550 12G 2 autosensing 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports and 10 GBIC module slots Catalyst 3550 12T 10 autosensing 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst ...

Page 30: ...l the 2900 XL and 3500 XL switches must run Release 12 0 5 XW or later all the Catalyst 2950 switches must run Release 12 1 6 EA2 or later and all the Catalyst 3550 switches must run Release 12 1 4 EA1 or later For more information see the Cascaded Stack Connections with a Redundant Link section on page 2 12 For switch software upgrade information refer to the release notes for your switch Table 1...

Page 31: ...link to aggregate traffic in a switched and shared network Example 1 Cascaded Stack Connection Figure 1 5 shows the GigaStack GBIC cascaded in a half duplex stack configuration Figure 1 5 Cascaded Stack Connection Catalyst 3550 switch Gigabit EtherChannel or 1000BASE X link Catalyst 2900 XL Catalyst 3500 XL or Catalyst 3550 switches 10 100 switched links Half duplex GigaStack GBIC links 10 100 att...

Page 32: ...le 2 Point to Point Connection Figure 1 6 shows the 3500 XL switch aggregating traffic by using a GigaStack GBIC as a full duplex point to point uplink connection Figure 1 6 Point to Point Connection Catalyst 2900 XL Catalyst 3500 XL or Catalyst 3550 switches Catalyst 3508G XL switch Full duplex GigaStack GBIC or 1000BASE X links 48799 ...

Page 33: ...ts as you would manage fixed ports on the switch through the web based Cluster Management Suite CMS or through the console port or a Telnet connection to access the IOS command line interface Inspecting the Packing List Before you install a GigaStack GBIC ensure that these items are included in the package GigaStack GBIC 50 cm cable GBIC clip If anything is missing contact your Cisco Systems custo...

Page 34: ...manual Taiwan This is a Class A Information product When used in a residential environment it may cause radio frequency interference Under such circumstances the user may be requested to take appropriate countermeasures Japan This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a dome...

Page 35: ... Figyelmeztetés a felhasználói kézikönyv számára Ez a berendezés A osztályú termék felhasználására és üzembe helyezésére a magyar EMC A osztályú követelményeknek MSZ EN 55022 megfeleloen kerülhet sor illetve ezen A osztályú berendezések csak megfelelo kereskedelmi forrásból származhatnak amelyek biztosítják a megfelelo speciális üzembe helyezési körülményeket és biztonságos üzemelési távolságok al...

Page 36: ...the GBIC into GigaStack GBIC slots as shown in Figure 2 1 Install a GigaStack GBIC as follows Step 1 Remove the GigaStack GBIC from its protective packaging Step 2 If you want to use the GigaStack cable connector hereafter referred to as the clip see the Attaching the GBIC Clip section on page 2 6 Step 3 Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert it into the GBIC slot on ...

Page 37: ...2 1 Inserting the GigaStack GBIC into a Switch Module Slot Figure 2 2 Inserting the GigaStack GBIC into a 1000BASE X Module SYSTEM RPS STATUS MODE UTIL 22081 2 3 1 DUPLX SPEED GBIC module slot GigaStack GBIC Metal flap door 1 2 22085 Slot for GigaStack GBIC GigaStack GBIC Tighten Screws To Activate WS X2931 XL 1000BaseX GBIC LED Metal flap door 1 2 ...

Page 38: ...into the slot Attach the clip as follows Step 1 Attach the clip to the GBIC by carefully inserting the clip tabs into the slots on either side of the GBIC in the orientation shown in Figure 2 3 Slide the clip toward the port side of the GBIC Figure 2 3 Attaching the GBIC Clip Step 2 Insert the cable connector into the GBIC port according to your configuration Step 3 Swing the GBIC clip up toward t...

Page 39: ...or your GigaStack GBIC You must keep this default setting autonegotiation must not be disabled For information about the supporting switches and software see the Switches Supporting the GBIC section on page 1 6 and the Minimum IOS Release for Redundant Loop Configurations section on page 1 7 Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Ports Insert the GigaStack cable connector into the GigaStack GBIC port as sho...

Page 40: ... For more information see the GigaStack GBIC Cabling section on page B 1 Creating Connections You can create these configurations Point to point Cascaded stack Cascaded stack with a redundant link In a point to point configuration or cascaded stack configuration the GigaStack GBIC can use the ports listed in Table 2 1 to connect to other devices GBIC module slots GigaStack cable SPEED SYSTEM RPS S...

Page 41: ...me encapsulation method switchport trunk encapsulation isl dot1q interface configuration command For more information on these commands refer to the command reference for your switch For more information see the Point to Point Connections section on page 2 10 the Cascaded Stack Connections section on page 2 11 and the Cascaded Stack Connections with a Redundant Link section on page 2 12 Table 2 1 ...

Page 42: ...US MODE UTIL DUPLX Catalyst 3500 XL 7 8 3 5 6 4 2 1 1 2 22304 Catalyst 3524 XL Catalyst 3512 XL Catalyst 2924M XL Catalyst 3508G XL MODE 1 1X 2X 11X 12X 13X 14X 15X 16X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 1X 2X 11X 12X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SPEED SYSTEM RPS STATUS MODE UTIL DUPLX 2 Catalyst 3500 XL 1 1 2 SPEED SYSTEM RPS STATUS UTIL DUPLX 2 Catalyst 3500 XL 1 1 2 MODE...

Page 43: ...caded Stack Connections 22124 SPEED SYSTEM RPS STATUS MODE UTIL DUPLX 2 Catalyst 3500 XL 1 Port 1 Port 2 SPEED SYSTEM RPS STATUS MODE UTIL DUPLX Catalyst 3500 XL 7 8 3 5 6 4 2 1 SPEED SYSTEM RPS STATUS MODE UTIL DUPLX 2 Catalyst 3500 XL 1 MODE 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x 16x 17x 18x 19x 20x 21x 22x 23x 24x Catalyst 2900 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Catalyst 3508G XL Catalyst 2924M XL Cat...

Page 44: ...orithm if a new link is added to the cascaded stack or if a link is removed from the cascaded stack GigaStack GBICs installed in a stack support a loop configuration only if every Catalyst 2900 XL and 3500 XL switch in the stack is running IOS software Release 12 0 5 XU or later Release 12 1 6 EA2 or later for Catalyst 2950 switches and Release 12 1 4 EA1 or later for Catalyst 3550 switches For Ca...

Page 45: ...nds and then turns green As a result all GBIC links are enabled if no loop is created If a loop is present the software does not detect it excessive collisions occur on these ports no traffic passes through the stack and the GigaStack GBIC LEDs remain green To avoid problems with loop configurations make sure that all switches in your stack are running the appropriate IOS release as shown in Table...

Page 46: ...d be handled according to all national laws and regulations Power On Self Test All supporting switches perform a power on self test POST on the GigaStack GBIC When you insert the GigaStack GBIC into the switch or module slot the port LED on the switch or module turns amber while STP checks for possible loops and then turns green When you insert a GigaStack GBIC cable into the GBIC port the GigaSta...

Page 47: ...ement or an address violation or it was blocked by STP Use the Cluster Management Suite or the IOS command line interface to check the status of the port and to enable it GBIC module slot LED is flashing green and amber Port is experiencing error frames This could be due to a duplex mismatch caused by autonegotiation collisions cyclic redundancy check CRC errors or alignment errors Remove and rein...

Page 48: ...xture of Catalyst 2900 series XL 3500 series XL 2950 and 3550 switches all the 2900 XL and 3500 XL switches must run Release 12 0 5 XW or later all Catalyst 2950 switches must run Release 12 1 6 EA2 or later and all Catalyst 3550 switches must run Release 12 1 4 EA1 or later If no loop exists in the GigaStack GBIC stack you can disable the loop breaking algorithm by using the no gigastack loop bre...

Page 49: ...k GBIC Table A 1 Technical Specifications Environmental Ranges Operating temperature 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storage temperature 4 to 149 F 20 to 65 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing Storage humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Operating altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3000 m Storage altitude Up to 15 000 ft 4570 m Power Consumption 2W Physical Dimensions H x W x D 0 75 x 1 54 x 3 5 in 1 90 x 3 91 x 8 ...

Page 50: ...Converter Hardware Installation Guide 78 6460 04 Agency Approvals Safety EMI AS NZS 3260 TS001 FCC Part 15 Class A UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 950 EN 55022A Class A CISPR 22 Class A IEC 950 EN 60950 VCCI Class A CE AS NRZ 3548 Class A BCIQ CE Table A 1 Technical Specifications continued ...

Page 51: ... shown in Figure B 1 Figure B 1 GigaStack GBIC Connector The GigaStack GBIC cables are proprietary high data rate cables with enhanced signal integrity and EMI performance Caution Do not use standard IEEE 1394 cables with the GigaStack GBIC You must use one of the Cisco proprietary cables CAB GS 50CM or CAB GS 1M If you use any other cable you will not have connectivity Caution Do not use the Giga...

Page 52: ...Appendix B Connectors and Cables GigaStack GBIC Cabling B 2 Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide 78 6460 04 ...

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Page 54: ...g av dette produktet skal være i henhold til alle relevante nasjonale lover og bestemmelser Aviso Deitar fora este produto em conformidade com todas as leis e regulamentos nacionais Advertencia Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales Varning Vid deponering hanteras produkten enligt gällande lagar och bestämmelser ...

Page 55: ...quirements 1 5 standard IEEE 1394 cable caution 1 5 B 1 Cisco IOS command line interface CLI 1 2 Cisco Technical Assistance Center xxi clip attaching 2 6 to 2 7 Cluster Management Suite CMS 1 2 collision errors 2 13 CRC errors 1 4 D definitions notes cautions warnings xiv deployment examples 1 9 to 1 10 disabled port 1 4 distance limitations 1 5 documentation feedback xix obtaining CD ROM xix worl...

Page 56: ...tion 2 4 LED descriptions 1 3 minimum IOS Release 1 7 part number 1 1 recommended duplex mode 2 7 redundant loop support 1 7 2 12 removing 2 13 specifications A 1 to A 2 supported switches 1 6 GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter see GigaStack GBIC I IEEE 1394 standard cable caution 1 5 IEEE standards 802 1Q 2 9 802 3Z 1 7 installation procedure 2 4 to 2 7 Inter Switch Link ISL mode support 2 9 I...

Page 57: ...vii removing a GigaStack GBIC 2 13 S safety agency approvals A 2 warnings translated C 1 Spanning Tree Protocol LED state during 2 7 port blocking 1 4 specifications A 1 stacking full duplex cascaded example 1 10 half duplex cascaded example 1 9 redundant link example 2 12 switches supported IOS release requirements 1 7 support for GigaStack GBIC 1 6 T TAC described xxi toll free telephone numbers...

Page 58: ...Index IN 4 Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide 78 6460 04 U URLs Cisco xviii W warnings Product Disposal C 1 World Wide Web documentation from xviii ...

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