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Catalyst 2970 Switch
Hardware Installation Guide

November 2004

Text Part Number: OL-6422-01

Summary of Contents for 2970 - Catalyst Switch

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Page 5: ... xvi Documentation CD ROM xvii Ordering Documentation xvii Documentation Feedback xviii Obtaining Technical Assistance xviii Cisco TAC Website xviii Opening a TAC Case xix TAC Case Priority Definitions xix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xx C H A P T E R 1 Product Overview 1 1 Features 1 1 Front Panel Description 1 3 10 100 1000 Ports 1 4 SFP Module Slots 1 5 LEDs 1 6 System LED ...

Page 6: ...gs 2 2 Installation Guidelines 2 5 Verifying Package Contents 2 7 Verifying Switch Operation 2 8 Installing the Switch 2 9 Rack Mounting 2 9 Removing Screws from the Switch 2 10 Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2970 Switch 2 11 Mounting the Switch in a Rack 2 18 Attaching the Cable Guide 2 19 Wall Mounting 2 20 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch for Wall Mounting 2 20 Attaching the RPS Connect...

Page 7: ...D I X A Technical Specifications A 1 A P P E N D I X B Connector and Cable Specifications B 1 Connector Specifications B 1 10 100 1000 Ports B 1 Connecting to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Compatible Devices B 2 Connecting to 1000BASE T Devices B 2 SFP Module Ports B 3 Console Port B 4 Cable and Adapter Specifications B 5 Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts B 5 Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE T ...

Page 8: ... Setup C 2 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port C 3 Taking Out What You Need C 4 Connecting to the Console Port C 5 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software C 6 Connecting to a Power Source C 7 Entering the Initial Configuration Information C 8 IP Settings C 8 Completing the Setup Program C 9 I N D E X ...

Page 9: ... the switch explains how to install it and provides troubleshooting information This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch For more information refer to the switch software configuration guide the switch command reference and the switch system message guide on the Cisco com Product Documentation home page For information about the standard C...

Page 10: ...r 3 Troubleshooting describes how to identify and resolve some of the problems that might arise when installing the switch Appendix A Technical Specifications lists the physical and environmental specifications for the switches Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications describes the connectors cables and adapters that can be used to connect to the switch Appendix C Configuring the Switch with ...

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Page 15: ...out the switch and are available from this Cisco com site http www cisco com univercd cc td doc product lan cat2970 index htm Catalyst 2970 Switch Getting Started Guide order number DOC 7816685 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2970 Switch order number DOC 7816686 Release Notes for the Catalyst 2970 Switch not orderable but available on Cisco com Note Before installing ...

Page 16: ...Installation Notes order number DOC 7815160 Cisco Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules Compatibility Matrix not orderable but available on Cisco com Compatibility Matrix for 1000BASE T Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules not orderable but available on Cisco com Cisco CWDM GBIC and CWDM SFP Installation Notes not orderable but available on Cisco com Obtaining Documentation Cisco provides several way...

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Page 22: ...Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxii Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 6422 01 ...

Page 23: ... routers and other switches This chapter provides a functional overview of the Catalyst 2970 switch These topics are included Features page 1 1 Front Panel Description page 1 3 Rear Panel Description page 1 11 Management Options page 1 13 Features The Catalyst 2970 switch can be deployed as a backbone switch aggregating 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Ethernet traffic from other network devices...

Page 24: ...rt these SFP modules 1000BASE SX 1000BASE LX 1000BASE ZX 1000BASE T 100BASE FX CWDM Note When installed in Catalyst 2970 switches 1000BASE T SFP modules can operate at 10 100 or 1000 Mbps in full duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mbps in half duplex mode Configuration 10 100 1000 ports autonegotiate speed and support only full duplex mode Switches are hot swappable Power redundancy Connection for option...

Page 25: ... 1 1 Port 3 is above port 4 and so on Figure 1 1 Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch Front Panel The 10 100 1000 ports on the Catalyst 2970G 24TS switch are grouped in pairs The first member of the pair port 1 is above the second member port 2 on the left as shown in Figure 1 2 Port 3 is above port 4 and so on The SFP module slots are numbered 25 to 28 1 10 100 1000 ports 87618 Catalyst 2970 SERIES 3 1 1X 2...

Page 26: ...tiation the port senses the speed and duplex settings of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities If the connected device also supports autonegotiation the switch port negotiates the best connection that is the fastest line speed that both devices support and full duplex transmission if the attached device supports it and configures itself accordingly In all cases the attached devic...

Page 27: ...r copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly Therefore you can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a copper 10 100 1000 or 1000BASE T SFP module port on the switch regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection The Auto MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12 2 18 SE or later For r...

Page 28: ...tation LEDs You can use the switch LEDs to monitor switch activity and its performance Figure 1 3 shows the switch LEDs and the Mode button that you use to select one of the port modes All LEDs are visible through the GUI management applications the Network Assistant application for multiple switches and the device manager GUI for a single switch The switch software configuration guide describes h...

Page 29: ...is functioning properly Table 1 1 lists the LED colors and their meanings 1 Mode button 5 RPS LED 2 Speed LED 6 System LED 3 Duplex LED 7 Port LEDs 4 Status LED 1X 2X 87619 SYST RPS STAT DUPLX SPEED MODE 1X 2X 11X 12X 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 Table 1 1 System LED Color System Status Off System is not powered on Green System is operating normally Amber System is receiving power but ...

Page 30: ...he mode LEDs and their associated port mode and meaning To select or change a mode press the Mode button until the desired mode is highlighted When you change port modes the meanings of the port LED colors also change Table 1 4 explains how to interpret the port LED colors in different port modes Table 1 2 RPS LED Color RPS Status Off RPS is off or not properly connected Green RPS is connected and...

Page 31: ...ort was administratively shut down Green Link present Blinking green Activity Port is transmitting or receiving data Alternating green amber Link fault Error frames can affect connectivity and errors such as excessive collisions CRC errors and alignment and jabber errors are monitored for a link fault indication Amber Port is blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol STP and is not forwarding data Note Af...

Page 32: ... Port is operating at 1000 Mbps SFP ports Off Port is operating at 10 Mbps Green Port is operating at 100 Mbps Blinking green Port is operating at 1000 Mbps Note When installed in Catalyst 2970 switches 1000BASE T SFP modules can operate at 10 100 or 1000 Mbps in full duplex mode or at 10 or 100 Mbps in half duplex mode Table 1 4 Meaning of LED Colors in Different Modes on the Switch continued Por...

Page 33: ...onnector and an RJ 45 console port See Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch Rear Panel The Catalyst 2970G 24TS switch rear panel has an AC power connector an RPS connector and an RJ 45 console port See Figure 1 5 1 RJ 45 console port 3 AC power connector 2 Fan exhaust 4 RPS connector RATING 100 240V 1 6A 0 9A 50 60 HZ DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL 12v 13A CONSOLE...

Page 34: ...ch internal power supply should fail Note The Catalyst 2970 switch and the Cisco RPS 675 should be connected to the same AC power source Internal Power Supply Connector The internal power supply is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC Use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC power connector to an AC power outlet 1 RJ 45 console port 3 AC power connector ...

Page 35: ...dant Power System Hardware Installation Guide Console Port You can connect the switch to a PC by means of the console port and the supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 female cable If you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal you need to provide an RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUASYN containing that adapter from Cisco For console port and adapter pinout...

Page 36: ...n access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station See the Catalyst 2970 Switch Command Reference on Cisco com for more information For setup instructions that use the CLI go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program CiscoView application The CiscoView device management ap...

Page 37: ...nfigurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco com for an explanation of network configuration concepts The software configuration guide also provides examples of network configurations that use the switch to create dedicated network segments that are interconnected through Gigabit Ethernet connections ...

Page 38: ...Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Options 1 16 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 6422 01 ...

Page 39: ...e switch Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order Preparing for Installation page 2 1 Verifying Switch Operation page 2 8 Installing the Switch page 2 9 Installing and Removing SFP Modules page 2 23 Connecting to the 10 100 1000 Ports page 2 27 Connecting to SFP Modules page 2 30 Where to Go Next page 2 34 Preparing for Installation This section covers these topics Warnings page 2 ...

Page 40: ...nstructions before connecting the system to the power source Statement 1004 Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines remove jewelry including rings necklaces and watches Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals Statement 43 Warning Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment I...

Page 41: ... Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations Statement 1040 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 To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system rem...

Page 42: ...A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security Statement 1017 Warning Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment Statement 171 Warning Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam Statement 1012 Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors Do not stare into...

Page 43: ...t must match the wave length specifications on the other end of the cable and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications Table 2 1 Fiber Optic SFP Module Port Cabling Specifications SFP Module Wavelength nanometers Fiber Type Core Size micron Modal Bandwidth MHz km Cable Distance 1000BASE SX 850 MMF 62 5 62 5 50 50 160 200 400 500 722 feet 220 m 902 feet 275 ...

Page 44: ...h as radios power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Make sure the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables CWDM 1470 1490 1510 1530 1550 1570 1590 1610 SMF 9 125 62 miles 100 km 1 A mode conditioning patch cord is required Using an ordinary patch cord with MMF 1000BASE LX LH SFP modules and a short link distance can cause transceiver saturation resulting in an e...

Page 45: ...e shipping container and save it The switch is shipped with these items Catalyst 2970 Switch Getting Started Guide Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2970 Switch AC power cord AC powered switches One RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable Mounting kit containing Four rubber feet for mounting the switch on a table Two 19 inch rack mounting brackets also used for wall mounting Six Ph...

Page 46: ...t Warning Attach only the Cisco RPS 675 model PWR675 AC RPS N1 to the RPS receptacle As the switch powers on it begins the power on self test POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly POST lasts approximately 1 minute When the switch begins POST the System RPS Status Duplex and Speed LEDs turn green The System LED blinks green and the other LEDs re...

Page 47: ...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 ...

Page 48: ...n a 24 inch rack requires an optional bracket kit not included with the switch You can order a kit containing the 24 inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco The kit part number is RCKMNT 1RU Removing Screws from the Switch If you plan to install the switch in a rack you must first remove screws in the switch chassis so that mounting brackets can be attached Figure 2 1 shows how to remo...

Page 49: ...ntation and the brackets that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets for a 19 inch or a 24 inch rack For 19 inch racks use bracket part number 700 8209 01 for 24 inch racks use bracket part number 700 13248 01 Figure 2 3 through Figure 2 14 show how to attach each type of bracket to one side of the switch Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side 24 ...

Page 50: ...o a Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch Front Panel Forward Figure 2 4 Attaching Brackets for 19 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24TS Switch Front Panel Forward 1 Phillips flat head screws 1 Phillips flat head screws 1X 2X SYST RPS STAT DUPLX SPEED MODE 1X 2X 11X 12X 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 87626 1 1 1X 11X 12X SYST RPS STAT DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 97403 ...

Page 51: ... Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch Figure 2 5 Attaching Brackets for 24 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch Front Panel Forward 1 Phillips flat head screws 1X 2X SYST RPS STAT DUPLX SPEED MODE 1X 2X 11X 12X 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 87627 1 ...

Page 52: ... Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24TS Switch Front Panel Forward Figure 2 7 Attaching Brackets for 19 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch Rear Panel Forward 1 Phillips flat head screws 1 Phillips flat head screws 1 1X 11X 12X SYST RPS STAT DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 97404 DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL 12v 13A 1 87628 ...

Page 53: ...Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24TS Switch Rear Panel Forward Figure 2 9 Attaching Brackets for 24 Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch Rear Panel Forward 1 Phillips flat head screws 1 Phillips flat head screws DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL 12v 17a 97405 1 DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL 12v 13A 1 87629 ...

Page 54: ... Inch Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24TS Switch Rear Panel Forward Figure 2 11 Attaching Brackets for 19 Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch 1 Phillips flat head screws 1 Phillips flat head screws DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL 12v 17a 97406 1 Catalyst 2970 SERIES 13X 14X 23X 24X 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 87630 ...

Page 55: ...g Brackets for 19 Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24TS Switch Figure 2 13 Attaching Brackets for 24 Inch Telco Racks to a Catalyst 2970G 24T Switch 1 Phillips flat head screws 1 Phillips flat head screws 24 97407 Catalyst 2970 SERIES 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 Catalyst 2970 SERIES 13X 14X 23X 24X 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 87625 1 ...

Page 56: ...attached to the switch use the four supplied number 12 Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack as shown in Figure 2 15 Figure 2 15 Mounting the Catalyst 2970 Switch in a Rack 1 Phillips flat head screws 24 97408 Catalyst 2970 SERIES 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 1 Phillips machine screws Catalyst 2970 SERIES 3 1X 2X 11X 12X 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13X 14X 23X 24X 13 14 15 16 17 ...

Page 57: ...ecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 30 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Attaching the Cable Guide We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack Use the suppli...

Page 58: ... 2 17 shows how to attach a 19 inch bracket to one side of the switch Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side Figure 2 17 Attaching the 19 inch Brackets for Wall Mounting Attaching the RPS Connector Cover If you are not using an RPS with your switch use the two Phillips pan head screws to attach the RPS connector cover to the back of the switch as shown in Figure 2 ...

Page 59: ...es make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard Mount the switch with the front panel facing up as shown in Figure 2 19 Warning To comply with safety regulations mount the switches on a wall with the front panel facing up 1 Phillips pan head screws 3 RPS connector 2 RPS connector cover RATING 100 200V 1 6A 0 9A 50 60 HZ DC INPUTS FOR RE...

Page 60: ... 100 or 10 100 1000 port and run Express Setup See the Catalyst 2970 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 27 and the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 30 to complete the installation 1 User supplied screws 87633 Cat alys t 375 0 SERI ES S Y S T R P S M A S T R S T A T D U P L X S P E E...

Page 61: ...70 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions Connect to the front panel ports See the Connecting to the 10 100 1000 Ports section on page 2 27 and the Connecting to SFP Modules section on page 2 30 to complete the installation For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program go to Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Installing and Removing SFP Mod...

Page 62: ...P module that has a bale clasp latch Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove fiber optic SFP modules with cables attached because of the potential damage to the cables the cable connector or the optical interfaces in the SFP module Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP module Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life Do not remov...

Page 63: ...module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear of the slot Figure 2 21 Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot Step 5 For fiber optic SFP modules remove the dust plugs from the optical ports and store them for later use Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber optic cable until ...

Page 64: ...odules from SFP Module Slots To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle follow these steps Step 1 Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis Step 2 Disconnect the cable from the SFP module Tip For reattachment note which cable connector plug is send TX and which is receive RX Step 3 Unlock and remove the SFP module as shown in Figure 2 22 If...

Page 65: ...rts of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean Step 6 Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment Connecting to the 10 100 1000 Ports The switch 10 100 1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attached devices If the attached ports do not support autonegotiation you can explicitly set the speed and duplex parameters Connecting dev...

Page 66: ...page B 5 for cable pinout descriptions Note When connecting to 1000BASE T compatible devices be sure to use a twisted four pair Category 5 cable Note You can use the mdix auto interface configuration command in the CLI to enable the automatic medium dependent interface crossover Auto MDIX feature When the Auto MDIX feature is enabled the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet c...

Page 67: ...logy and searches for loops This takes about 30 seconds and then the port LED turns green If the port LED does not turn on the device at the other end might not be turned on or there might be a cable problem or a problem with the adapter installed in the attached device See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting for solutions to cabling problems Step 3 Reconfigure and reboot the connected device if necessary S...

Page 68: ...the fiber optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable The plugs and caps protect the SFP module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light Before connecting to the SFP module be sure that you understand the port and cabling stipulations in the Installation Guidelines section on page 2 5 and in the SFP Module Slots section on page 1 5 See Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifica...

Page 69: ...arget device See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting for solutions to cabling problems Figure 2 24 Connecting to a Fiber Optic SFP Module Port Step 5 If necessary reconfigure and restart the switch or target device Connecting to 1000BASE T SFP Modules Follow these steps to connect a Category 5 cable to a 1000BASE T SFP module Caution To prevent ESD damage follow your normal board and component handling proc...

Page 70: ...interface crossover Auto MDIX feature When the Auto MDIX feature is enabled the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly Therefore you can use either a crossover or a straight through cable for connections to a copper 10 100 1000 or 1000BASE T SFP module port on the switch regardless of the type of device on the other end of t...

Page 71: ...n established link The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops This process takes about 30 seconds and then the port LED turns green If the LED is off the target device might not be turned on there might be a cable problem or there might be problem with the adapter installed in the target device See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting for solutions to cabling prob...

Page 72: ...ring You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser For more information see the device manager online help Start the Network Assistant application which is described in the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide Through this GUI you can configure and monitor a switch cluster or an individual switch Use the CLI from the console to configure the sw...

Page 73: ...itch command reference guide on Cisco com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details This chapter describes these topics for troubleshooting problems Understanding POST Results page 3 1 Diagnosing Problems page 3 2 Understanding POST Results As the switch powers on it begins POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly When ...

Page 74: ...ilures port connectivity problems and overall switch performance For a full description of the switch LEDs see the LEDs section on page 1 6 You can also get statistics from the browser interface from the CLI or from an SNMP workstation See the software configuration guide the switch command reference guide on Cisco com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for details You can a...

Page 75: ...iagnosing Problems Recovery from corrupted or missing software Switch port problems Network interface cards Troubleshooting tools Common switch problems fall into these categories Poor performance No connectivity Corrupted software Table 3 1 describes how to detect and resolve these problems ...

Page 76: ...attached device exceeds 328 feet 100 meters If the switch is attached to a repeater the total distance between the two end stations exceeds the cabling guidelines For SFP module port connections The distance between the SFP module port and the attached device exceeds the SFP module cabling guidelines See the switch software configuration guide for information on displaying port statistics Reduce t...

Page 77: ...ble loops For the correct pinouts and the proper application of crossover vs straight through cables see the Two Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts section on page B 5 Replace with a tested good cable For 1000BASE T connections be sure to use a twisted four pair Category 5 cable Wait 30 seconds for the port LED to turn green Unreadable characters on the management console Incorrect baud rate Reset the emu...

Page 78: ...he port status and enter a time interval to recover from the error disable state See the switch command reference guide for information on the errdisable recovery command Switch does not recognize the SFP module The SFP module might be installed upside down The SFP module does not snap into the slot Verify that the SFP module is not installed upside down Remove the SFP module Inspect for physical ...

Page 79: ...erating temperature 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storage temperature 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Relative humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing Operating altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3049 m Storage altitude Up to 15 000 ft 4573 m Power Requirements AC input voltage 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 1 6 A 0 9 A 50 to 60 Hz DC input voltage for RPS 675 12 V 13 A Power consumption 160 W 545 BTUs per hour Physical Dimensions Weig...

Page 80: ...3 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Relative humidity 10 to 85 noncondensing Operating altitude Up to 10 000 ft 3049 m Storage altitude Up to 15 000 ft 4573 m Power Requirements AC input voltage 100 to 240 VAC autoranging 2 3 A 1 5 A 50 to 60 Hz DC input voltages for RPS 675 12 V 17 A Power consumption 190 W 650 BTUs per hour Power rating 0 190 kVA Physical Dimensions Weight 12 5 lb 5 68 kg Dimensions H x D x W...

Page 81: ...he Catalyst 2970 switch ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 2970 switch 10 100 1000 Ports The 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports on the Catalyst 2970 switch use standard RJ 45 connectors Figure B 1 shows the pinout ...

Page 82: ...e switch command reference Connecting to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Compatible Devices When connecting the ports to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX compatible devices such as servers workstations and routers you can use a two or four twisted pair straight through cable wired for 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Figure B 4 shows the two twisted pair straight through cable schematics Figure B 6 shows the four twisted p...

Page 83: ...5 cable when connecting to a 1000BASE T compatible device Note Use a straight through cable to connect two ports only when one port is designated with an X Use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both ports are designated with an X or when both ports do not have an X Figure B 1 10 100 1000 Port Pinouts SFP Module Ports The Catalyst 2970 switch uses SFP modules for fiber optic and copper up...

Page 84: ...ector Console Port The console port uses an 8 pin RJ 45 connector which is described in Table B 1 and Table B 2 The supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch to a console PC You need to provide a RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUASYN containing that ada...

Page 85: ... the schematics of two twisted pair cables for connecting to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX compatible devices Figure B 4 Two Twisted Pair Straight Through Cable Schematic Figure B 5 Two Twisted Pair Crossover Cable Schematic Four Twisted Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE T Ports Figure B 6 and Figure B 7 show the schematics of four twisted pair cables for 10 100 1000 ports on Catalyst 2970 switches Switch...

Page 86: ...r Straight Through Cable Schematic for 10 100 1000 Ports Figure B 7 Four Twisted Pair Crossover Cable Schematics for 10 100 1000 Ports 1 TPO 2 TPO 3 TP1 6 TP1 1 TP1 Switch Router or PC 2 TP1 3 TPO 6 TPO 4 TP2 5 TP2 7 TP3 8 TP3 4 TP3 5 TP3 7 TP2 8 TP2 65272 1 TPO 2 TPO 3 TP1 6 TP1 1 TP0 Switch Switch 2 TP0 3 TP1 6 TP1 4 TP2 5 TP2 7 TP3 8 TP3 4 TP2 5 TP2 7 TP3 8 TP3 65274 ...

Page 87: ...ble compare the two modular ends of the cable Hold the cable ends side by side with the tab at the back The wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be the same color as the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the right plug See Figure B 8 Figure B 8 Identifying a Crossover Cable Adapter Pinouts Table B 1 lists the pinouts for the console port the RJ 45 to DB 9 adap...

Page 88: ...he switch You can order a kit part number ACS DSBUASYN containing this adapter from Cisco Table B 1 Console Port Signaling Using a DB 9 Adapter Switch Console Port DTE RJ 45 to DB 9 Terminal Adapter Console Device Signal DB 9 Pin Signal RTS 8 CTS DTR 6 DSR TxD 2 RxD GND 5 GND GND 5 GND RxD 3 TxD DSR 4 DTR CTS 7 RTS Table B 2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB 25 Adapter Switch Console Port DTE RJ 4...

Page 89: ...pendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications RxD 2 TxD DSR 20 DTR CTS 4 RTS Table B 2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB 25 Adapter continued Switch Console Port DTE RJ 45 to DB 25 Terminal Adapter Console Device Signal DB 25 Pin Signal ...

Page 90: ...Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications B 10 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 6422 01 ...

Page 91: ...view the safety warnings in Chapter 2 Switch Installation For installation procedures on rack mounting your switch connecting to the switch ports or connecting to the small form factor pluggable SFP modules see Chapter 2 Switch Installation These steps describe how to do a simple installation 1 Accessing the CLI page C 2 2 Taking Out What You Need page C 4 3 Connecting to the Console Port page C 5...

Page 92: ...t of the switch to the Ethernet port of your PC or workstation To put the switch into Express Setup mode follow the steps described in the Catalyst 3750 Switch Getting Started Guide for powering on the switch and using Express Setup After the switch is in Express Setup mode open a Telnet session to the switch by using the IP address 10 0 0 1 and enter the setup user EXEC command See these sections...

Page 93: ...ng the console port of the switch to the serial port on your PC or workstation and accessing the switch through a Telnet session To access the switch through the console port follow these steps Taking Out What You Need section on page C 4 Connecting to the Console Port section on page C 5 Starting the Terminal Emulation Software section on page C 6 Connecting to a Power Source section on page C 7 ...

Page 94: ...ing container Figure C 1 The Catalyst 2970 Switch Adapter Cable and AC Power Cord Note You need to provide the Category 5 straight through cables to connect the switch ports to other Ethernet devices 1 Catalyst 2970 switch 3 AC power cord 2 RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable 1 2 3 97461 13X 14X 23X 24X 1X 11X 12X Catalyst 2970 SERIES SYST RPS STAT DUPLX SPEED MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 1...

Page 95: ...the connection The Auto MDIX feature is enabled by default on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12 2 18 SE or later For releases between Cisco IOS Release 12 1 14 EA1 and 12 2 18 SE the Auto MDIX feature is disabled by default For configuration information for this feature refer to the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference Connecting to the Console Port You can use t...

Page 96: ...ession so that you can see the output display from the power on self test POST The terminal emulation software frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible Step 1 Start the terminal emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal Step 2 Start a terminal emulation session 1 Catalyst 2970 switch 3 RJ 45 t...

Page 97: ...the power cable to a grounded AC outlet Note If you are connecting the switch to a Cisco redundant power system RPS refer to the documentation that shipped with your RPS As the switch powers on it begins the power on self test POST a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly POST lasts approximately 1 minute When the switch begins POST the System RPS Stat...

Page 98: ...rompt Entering the Initial Configuration Information To set up the switch you need to complete the setup program which runs automatically after the switch is powered up You must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet This information is also required if you plan to use the Network Assistant to configu...

Page 99: ...o enter basic management setup yes no yes Step 2 Enter a host name for the switch and press Return On a command switch the host name is limited to 28 characters on a member switch to 31 characters Do not use n where n is a number as the last character in a host name for any switch Enter host name Switch host_name Step 3 Enter an enable secret password and press Return The password can be from 1 to...

Page 100: ...ddress and subnet masks shown below are examples Configuring interface vlan1 Configure IP on this interface yes yes IP address for this interface 10 4 120 106 Subnet mask for this interface 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 Step 9 Enter Y to configure the switch as the cluster command switch Enter N to configure it as a member switch or as a standalone switch If you enter N the switch appears as a candidate swi...

Page 101: ...ration and use it the next time the switch reboots save it in NVRAM by selecting option 2 Enter your selection 2 2 Make your selection and press Return After you complete the setup program the switch can run the default configuration that you created If you want to change this configuration or want to perform other management tasks use one of these tools Command line interface CLI Network Assistan...

Page 102: ...Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information C 12 Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL 6422 01 ...

Page 103: ...le lengths 2 5 connecting to 2 28 connectors and cables B 1 to B 3 described 1 4 illustrated 1 3 19 and 24 inch racks 2 10 A AC power connecting to 2 8 connector 1 12 specifications A 1 to A 2 adapter pinouts terminal RJ 45 to DB 25 B 8 RJ 45 to DB 9 B 8 auto MDIX 1 5 2 28 2 32 B 2 C 5 autonegotiation 1 4 ...

Page 104: ...e also connectors and cables cautions x Cisco IP Phones connecting to 2 28 Cisco RPS See RPS CiscoView 1 14 CLI 1 14 accessing by using Express Setup C 2 accessing through console port C 3 command line interface See CLI configuration examples network 1 1 connecting to 10 100 1000 ports 2 27 to console port B 4 to SFP modules 2 30 to 2 33 connecting to the console port C 5 connection procedures 2 2...

Page 105: ...Setup accessing CLI by using C 2 F features 1 1 to 1 2 front panel 10 100 1000 ports 1 4 clearance 2 6 description 1 3 to 1 10 LEDs 1 6 to 1 10 SFP module ports 1 6 H HP OpenView 1 14 humidity relative A 1 I installation assigning the IP Address C 8 connecting to a power source C 7 rack mounting 2 10 to 2 19 site requirements 2 5 starting the terminal emulation software C 6 table or shelf mounting...

Page 106: ...1 8 speed 1 9 STATUS 1 9 system 1 7 troubleshooting with 3 2 M Mode button 1 6 mounting table or shelf 2 23 mounting wall mounting 2 20 mounting brackets attaching 2 11 to 2 18 rack mount 2 18 N Network Assistant 1 13 getting started guide xvi to configure switch 2 34 network configuration examples 1 1 noise electrical 2 6 ...

Page 107: ...ted pair B 5 port LEDs 1 8 port modes changing 1 6 LEDs 1 8 1 9 See also Mode button ports 10 100 1000 1 3 1 4 numbering of 10 100 1000 1 4 numbering of SFP module ports 1 3 POST LEDs 3 2 results 3 1 to 3 2 running at powerup 2 8 power connecting to 2 8 connectors 1 11 1 12 power on 2 8 power supply AC power outlet 1 12 RPS connector 1 12 procedures connection 2 27 to 2 33 installation 2 9 to 2 23...

Page 108: ...ing 2 23 Simple Network Management Protocol See SNMP SNMP network management platforms 1 14 software switch management 1 13 specifications A 1 straight through cable pinout four twisted pair 1000BASE T ports B 6 two twisted pair 10 100 ports B 5 SunNet Manager 1 14 switch powering on 2 8 system LED 1 7 T table mounting 2 23 technical specifications A 1 telco racks 2 10 Telnet and accessing the CLI...

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