Cisco Catalyst 2900 Series, Hardware Installation Manual

Page 1: ...lling the Catalyst 2900 series XL modules hereafter referred to as the 2900 series modules We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking This guide provides the information you need to install the 2900 series modules and to troubleshoot problems associated with their installation Note The 2900 series modules and their ports are managed thro...

Page 2: ...lve common module installation and cabling problems Appendix A Technical Specifications lists the physical and environmental specifications of the modules and the regulatory agency approvals Appendix B Connectors and Cables describes the cables and connectors that can connect to the 2900 series module ports Appendix C Translated Safety Warnings contains translations of the warnings in this guide N...

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Page 7: ...cond Mbps transmission speeds All the Catalyst 2900 series modules autonegotiate the duplex mode of each port to match that of the attached device The Ethernet and Fast Ethernet modules also autonegotiate the speed settings of each port This chapter contains the following topics Key features of the modules Descriptions of the module LEDs Module cabling guidelines Examples of how the modules can be...

Page 8: ...n each switch If you insert any of these modules into a Catalyst 2916M XL switch WS C2916M XL they support up to 2048 MAC addresses on each switch Description WS X2914 XL V 4 autosensing 10 100 UTP ports WS X2922 XL V 2 100BaseFX ports WS X2932 XL 1 1000BaseT port WS X2924 XL V 4 100BaseFX ports WS X2931 XL 1 1000BaseX port Table 1 1 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Features Module Feature WS X2931...

Page 9: ...s IEEE 802 3x 802 3z and 802 3ab compliant1 WS X2914 XL V 4 10 100 UTP ports WS X2922 XL V 2 100BaseFX ports WS X2924 XL V 4 100BaseFX ports All switched ports Autonegotiation of speed and duplex on the 10BaseT 100BaseTX module Per port data rates of up to 200 Mbps in full duplex mode Hot swappable Management through an SNMP management station the Cisco IOS command line interface CLI or the web ba...

Page 10: ...ndix B Connectors and Cables 100BaseFX Modules The 100BaseFX modules have either two or four switched 100BaseFX ports for 100 Mbps fiber optic connectivity The ports can run in half duplex or full duplex modes The module support the IEEE 802 3u 100BaseT standard and use standard duplex SC connectors Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 show the 100BaseFX modules Figure 1 2 2 Port 100BaseFX Modules 15676 Tigh...

Page 11: ...ule shown in Figure 1 4 provides one switched 1000 Mbps full duplex port that uses an SC fiber optic connector The port supports the IEEE 802 3z 1000BaseX standard For connector and schematic information see 100BaseFX and 1000BaseX Modules Cabling in Appendix B Connectors and Cables Figure 1 4 1000BaseX Module 15678 1X 2X Four 100BaseFX ports Tighten Screws To Activate 1 2 3 4 100BaseFX LEDs WS X2...

Page 12: ...types are listed in Table 1 2 Figure 1 5 GBIC Note GBICs are sold separately from the 1000BaseX modules Cisco supports some approved third party GBICs For more information refer to the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide The GBICs fit through cutouts in the front of the module and plug into connectors on the module Table 1 2 GBIC Types GBIC Part Number Short ...

Page 13: ...rovides one switched 1000 Mbps full duplex port over UTP copper cabling The 1000BaseT module port supports the IEEE 802 3ab standard Figure 1 7 1000BaseT Module The 10 100 Module Cabling section in the Connectors and Cables appendix describes the RJ 45 connector 15688 1X 2X 1000BaseX port Tighten Screws To Activate WS X2931 XL 1000BaseX LED 31117 1000BaseT port Tighten Screws To Activate WS X2932 ...

Page 14: ...devices must be within 100 meters of the port and be either 10BaseT or 100BaseTX compatible Table 1 3 Port LEDs Color Meaning Off No link Green Link present Flashing green Activity port is transmitting or receiving data Alternating green amber The port is experiencing error frames that can affect connectivity The port monitors errors such as excessive collisions cyclic redundancy check CRC errors ...

Page 15: ...n connecting devices Use a straight through cable to connect two ports when one is designated with an X use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both are designated with an X 100BaseFX Modules The 100BaseFX ports use 50 125 or 62 5 125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling with duplex SC connectors When set to run in full duplex mode 100BaseFX module ports can connect to compatible devices o...

Page 16: ...on describes five examples that use Catalyst 2900 series modules Network with gigabit uplink Aggregating traffic from switched and shared networks Fast EtherChannel backbone Small to medium sized LAN backbone High performance client server workgroups Longwave Long haul LX LH Patch cord installation is required for distances exceeding 300 m 1300 MMF 62 5 50 0 50 0 500 400 500 1804 ft 550 m 1804 ft ...

Page 17: ...r gigabit EtherChannel link to an ultra high performance server supporting the Fast EtherChannel feature Figure 1 8 Gigabit Uplink Client Server Workgroup 17698 Catalyst 2924M XL switch with 1000BaseX or 1000BaseT modules Catalyst 2924M XL switch with 100BaseTX or Fast EtherChannel FastHub 400 series Gigabit Ethernet or Gigabit EtherChannel 100BaseTX 10BaseT 100BaseTX 10BaseT 100BaseTX Catalyst 19...

Page 18: ... module passes the traffic to a backbone switch or router and a 10 100 module links the switch through a Fast EtherChannel link to a high performance server Figure 1 9 Wiring Closet Aggregator S6769 Catalyst 2924M XL with 1000Base X or 1000Base T modules 100BaseTX PCs 10BaseT PCs Catalyst 6500 High performance server Catalyst 1900 FastHub 400 stack Fast Gigabit EtherChannel links Fast Gigabit Ethe...

Page 19: ...hannel Backbone Backbone for Small to Medium Sized LAN Figure 1 11 shows a Catalyst 2924M XL switch used as a corporate network backbone of a small to medium sized LAN providing high speed access to the corporate servers using the Fast EtherChannel link This configuration provides a cost effective migration path from legacy shared 10 Mbps networks to switched Fast Ethernet and gigabit Ethernet net...

Page 20: ... Modules Hardware Installation Guide 78 5912 03 Figure 1 11 Small to Medium Sized LAN Backbone 31670 Catalyst 2924M XL Legacy 10BaseT Hub FastHub 10 100 Hub Gigabit Ethernet Fast EtherChannel or 100BaseTX Catalyst 1900 or Catalyst 2900 XL Switches Workstations Servers ...

Page 21: ... A Catalyst 2924M XL switch with a 10 100 module installed connects the PCs and creates a four port Fast EtherChannel link to a high performance server supporting Fast EtherChannel Figure 1 12 High Performance Client Server Workgroup S6770 Catalyst 2924M XL with 10 100 module 10Base T or 100BaseTX PCs Fast Gigabit EtherChannel links Switched full duplex 10BaseT 100BaseTX links High performance ser...

Page 22: ...Chapter 1 Overview Deployment Examples 1 16 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Hardware Installation Guide 78 5912 03 ...

Page 23: ...e way you manage fixed ports on the switch The web based Switch Manager is a graphical user interface for monitoring and controlling port features and you can use the console port or Telnet to access the Cisco IOS command line interface Inspecting the Packing List Before you install a 10 100 100BaseFX 1000BaseX or 1000BaseT module ensure that the following items are included in the package Catalys...

Page 24: ...he module ground yourself by touching a piece of metal to avoid electrostatic discharge ESD You should also take the following precautions to prevent damage to the board Keep the module in its antistatic shielded bag until you are ready to install it Handle the modules by the edges Do not touch the components pins leads or solder connections Installing a Module The switch expansion slots are numbe...

Page 25: ...teps Step 1 Loosen the thumbscrews attaching the faceplate to the switch Step 2 Remove the faceplate from the switch and store it for future use Figure 2 1 shows a Catalyst 2924M XL switch with an empty expansion slot Figure 2 1 Catalyst 2924M XL Switch with an Empty Expansion Slot After you have removed the faceplate follow these steps to install a module in the empty expansion slot Warning Class...

Page 26: ...S LED is green module operational Step 7 If the module is not operational reseat it If the module still is not operational contact Cisco Systems for a replacement Handling a GBIC Following are the Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC handling guidelines GBICs are static sensitive To prevent ESD damage follow appropriate board and component handling procedures GBICs are dust sensitive When storing a GB...

Page 27: ... do the following Step 1 Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging Step 2 Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network by checking the part number The number indicates whether it is a 1000BaseSX 1000BaseLX LH or ZX Step 3 Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert it into the slot on the front panel of the 1000BaseX module as shown in Figure 2 2 Figure 2 ...

Page 28: ...to the type of module 100BaseFX 10 100 1000BaseT or 1000BaseX as follows RJ 45 connector 10 100 and 1000BaseT modules Insert the RJ 45 connector until it snaps into place as shown in Figure 2 3 Fiber optic port 100BaseFX and 1000BaseX SC modules Remove the rubber plugs from the fiber optic port on the module and store them for future use Insert the connector in the fiber optic receptacle as shown ...

Page 29: ...rting an RJ 45 Connector into a 10 100 Module Figure 2 4 Inserting an RJ 45 Connector into a 1000BaseT Module 15x 16x H11054 Tighten Screws To Activate 17x 18x 19x 20x 22x 24x 21x 23x 1x 2x 3x 4x 10BaseT 100BaseTX WS X2914 XL V SERIES XL 15x 16x 31338 Tighten Screws To Activate 17x 18x 19x 20x 22x 24x 21x 23x WS X2932 XL SERIES XL 1000BaseT ...

Page 30: ... fiber MMF you must install a mode conditioning patch cord Cisco product number CAB GELX 625 or equivalent between the GBIC and the MMF cable on both the transmit and receive ends of the link for link distances greater than 984 feet 300 meters Note You must use the patch cord to comply with the IEEE 802 3z standards Using the LX LH GBIC with MMF and no patch cord for very short link distances tens...

Page 31: ...ws the connectors on the patch cord Connect the end of the patch cord labeled To Equipment into the GBIC Connect the end labeled To Cable Plant into the patch panel The patch cord is 9 84 feet 3 meters long and has duplex SC male connectors at each end Figure 2 7 Patch Cord Cabling 1000BaseLX LH port Patch panel Link span greater than 984 ft 300 m 1000BaseLX LH port RX TX Patch panel Patch cord Bu...

Page 32: ...wer numbers assigned to them by default and ports attached to slower media have higher numbers assigned The default port cost value for 1000BaseX and 1000BaseT ports is 4 Removing a GBIC To remove a GBIC do the following Step 1 Disconnect the network fiber cable from the GBIC SC connector Step 2 Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously squeezing the two plastic tabs one on each side of the...

Page 33: ... slot Caution Replace the rubber plugs in the fiber optic connector on the module and the rubber caps on the fiber optic connector on the cable The plugs and caps protect the fiber optic connectors from contamination and ambient light Step 4 Replace the blank faceplate to cover the empty expansion slot Step 5 Tighten the thumbscrews on the faceplate Power On Self Test When a module is inserted int...

Page 34: ...lf Test 2 12 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Hardware Installation Guide 78 5912 03 Note If you power up a Catalyst 2912MF XL Catalyst 2916M XL or Catalyst 2924M XL switch with modules installed the module ports are the last to run POST ...

Page 35: ... by management or an address violation or it was blocked by Spanning Tree Protocol Use Visual Switch Manager or the IOS command line interface to check the status of the port and to enable it Port LED is alternating between green and amber Port is experiencing error frames This could be due to a duplex mismatch caused by autonegotiation collisions CRC errors or alignment errors Check the duplex se...

Page 36: ...mber Module failed POST Ensure that the switch is running an IOS software release that supports the module See Key Features in Chapter 1 Overview If the IOS software release is correct call Cisco Systems to replace the module Switch crashes or reboots Removed the module before disconnecting the module port cables Reset switch if the switch doesn t reset itself When hot swapping the module disconne...

Page 37: ...aseT 100BaseTX 100BaseFX 1000BaseX modules 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 1000BaseT module 23 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Storage temperature 10BaseT 100BaseTX 100BaseFX 1000BaseX modules 4 to 149 F 20 to 65 C 1000BaseT module 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Operating humidity 10BaseT 100BaseTX 100BaseFX 1000BaseX modules 10 to 85 noncondensing 1000BaseT module 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage humidity 10BaseT 100BaseTX 100Ba...

Page 38: ...les Up to 15 000 ft 4570 m 1000BaseT module Up to 30 000 ft 9114 m Power Consumption Module Type Current 10 100 6 60W 100BaseFX 8 40W two ports 11 85W four ports 1000BaseX 11 2W 1000BaseT 15 5W Physical Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 1 25 x 5 75 x 10 3 in 3 18 x 14 61 x 26 16 cm Weight 10 1 oz 0 29 kg Agency Approvals Safety EMI AS NZS 3260 TS001 FCC Part 15 Class A UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 950 EN 5...

Page 39: ...ve RD signals internally crossed for attachment of an Ethernet adapter using a straight through cable When connecting the 10 100 ports to 10BaseT or 100BaseTX servers and workstations ensure that you use a Category 5 straight through cable When connecting to other switches or repeaters ensure that you use a crossover cable The schematics of crossover and straight through cables are shown in Figure...

Page 40: ...ng general rules when connecting devices use a straight through cable to connect two ports when one is designated with an X use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both are designated with an X 10 100 Module Connectors The 1000BaseT module has one or more RJ 45 connectors on the front panel Figure B 2 shows the pinout Figure B 2 10 100BaseT RJ 45 Connector ...

Page 41: ...e RJ 45 connector on the front panel Figure B 3 shows the pinout Figure B 3 1000BaseT RJ 45 Connector 100BaseFX and 1000BaseX Modules Cabling The 100BaseFX and the 1000BaseX modules use duplex SC connectors This type of connector is shown in Figure B 4 Figure B 4 100BaseFX and 1000BaseX SC Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TP0 TP0 TP1 TP2 TP2 TP1 TP3 TP3 34751 H8707 Tx Rx ...

Page 42: ...Appendix B Connectors and Cables 100BaseFX and 1000BaseX Modules Cabling B 4 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Hardware Installation Guide 78 5912 03 ...

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Page 45: ...t généralement soumis à des lois et ou directives de respect de l environnement Renseignez vous auprès de l organisme compétent Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen Avvertenza Lo smaltimento di questo prodotto deve essere eseguito secondo le leggi e regolazioni locali Advarsel Endelig kassering av dette produktet skal være i henhol...

Page 46: ...Appendix C Translated Safety Warnings Product Disposal C 4 Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Hardware Installation Guide 78 5912 03 ...