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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. The following information is for FCC compliance of Class B devices: The equipment described in this manual generates and may radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed in accordance with Ciscos installation instructions, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in part 15 of the FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Modifying the equipment without Ciscos 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 is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio. Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Systems, Inc. could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCBs public domain version of the UNIX operating system. All rights reserved. Copyright 1981, Regents of the University of California. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS. 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Overview Features
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Front-Panel Description 1-3 10/100 Ports 1-7 10/100/1000 Ports 1-8 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports 1-9 LRE Port 1-9 GBIC Module Ports 1-10 SFP Module Slots 1-11 SFP Modules 1-11 LEDs 1-13 System LED 1-16 RPS LED 1-16 Port Mode and Port Status LEDs 1-16
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Rear-Panel Description 1-21 Power Connectors 1-22 Internal Power Supply Connector DC Power Connector 1-23 Cisco RPS Connector 1-23 Console Port 1-24 Management Options
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Preparing for Installation 2-1 Warnings 2-1 Installation Guidelines 2-4 Verifying Package Contents 2-5 Verifying Switch Operation
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Installing the Switch 2-7 Installing the Switch in a Rack 2-7 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-8 Mounting the Switch in a Rack 2-16 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide 2-16 Installing the Switch on a Table, Shelf, or Desk 2-17 Installing the Switch on a Wall 2-17 Attaching the Brackets to the Switch 2-17 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover 2-18 Mounting the Switch to a Wall 2-18 Installing the Optional AC Ground Kit for Catalyst 2950 Switches Installing the GBIC Modules
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Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2-23 Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots 2-23 Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots 2-25 Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports
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Connecting to an LRE Port 2-30 Connection Guidelines 2-30 Limitations and Restrictions with POTS Splitters 2-31 Required Cables 2-32 Connecting to a Patch Panel or POTS Splitter 2-32
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Connecting to GBIC Module Ports 2-35 Connecting to 1000BASE-X GBIC Module Ports 2-35 Connecting to 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports 2-36 Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Module Ports 2-37 Connecting to SFP Modules 2-38 Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules 2-38 Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules 2-39 Where to Go Next
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Understanding POST Results Diagnosing Problems

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Technical Specifications Connectors and Cables
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Connector Specifications B-1 10/100 Ports B-1 10/100/1000 Ports B-2 Connecting to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Devices Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices B-3 LRE Port B-3 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports B-4 1000BASE-X GBIC Module Ports B-4 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports B-4 GigaStack GBIC Module Ports B-4 SFP Module Ports B-5 Console Port B-5 Identifying a Crossover Cable B-5
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Cable and Adapter Specifications B-6 Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts B-6 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports B-7 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports B-8 RJ-21 Cable Pinouts B-8 Adapter Pinouts B-10
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Connecting to DC Power Preparing for Installation Grounding the Switch
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Wiring the DC-Input Power Source

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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Accessing the CLI D-1 Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup D-1 Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port D-2 Taking Out What You Need
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Connecting to the Console Port Connecting to a Power Source
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Entering the Initial Configuration Information IP Settings D-5 Completing the Setup Program D-6
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There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty document from Cisco.com.
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Launch your browser, and go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/cetrans.htm The Warranties and License Agreements page appears.
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To read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps:

a. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that the part number 78-5235-02F0
is highlighted.
b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document. c. Click Go.
The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from the Information Packet appears.
d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe
Portable Document Format (PDF).
Note
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. You can download the reader from Adobes website: http://www.adobe.com
3.
To read translated and localized warranty information about your product, follow these steps:
a. Enter this part number in the Warranty Document Number field:
78-6310-02C0
b. Select the language in which you would like to view the document. c. Click Go.
The Cisco warranty page appears.

d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe
Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance: http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml.
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Duration of Hardware Warranty
A Cisco product hardware warranty is supported for as long as the original end user continues to own or use the product, provided that the fan and power supply warranty is limited to five (5) years. In the event of a discontinuance of product manufacture, the Cisco warranty support is limited to five (5) years from the announcement of the discontinuance.
Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of the Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location. Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.
To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number
Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative. Complete the information below, and keep it for reference. Company product purchased from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number Maintenance contract number
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Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Catalyst 2950 switch, hereafter referred to as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.
Purpose
This guide describes the hardware features of the Catalyst 2950 switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting information and specifications. This guide does not describe how to configure software features on your switch or describe the Catalyst 2950-specific system messages that you might encounter. It also does not provide information about command-line interface (CLI) commands that have been created or changed for use by the switch. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch system message guide, and the switch command reference.
Conventions
Command descriptions use these conventions:

Commands and keywords are in boldface text. Arguments for which you supply values are in italic. Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements. Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements. Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element.
Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.
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Caution
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Waarschuwing
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
Varoitus
TRKEIT TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Tm varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin ksittelet laitteistoa, huomioi shkpiirien ksittelemiseen liittyvt riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten knnkset lytyvt laitteen mukana toimitettujen knnettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa nkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SILYT NM OHJEET
Attention
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SCURIT Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un quipement, soyez conscient des dangers lis aux circuits lectriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procdures couramment utilises pour viter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de scurit traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, rfrez-vous au numro de l'instruction situ la fin de chaque avertissement. CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
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Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen fhren kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Gerten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den blichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfllen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen bersetzung in den bersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gert ausgeliefert wurden. BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
Avvertenza
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento. CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
Advarsel
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan fre til skade p person. Fr du begynner arbeide med noe av utstyret, m du vre oppmerksom p farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten. TA VARE P DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
Aviso
INSTRUES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANA Este smbolo de aviso significa perigo. Voc est em uma situao que poder ser causadora de leses corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilizao de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos eltricos e familiarize-se com as prticas habituais de preveno de acidentes. Utilize o nmero da instruo fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua traduo nos avisos de segurana traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUES
Advertencia!
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Este smbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad fsica. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente elctrica y familiarcese con los procedimientos estndar de prevencin de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrar el nmero que le ayudar a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaa a este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
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Varning!
VIKTIGA SKERHETSANVISNINGAR Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utfr arbete p ngon utrustning mste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och knna till vanliga frfaranden fr att frebygga olyckor. Anvnd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning fr att hitta dess versttning i de versatta skerhetsvarningar som medfljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR
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Aviso
INSTRUES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANA Este smbolo de aviso significa perigo. Voc se encontra em uma situao em que h risco de leses corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos eltricos e familiarize-se com as prticas padro de preveno de acidentes. Use o nmero da declarao fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua traduo nos avisos de segurana traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUES
Advarsel
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Fr du begynder arbejde p udstyr, skal du vre opmrksom p de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredslb, og du skal stte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgelse af ulykker. Brug erklringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversttelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER
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Related Publications
These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat2950/index.htm You can order printed copies of documents with a DOC-xxxxxx= number from the Cisco.com sites and from the telephone numbers listed in the Ordering Documentation section on page xvii.

Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switches (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 LRE Switches (not orderable but available on Cisco.com)
Note
Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to change and therefore appear only in the release notes. Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, see the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information. For hardware information about the switch, see these documents:

Catalyst 2950 Switch Hardware Installation Guide (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Catalyst 2950 Switch Getting Started Guide (order number DOC-7816521=) Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2950 Switch (order number DOC-786625=
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For software information about the switch, see these documents:

Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7811380=) Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7811381=) Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch System Message Guide (order number DOC-7814233=)
For information about the Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches, see these documents:

Catalyst 2950 Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7814982=) Catalyst 2950 Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7814984=) Catalyst 2950 Switch System Message Guide ( order number DOC-7814981=) Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 LRE Switch (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) 1000BASE-T Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Notes (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786460=) Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811469=) Cisco RPS 300 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7810372=) Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7815201=) Device manager online help (available on the switch) Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Course Wave Division Multiplexer (CWDM) Passive Optical System Installation Note (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Installation Notes (order number DOC-7815160=) Compatibility Matrix for 1000BASE-T Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Compatibility Matrix for Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (not orderable but available on Cisco.com) Installation and Warranty Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (order number DOC-7812250=) Installation Notes for Wall-Mount Brackets (order number DOC-7813035=)
For other information about related products, see these documents:

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Obtaining Documentation
Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance, and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
Cisco.com
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com International Cisco websites can be accessed from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml
Documentation CD-ROM
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or through an annual or quarterly subscription. Registered Cisco.com users can order a single Documentation CD-ROM (product number DOC-CONDOCCD=) through the Cisco Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ordering_place_order_ordering_tool_launch.html All users can order annual or quarterly subscriptions through the online Subscription Store: http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription
Ordering Documentation
You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, USA.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387).
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Documentation Feedback
You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. On the Cisco Documentation home page, click Feedback at the top of the page. You can send your comments in e-mail to [email protected]. You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address: Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments.
Obtaining Technical Assistance

For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides 24-hour, award-winning technical support services, online and over the phone. Cisco.com features the Cisco TAC website as an online starting point for technical assistance.
Cisco TAC Website

The Cisco TAC website (http://www.cisco.com/tac) provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco TAC website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Accessing all the tools on the Cisco TAC website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
Opening a TAC Case

The online TAC Case Open Tool (http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen) is the fastest way to open P3 and P4 cases. (Your network is minimally impaired or you require product information). After you describe your situation, the TAC Case Open Tool automatically recommends resources for an immediate solution. If your issue is not resolved using these recommendations, your case will be assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. For P1 or P2 cases (your production network is down or severely degraded) or if you do not have Internet access, contact Cisco TAC by telephone. Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to P1 and P2 cases to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
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To open a case by telephone, use one of the following numbers: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 For a complete listing of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
TAC Case Priority Definitions

To ensure that all cases are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established case priority definitions. Priority 1 (P1)Your network is down or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. Priority 2 (P2)Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation. Priority 3 (P3)Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels. Priority 4 (P4)You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the most from their networking investment. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and training, certification information, and links to numerous in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/packet
iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthly publication that delivers the latest information about Internet business strategies for executives. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
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Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html
TrainingCisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html
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Overview
This chapter provides information about these topics:

Setting up the Switch, page 1-1 Features, page 1-1 Front-Panel Description, page 1-3 Rear-Panel Description, page 1-21 Management Options, page 1-24
Setting up the Switch

See the Catalyst 2950 Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions on initially configuring your Catalyst switch by using the Express Setup. Also covered in the getting started guide are switch management options, basic rack-mounting procedures, port and module connections, power connection procedures for both AC- and DC-powered switches, and troubleshooting help. For instructions on setting up your switch by using the command-line interface (CLI), see Appendix D, Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.
Features
The Catalyst 2950 switches are a family of Ethernet switches that you can use to connect workstations and other network devices, such as servers, routers, and other switches. All models of the switch are cluster-capable, but only some models are stackable. You can use switches with gigabit interface converter (GBIC) module slots to create switch stacks by using Gigastack GBICs. Some switch models can be deployed as backbone switches, aggregating 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, Gigabit Ethernet, and Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) traffic from other switches and network devices. See the switch software configuration guide for examples that show how you might deploy the switches in your network. Figure 1-1 through Figure 1-12 show the Catalyst 2950 switches. These are the switch features:
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Catalyst 2950-12 switch12 10/100 Ethernet ports Catalyst 2950-24 switch24 10/100 Ethernet ports Catalyst 2950C-24 switch24 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 100BASE-FX ports
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Catalyst 2950G-12-EI12 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 2950G-24-EI24 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC 24 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots with
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Catalyst 2950G-48-EI48 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC module slots Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switch8 LRE ports, 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, and
2 small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) module slots. (Two of the four uplink ports are active at one time.)
Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switch 24 LRE ports, 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, and
2 SFP module slots. (Two of the four uplink ports are active at one time.)
Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch24 LRE ports, 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, and
2 SFP module slots with DC-input power. (Two of the four uplink ports are active at one time.)
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See the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch release notes for a list of supported SFP modules for the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches.
Catalyst 2950SX-24 switch 24 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 1000BASE-SX ports Catalyst 2950T-24 switch 24 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI switch48 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 1000BASE-SX ports Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switch 48 10/100 Ethernet ports and 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports On Catalyst 2950G-12-EI, 2950G-24-EI, 2950G-24-EI-DC, and 2950G-48-EI switches,
support for these GBIC modules: 1000BASE-SX GBIC 1000BASE-LX/LH GBIC 1000BASE-ZX GBIC 1000BASE-T GBIC (model WS-5483) Coarse Wave Division Multiplexer (CWDM) fiber-optic GBIC GigaStack GBIC
Configuration
For 10/100 ports, autonegotiates the speed and duplex settings For 10/100/1000 ports on the Catalyst 2950T-24 switch, autonegotiates the speed and supports
only full-duplex mode

For 10/100/1000 ports on the Catalyst 2950T-48-SI and 2950 LRE switches, autonegotiates the
speed and duplex setting when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. When the switch is running at 1000 Mbps, it supports only full-duplex mode.
For 100BASE-FX ports, supports only 100-Mbps and full-duplex settings For 1000BASE-SX ports, supports only 1000-Mbps and full-duplex settings Supports 8192 MAC addresses Checks for errors on a received packet, determines the destination port, stores the packet in
shared memory, and then forwards the packet to the destination port
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Power redundancy
Connection for an optional Cisco RPS 300 redundant power system (RPS) that uses AC input
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Connection for an optional Cisco RPS 675 that uses AC input and supplies DC output to the
switch Certain Cisco LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices are not supported by certain Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. In Table 1-1, Yes means that the CPE is supported by the switch; No means that the CPE is not supported by the switch.
Table 1-1 LRE Switch and CPE Compatibility Matrix
LRE Devices Cisco 575 LRE CPE
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Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 No Yes No
Cisco 576 LRE 997 No CPE Cisco 585 LRE CPE Yes
Front-Panel Description
The switch front panel contains the ports, the LEDs, and the Mode button. Other than the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch, the front panel of the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches also contain the console port and AC power connector. On the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch, the front panel contains a DC power connector (also referred to as the terminal block header), a DC ground lug, and an RJ-45 console port. For more information about the power connectors on the LRE switches, see the Power Connectors section on page 1-22. For more information on the console port on these switches, see the Console Port section on page 1-24. Figure 1-1 to Figure 1-12 show the switches.
Figure 1-1 Catalyst 2950-12 Switch
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10/100 Ports
The 10/100 ports use RJ-45 connectors and twisted-pair cabling. The ports can connect to these devices:

10BASE-T devices, such as workstations and hubs, through standard RJ-45 connectors and two twisted-pair cabling. You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling. 100BASE-TX devices, such as high-speed workstations, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches, through standard RJ-45 connectors and two or four twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling.
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When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers, be sure that the cable is a twisted-pair straight-through cable. When connecting the switch to hubs or other switches, use a twisted-pair crossover cable. Pinouts for the cables are described in Appendix B, Connectors and Cables. For information on how to identify a crossover cable, go to the Identifying a Crossover Cable section on page B-5. The 10/100 ports can be explicitly set to operate in any combination of half duplex, full duplex, 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps. They can also be set for speed and duplex autonegotiation, compliant with IEEE 802.3U. In all cases, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters). When set for autonegotiation, a port senses the speed and duplex settings of the attached device and advertises its own capabilities. If the attached device supports autonegotiation, the 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.
10/100/1000 Ports
The 10/100/1000 ports on Catalyst 2950T-24, Catalyst 2950T-48-SI, and Catalyst 2950 LRE switches use RJ-45 connectors and twisted-pair cabling. The ports can connect to these devices:

10BASE-T devices, such as workstations and hubs, through standard RJ-45 connectors and two or four twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling. 100BASE-TX devices, such as high-speed workstations, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches, through standard RJ-45 connectors and two or four twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling. 1000BASE-T devices, such as high-speed workstations, servers, hubs, routers, and other switches, through standard RJ-45 connectors and four twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling.
Note
When connecting the switch to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable.
Note
When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers, be sure to use a twisted-pair straight-through cable. When connecting the switch to hubs or other switches, use a twisted-pair crossover cable. Pinouts for the cables are described in Appendix B, Connectors and Cables. For information on how to identify a crossover cable, go to the Identifying a Crossover Cable section on page B-5. The 10/100/1000 ports on the Catalyst 2950T-24 switch can be explicitly set to operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, but only in full-duplex mode. The 10/100/1000 ports on the Catalyst 2950T-48-SI and Catalyst 2950 LRE switches can be explicitly set to operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in full- or half-duplex mode or at 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode. The 10/100/1000 ports can also be set for speed autonegotiation, compliant with IEEE 802.3AB. In all cases, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
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On the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches, the four input uplink ports are bundled as two logical ports, each consisting of a copper 10/100/1000 port and a fiber-optic SFP module slot, respectively. Within each logical port, you can use only the copper or the fiber-optic port at one time. If a Catalyst 2950 LRE switch senses more than two connections for both logical ports, the switch chooses the fiber-optic connections over the copper connections in default operation. See the SFP Module Slots section on page 1-11 for more information on LRE uplink logical ports.
100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports

The 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX ports both use 50/125- or 62.5/125-micron multimode fiber-optic cabling. The 100BASE-FX ports operate only at 100 Mbps in full-duplex mode, and the 1000BASE-SX ports operate only at 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode. In full-duplex mode, the cable length from a 100BASE-FX port on a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 6562 feet (2 kilometers). The cable length from a 1000BASE-SX port on a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 1804 feet (550 meters). You can connect a 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX port to an SC or ST port on a target device by using one of the MT-RJ fiber-optic patch cables listed in Table 2-1 on page 2-29. Use the Cisco part numbers in Table 2-1 to order the patch cables that you need.
LRE Port
The LRE port (shown in Figure 1-8) uses one RJ-21 connector to connect up to 24 Cisco LRE CPE devices through structured or unstructured wiring, such as existing telephone lines. The link between the LRE switch port and each CPE device can reach speeds of up to 15 Mbps (full duplex) over distances of up to 4921 feet (1500 meters). Certain Catalyst 2950 LRE switches support certain Cisco LRE CPE devices. Table 1-1 on page 1-3 shows which LRE switches support which CPE devices. You can connect the Cisco 575 LRE CPE and Cisco 585 LRE CPE devices to LRE ports on the same Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE or 2950ST-24 LRE switch. You can connect the Cisco 576 LRE CPE 997 device only to LRE ports on a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. You can hot swap the CPE devices without powering down the switch or disrupting the other switch ports. The default mode for each LRE port is speed autosensing and half-duplex operation. For information about configuring the LRE ports, see the switch software configuration guide. If telephone services, such as voice or an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), use the same cabling as LRE traffic, the LRE port must be connected to the patch panel through a plain old telephone service (POTS) splitter. The splitter routes LRE data (high-frequency) and voice (low-frequency) traffic from the telephone line to the switch and private branch exchange (PBX) switch or public switched telephone network (PSTN). If the other telephone services are connected through a PBX switch, a non-homologated POTS splitter, such as the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter, can be used. The PBX routes voice traffic to private telephone networks and the PSTN. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), see the Installation and Warranty Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter.
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For limitations and restrictions when you use a POTS splitter with the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches and Cisco LRE CPE, see the Limitations and Restrictions with POTS Splitters section on page 2-31. If the installation does not have a PBX, a certified, homologated POTS splitter is required to connect directly to the PSTN. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. If a connection to a telephone network is not required, a splitter is not needed, and the switch can connect directly to the patch panel. For more information about the Cisco LRE CPE devices, see the Cisco LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide.
GBIC Module Ports

The GBIC module slots support these modules:

1000BASE-SX GBIC module for fiber-optic connections that cannot exceed 1804 feet (550 meters). 1000BASE-LX/LH GBIC module for fiber-optic connections that cannot exceed 32,810 feet (10 kilometers). 1000BASE-ZX GBIC module for fiber-optic connections that cannot exceed 328,100 feet (100 kilometers). 1000BASE-T GBIC module for copper connections that cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters). CWDM GBIC module for single-mode fiber-optic connections that cannot exceed 393,719 feet (120 kilometers). GigaStack GBIC module for creating a 1-Gbps stack configuration of up to nine supported switches. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to nine half-duplex links (in a stack configuration) to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. Using the required Cisco proprietary signaling and cabling, the GigaStack GBIC-to-GigaStack GBIC connection cannot exceed 3 feet (1 meter).
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Cisco-approved CWDM GBIC modules have a serial EEPROM that contains the module serial number, the vendor name and ID, a unique security code, and cyclic redundancy check (CRC). When a GBIC module is inserted in the switch, the switch software reads the EEPROM to check the serial number, vendor name, and vendor ID and recomputes the security code and CRC. If the serial number, the vendor name or ID, security code, or CRC is invalid, the switch places the interface in an error-disabled state.
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If you are using a non-Cisco approved CWDM GBIC module, remove the module from the switch, and replace it with a Cisco-approved module. For more information about these GBIC modules, see your GBIC module documentation.
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SFP Module Slots

On the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch, the SFP module slots support the SFP modules listed in the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch release notes. The Catalyst 2950 LRE switch has four physical input ports that are logically bundled as two ports. Each logical port consists of a copper 10/100/1000 port and a fiber-optic SFP module slot. These ports appear as a vertical column on the front panel and are labeled Uplink Port 1 and Uplink Port 2. Within each port, you can use only one of the two physical ports, either the SFP module port or the 10/100/1000 port. For example, you can connect to either the SFP module port or the 10/100/1000 port on Uplink Port 1. If you connect to both, in default operation, the SFP module port has priority over the 10/100/1000 port. Using this example, a valid configuration would be connecting to the fiber-optic port on Uplink Port 1 and the copper port on Uplink Port 2.
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By using the media-type {sfp | rj45 | auto-select} interface configuration command at the CLI, you can configure the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch so that the SFP module port does not take precedence over the 10/100/1000 port. In that scenario, whichever media type establishes a link first has precedence over the other. For more information about the media-type {sfp | rj45 | auto-select} command, see the switch command reference.
SFP Modules
The LRE switches use Ethernet SFP modules to establish uplink connections to other devices. The SFP modules are inserted into SFP module slots on the front of the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. These transceiver modules are field-replaceable. You use fiber-optic cables with LC or MT-RJ connectors to connect to fiber-optic SFP modules. You use Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect to 1000BASE-T SFP modules. The SFP modules support nominal wavelengths from 850 to 1550 nanometers (nm). See the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch release notes for the list of supported SFP modules. When determining where to place the switch, be sure to observe these requirements:

For 10/100/1000 ports, including 1000BASE-T SFP module ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices are up to 328 feet (100 meters). Table 1-2 lists the cable specifications for 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-ZX fiber-optic SFP module connections. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and for reliable communications, the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length.
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When using shorter distances of single-mode fiber cable, you might need to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver. When the fiber-optic cable span is less than15.43 miles (25 km), you should insert a 5-decibel (dB) or 10-dB inline optical attenuator between the fiber-optic cable plant and the receiving port on the 1000BASE-ZX SFP module at each end of the link. Use only Cisco-approved SFP modules on the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch.
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Cisco-approved SFP modules have a serial EEPROM that contains the module serial number, the vendor name and ID, a unique security code, and cyclic redundancy check (CRC). When an SFP module is inserted in the switch, the switch software reads the EEPROM to check the serial number, vendor name, and vendor ID and recomputes the security code and CRC. If the serial number, the vendor name or ID, security code, or CRC is invalid, the switch places the interface in an error-disabled state.
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You can use the LEDs to monitor switch activity and performance. The locations and numbers of the LEDs vary among switch models. The location of the Mode button that you use to select the port mode also varies by model. See these figures:

Figure 1-15 for the Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 switches Figure 1-16 for the Catalyst 2950G-12-EI, 2950G-24-EI, and 2950G-24-EI-DC switches Figure 1-17 for the Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, and Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switches Figure 1-18 for the Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE and 2950ST-24 LRE switches Figure 1-19 for the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches
All LEDs (except the utilization meter [UTIL]) are visible through the GUI management applicationsthe Network Assistant application for multiple switches and the device manager for a single switch. The switch software configuration guide describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure and to monitor individual switches and switch clusters.
Figure 1-15 LEDs on Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches
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The system LED shows whether the system is receiving power and functioning properly. Table 1-3 lists the LED colors and meanings.
Table 1-3 System LED
Color Off Green Amber
System Status System is not powered up. System is operating normally. System is receiving power but is not functioning properly.
For information about the system LED colors during the power-on self-test (POST), see the Connecting to a Power Source section on page D-5.
RPS LED
The RPS LED shows the RPS status. Table 1-4 lists the LED colors and meanings.
Table 1-4 RPS LED
Color Off Solid green Flashing green
RPS Status RPS is off or is not installed. RPS is connected and ready to provide back-up power. RPS is connected but is unavailable because it is providing power to another device (redundancy has been allocated to a neighboring device). RPS is in standby mode or in a fault condition. Press the Standby/Active button on the RPS, and the LED should turn green. If it does not, the RPS fan could have failed. Contact Cisco Systems.
Solid amber
Flashing amber The internal power supply in a switch has failed, and the RPS is providing power to the switch (redundancy has been allocated to this device). For more information about the Cisco RPS 300, see the Cisco RPS 300 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide. For more information about the Cisco RPS 675, see the Cisco RPS 675 Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide.
Port Mode and Port Status LEDs

To select or change the port mode, press the Mode button (see Figure 1-15 to Figure 1-18) to highlight the mode that you want. Release the button to enable the highlighted mode. Each port has a port status LED, also called a port LED. These LEDs, as a group or individually, display information about the switch and the individual ports. The port modes (see Table 1-5) determine the type of information displayed.
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Mode LED STAT UTIL

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Port Mode Port status Switch utilization Port duplex mode Port speed
Description The port status. This is the default mode. The bandwidth in use by the switch. The port duplex mode: half duplex or full duplex. The port operating speed: 10 or 100 Mbps for 10/100 ports and 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps for 10/100/1000 ports.
DUPLX SPEED
1. A Catalyst 2950 LRE switch does not have a UTIL or a DUPLX LED.
When you change the port mode, the meanings of the port LED colors change. Table 1-6 explains how to interpret these colors for the non-LRE switches. Table 1-7 explains how to interpret the colors for the LRE switches. The port LEDs are off when the MODE is set to SPEED.
Table 1-6 Meaning of Port LED Colors in Different Modes for Non-LRE Switches
Port Mode STAT (port status)
Color Off Solid green Alternating green-amber Solid amber
Meaning No link. Link present. 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. Port is not forwarding. Port was disabled by management, an address violation, or Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
Note
Flashing green Activity. Port is sending or receiving data.
After a port is reconfigured, the port LED can remain amber for up to 30 seconds while STP checks the switch for possible loops.
UTIL (utilization)
Green Amber Green and amber
The current backplane utilization that is displayed over the amber LED background on a logarithmic scale. The maximum backplane utilization since the switch was powered on. See Figure 1-20 to Figure 1-24 for details.
Note
If the current utilization exceeds the maximum utilization, the maximum utilization is automatically updated.
DUPLX
Off
Port is operating in half duplex. Port is operating in full duplex.
(half or full duplex) Green
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Port Mode SPEED
Color 10/100 ports Off Green Off Green
Meaning Port is operating at 10 Mbps. Port is operating at 100 Mbps. Port is operating at 10 Mbps. Port is operating at 100 Mbps.
10/100/1000 ports
Flashing green Port is operating at 1000 Mbps. 1000BASE-X GBIC module ports Off Green Port is not operating. Port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
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Meaning of Port LED Colors in Different Modes for the LRE Switches
Port Mode STAT (port status)
Color Off Solid green
Meaning No link. Link present.

Note
The LRE port LED turns green approximately 30 seconds after the LRE port detects a connection to an LRE CPE.
Flashing green Activity. Port is sending or receiving data. Alternating green-amber Solid 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. A link is established on a nonassigned LRE profile, or a port is not forwarding. If a port is not forwarding, it was disabled by management, an address violation, or STP.
Note
After a port is reconfigured, the port LED can remain amber for up to 30 seconds while STP checks the switch for possible loops.
DUPLX
Off
Port is operating in half duplex. Port is operating in full duplex.
(half or full duplex) Green
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Port Mode SPEED
Color Off Green SFP modules1 2 Off Green
Meaning Port is operating at 10 Mbps. Port is operating at 100 Mbps.
10/100/1000 ports1 2
Flashing green Port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Port is operating at 10 Mbps Port is operating at 100 Mbps
Flashing green Port is operating at 1000 Mbps

1. On an LRE switch, the LEDs for Uplink Port 1 and Uplink Port 2 correspond either to the SFP module port or to the 10/100/1000 port, depending on which is active. 2. If an LRE switch senses connections to both ports, by default, the switch chooses the fiber-optic connection over the copper connection.
For more information about GBIC LEDs, see your GBIC module documentation. Figure 1-20 to Figure 1-24 show the bandwidth utilization percentages displayed by the right-most LEDs.
Note
The Catalyst 2950 LRE switch LEDs do not give utilization status. If all LEDs on a Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, or 2950T-24 switch are green (no amber showing), the switch is using 50 percent or more of the total bandwidth. If the far-right LED is off, the switch is using more than 25 but less than 50 percent of the total bandwidth, and so on. If only the far-left LED is green, the switch is using less than 0.0488 percent of the total bandwidth. (See Figure 1-20 and Figure 1-21.)
Figure 1-20 Bandwidth Utilization on Catalyst 2950-12 Switches
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If all LEDs on a Catalyst 2950G-12-EI switch are green (no amber showing), the switch is using 50 percent or more of the total bandwidth. If the LED for GBIC module slot 2 is off, the switch is using more than 25 but less than 50 percent of the total bandwidth. If LEDs for both GBIC module slots are off, the switch is using less than 25 percent of the total bandwidth, and so on. (See Figure 1-22.)
Figure 1-22 Bandwidth Utilization on Catalyst 2950G-12-EI Switches
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If all LEDs on a Catalyst 2950G-24-EI or 2950G-24-EI-DC switch are green (no amber showing), the switch is using 50 percent or more of the total bandwidth. If the LED for GBIC module slot 2 is off, the switch is using more than 25 but less than 50 percent of the total bandwidth. If LEDs for both GBIC module slots are off, the switch is using less than 25 percent of the total bandwidth, and so on. (See Figure 1-23.)
Figure 1-23 Bandwidth Utilization on Catalyst 2950G-24-EI and 2950G-24-EI-DC Switches
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If all LEDs on a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, 2950SX-48-SI, or 2950T-48-SI switch are green, the switch is using 50 percent or more of the total bandwidth. If the LED for GBIC module slot 2 is off, the switch is using more than 25 but less than 50 percent of the total bandwidth. If LEDs for both GBIC module slots are off, the switch is using less than 25 percent of the total bandwidth, and so on. (See Figure 1-24.)
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Figure 1-24 Bandwidth Utilization on Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, 2950SX-48-SI, and 2950T-48-SI Switches
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Rear-Panel Description
Other than the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch and the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches, the rear panel of a Catalyst 2950 switch has an AC power connector, an RPS connector, and an RJ-45 console port. (See Figure 1-25 and Figure 1-26.) The rear panel of the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch has a DC power connector (also referred to as the terminal block header), a DC ground lug, an RPS connector, and an RJ-45 console port. (See Figure 1-27.) The rear panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE, 2950ST-24 LRE, and 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches has only an RPS connector. (See Figure 1-28.)
Figure 1-25 Catalyst 2950 Switch Rear Panel
CONSOLE
AC power connector
RPS connector
Fan
RJ-45 console port
Figure 1-26 Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, and Catalyst 2950T-48-SI Switch Rear Panel
CONSOLE
AC power connector
RPS connector
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Figure 1-27 Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC Switch Rear Panel
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CONSOLE
DC power connector
RPS connector
Fan
RJ-45 DC console ground port lug
Figure 1-28 Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE Switch, Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE, and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 Switch Rear Panel
Fans
RPS connector
Power Connectors
You can provide power to a switch by using the AC internal power supply, the DC-input power source, or the Cisco RPS.
Internal Power Supply Connector

The internal AC power supply is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages between 100 and 240 VAC. Other than for the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches, use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC power connector to an AC power outlet.
Note
The AC power connector is on the front panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switches. You can order these L-shaped AC power cords from your Cisco sales representative:

CAB-NP1200-AC-AR= CAB-NP1200-AC-AU= CAB-NP1200-AC-CH= CAB-NP1200-AC-EU=
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DC Power Connector
The Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches have an internal DC-power converter. It has dual feeds (A and B) that are diode-OR-ed into a single power block. For installation instructions, see Appendix C, Connecting to DC Power.
Caution
You must connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches only to a DC-input power source that has an input supply voltage from 36 to 72 VDC. If the supply voltage is not in this range, the switch might not operate properly or might be damaged.
Cisco RPS Connector

Specific Cisco RPS models support specific Catalyst 2950 switches:

Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) Cisco RPS 675 (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=)
Cisco RPS 300

The Cisco RPS 300 has two output levels: 48 V and 12 V with a total maximum output power of 300 W. Use the supplied RPS connector cable to connect the RPS to the switch.
Warning
Attach only the Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) to the RPS receptacle. Statement 100B
The RPS is a 300-W redundant power system that can support six external network devices and provides DC power to one failed device at a time. It automatically senses when the internal power supply of a connected device fails and provides power to that device, preventing loss of network traffic. For more information, see the Cisco RPS 300 documentation.
Cisco RPS 675

The Cisco RPS 675 has two output levels: 48 V and 12 V with a total maximum output power of 675 W. Use the supplied RPS connector cable to connect the RPS to the switch.
Warning
Attach only the Cisco RPS 675 (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=) to the RPS receptacle. Statement 100C
The RPS is a 675-W redundant power system that can support six external network devices and provides DC power to one failed device at a time. It automatically senses when the internal power supply of a connected device fails and provides power to that device, preventing loss of network traffic. For more information, see the Cisco RPS 675 documentation.
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Console Port
You can connect a switch to a PC through the console port and the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If you want to connect a switch 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=) with that adapter from Cisco. For console-port and adapter-pinout information, see the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page B-6.
Management Options
Catalyst 2950 switches offer these management options:

Network Assistant The Network Assistant is a GUI-based application that you can install and run on your desktop; you do not need a web browser to run it. You can use Network Assistant to manage and monitor switch clusters or standalone devices. For more information, see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide and the Network Assistant online help. Device Manager You can use the device manager, which is in the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. Use the device manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. To launch the Device Manager, enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears. Refer to the device manager online help for more information.
Cisco IOS CLI. You can manage switches by using command-line entries. To access the CLI, connect a PC or a terminal directly to the console port on the switch. If the switch is attached to your network, you can use a Telnet connection to manage the switch from a remote location. For more information, see the switch command reference. For setup instructions that use the CLI, go to Appendix D, Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.
CiscoView application You can use the CiscoView device-management application to set configuration parameters and to view switch status and performance information. This application, which you purchase separately, can be a standalone application or part of an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) network-management platform. For more information, see the documentation that came with your CiscoView application.
SNMP network management You can manage switches by using an SNMP-compatible management station running platforms such as HP OpenView and SunNet Manager. The switch supports a comprehensive set of management information base (MIB) extensions and MIB II, the IEEE 802.1D bridge MIB, and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. For more information, see the documentation that came with your SNMP application.
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Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 (IE2100) The Cisco IE200 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that works with embedded Cisco Networking Services (CNS) agents in the switch software. You can automate initial configurations and configuration updates by generating switch-specific configuration changes, sending them to the switch, executing the configuration change, and logging the results. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide and the documentation that came with your application.
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This chapter describes how to install your switch, interpret the power-on self-test (POST), and connect the switch to other devices. Read these topics, and perform the procedures in this order:

Preparing for Installation, page 2-1 Verifying Switch Operation, page 2-6 Installing the Switch, page 2-7 Installing the GBIC Modules, page 2-22 Installing and Removing SFP Modules, page 2-23 Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-27 Connecting to 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports, page 2-29 Connecting to an LRE Port, page 2-30 Connecting to GBIC Module Ports, page 2-35 Connecting to SFP Modules, page 2-38 Where to Go Next, page 2-40
Preparing for Installation

This section provides information about these topics:

Warnings, page 2-1 Installation Guidelines, page 2-4 Verifying Package Contents, page 2-5
Warnings
For translations of these warnings in several languages, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2950 Switch .
Warning
Attach only the Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) to the RPS receptacle. Statement 100B
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Warning
Attach only the Cisco RPS (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1) to the RPS receptacle. Statement 100C
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting device. Statement 1019
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
Warning
To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 113F (45C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Statement 17B
Warning
This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements. Ensure that the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 1064
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Warning
When installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Statement 42
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This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 39
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. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage. Statement 48
Warning
To comply with safety regulations, mount switches on a wall with the front panel facing up. Statement 266
Warning
If an RPS is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement 265
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
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 beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Warning
The Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC contains no field-replaceable units (FRUs). Do not open the chassis or attempt to remove or replace any components. For information about obtaining service for this unit, contact your reseller or Cisco sales representative. Statement 121C
Warning
The Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 contains no field-replaceable units (FRUs). Do not open the chassis or attempt to remove or replace any components. For information about obtaining service for this unit, contact your reseller or Cisco sales representative. Statement 121D
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Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. 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
Before connecting or disconnecting ground or power wires to the chassis, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position. Use a voltmeter to test for 0 (zero) voltage at the power terminals on the chassis. Statement 196
Warning
An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure that no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug. Statement 122
Warning
This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel. Statement 88
Installation Guidelines
When determining where to place the switch, observe these guidelines.

Before installing the switch, first verify that the switch is operational by powering it on and running POST. Follow the procedures in the Verifying Switch Operation section on page 2-6. For 10/100 ports and 10/100/1000 ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters). For 100BASE-FX ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 6562 feet (2 kilometers). For 1000BASE-SX ports and 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 1804 feet (550 meters). For 1000BASE-LX/LH GBIC module ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 32,810 feet (10 kilometers). For 1000BASE-ZX GBIC module ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 328,100 feet (100 kilometers). For 1000BASE-T GBIC module ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters). For Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) GBIC module ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 393,719 feet (120 kilometers). For specific cable lengths, see the CWDM GBIC module documentation.
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For GigaStack GBIC module ports, the cable length from a switch to an attached device cannot exceed 3 feet (1 meter). For Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) ports, cable-length specifications vary. See the LRE Port section on page 1-9. Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, Technical Specifications. Clearance to front and rear panels meet these conditions:
Front-panel LEDs can be easily read. Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling. Rear-panel AC power connector on switches other than the LRE switches is within reach of an
AC power outlet.
Rear-panel direct current (DC) power connector on the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch is
within reach of a circuit breaker.

Front-panel AC power connector on the LRE switches is within reach of an AC power outlet. Front-panel DC power connector on the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch is within reach of
a circuit breaker.

Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted. Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113F (45 C).
Note
If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. For sites requiring compliance to Telcordia GR-1089-CORE Intra-building Lightning requirements, all 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports must be connected with shielded cable grounded at both ends.
Verifying Package Contents

Note
Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save them. The switch is shipped with these items:

Catalyst 2950 Switch Getting Started Guide Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2950 Switch AC power cord (not shipped with the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch or the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch) Console cable Mounting kit containing these items:
Four rubber feet for mounting the switch on a table, shelf, or desk Two 19-inch or 24-inch rack-mounting brackets
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Six number-8 Phillips flat-head screws for attaching the brackets to the switch Four number-8 Phillips truss-head screws for attaching the brackets to the switch Four number-12 Phillips machine screws for attaching the brackets to a rack One cable guide and one black Phillips machine screw for attaching the cable guide to one of
the mounting brackets

One RPS connector cover and two number-4 pan-head screws
DC-switch kit containing these items:

One DC terminal block plug (also called a terminal block header) One ground lug Two number-10-32 screws for attaching the ground lug to the switch Two 23-inch rack-mounting brackets (with 1-inch spacing for telco racks) Four number-8 Phillips truss-head screws for attaching the brackets to the switch Two number-12 Phillips machine screws for attaching the brackets to a rack
Note
The DC-switch kit ships only with the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch.
One RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable Product ownership registration card
If you want to connect a terminal to the switch console port, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that adapter from Cisco.
Verifying Switch Operation

Before installing the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a table or shelf, you should power on the switch and verify that the switch passes POST. See Section 3, Running Express Setup, in the getting started guide for the steps required to connect a PC to the switch console port and to power on the switch. While the switch powers on, it automatically begins POST, a series of tests that verifies that the switch functions properly. When the switch begins POST, the system LED is off. POST has completed successfully when the SYST and STAT LEDs are green. If a switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. If POST fails, see Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, to determine a course of action.
Note
POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass POST. After a successful POST, follow these steps:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Turn off power to the switch. Disconnect the cables. Determine where you want to install the switch.
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Installing the Switch

This section describes these installation procedures:

Installing the Switch in a Rack, page 2-7 Installing the Switch on a Table, Shelf, or Desk, page 2-17 Installing the Switch on a Wall, page 2-17 Installing the Optional AC Ground Kit for Catalyst 2950 Switches, page 2-19
Installing the Switch in a Rack

Use these instructions to install the switch in a rack:
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
Note
Figure 2-1 to Figure 2-15 show the Catalyst 2950-24, 2950G-24-EI-DC, and 2950G-48-EI switches as examples. You can install other Catalyst 2950 switches in a rack as shown in these illustrations. To install the switch in a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack, follow these steps:
1. 2. 3.
Attaching the Brackets to the Switch, page 2-8 Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-16 Attaching the Optional Cable Guide, page 2-16
Note
Installing a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, or Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switch in a 23-inch or 24-inch rack requires an optional bracket kit not included with the switch. You can order a kit containing the 23-inch or 24-inch rack-mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco (part number RCKMNT-1RU=).
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Attaching the Brackets to the Switch

The bracket orientation and the screws that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets to a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack. Follow these guidelines:
When mounting a switch other than a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, or Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switch in a 19-inch rack, use two Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the 19- or 24-inch bracket to the switch. See Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, and Figure 2-3. When mounting a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, or Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switch in a 19-inch rack, use three Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the 19- or 24-inch bracket to the switch. See Figure 2-4, Figure 2-5, and Figure 2-6. When mounting a Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch in a 23-inch rack, use two Phillips truss-head screws to attach the 23-inch bracket to the switch. See Figure 2-7, Figure 2-8, and Figure 2-9. When mounting a switch other than a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, or Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switch in a 24-inch rack, use two Phillips truss-head screws to attach the 19- or 24-inch bracket to the switch. See Figure 2-10, Figure 2-11, and Figure 2-12. When mounting a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, Catalyst 2950SX-48-SI, or Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switch in a 24-inch rack, use three Phillips flat-head screws to attach the 24-inch bracket (part number RCKMNT-1RU=) to the switch. See Figure 2-13, Figure 2-14, and Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-1 to Figure 2-15 show how to attach a bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the switch.
Figure 2-1 Attaching Brackets on the Switch in a 19-Inch Rack (Front Panel Forward)
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Figure 2-12 Attaching Brackets on the Switch in a 24-Inch Telco Rack
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Mounting the Switch in a Rack

After attaching the brackets, use the four Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as shown in Figure 2-16. When installing a switch other than an LRE switch, to prevent the cables from obscuring the switch and other devices in the rack, you can also attach the cable guide to the rack. See theAttaching the Optional Cable Guide section for instructions.
Figure 2-16 Mounting the Switch in a Rack
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After mounting the switch in the rack, start the terminal-emulation software, and provide power to the switch. See the getting started guide for instructions.
Attaching the Optional Cable Guide

We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panels of the switch and other devices installed in the rack. Use the supplied black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket, as shown in Figure 2-17.
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Installing the Switch on a Table, Shelf, or Desk

Before placing the switch on a table, shelf, or desk, locate the adhesive strip with rubber feet in the mounting-kit envelope, and attach four rubber feet to the recessed areas on the switch bottom. Place the switch on a table, shelf, or desk near an AC power source or DC-input power source. Start the terminal-emulation software and provide power to the switch. See the getting started guide for instructions.
Installing the Switch on a Wall

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Attaching the Brackets to the Switch, page 2-17 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover, page 2-18 Mounting the Switch to a Wall, page 2-18
Attaching the Brackets to the Switch

Use the supplied Phillips flat-head screws to attach a bracket to the switch. Figure 2-18 shows how to attach the bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the switch.
Figure 2-18 Attaching Brackets for Wall-Mounting for the Catalyst 2950 Switch
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Attaching the RPS Connector Cover

If you are not using an RPS with your switch, use two number-4 Phillips pan-head screws to install an RPS connector cover to the back of the switch. (See Figure 2-19.) The pan-head screws are included in the accessory kit.
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Figure 2-19 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover
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Mounting the Switch to a Wall

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Installing the Optional AC Ground Kit for Catalyst 2950 Switches

For switches that require a two-hole lug for grounding, you can order a kit containing the ground lug and hardware (Cisco part number NEBS-LUG-3550=).
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Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in.) or 240 ounce-force inches (ozf-in.) of pressure Panduit crimping tool with optional controlled-cycle mechanism (model CT-700, CT-720, CT-920, CT-920CH, CT-930, or CT-940CH) 6-gauge copper ground wire (insulated or noninsulated) Wire-stripping tool for stripping 6-gauge wires
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Use the two Phillips pan-head screws to attach the RPS connector cover to the back of the switch as shown in Figure 2-21.
Figure 2-21 Attaching the RPS Connector Cover
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Figure 2-22 Stripping the Ground Wire
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Installing the GBIC Modules

Figure 2-25, Figure 2-26, and Figure 2-27 show how to insert a GBIC module in a GBIC module slot on the switch. For instructions on how to install a CWDM GBIC module in a GBIC module slot, see the documentation that came with that GBIC module. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the GBIC module (the 1000BASE-X module, the 1000BASE-T module, the CWDM GBIC module, or the GigaStack module), refer to your GBIC documentation.
Caution
To prevent electrostatic-discharge (ESD) damage when installing GBIC modules, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.
Figure 2-25 Installing a 1000BASE-X GBIC Module in a Switch
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Installing and Removing SFP Modules

These sections describe how to install and remove small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules. SFP modules are inserted into SFP module slots on the front of the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. These field-replaceable modules provide the uplink interfaces. You can use any combination of SFP modules. See the Catalyst 2950 LRE release notes for the list of SFP modules that the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch supports. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and for reliable communications, the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length. Refer to Table 1-2 for cable stipulations for SFP module connections. Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the switch. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and cabling the SFP module, refer to your SFP module documentation.
Installing SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots

SFP modules use different types of latches for their installation and extraction. Determine which type of latch your SFP module uses before following the installation procedure:

Figure 2-28 shows an SFP module with a Mylar tab latch. Figure 2-29 shows an SFP module with an actuator button latch. Figure 2-30 shows an SFP module that has a bale-clasp latch.
Caution
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Figure 2-28 SFP Module with a Mylar Tab Latch
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Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening. Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear of the slot.
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For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert the LC or MT-RJ cable connector into the SFP module. For copper SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP module.
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When connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP modules, be sure to use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable.
Removing SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots

To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis. Disconnect the LC from the SFP module.
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For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX). For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean. Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in Figure 2-32, Figure 2-33, and Figure 2-34.
If the module has a Mylar tab latch, pull the tab straight out so that you remove the SFP module from the port in a parallel direction. Do not twist or pull the tab because you could disconnect it from the SFP module.
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Figure 2-32 Using the Mylar Tab Latch to Remove an SFP Module from a Slot
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Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports

The 10/100 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed and duplex settings of attached devices.They operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in half- or full-duplex mode. If the attached devices do not support autonegotiation, you can explicitly set the speed and duplex parameters. The 10/100/1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed setting of attached devices. These ports on Catalyst 2950T-24 switches operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in full-duplex mode. The 10/100/1000 ports on Catalyst 2950 LRE and Catalyst 2950T-48-SI switches operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in either half- or full-duplex mode and at 1000 Mbps only in full-duplex mode. If the attached devices do not support autonegotiation, you can set the speed.
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On the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches, the four input uplink ports are bundled as two logical ports, each consisting of a copper 10/100/1000 port and a fiber-optic SFP module slot, respectively. Within each logical port, you can use only the copper or the fiber-optic port at one time. If the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch senses more than two connections for both logical ports, by default, the switch chooses the fiber-optic connections over the copper connections. See the SFP Module Slots section on page 1-11 for more information on LRE uplink logical ports. Connecting devices that do not autonegotiate or devices with manually set speed and duplex parameters can reduce performance or result in link failures between the devices. To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the ports:
Let the 10/100 ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex, let the 10/100/1000 ports on the LRE switches autonegotiate both speed and duplex, and let the 10/100/1000 ports on the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch only autonegotiate speed. Set the speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.
When connecting the ports on the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches to other devices, follow these guidelines:
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When connecting to servers, workstations, and routers, insert a twisted-pair straight-through cable in a front-panel RJ-45 connector. Figure 2-35 shows the Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 switch as an example. When connecting to switches or repeaters, insert a twisted-pair crossover cable. (See the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page B-6 for cable-pinout descriptions.)
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When connecting to 1000BASE-T devices, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable.
Figure 2-35 Connecting to a Port on Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches
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Connecting to 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports

The 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX ports operate only in full-duplex mode. You can connect a 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX port to an SC or ST port on a target device by using one of the MT-RJ fiber-optic patch cables listed in Table 2-1. Use the Cisco part numbers in Table 2-1 to order the patch cables that you need.
Table 2-1 MT-RJ Patch Cables for 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Connections
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Remove the dust plugs from the 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX port and the rubber caps from the MT-RJ patch cable. Store them for future use. Insert the cable in a 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX port. (See Figure 2-36.)
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The LED turns amber while 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 a problem with the adapter installed in the target device. See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, for solutions to cabling problems.
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Connecting to an LRE Port

Depending on the switch model, you can connect the LRE port to up to 8 or up to 24 LRE customer premises equipment (CPE) devices through a patch panel. For information about which LRE CPE devices are supported by the LRE switches, see Table 1-1 on page 1-3.
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You can connect both Cisco 575 LRE CPE and Cisco 585 LRE CPE devices to your Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switch. You can connect only the Cisco 576 LRE CPE 997 device to LRE ports on a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. You can hot swap the CPE devices without powering down the switch or disrupting the other switch ports.
Connection Guidelines
If telephone services, such as voice or Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), use the same cabling as the LRE traffic, you must connect the LRE to a plain old telephone service (POTS) splitter. The splitter routes LRE data (high-frequency) and voice (low-frequency) traffic from the telephone line to the switch and private branch exchange (PBX) switch or public switched telephone network (PSTN). If the other telephone services are connected through a PBX switch, you can use a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. The PBX routes voice traffic to private telephone networks and the PSTN. For more information about the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (PS-1M-LRE-48), see the Installation and Warranty Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. If the installation does not have a PBX, you need to use a homologated POTS splitter to connect to the PSTN. For more information about homologated POTS splitters, contact your Cisco sales representative. If a connection to a telephone network is not required, you do not need a splitter, and you can connect the switch to the patch panel.
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Limitations and Restrictions with POTS Splitters

These limitations and restrictions apply when you use a POTS splitter with Catalyst 2950 LRE switches and Cisco LRE CPE devices:
The Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switch, Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switch, Cisco 575 LRE CPE, and Cisco 585 LRE CPE are designed to share lines with analog, ISDN, and digital PBX switch telephones that use the 0 to 700 kHz frequency range. Digital telephones connected to digital PBX switches that use frequencies above 700 kHz do not work when sharing a line with LRE signals. Due to the proprietary nature of digital PBX switches, some digital PBX switch services use frequencies above 700 kHz.
You can use a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter with a Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switch, Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switch, Cisco 575 LRE CPE, and Cisco 585 LRE CPE. For installation instructions, see the Installation and Warranty Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. The Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch and Cisco 576 LRE 997 CPE are designed to share lines with analog and ISDN telephones that use the 0 to 120 kHz frequency range. We recommend that you do not use a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter with a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch and a Cisco 576 LRE 997 CPE as shown in Figure 2-37. Only traffic in a specific frequency range can be sent to and from the devices attached to the CPE. In Figure 2-37, only traffic from 0 to 120 kHz can pass from a device attached to the CPE, such as a computer or telephone, to the CPE, a splitter, and a switch. In the reverse direction, traffic from 0 to 700 kHz can pass through the switch and splitter to the CPE, but only traffic from 0 to 120 kHz can pass through the CPE to a computer or a telephone. For more information, see the Installation and Warranty Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter.
Figure 2-37 Limitations Using a Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter with a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 Switch and a Cisco 576 LRE 997 CPE
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Connecting the LRE port to a patch panel or a POTS splitter requires a male-to-male RJ-21 cable, Category 3 or above. You can order RJ-21 cables from your cable vendor, or you can order these cables from your Cisco sales representative:

CAB-5-M120M120-5= (Category 5 cable with 90-degree, male-to-male RJ-21 connectors) CAB-5-M180M120-5= (Category 5 cable with 120-degree, male-to-male RJ-21 connectors)
The screws that you need to secure the cable to the switch are shipped with the cable. Contact your Cisco sales representative for more information.
Connecting to a Patch Panel or POTS Splitter

To connect the LRE port to a patch panel or POTS splitter, follow these steps:
Step 1 Step 2
Connect one end of a cable connected to the wiring trunk to the RJ-21 connector (the LRE port) on the switch. (See Figure 2-38 and Figure 2-39.) Referring to Figure 2-38 and Figure 2-39, secure the cable to the switch:

For a 90-degree connector, see the top of Figure 2-38 and Figure 2-39. For a 12-degree connector, see the bottom of Figure 2-38 and Figure 2-39.
Note Step 3
The cable tie is not included with the connector and cable assembly.
Connect the other end of the cable to the patch panel or POTS splitter.
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Figure 2-38 Connecting to an LRE Port on a Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE or 2950ST-24 LRE Switch
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Connecting to GBIC Module Ports

These sections describe how to connect to a GBIC module port.

Connecting to 1000BASE-X GBIC Module Ports, page 2-35 Connecting to 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports, page 2-36 Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Module Ports, page 2-37
For instructions about how to connect to the CWDM GBIC module ports, see the documentation that came with that GBIC module. For detailed instructions about installing, removing, and connecting to the GBIC module (the 1000BASE-X module, the 1000BASE-T module, the CWDM GBIC module, or the GigaStack module), see the GBIC module documentation. When connecting the ports on the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches to other devices, follow these guidelines:
Caution
To comply with the intrabuilding lightning surge requirements, intrabuilding wiring must be shielded, and the shield for the wiring must be grounded at both ends.
Caution
The Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch is suitable only for intrabuilding or nonexposed wiring connections.
Connecting to 1000BASE-X GBIC Module Ports

Caution
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the GBIC module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the GBIC module ports and cables from contamination and ambient light. After installing the 1000BASE-X GBIC in the GBIC module slot, follow these steps:
Step 1 Step 2
Remove the rubber plugs from the GBIC module port, and store them for future use. Insert the SC connector in the fiber-optic receptacle (see Figure 2-40).
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Insert the other cable end in a fiber-optic receptacle on a target device. Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while 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 problems.
Step 5
Reconfigure and restart the switch or target device if necessary.
Connecting to 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports

After installing the 1000BASE-T GBIC in the GBIC module slot, follow these steps:
Caution
To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures. When connecting to servers, workstations, and routers, insert a four twisted-pair, straight-through cable in the RJ-45 connector. When connecting to switches or repeaters, insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable (see Figure 2-41).
Step 1
Note
When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable.
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Insert the other cable end in an RJ-45 connector on a target device. Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the 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 a problem with the adapter installed in the target device. See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, for solutions to cabling problems.
Step 4
Reconfigure and restart the switch or target device, if necessary.
Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Module Ports

After installing the GigaStack GBIC in the GBIC module slot, follow these steps:
Step 1
Insert the GigaStack cable connector in the GBIC (see Figure 2-42).
Figure 2-42 Connecting to a GigaStack GBIC Port
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Insert the other cable end in a port on a target device.
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Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while 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 a problem with the adapter installed in the target device. See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, for solutions to cabling problems.
Step 4
Reconfigure and restart the switch or target device, if necessary.
Connecting to SFP Modules

This section describes how to connect to SFP modules. For instructions on how to connect to fiber-optic SFP modules, see the Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules section. For instructions on how to connect to copper 1000BASE-T SFP modules, see the Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules section. For instructions about how to install or remove an SFP module, see the Installing and Removing SFP Modules section on page 2-23.
Note
See the Catalyst 2950 LRE release notes for the list of supported SFP modules.
Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules

Follow these steps to connect a fiber-optic cable to an SFP module:
Caution
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or the rubber caps from 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 2-4 and in the SFP Module Slots section on page 1-11. See Appendix B, Connectors and Cables, for information about the LC connector on fiber-optic SFP modules. Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable, and store them for future use. Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port (see Figure 2-43). Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic connector on a target device. Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an 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.
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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 problems.
Figure 2-43 Connecting to a Fiber-Optic SFP Module Port
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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 procedures.
Step 1
When connecting to servers, workstations, and routers, insert a four twisted-pair, straight-through cable in the RJ-45 connector. When connecting to switches or repeaters, insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable.
Note
When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable.
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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 problems.
Step 4
If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or target device.
Where to Go Next
For information about starting up the switch, see the Catalyst 2950 Switch Getting Started Guide. If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. You can use any of these management options to change the default configuration:
Start the device manager, which is in the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. This is an easy-to-use web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. 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 switch as a member of a cluster or as an individual switch. See the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Command Reference on Cisco.com for more information. For setup instructions that use the CLI, go to Appendix D, Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.
Start an SNMP application such as the CiscoView application.
For information about configuring the switch, see the switch software configuration guide.
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The front-panel LEDs provide troubleshooting information about the switch. They show power-on self-test (POST) failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. For a full description of the LEDs, see the LEDs section on page 1-13. You can also get statistics from the device manager, the Network Assistant application, the CLI, the Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 (IE2100) Series Configuration Registrar, or a SNMP workstation. See the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, or the documentation that came with your IE2100 or SNMP application for details. This chapter provides these topics for troubleshooting problems:

Understanding POST Results, page 3-1 Diagnosing Problems, page 3-1
Understanding POST Results

When the switch powers on, it automatically begins POST, a series of tests that verifies that the switch functions properly. When the switch begins POST, the system LED is off. POST has completed successfully when the SYST and STAT LEDs are green.
Note
POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass POST.
Diagnosing Problems
Common switch problems fall into these categories:

Poor performance No connectivity Corrupted software
Table 3-1 describes how to detect and solve these problems.
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Common Problems and Solutions
Symptom Poor performance or excessive errors.
Possible Cause Duplex autonegotiation mismatch.
Resolution See the switch software configuration guide for information about identifying autonegotiation mismatches.
Cabling distance exceeded.
Port statistics show excessive FCS,1 late-collision, or alignment errors. For 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T connections:
The distance between the
See the switch software configuration guide for information about displaying port statistics.
port and the attached device exceeds 328 feet (100 meters).
If the switch is attached to a
Reduce cable length to within the recommended distances. Refer to your repeater documentation for cabling guidelines.
repeater, the total distance between the two end stations exceeds the cabling guidelines.
For GBIC module port connections: The distance between the GBIC module port and the attached device exceeds the GBIC cabling guidelines. For SFP module port connections: The distance between the SFP module port and the attached device exceeds the SFP cabling guidelines. Excessive errors found in port statistics.
Refer to your GBIC module documentation for cabling guidelines.
See Table 1-2 on page 1-12 for SFP cabling guidelines.
Poor performance or excessive errors (continued).
Bad adapter in attached device.

Run adapter card diagnostic utility.
STP2 checking for possible loops.
Wait 30 seconds for port status LED to turn green.
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Symptom No connectivity.
Possible Cause Incorrect or bad cable. No link at both ends.
Resolution
A crossover cable was used when a straight-through was required, or the reverse.
For the correct pinouts and the proper application of crossover vs. straight-through cables, see the Cable and Adapter Specifications section on page B-6. Replace it with a tested good cable. Wait 30 seconds for port status LED to turn green.
The cable is wired incorrectly. STP checking for possible loops.
Switch not recognizing a GBIC module. Switch not recognizing an SFP module. Unreadable characters on the management console. System LED is amber, and all port LEDs are off. Incorrect baud rate. Corrupted software.
Refer to your GBIC module documentation for more information. Refer to your SFP module documentation for more information. Reset the terminal-emulation software to 9600 baud. Attach a monitor to the serial port to display the switch boot loader. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide.
System LED is amber.
Internal fan fault detected.
Check if the fan has failed by using the show env fan privileged EXEC command. If the fan has failed, call Cisco Systems.
Nonfatal or fatal POST error detected.
Use the show post privileged EXEC command to see which POST test failed.
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Symptom Switch placed in error-disabled state after CWDM 3 GBIC or SFP module is inserted.
Possible Cause
Resolution
Bad or non-Cisco-approved CWDM Remove the CWDM GBIC or GBIC module or SFP module. SFP module from the switch, and replace it with a Cisco-approved module. Use the errdisable recovery cause gbic-invalid global configuration command to verify port status, and enter a time interval to recover from the error-disabled state. See the switch software configuration guide for information about the errdisable recovery command.
STAT LED on Catalyst 2950 LRE switch is not on.
Telephone cable is loose or is not connected properly. Telephone cable is defective. Cable trunking defective.
Reseat telephone cable into the telephone wall jack and the Cisco LRE CPE4. Replace the telephone cable. Repair the cable trunking, or select an alternative pair of cables.
Cisco LRE CPE is not communicating with Catalyst 2950 LRE switch, or Cisco LRE CPE might be attempting to exceed the rate or the reach selected by the switch.
Reduce cable length to within the recommended distances. (See the LRE Port section on page 1-9 for LRE cabling guidelines.) See the switch software configuration guide for information about verifying LRE port link status.
Catalyst 2950 LRE switch does not support the Cisco LRE CPE.
1. FCS = frame check sequence 2. STP = Spanning Tree Protocol 3. CWDM = Coarse Wave Division Multiplexer 4. CPE = customer premises equipment
See the compatibility matrix, Table 1-1 on page 1-3, for more information.
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Table A-1 through Table A-5 list the technical specifications for the Catalyst 2950 switches. Table A-6 lists the technical specifications for fiber-optic uplink ports. Table A-7 lists the regulatory agency approvals for the switches other than the Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches. Table A-8 and Table A-9 list the regulatory agency approvals for the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. Table A-10 lists the regulatory agency approval only for the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch.
Table A-1 Technical Specifications for Catalyst 2950-12, 2950-24, 2950C-24, 2950SX-24, and 2950T-24 Switches
Environmental Ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude Shock Power Requirements AC input voltage 100 to 127/200 to 240 VAC (autoranging) 50 to 60 Hz @4.5 A @4.5 A 32 to 113F (0 to 45C) 13 to 158 F (25 to 70C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4570 m) 84 in. per sec (2.13 m per sec) 1
DC input voltages for the Cisco RPS2 300 Redundant +12 V Power System DC input voltages for the Cisco RPS 675 Power consumption Power rating Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x W x D)
1. This switch meets ASTM D3332. 2. RPS = redundant power system
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Catalyst 2950G-12-EI and 2950G-24-EI Switches Environmental Ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude Shock Power Requirements AC input voltage 100 to 127/200 to 240 VAC (autoranging) 50 to 60 Hz +12 V +12 V @4.5 A @4.5 A 32 to 113F (0 to 45C) 13 to 158F (25 to 70 C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4570 m) 84 in. per sec (2.13 m per sec)1
Catalyst 2950G-48-EI, 2950SX-48-SI, and 2950T-48-SI Switches 32 to 113F (0 to 45C) 13 to 158F (25 to 70 C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4570 m) 84 in. per sec (2.13 m per sec) 100 to 127/200 to 240 VAC (autoranging) 50 to 60 Hz +12 V +12 V @4.5 A @4.5 A
DC input voltage for the Cisco RPS2 300 DC input voltage for the Cisco RPS 675 Power consumption Power rating Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x W x D)
30 W (maximum) 102 Btus per hour 0.05 kVA 6.5 lb (3 kg) 1.72 x 17.5 x 9.52 in. (4.36 x 44.45 x 24.18 cm)
45 W (maximum) 154 Btus per hour 0.075 kVA 10.5 lb (4.8 kg) 1.72 x 17.5 x 13 in. (4.36 x 44.45 x 33.02 cm)
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Environmental Ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude 32 to 113F (0 to 45C) 13 to 158F ( 25 to 70C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4570 m)
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Technical Specifications for Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC Switch
Shock Power Requirements Power consumption Power rating DC input voltage Wire gauge for power connection Branch circuit protection Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x W x D)
1. This switch meets ASTM D3332. 2. AWG = American Wire Gauge
84 in. per sec (2.13 m per sec)1 30W (102 Btus per hour) 0.05 kVA 36 to 72 VDC 18 AWG2 (6 AWG for protective earth) 5A 6.5 lb (3 kg) 1.72 x 17.5 x 9.52 in. (4.36 x 44.45 x 24.18 cm)
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Technical Specifications for Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE and Catalyst-2950ST-24 LRE Switches
Environmental Ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude Shock Power Requirements AC input voltage DC input voltage for the Cisco RPS2 300 Power consumption Power rating Branch circuit protection Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) 8 lb (3.6 kg) 1.73 x 17.5 x 9.96 in. (4.36 x 44.45 x 24.18 cm) 100 to 127/200 to 240 VAC (autoranging) 50 to 60 Hz +12 V @4 A @4 A 32 to 113F (0 to 45C) 13 to 158F ( 25 to 70C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4570 m) 84 in. per sec (2.13 m per sec)1
DC input voltage for the Cisco RPS 675 +12 V
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Technical Specifications for Catalyst-2950ST-24 997 LRE Switches
Environmental Ranges Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude Shock Power Requirements Power consumption Power rating DC input voltage Wire gauge for power connection Branch circuit protection Physical Dimensions Weight Dimensions (H x W x D)
1. This switch meets ASTM D3332. 2. AWG = American Wire Gauge
32 to 113F (0 to 45C) 13 to 158F ( 25 to 70C) 10 to 85% (noncondensing) Up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4570 m) 84 in. per sec (2.13 m per sec)1 50W (maximum) 171 Btus per hour 0.083 kVA 36 to 72 VDC 18 AWG2 (6 AWG for protective earth) 5A 8 lb (3.6 kg) 1.73 x 17.5 x 9.96 in. (4.36 x 44.45 x 24.18 cm)
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Fiber-Optic Port Specifications for Catalyst 2950C-24, Catalyst 2950SX-24, and Catalyst 2950 LRE Switches
Fiber-Port Power Levels Optical transmitter wavelength
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Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE, 2950ST-24 LRE, and 2950ST-24 LRE 997 The transmitter wavelengths, receiver sensitivities, and transmitter power levels are SFP2-module dependent. For this information, see the technical specifications that came with your SFP module.
Optical receiver sensitivity 33.5 to for 50/125-micron cabling 11.8 dBm3 Optical receiver sensitivity 33.5 to for 62.5/125-micron 11.8 dBm cabling Optical transmitter power 23.5 to 14 dBm for 50/125-micron cabling Optical transmitter power for 62.5/125-micron cabling
1. nm = nanometers 2. SFP = small form-factor pluggable 3. dBm = decibel milliwatt
9.5 to 4 dBm 9.5 to 4 dBm
20 to 14 dBm
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Safety UL/CSA 60950 IEC 60950/EN 60950 AS/NZS 3260, TS001 CE
EMC FCC Part 15 Class A EN 55022: 1998 (CISPR22) Class A EN 55024: 1998 (CISPR24) VCCI Class A AS/NZS 3548 Class A CE CNS 13438 Class A MIC
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Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE and 2950ST-24 LRE Switch Agency Approvals
Safety UL/CSA 60950, 3rd edition
EMC USA CFR47, FCC, Part 15, Class A
IEC 60950 with Amendments A1 through ICES-003, Class A A4 and A11 AS/NZS 3260 with Amendments A1 through A4 EN55022/CISPR22, Class A, 1998
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Safety TUV-GS to EN60950 with Amendments A1 through A4 and A11 CE
EMC EN 55024: ITE Immunity Standard. (CE Mark), 1998 EN61000-4-2/IEC1000-4-2: Immunity to ESD EN61000-4-3/IEC1000-4-3: Immunity to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields EN61000-4-4/IEC1000-4-4: Immunity to Electrical Fast Transients EN61000-4-5/IEC1000-4-5: Immunity to Power Line Transients (Surges) EN61000-4-6/IEC1000-4-6: Immunity to Radio Frequency Induced Conducted Disturbances EN61000-4-11/IEC1000-4-11: Immunity to Voltage Dips, Voltage Variations, and Short Voltage Interruptions AS/NZS 3548, Class A BSMI, Class A VCCI, Class A MIC Mark
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Safety UL/CSA 60950, 3rd edition
EMC USA CFR47, FCC, Part 15, Class A
IEC 60950 with Amendments A1 through ICES-003, Class A A4 and A11 AS/NZS 3260 with Amendments A1 through A4 TUV-GS to EN60950 with Amendments A1 through A4 and A11 CE EN55022/CISPR22, Class A, 1998 EN 55024: ITE Immunity Standard. (CE Mark), 1998 EN61000-4-2/IEC1000-4-2: Immunity to ESD EN61000-4-3/IEC1000-4-3: Immunity to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields EN61000-4-4/IEC1000-4-4: Immunity to Electrical Fast Transients EN61000-4-5/IEC1000-4-5: Immunity to Power Line Transients (Surges) EN61000-4-6/IEC1000-4-6: Immunity to Radio Frequency Induced Conducted Disturbances EN61000-4-11/IEC1000-4-11: Immunity to Voltage Dips, Voltage Variations, and Short Voltage Interruptions
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NEBS Bellcore GR-1089-CORE Bellcore GR-63-CORE Bellcore SR-3580 Level 3
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Connectors and Cables

This appendix describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices.
Connector Specifications
These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 2950 switches and contains this information:

10/100 Ports, page B-1 10/100/1000 Ports, page B-2 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports, page B-4 LRE Port, page B-3 GigaStack GBIC Module Ports, page B-4 SFP Module Ports, page B-5 Console Port, page B-5
10/100 Ports
The 10/100 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts with internal crossovers, as shown by an X in the port name. These ports have the transmit (TD) and receive (RD) signals internally crossed so that a twisted-pair straight-through cable and adapter can be attached to the port. Figure B-1 shows the pinout. When connecting 10/100 ports to other 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-10 shows the two twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. Figure B-12 shows the four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. When connecting the ports to other devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, crossover cable. Figure B-11 shows the two twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. Figure B-13 shows the four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to 10BASE-T devices. You must use Category 5 cabling when connecting to 100BASE-TX devices.
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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 RJ-45 Pinouts
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Label RD+ RDTD+ NC NC TDNC NC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10/100/1000 Ports
The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on Catalyst 2950T-24, Catalyst 2950T-48-SI, and Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches use standard RJ-45 connectors. Figure B-2 shows the pinout.
Note
On the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches, the four input uplink ports are bundled as two logical ports, each consisting of a copper 10/100/1000 port and a fiber-optic small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module slot, respectively. Within each logical port, you can use only the copper or the fiber-optic port at one time. If the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch senses more than two connections for both logical ports, the switch chooses the fiber-optic connections over the copper connections in default operation. See the SFP Module Slots section on page 1-11 for more information on LRE uplink logical ports.
Connecting to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Devices

When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T and100BASE-TX. Figure B-10 shows the two twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. Figure B-12 shows the four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, crossover cable. Figure B-11 shows the two twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. Figure B-13 shows the four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to 10BASE-T devices. You must use Category 5 cabling when connecting to 100BASE-TX devices.
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Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices

When connecting the ports to 1000BASE-T devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you must use a four twisted-pair, Category 5, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T. Figure B-14 shows the straight-through cable schematics. When connecting the ports to other devices, such as switches or repeaters, you must use a four twisted-pair, Category 5, crossover cable. Figure B-15 shows the crossover cable schematics.
Note
Be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable when connecting to a 1000BASE-T 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-2
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RJ-45 Pinouts for 10/100/1000 and 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports

Label TP0+ TP0TP1+ TP2+ TP2TP1TP3+ TP334751
1234567 8
LRE Port
The LRE port uses a single 50-pin RJ-21 connector, as shown in Figure B-3. Each LRE port uses two pins. Because the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches use 48 pins, pin 25 on the top row and pin 50 on the bottom row are not used The Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switch uses 16 pins. Pins 9 through 25 on the top row and pins 34 through 50 on the bottom row are not used.
Figure B-3 RJ-21 Connector
25
50
34
26
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100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports

The 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX ports use MT-RJ connectors, shown in Figure B-4. These ports use 50/125- or 62.5/125-micron multimode fiber-optic cabling. You can connect a 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX port to an SC or ST port on a target device by using one of the MT-RJ fiber-optic patch cables listed in Table 2-1 on page 2-29. Use the Cisco part numbers in Table 2-1 to order the patch cables that you need.
Figure B-4 MT-RJ Connector
1000BASE-X GBIC Module Ports

1000BASE-X Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module ports use duplex SC connectors, as shown in Figure B-5.
Figure B-5 1000BASE-X SC Connector
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Rx
1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports

The 1000BASE-T GBIC module port uses one RJ-45 connector, as shown in Figure B-2.
GigaStack GBIC Module Ports

The GigaStack GBIC module ports use proprietary connectors, as shown in Figure B-6. The GigaStack GBIC cables are proprietary, high-data-rate cables with enhanced signal integrity and EMI protection.
Caution
Do not use standard IEEE 1394 cables with the GigaStack GBIC.
Figure B-6 GigaStack Connector
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SFP Module Ports

The Catalyst 2950 LRE switch uses SFP modules for fiber-optic and copper uplink ports. See the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch release notes for a list of supported SFP modules. See Figure B-7 and Figure B-8.
Figure B-7 Fiber-Optic SFP Module LC Connector
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Figure B-8 1000BASE-T SFP Module RJ-45 Connector
Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Label
TP0+ TP0TP1+ TP2+ TP2TP1TP3+ TP3-
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Console Port
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. You can connect a switch to a PC through the console port and the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If you want to connect a switch 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=) with that adapter from Cisco. For console-port and adapter-pinout information, see Table B-3 and Table B-4.
Identifying a Crossover Cable

You can identify a crossover cable by comparing the two modular cable ends. 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-9.)
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Figure B-9
Identifying a Crossover Cable

Pin 1 on one connector and pin 8 on the other connector should be the same color.
Pin 1
Pin 8
Cable and Adapter Specifications

These sections describe the cables and adapters used with Catalyst 2950 switches.

Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts, page B-6 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports, page B-7 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports, page B-8 RJ-21 Cable Pinouts, page B-8
Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts

Figure B-10 and Figure B-11 show the schematics of two twisted-pair cables for 10/100 ports.
Figure B-10 Two Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic for 10/100 Ports
Switch 3 TD+ 6 TD 1 RD+ 2 RD
Router or PC 3 RD+ 6 RD
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Figure B-11 Two Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic for 10/100 Ports
Switch 3 TD+ 6 TD 1 RD+ 2 RD
Switch 3 TD+ 6 TD
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Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports

Figure B-12 and Figure B-13 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for 10/100 ports.
Figure B-12 Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic for 10/100 Ports
Switch 1 RD+ 2 RD3 TD+ 6 TD4 NC 5 NC 7 NC 8 NC
Router or PC 1 TD+ 2 TD3 RD+ 6 RD4 NC 5 NC 8 NC

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Figure B-13 Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic for 10/100 Ports
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Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports

Figure B-14 and Figure B-15 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for 10/100/1000 ports on Catalyst 2950T-24 switches, Catalyst 2950 LRE switches, and 1000BASE-T GBIC module ports.
Figure B-14 Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic for 10/100/1000 and 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports
Switch 1 TPO+ 2 TPO3 TP1+ 6 TP14 TP2+ 5 TP27 TP3+ 8 TP3-
Router or PC 1 TP1+ 2 TP13 TPO+ 6 TPO4 TP3+ 5 TP38 TP265272 65274
7 TP2+
Figure B-15 Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematics for 10/100/1000 and 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports
Switch 1 TPO+ 2 TPO3 TP1+ 6 TP14 TP2+ 5 TP27 TP3+ 8 TP3-
Switch 1 TP0+ 2 TP03 TP1+ 6 TP14 TP2+ 5 TP27 TP3+ 8 TP3-
RJ-21 Cable Pinouts

Table B-1 lists the RJ-21 cable pinouts on the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switches.
Table B-1 Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 Switch RJ-21 Cable Pinouts
Function Port 1 Tip Port 2 Tip Port 3 Tip Port 4 Tip
Pin 1 2 3 4
Pin 26 27 28 29
Function Port 1 Ring Port 2 Ring Port 3 Ring Port 4 Ring
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Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE and Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 Switch RJ-21 Cable Pinouts
Function Port 5 Tip Port 6 Tip Port 7 Tip Port 8 Tip Port 9 Tip Port 10 Tip Port 11 Tip Port 12 Tip Port 13 Tip Port 14 Tip Port 15 Tip Port 16 Tip Port 17 Tip Port 18 Tip Port 19 Tip Port 20 Tip Port 21 Tip Port 22 Tip Port 23 Tip Port 24 Tip No connect
Pin 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Pin 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Function Port 5 Ring Port 6 Ring Port 7 Ring Port 8 Ring Port 9 Ring Port 10 Ring Port 11 Ring Port 12 Ring Port 13 Ring Port 14 Ring Port 15 Ring Port 16 Ring Port 17 Ring Port 18 Ring Port 19 Ring Port 20 Ring Port 21 Ring Port 22 Ring Port 23 Ring Port 24 Ring No connect
Table B-2 lists the RJ-21 cable pinouts on the Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switches.
Table B-2 Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE Switch RJ-21 Cable Pinouts
Function Port 1 Tip Port 2 Tip Port 3 Tip Port 4 Tip Port 5 Tip Port 6 Tip Port 7 Tip Port 8 Tip No connect No connect
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pin 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Function Port 1 Ring Port 2 Ring Port 3 Ring Port 4 Ring Port 5 Ring Port 6 Ring Port 7 Ring Port 8 Ring No connect No connect
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Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE Switch RJ-21 Cable Pinouts (continued)
Function No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect
Pin 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Pin 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Function No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect
Adapter Pinouts
Table B-3 lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, and the console device.
Table B-3 Console Port Signaling and RJ-45-to-DB-9 Adapter Cabling
Console Port (DTE) Signal RTS TxD GND GND RxD CTS
RJ-45-to-DB-9 Adapter Cable RJ-45 Pin 1 3 4 5 6 8 DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7
Console Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS
Not connected 2
Not connected 7
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Table B-4 lists the pinouts for the console port, RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter, and the console device.
Note
The RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) with that adapter from Cisco.
Table B-4 Console Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 Adapter
Console Port (DTE) Signal RTS Not connected TxD GND GND RxD Not connected CTS
RJ-45-to-DB-9 Adapter Cable RJ-45 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7
RJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal Adapter DB-25 Pin 5 6 3 7 7 2 20 4
Console Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS
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Connecting to DC Power
To connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch to a direct current (DC)-input power source, follow these steps:
1. 2. 3.
Preparing for Installation, page C-2 Grounding the Switch, page C-2 Wiring the DC-Input Power Source, page C-4
Warning
The Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC contains no field-replaceable units (FRUs). Do not open the chassis or attempt to remove or replace any components. For information about obtaining service for this unit, contact your reseller or Cisco sales representative. Statement 121C
Warning
The Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 contains no field-replaceable units (FRUs). Do not open the chassis or attempt to remove or replace any components. For information about obtaining service for this unit, contact your reseller or Cisco sales representative. Statement 121D
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. 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
Caution
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
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Preparing for Installation

Locate the DC terminal block plug, the ground lug, and the two number-10-32 screws in the DC-switch kit. Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:

Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in.) of pressure Panduit crimping tool with optional controlled cycle mechanism (model CT-700, CT-720, CT-920, CT-920CH, CT-930, or CT-940CH) 6-gauge copper ground wire (insulated or noninsulated) Four leads of 18-gauge copper wire Wire-stripping tools for stripping 6- and 18-gauge wires
Grounding the Switch

Warning
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 39
Warning
When installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Statement 42
Caution
To make sure that the equipment is reliably connected to earth ground, follow the grounding procedure instructions, and use a UL-listed lug suitable for number-6 AWG wire and two number-10-32 ground-lug screws. To ground the switch to earth ground, follow these steps. Make sure to follow any grounding requirements at your site.
Step 1
Locate the ground lug and the two number-10-32 screws. The ground lug and screws are on the rear panel of the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch or on the front panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. Use a standard Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head. Set the screws and the ground lug aside.
Step 2
If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire stripping tool to strip the 6-gauge ground wire to 0.5 inch (12.7 millimeter [mm]) 0.02 inch (0.5 mm) as shown in Figure C-1.
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Connecting to DC Power Grounding the Switch
Figure C-1
Stripping the Ground Wire
0.5 in. (12.7 mm) 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)
Insulation
Step 3 Step 4
Wire lead
Slide the open end of the ground lug over the exposed area of the 6-gauge wire. Using a Panduit crimping tool, crimp the ground lug to the 6-gauge wire.
Figure C-2 Crimping the Ground Lug
Step 5 Step 6
Use the two number-10-32 screws to attach the ground lug and wire assembly to the rear panel of the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch or to the front panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. Using a ratcheting torque screwdriver, torque each ground-lug screw to 15 lbf-in. (240 ounce-force inches [ozf-in.]). Figure C-3 shows how to torque the ground screws on a Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch.
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Figure C-3
Torquing Ground-Lug Screws
36 - 72V 1 - 0.5A A B
CONSOLE
Torque to 15 lbf-in.
Wiring the DC-Input Power Source

Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning
Before connecting or disconnecting ground or power wires to the chassis, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position. Use a voltmeter to test for 0 (zero) voltage at the power terminals on the chassis. Statement 196
Caution
You must connect the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch only to a DC-input power source that has an input supply voltage from 36 to 72 VDC. If the supply voltage is not in this range, the switch might not operate properly or might be damaged.
Caution
The switch must be installed with 5-A-branch-circuit protection.
Note
This installation must comply with all applicable codes.
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Connecting to DC Power Wiring the DC-Input Power Source
To wire the switch to a DC-input power source, follow these steps:

Step 1
Locate the terminal block plug (see Figure C-4).

Figure C-4 Terminal Block Plug
Step 2
Identify the positive and negative feed positions for the terminal block connection. The wiring sequence is positive to positive and negative to negative for both the A and the B feed wires. The rear panel of the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch or the front panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch identifies the positive and negative positions for both the A and B feed wires. Figure C-5 shows the positions on the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch.
Figure C-5 Positive and Negative Positions
36 - 72V 1 - 0.5A
A B
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Using an 18-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip each of the four wires coming from the DC-input power source to 0.27 inch (6.6 mm) 0.02 inch (0.5 mm). Do not strip more than 0.29 inch (7.4 mm) of insulation from the wire. Stripping more than the recommended amount of wire can leave exposed wire from the terminal block plug after installation.
Figure C-6 Stripping the DC-Input Power Source Wire
0.25 in. (6.3 mm) 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)

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Step 4
Insert the exposed wire of one of the four DC-input power source wires into the terminal block plug, as shown in Figure C-7. Make sure that you cannot see any wire lead. Only wire with insulation should extend from the terminal block.
Warning
An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure that no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug. Statement 122
Figure C-7 Inserting Wires in the Terminal Block Plug
Return Negative Return Negative
Feed A Feed B
Step 5
Use a ratcheting torque screwdriver to torque the terminal block captive screw (above the installed wire lead) to 4.5 lbf-in. (72 ozf-in.). (See Figure C-8.)
Caution
Do not overtorque the terminal-block captive screws. The recommended maximum torque is 4.5 lbf-in.
Figure C-8 Torquing the Terminal-Block Captive Screws
Torque to 4.5 lbf-in. (72 ozf-in.)
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Connecting to DC Power Wiring the DC-Input Power Source
Step 6
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the remaining three DC-input power source wires. Figure C-9 shows the completed wiring of a terminal block plug.
Figure C-9 Completed Wiring of Terminal Block Plug
Return Negative Return Negative
Feed A Feed B
Step 7
Insert the terminal block plug in the terminal block header on the rear panel of the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch or on the front panel of the Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch. Figure C-10 shows how to insert the terminal block on a Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC switch.
Caution
Secure the wires coming in from the terminal block so that they cannot be disturbed by casual contact. For example, use tie wraps to secure the wires to the rack.
Figure C-10 Inserting the Terminal Block in the Block Header
36 - 72V 1 - 0.5A A B
CONSOLE
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Step 8
Remove the tape from the circuit-breaker switch handle, and move the circuit-breaker handle to the on position.
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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

This appendix provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for a standalone switch. For product overview information, see Chapter 1, Overview. Before connecting the switch to a power source, review the safety warnings in Chapter 2, Installation. For installation procedures on rack-mounting your switch, connecting to the Gigabit Ethernet Interface Converter (GBIC) modules, or connecting to the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules, see Chapter 2, Installation. These steps describe how to do a simple installation:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Accessing the CLI, page D-1 Taking Out What You Need, page D-3 Connecting to the Console Port, page D-3 Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software, page D-4 Connecting to a Power Source, page D-5 Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page D-5
Accessing the CLI

For an unconfigured switch, you can access the CLI through Express Setup or through the console port.
Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup

Express Setup is supported on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later. If you are installing an unconfigured switch, see the Cisco IOS release label on the rear panel of the switch to determine the release.
Note
For switches running releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1, go to the Taking Out What You Need section on page D-3. You can access the CLI on an unconfigured switch by placing the switch in Express Setup mode and then by connecting a switch Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC or workstation. To put the switch into Express Setup mode, follow the steps described in the getting started guide for powering on the switch and using Express Setup.
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After the switch is in Express Setup mode, open a Telnet session to the switch by entering the IP address 10.0.0.1. Enter the setup user EXEC command. See these sections in this chapter to then configure the switch by using the CLI:

Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page D-5 Completing the Setup Program, page D-6
After you have entered the configuration information for the switch, use the write memory privileged EXEC command to save it to Flash memory.
Note
While in Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1 is active until you enter the write memory command. You lose the Telnet connection after entering the write memory command. For more information about using the CLI, see the switch command reference for this release.
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch by connecting 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 D-3. Connecting to the Console Port section on page D-3 Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software section on page D-4 Connecting to a Power Source section on page D-5 Entering the Initial Configuration Information section on page D-5
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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Taking Out What You Need
Taking Out What You Need

Remove the items shown in Figure D-1 from the shipping container:
Figure D-1 Catalyst 2950 Switch, Adapter Cable, and AC Power Cord
SYST RPS STAT
1x
2x
3x
4x
UTIL DUPLX
5x
SPEED
6x
7x
8x
MODE
9x
10x
10BASE-T
11x 12x
/ 100BA
SE-TX
14x 15x
13x
16x
17x
18x
19x
20x
Catalyst 2950
21x 22x 23x 24x 25
SERIES
100BASE-FX
26
1 2
Catalyst 2950 switch RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
AC power cord
Note
You need to provide the Category 5 straight-through cables to connect the switch ports to other Ethernet devices.
Connecting to the Console Port

You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:
Step 1 Step 2
Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in Figure D-2. Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal.
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Figure D-2
Connecting a Switch to a PC
1
RATING 100-127V ~ @ 1A 200-240V ~ @0.5A 50-60Hz DC INPU T FOR REM POW OTE SPECIFI ER SUPPLY ED IN MAN UAL. +12V @4. 5A
CONSOL E
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1 2
Catalyst 2950 switch Power cord
RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software

Before you power on the switch, start the terminal-emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST). The terminal-emulation softwarefrequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible. Follow these steps to start a terminal-emulation session:
Step 1 Step 2
Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal. Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characteristics:

9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit No parity None (flow control)
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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Connecting to a Power Source
Connecting to a Power Source

This section has instructions for connecting the switch to AC power. For instructions about connecting the Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch to DC power, see Appendix C, Connecting to DC Power. For a switch other than a Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC or a Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch, follow these steps to connect to an AC power source:
Step 1
Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on the switch rear panel.
Note
For an LRE switch, connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on the switch front panel.
Figure D-2 shows how to connect the AC power cord to the connector on the switch rear panel.
Step 2
Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
Note
If you are connecting the switch to a Cisco redundant power system (RPS), see the documentation that shipped with your RPS. When the switch powers on, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. If POST fails, see Chapter 3, Troubleshooting, to determine a course of action.
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 on. 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 configure and manage the switch.
IP Settings
You will need this information from your network administrator before you complete the setup program:

Switch IP address Subnet mask (IP netmask) Default gateway (router) Enable secret password Enable password Telnet password
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Completing the Setup Program

Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch:
Step 1
Enter Yes at these two prompts.

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help. Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt. Default settings are in square brackets '[]'. Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity for management of the system, extended setup will ask you to configure each interface on the system. Would you like to 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 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces. The secret password is encrypted, and the enable password is in plain text.
Enter enable secret: secret_password
Step 4
Enter an enable password, and press Return.

Enter enable password: enable_password
Step 5
Enter a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return . The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces.
Enter virtual terminal password: terminal-password
Step 6
(Optional) Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) by responding to the prompts. You can also configure SNMP later through the command-line interface (CLI), the device manager, or the Network Assistant application. To configure SNMP later, enter no.
Configure SNMP Network Management? [no]: no
Step 7
Enter the interface name (physical interface or virtual local-area network [VLAN] name) of the interface that connects to the management network, and press Return . For this release, always use vlan1 as that interface.
Enter interface name used to connect to the management network from the above interface summary: vlan1
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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information
Step 8
Configure the interface by entering the switch IP address and subnet mask and pressing Return. The IP address 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 switch in the Network Assistant GUI. You can configure the switch as a command switch later through the CLI, the device manager, or the Network Assistant application. To configure it later, enter no .
Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no
You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch, and the switch displays that configuration. This is an example of the output that appears:
The following configuration command script was created: hostname host_name enable secret 5 $1$Max7$Qgr9eXBhtcBJw3KK7bc850 enable password my line vty 0 15 password my_password snmp-server community public ! no ip routing ! interface Vlan1 no shutdown ip address 172.20.139.145 255.255.255.224 ! interface Vlan2 shutdown no ip address ! interface FastEthernet0/1 ! interface FastEthernet0/2 ! ...<output abbreviated> !!! interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ! interface GigabitEthernet0/2 ! end
Step 10
These choices appear:

[0] Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config. [1] Return back to the setup without saving this config. [2] Save this configuration to nvram and exit.
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If you want to save the configuration and use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in nonvolatile RAM (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:

CLI Device manager from your browser (for one switch) Network Assistant (for one or more switches)
To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch > prompt through the console port by using a terminal-emulation program or through the network by using Telnet. For configuration information, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference. To use the Network Assistant, see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide.
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Numerics
10/100/1000 ports cable lengths connecting to described illustrated 10/100 ports cable lengths connecting to described illustrated
3-4 3-27 to 3-28 B-1 to B-2 2-8 2-6 to 2-7 2-11, 3-4 3-27 to 3-28 B-2 to B-3
illustrated installing
3-22 3-22
100BASE-FX ports cable lengths connecting to described illustrated

2-9 2-4 A-5 3-4 3-29 to 3-30 B-4
connectors and cables
power levels, fiber-optic

2-7 to 2-8 2-3
A
AC power connector
2-22 A-1 to A-2
1000BASE-SX ports cable lengths connecting to described illustrated

2-9 2-6 A-5 3-4 3-29 to 3-30 B-4
specifications RJ-45-to-DB-25 RJ-45-to-DB-9 agency approvals altitude
adapter pinouts, terminal

B-11 B-10 3-40
addresses, assigning IP
A-1 to A-2
A-5 to A-6, A-7
power levels, fiber-optic 1000BASE-T GBIC modules cable lengths connecting to connectors described illustrated installing
2-10 3-22 3-22 3-4 3-36 to 3-37
autonegotiation 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports

2-8 2-8
B-4
B
bandwidth utilization brackets See mounting brackets, attaching
2-17 to 2-21
1000BASE-X GBIC modules cable lengths connecting to connectors described

2-10 3-4 3-35 to 3-36
B-4
IN-1
Index
C
cable guide, attaching cables 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports crossover connecting to
B-1, B-2 to B-3 B-7 B-8 2-8 2-7 to 2-8 3-16
Cisco Intelligent Engine 2100 See Cisco IE2100 CiscoView clearance CLI
2-24 D-1 2-24 3-5
accessing by using Express Setup accessing through console port See CWDM GBIC modules command-line interface See CLI
B-6
D-2
Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing GBIC modules
four twisted-pair pinout, 10/100 ports identifying GBIC 1000BASE-T module 1000BASE-X module CWDM module GigaStack module problems, solving RJ-21 pinouts SFP module 1000BASE-T module straight-through connecting to
B-1, B-2 to B-3 3-39 3-35 3-37 3-36 3-35 B-5
four twisted-pair pinout, 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair pinout
configuration examples, network configuring ports connecting to 10/100/1000 ports to 10/100 ports
3-40
2-1
3-27 to 3-28
3-27 to 3-28 3-29 to 3-30 3-36 3-35 to 3-36
to 1000BASE-SX ports
4-2 to 4-3
to 1000BASE-T GBIC module ports to 1000BASE-X GBIC module ports to 100BASE-FX ports to DC power
B-7 B-8 C-1 to C-7 3-35 to 3-38 3-29 to 3-30 3-35
B-8 to B-10
to CWDM GBIC module ports to GBIC module ports to LRE ports
four twisted-pair pinout, 10/100 ports two twisted-pair pinout twisted-pair 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports
2-8 2-7 to 2-8 B-6
to GigaStack GBIC module ports

3-30 to 3-34 3-38 to 3-40 D-3
3-37
four twisted-pair pinout, 1000BASE-T ports
to SFP modules
connecting to the console port connection procedures connectors and cables

C-1 C-1
3-27 to 3-40 4-3
connectivity problems, solving 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports

B-2 to B-3
See also connectors and cables Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC service warning cautions, defined chassis warnings rack-mounting, servicing Cisco IE2100
2-25 3-7 x
Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 service warning
B-1 to B-2 B-4 B-4 B-4
1000BASE-SX ports
1000BASE-T GBIC module ports 1000BASE-X GBIC module ports 100BASE-FX ports console port
B-5 B-4
Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar See Cisco IE2100
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GigaStack GBIC module ports power AC DC RPS RJ-21

2-22 2-23 2-23 2-9, B-3
B-4
Device Manager description
xvi
2-24 3-40
to configure switch viewing LEDs dimensions ordering

D-3 B-11 2-13 A-1 to A-4
documentation
xvii xv to xvi
See also cables console port connecting to RJ-45-to-DB-25 terminal adapter pinouts RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable pinouts conventions command document
ix ix B-10
related publications URLs, Cisco duplex LED

xvii
document conventions
2-17 to 2-18
ix
E
electrical noise, avoiding
3-28 3-5 A-5 to A-6
crossover cable connecting to 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports

3-28 3-36 3-39
electromagnetic interface (EMI) EMC agency approvals environmental ranges Ethernet cable warning
A-5 to A-6 A-1 to A-4 C-1
1000BASE-T GBIC module ports 1000BASE-T SFP module ports connectivity problems pinout four twisted-pair, 10/100 ports two twisted-pair cable lengths connecting to described installing
2-10 3-22 3-4 3-35 B-6 B-7 4-3
examples, network configuration exposed DC power wire warning Express Setup

B-8
2-1 C-6
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports CWDM GBIC modules
accessing CLI by using
D-1
F
fan problems, solving features
2-1 to 2-3 xviii A-5 4-3
feedback to Cisco Systems, web fiber-optic port specifications front panel 10/100/1000 ports
2-8
D
DC power connecting to connector warnings
2-23 A-2, A-4 C-1 to C-7
10/100 ports
2-7 to 2-8 2-9 2-9
1000BASE-SX ports 100BASE-FX ports clearance described

3-5 2-3
specifications desk-mounting
C-1 to C-4 3-17
IN-3
Index
GBIC module ports illustrated LEDs LRE ports

2-3 to 2-7 2-13 to 2-15 2-9
2-10
H
HP OpenView humidity
2-24
A-1 to A-4
SFP module ports
2-11
I G
GBIC modules cable lengths cables 1000BASE-T 1000BASE-X CWDM GigaStack connecting to connectors 1000BASE-T 1000BASE-X CWDM GigaStack described illustrated 1000BASE-T 1000BASE-X GigaStack module slots installing
3-22 3-22 3-22 3-35 B-4 B-3 B-4 3-35 B-4 3-35 to 3-38 B-3 3-35 3-4
installation assigning the IP Address cable guide

3-16 D-5 D-5
connecting to a power source connecting to LRE ports desk-mount guidelines

3-17 3-4
3-30 to 3-34
mounting on a wall package contents rack-mount shelf-mount
3-18 to 3-19 3-5 to 3-6 3-1 to 3-3
pre-installation information and guidelines

3-7 to 3-16 3-17 2-11
site requirements table-mount wall-mount

3-17
starting the terminal-emulation software

3-17 to 3-19 3-22 to 3-23 3-23 to 3-25
D-4
2-10
installing GBIC modules installing SFP modules See CLI IP address procedures
3-23 2-4 to 2-5
IOS command-line interface

3-40
Gigabit Interface Converters See GBIC modules GigaStack GBIC modules cable lengths connecting to described illustrated installing
2-10 3-23 3-22 C-2 3-3, C-2 3-5 3-37 B-4
L
LEDs color meanings duplex (DUPLX) front panel full-duplex half-duplex interpreting LRE
2-17 to 2-18 2-17 to 2-18
2-13 to 2-15 2-17 to 2-18 2-17 to 2-18 2-17 to 2-18
ground connection warning grounded equipment warning
2-17, 2-18
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port
2-16 2-16 to 2-19 2-16
N
Network Assistant getting started guide
2-17 to 2-19 2-17, 2-18 xvi 3-40
port mode port status RPS

2-16
speed (SPEED) status (STAT) system

2-16
to configure switch viewing LEDs Network Manager described notes, defined

2-24 3-5 ix 2-13
network configuration examples

2-17
2-1
utilization (UTIL) See LRE ports LRE ports and POTS splitters cables, RJ-21 connecting to described illustrated LEDs
2-9 2-5 3-32
Long-Reach Ethernet ports
noise, electrical
3-31
3-30 to 3-34 3-30
O
obtaining documentation
xvii to xviii
connection guidelines
2-17, 2-18 4-4
P
package contents
3-5 to 3-6 2-9 4-2
problems, solving LRE uplink ports

2-9
See also RJ-21 connector
patch cables, MT-RJ physical dimensions
performance problems, solving

A-1 to A-4
M
management options Mode button mounting desk rack shelf table
3-17 3-7 to 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-8 to 3-15, 3-17 2-16 2-24
pinouts 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports console port DB-25 adapter crossover cables four twisted-pair, 10/100 ports
B-4 B-7 B-8 B-11 B-10 B-2 B-4 B-3
1000BASE-T GBIC port
RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
mounting brackets, attaching MT-RJ connector
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports two twisted-pair DB-25 adapters RJ-21 connector
B-6 B-11 B-8 to B-10 B-11
RJ-45-to-DB-25 terminal adapter RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable

B-10
IN-5
Index
RJ-45-to-DB-9 PC adapter cable straight-through cables four twisted-pair, 10/100 ports two twisted-pair port LEDs mode LEDs ports
2-13 to 2-15, 2-16 to 2-18 2-16 2-13 to 2-15, 2-16 B-6
B-10
R
rack-mounting
B-8
B-7
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports
bracket mounting points procedures warning rear panel clearance described illustrated
3-5 3-7 3-7 to 3-16
3-8 to 3-15
console port connector

2-21 to 2-22 2-21 to 2-22
2-24
selecting
See 10/100 ports, 10/100/1000 ports, 100BASE-FX ports, 1000BASE-SX, GBIC module ports, LRE, and console ports POST problems, solving power agency approvals connecting to DC supply AC connector DC connector RPS connector power connectors procedures connecting to DC power connection installation IP address
C-1 to C-7 3-27 to 3-40 3-7 to 3-18 3-40 xv to xvi 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-22 to 2-23 C-1 to C-7 A-1 to A-4 A-7 4-3 3-31
power connectors See RPS related publications
2-22 to 2-23
Redundant Power System

xv to xvi C-1
POTS splitters, limitations and restrictions
restricted access area warning RJ-21 connector pinouts RPS attaching the connector cover connector described LED
2-16 2-23 3-18
B-8 to B-10
3-18
requirements
connector cover
2-23
S
safety agency approvals safety warnings SFP module bale-clasp latch illustrated SFP modules actuator button latch illustrated
3-24 3-26 3-24 3-1 to 3-4 A-5 to A-6
publications, related
actuator button latch, removing bale-clasp latch, removing connecting to described installation
3-26
3-38 to 3-40
2-11 3-23 to 3-25
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Mylar tab latch illustrated removing removing

3-24 3-25 3-25 to 3-26 2-5
U
uplink ports, LRE URLs, Cisco utilization bandwidth
2-24 2-17 to 2-21 xvii 2-9
SFP ports, illustrated shelf-mounting

3-17
SNMP network management platforms software switch management specifications speed LED status LED
A-1 to A-7 2-17 to 2-19 2-17, 2-18 2-24
LED
2-17
V
verifying package contents
3-5 to 3-6
straight-through cable connecting to 10/100/1000 ports 10/100 ports

3-28 3-36 3-28
W
warnings DC power installation
B-7 B-8 C-1 to C-4 3-1 to 3-4
1000BASE-T GBIC module ports connectivity problems pinout four twisted-pair, 10/100 ports two twisted-pair SunNet Manager system LED
2-16 2-24 B-6 4-3
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports
T
table-mounting
3-17 xviii to xix A-1 to A-7 2-24
technical assistance
technical specifications temperature operating

A-1 to A-4
Telnet, and accessing the CLI
terminal-emulation software troubleshooting diagnosing problems
D-4
4-1 to 4-3 4-1
understanding POST results
IN-7
Index
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Audience Purpose Conventions

Setting up the Switch

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Connecting to 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports

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Understanding POST Results Diagnosing Problems

Technical Specifications Connectors and Cables

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Connecting to DC Power Preparing for Installation Grounding the Switch

Wiring the DC-Input Power Source

Connecting to the Console Port Connecting to a Power Source

Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software

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Preface Related Publications

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For software information about the switch, see these documents:

For other information about related products, see these documents:

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Cisco TAC Website

Opening a TAC Case

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only full-duplex mode

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Overview Front-Panel Description

and supplies DC output to the switch

LRE Devices Cisco 575 LRE CPE

Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE Yes

Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE Yes No Yes

Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 No Yes No