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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Catalyst 2975 Switch Getting Started Guide
1 About this Guide
2 Unpacking the Switch
3 Running Express Setup
4 Managing the Switch
5 Planning Switch Stacks
6 Rack-Mounting
7 In Case of Difficulty
8 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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Cisco Product Documentation CD Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst switch. Also covered are switch management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking guidelines, port and module connection procedures, and troubleshooting help. For additional installation and configuration information for the switch, see the Catalyst 2975 documentation on Cisco.com. For system requirements, important
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Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL CONSOLE STACK 1 STACK 2 Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 3 Running Express Setup When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. Doing this enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for further configuration. You need this equipment to set up the switch: • A
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Step 9 Verify that the LEDs on both Ethernet ports are green. Wait 30 seconds. Step 10 Launch a web browser on your PC. Enter the IP address 10.0.0.1 in the web browser, and press Enter. Step 11 The Express Setup Basic Settings page appears. If it does not appear, see the “In Case of Difficulty” section on page 14. Step 12 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields: In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the
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Step 13 (Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager interface: In the Host Name field, enter a name for the switch. The host name is limited to 31 characters; embedded spaces are not allowed. In the System Contact field, enter the name of the person who is responsible for the switch. In the System Location field, enter the wiring closet, floor, or building where the switch is located. In the Telnet Access field, click En
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4 Managing the Switch After you complete Express Setup and install the switch in your network, use the device manager or other management options described in this section for further configuration. Using the Device Manager The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager in the switch memory. This web interface offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. Follow these steps: 1. Launch a
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Other Management Options You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) and HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. The Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that works with embedded Cisco Networking Services (CNS) agents in the switch software. You can use IE2100 to auto
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Cabling Guidelines These illustrations show the recommended switch stack configurations with redundant stack cabling connections for optimized stack bandwidth. For more configuration examples, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com. In this example, the stack uses the 0.5-meter stack cable to make redundant connections. In this example, the stacks use both 0.5- and 3-meter stack cables to make redundant connections. 8 250579 250580
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6 Rack-Mounting This section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting and switch port connections. For alternate mounting procedures, such as installing the switch in a 24-inch rack or on a wall, and for additional cabling information, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com. Equipment That You Supply You need a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch. Before You Begin Before installing the switch, verify that these guidelines are met: Clearance to front and rear panels
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Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 Installation Warning Statements This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2975 Switch document on the documentation CD. 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 yo
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P Catalyst 2975G Series oE-48 Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL CONSOLE STACK 1 STACK 2 Attaching the Brackets Use two number-8 Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of each bracket to the switch in one of three mounting positions. 1 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 1 Front-mounting position 3 Mid-mounting position 2 Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws 4 Rear-mounting position 11 205081
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Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 DC INPUTS FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL CONSOLE STACK 1 STACK 2 Rack-Mount the Switch Use the four number-12 Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. 3 1 2 4 5 4 6 1 Black Phillips machine screw 4 Number-12 Phillips machine screws 2 Cable guide 5 Mid-mounting position 3 Front-mounting position 6 Rear-mounting po
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CONSOLE STACK 1 STACK 2 Connect the Stack Cables Use the window in the stack cable to align the connector correctly. Insert the cable into the stack port on the back of the switch. Secure the screws tightly. Insert the other end of the cable into the connector of the other switch, and secure the screws tightly. Always use a Cisco-approved stack cable to connect the switches. Connect only Catalyst 2975 switches in a switch stack. The Catalyst 2975 switch does not support mixed stack configura
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Catalyst 2975G Series PoE-48 Install SFP Modules and Connect to the Module Ports The switch Gigabit Ethernet SFP modules are used for connections to other devices. These modules are field-replaceable, providing the uplink interfaces when inserted in an SFP module slot. You can use any combination of SFP modules. See the switch release notes for the list of SFP modules that the switch supports. To install an SFP module, position the module in front of the module slot. Insert the SFP module in
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Does your PC have a static IP address? If yes, before connecting to the switch, change your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP. Did you connect a crossover cable instead of a If yes, connect a straight-through cable to an Ethernet port on straight-through Ethernet cable between a switch port and the the switch and the PC. Wait 30 seconds before you enter Ethernet port of the PC? 10.0.0.1 in the browser. Did you connect the Ethernet cable to the console port instead If yes, disconnect the c
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Accessing Documentation Online For more information about the switch, see these documents on Cisco.com: http://cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10081/tsd_products_support_series_home.html Catalyst 2975 Switch Hardware Installation Guide Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2975 Switch Release Notes for the Catalyst 2975 Switch Catalyst 2975 Switch Software Configuration Guide Catalyst 2975 Switch Command Reference Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550, 2975, 2970, and 2960 S
