Cisco Catalyst WS-X3001 Operator's manual

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Catalyst Matrix and Expansion Module
Installation and Configuration Guide
78-2587-05 Rev. A0
This Guide discusses the following topics:
•Catalyst Matrix Module Installation
•Installing the Catalyst Switch Rear Stack Port Expansion Module
•Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
—WS-X3001, 100BaseTX
—WS-X3002, 4-port 10BaseT
—WS-X3003, 3-port 10BaseF
—WS-X3005, 100BaseF
—WS-X3006, ATM
—WS-X3007 and WS-X3008, 100VG AnyLAN
—WS-X3009 and WS-X3010, Dual-port Fast Ethernet with ISL
Catalyst Matrix Module Installation
A Catalyst Matrix module can be installed in either the left side, right side, or in both positions of the
Catalyst Matrix chassis. If a module fails, it can be replaced easily. The only tool needed is a #2 bit
Phillips screwdriver. The following procedure describes how to add or replace a Catalyst Matrix
module.
Note The Catalyst Matrix modules are hot-swappable. A module can be swapped with power
applied and when it is on-line to the system. However, if possible, try to avoid swapping an on-line
module during heavy traffic. The switching time from an on-line module to an off-line module is
short; however, during extremely heavy traffic it could cause an interruption of data. When it is
necessary to remove an on-line module, if possible, switch it off line when there is little or no traffic.
Disconnect power from the module before removing it from the chassis.

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Catalyst Matrix Module Installation
Use the following steps for installing or replacing a Catalyst Matrix module. If you are installing a
module into an open slot, proceed to Step 5.
Step 1 If there is a blank cover over the expansion module slot, remove it by unscrewing the two
attachment screws.
Step 2 Disconnect power from the module. (See previous note pertaining to power to the module.)
Step 3 Remove the screw located at the top center of the front of the module.
Step 4 Use the handle on the front of the module to pull the module straight out from the chassis.
Note The module may be firmly seated in the chassis; if so, you may need to exert reasonable force
to disengage the module.
Step 5 Insert the module into the open slot. In Figure 1, the secondary module is being inserted
into the unit. Place the bottom of the module against the bottom of the slot and slide the
module into the slot. You should feel some resistance as the module connector mates with
the Matrix connector. If you feel solid resistance, pull the module back a little and try again
while moving the module slightly to the left or right until you feel the two connectors
engage. After the connectors start to engage, you should be able to insert the module
approximately one-half inch further or until you feel hard resistance. The connectors
should be seated at that point. If the module fails to work properly, remove it and try this
step again.
Step 6 Install the screw at the top center of the module’s front plate.
Step 7 Connect the power cord to the module.
Step 8 Bring the module on line by pressing the ACTIVATE push-button.
Figure 1 Inserting a Secondary Module into a Catalyst Matrix
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Catalyst Matrix and Expansion Module Installation and Configuration Guide 3
Installing the Catalyst Switch Rear Stack Port Expansion Module
Installing the Catalyst Switch Rear Stack Port Expansion Module
ThefollowingsectionexplainstheinstallationanduseoftheCatalystStackPortconnectionmodule,
which enables two or more Catalyst switches to work together as a Stack.
Catalyst Stack Port
The Catalyst Stack Port is a single-port expansion module with a special 50-pin connector. (For a
detailed description of the Catalyst Stack refer to the Catalyst Stack Installation and Configuration
Guide for your particular model.) With the Catalyst Stack Port, two types of Stacks can be created:
•Two Catalyst switches, each equipped with a Catalyst Stack Port module, can be combined into
a back-to-back Stack by connecting each module together using a single Stack Port cable. For
cablingtheStack Port module, see the following section, “Catalyst Stack Port Expansion Module
Cables.”
•More than two Catalyst switches, each equipped with a Catalyst Stack Port module, can be
combined into a Stack by connecting each module to a Catalyst Matrix unit. The Catalyst Matrix
supports a Stack of up to eight Catalyst switches.
Inserting the Catalyst Stack Port
The module can be inserted in its expansion slot as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Inserting a Catalyst Stack Port Expansion Module
Caution Catalyst Stack Port modules are not hot-swappable. Always be sure that the power is off
before installing or removing a Catalyst Stack Port module. If the power is on, damage to the
equipment may result.
Caution Do not touch the components or connectors on the Catalyst Stack Port module. Do not
touch the connector pins on a cable when the other end is plugged into a component. Damage may
result from static discharge.
Caution During installation, the connector on the Catalyst Stack Port module must line up evenly
with the connector inside the expansion slot. Misalignment may cause the connector pins to bend.
When inserting the Catalyst Stack Port module into the expansion slot, be sure that the board is level
and that the left and right sides slide evenly into the slot.
SWITCH PROBE PORT DUPLEX
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RST SYS REQ CONSOLE
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200-240VAC, 75A
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Installing the Catalyst Switch Rear Stack Port Expansion Module
Use the following steps when installing a Catalyst Stack Port module into the rear expansion slot of
the Catalyst switch chassis.
Step 1 Disconnect the power to the Catalyst switch.
Step 2 Remove the cover (if there is a blank cover over the expansion module slot) by unscrewing
the two attachment screws.
Step 3 Hold the module by the edges to prevent static damage. Be careful not to touch the top or
bottom.
Step 4 Slide the module into the slot evenly, taking care to line up the edges with the guides.
Step 5 Seat the module by pressing the front of the module with your thumbs.
Step 6 Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the thumb (panel) screws at the left and right
edges of the expansion modules front panel. Do not overtighten the screws.
Step 7 Return power to the switch.
Catalyst Stack Port Expansion Module Cables
The Catalyst Stack Port module has a connector designed to accept special 50-pin Stack-port cables.
Do not attempt to use a SCSI-2 cable. For more information about these cables, contact Cisco
support.
Note When installing the Stack port cable connector, keep the connector straight as you insert it
into the Stack port connector. Inserting the connector at an angle may cause bent pins.

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Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
This section covers the installation of the following expansion modules:
•WS-X3001, 100BaseTX
•WS-X3002, 4-port 10BaseT
•WS-X3003, 3-port 10BaseF
•WS-X3005, 100BaseF
•WS-X3006, ATM
•WS-X3007 and WS-X3008, 100VG AnyLAN
•WS-X3009 and WS-X3010, Dual-port Fast Ethernet with ISL
Caution Expansion modules are not hot-swappable. Always be sure that the power is off before
installing or removing an expansion module. If the power is on, damage to the equipment may result.
The 100BaseTX Expansion Module
The single-port 100BaseTX expansion module (WS-X3001) is used to connect to computers, hubs,
servers, and other high-speed network devices. The following sections explain the installation, cable
connection, and network connection for the 100BaseTX expansion module. For a functional
description of the 100BaseTX and the Catalyst switch, see the chapter that discusses the theory of
operation in the Catalyst Stack Installation and Configuration Guide for your model of Catalyst
switch.
The 100BaseTX expansion module is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 100BaseTX Module
XMIT
RCV
LNK/FDX
DIAG 1
WS-X3001
FULL
HALF
DUPLEX
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Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
Installing The WS-X3001 (100Base TX) Expansion Module
The modules can be inserted in either of the two expansion slots, as shown in Figure 4.
Use the following steps when installing a module into an expansion slot of the Catalyst chassis.
Caution The Catalyst expansion modules are not hot-swappable. Power must be disconnected
from the Catalyst chassis before an expansion module is inserted or removed.
Caution Do not touch the components or connectors on the expansion module. Do not touch cable
connector pins when the other end is plugged in. Damage may result from static discharge.
Caution During installation, the connector on the expansion module must line up evenly with the
connector inside the expansion slot. Misalignment may cause the connector pins to bend. When
inserting the module into the expansion slot, be sure that the board is level and that the left and right
sides slide evenly into the slot.
Step 1 Disconnect the power to the Catalyst switch.
Step 2 If there is a blank cover over the expansion module slot, or if the slot has an installed
module, remove it by unscrewing the two attachment screws.
Step 3 Hold the module by the edges to prevent static damage. Be careful not to touch the top or
bottom.
Step 4 Slide the module into the slot evenly, taking care to line up the edges with the guides.
Figure 4 Inserting a 100BaseTX Expansion Module
Step 5 Seat the module by pressing the front of the module with your thumbs.
Step 6 Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the thumb (panel) screws at the left and right
edges of the expansion modules front panel. Do not overtighten the screws.
Step 7 Return power to the switch.
PWR
DIAG
FAULT
XMIT
RCV
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Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
100BaseTX Expansion Module Cables
The 100BaseTX module’s network port is an RJ-45 connector that uses 100BaseTX cable.
Note 100BaseTX and 10BaseT cable have the same connectors and cable pinouts, but using one in
place of the other may cause system performance problems. 10BaseT is a Category 3 cable, and
100BaseTX is a Category 5 cable (physically, Category 5 cable is usually a little heavier or stiffer
than category 3 cable). Check to see if the cable type is printed on the cable jacket.
The 100BaseTX module’s network port is an RJ-45, 100BaseTX type that is always in MDI-X
mode. Cabling the 100BaseTX to different types of equipment that have MDI or MDI-X ports
requires different types of 100BaseTX cable. The cable types are described below.
•Straight-through cable: If the 100BaseTX is cabled to a port that is MDI, such as a server, use a
straight-through connecting cable.
•Crossover cable: If the 100BaseTX is cabled to a port that is also MDI-X, such as a high-speed
hub, use a crossover cable.
As a reference for 100BaseTX cable, use the 10BaseT cable information in “Appendix A” in the
Catalyst Stack Installation and Configuration Guide.
Connecting Cables to 100 BaseTX Expansion Module Ports
Connect cables to the RJ-45 port on the front of the 100BaseTX module as follows:
Step 1 Determine if the unit is operating in half-duplex or full-duplex mode. If the Catalyst switch
is an enhanced version, see the section “Configuring Full-Duplex Communications” in the
Catalyst Stack Installation and Configuration Guide for a detailed explanation on how to
determine whether the communication mode is half- or full-duplex. The Catalyst switch
and the 100BaseTX operate in half-duplex mode only for unenhanced Catalyst switch
units. Set the DUPLEX switch on the front of the module to the appropriate position: down
for half-duplex, or up for full-duplex. Set to half-duplex only for unenhanced Catalyst
switch units.
Step 2 Determine that you have the correct cable. Refer to “Appendix A” in the Catalyst Stack
Installation and Configuration Guide for a description of 100BaseTX cables.
Step 3 Connect a 100BaseTX cable from a hub or end-node device to the RJ-45 jack on the front
of the expansion module.
Step 4 Insert the cable’s 8-pin (RJ-45) plug into the jack until it clicks into place (see Figure 5).

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Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
Figure 5 RJ-45 Connector Insertion
Checking the Installation
When the connection is established, the LNK/FDX LED is on: green in half-duplex mode, or yellow
in full-duplex mode. If the LED is not on, there may be a cable problem. Verify that you are using
the correct type of cable, then check if the cable is bad by trying a different one.
If, after installation, there is poor system performance or the 100BaseTX module does not work at
all, remove the module and check for any damage or bent connector pins. You may need a bright
light to see inside the expansion module slot to check for bent pins. Also, verify that the module is
set firmly in place. If you cannot find an immediate cause for the problem, refer to the chapter that
discusses troubleshooting in the Catalyst Stack Installation and Configuration Guide.
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Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
100BaseTX Control Panel
The following tables describe the connectors, LEDs, and switches on the 100BaseTX module.
Table 1 100BaseTX Expansion Module Connector
Table 2 100BaseTX Expansion Module LEDs
Table 3 100BaseTX expansion Module Switch
Name Description
Network Port 8-pin, RJ-45, 100BaseTX
Name Description
XMIT A packet has been transmitted to the attached segment.
RCV A packet has been received from the attached segment.
LNK/FDX Off = link not detected.
Green = half-duplex,
Yellow = full-duplex (Enhanced version only).
DIAG Running diagnostic. In normal operation DIAG should be off.
Name Description
Duplex Establishes the communication mode of the network port if the
Catalyst 3000 is an enhanced version. Only set to half-duplex for
unenhanced versions.
Full-duplex (up) or half-duplex (down).

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Installing Catalyst Switch Front Expansion Modules
The 10BaseT Expansion Module
The four-port 10BaseT expansion module (WS-X3002) is used for connections to computers, hubs,
servers, and other network devices. The 10BaseT module is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 The 10BaseT Expansion Module
Inserting the 10BaseT
Expansion modules are installed in the expansion slots on the front of the Catalyst switch. All front
expansion modules are installed in a similar way. Use the previous section “Installing The
WS-X3001 (100Base TX) Expansion Module” as an example for detailed installation instructions
and precautions for the 10BaseT module.
10BaseT Expansion Module Cables
The 10BaseT module’s network ports are RJ-45 connectors that use 10BaseT cable.
Note 10BaseT and 100BaseTX cable have the same connectors and cable pinouts, but using one in
place of the other may cause system performance problems. 10BaseT is a Category 3 cable, and
100BaseTX is a Category 5 cable (physically, Category 5 cable is usually a little heavier or stiffer
than Category 3 cable). Check to see if the cable type is printed on the cable jacket.
The 10BaseT module’s network ports are RJ-45, 10BaseT types that are always in MDI-X mode.
Cabling the 10BaseT to different types of equipment that have MDI or MDI-X ports requires
different types of 10BaseT cable. The cable types are described below.
•Straight-through cable: If the 10BaseT is cabled to a port that is MDI, such as a server, use a
straight-through connecting cable.
•Crossover cable:If the 10BaseT is cabled to a port that is also MDI-X, such as a high-speed hub,
use a crossover cable.
For detailed information on 10BaseT cables see “Appendix A” in the Catalyst Stack Installation and
Configuration Guide.
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