Cisco Catalyst 2960-X User manual

Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Switches
Getting Started with Your Switch 2
Box Contents 2
Running Express Setup 3
Managing the Switch 7
Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional) 10
Installing the Switch 13
Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional) 19
Connecting to the Switch Ports 20
Troubleshooting 21
Related Documentation 23

Revised: December 3, 2013, OL-28310-02
Getting Started with Your Switch
This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst switch. It also covers switch
management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking guidelines, port and module connection procedures, and troubleshooting help.
Before installing or upgrading the switch, refer to the release notes.Note
Box Contents
Figure 1: Box Contents
Four number-10 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0627-01)9Catalyst 2960-X switch1
or Catalyst 2960-XR switch (power supply modules not
shown)
1
Four number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)
for Catalyst 2960-X switches
Eight number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)
for Catalyst 2960-XR switches
10AC power cord2
Two number-4 pan-head screws (48-0482-01)3 11Four rubber mounting feet3
One black Phillips machine screw (48-0654-01)12Documentation4
(Optional)2Console cable or USB cable13Two 19-inch mounting brackets5
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(Optional)2Cisco FlexStack-Plus module
4
14Connector3cover for redundant power system6
(Optional)2 4Cisco FlexStack cable15Cable guide7
(Optional) 2Power cord retainer (PWR-CLP)16Four number-12 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0523-01)8
1Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L switch is shown for example. Your switch model might look different.
2Item is orderable.
3Item is only available for models that have an RPS port.
4Item is available only for switches with a FlexStack-Plus port.
Running Express Setup
Before You Begin
When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch to connect
to local routers and the network. You can then access the switch through the IP address for further configuration.
To use the CLI-based initial setup program, see the switch hardware guide on Cisco.com.Note
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
•A PC with Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 installed. Other laptops and browsers might work.
•A web browser (Internet Explorer 5.5. 6.0, 7.0, Firefox 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0) with JavaScript enabled.
•A straight-through or crossover Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable.
Before running Express Setup, disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser software
and any wireless client running on your PC.
Note
Procedure
Step 1 Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch.
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Step 2 During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, temporarily configure your
PC settings to use DHCP before proceeding to the next step.
Write down the static IP address. You will need this IP address in Step
12.
Note
Step 3 Power the switch by connecting the AC power cord to the switch power supply and to a grounded AC outlet.
For information about installing the power supplies in the Catalyst 2960-XR switches, see the hardware guide at http://
www.cisco.com/go/cat2960xr_docs
Step 4 Observe the POST results.
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Approximately 30 seconds after the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), which can take up to 5
minutes to complete.
During POST, the SYST (system) LED blinks green. When POST is complete, the SYST LED turns solid green. The
MAST (master) LED is green if the switch is acting as the stack master.
Before going to the next step, wait until POST is complete.
If the SYST LED does not turn solid green, or turns amber, the switch failed the POST. Contact your Cisco
representative or reseller.
Note
Step 5 Press the Mode button when the SYST, MAST, and STAT LED turn green, hold the Mode button until all the LEDs next
to the Mode button turn green.
You might need to hold the button for more than 3 seconds.
The switch is now in Express Setup mode.
If the LEDs next to the Mode button blink when you press the button, release it. Blinking LEDs indicate that the
switch is already configured and cannot go into Express Setup mode. See Resetting the Switch, on page 21.
Note
Step 6 Connect a Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable to a port:
•Any 10/100/1000 or 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ethernet port
•The RJ-45 Ethernet management port
Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC.
Wait until the port LEDs on the switch and your PC or laptop are green or blinking green. Green LEDs indicate a successful
connection.
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If the port LEDs do not turn green after about 30 seconds, make sure that:Note
•You connected the Ethernet cable to one of the downlink switch ports (not to the console
port).
•You are using an undamaged Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable.
•The other device is on.
Step 7 Start a browser session on the PC, and enter the IP address https://10.0.0.1. When prompted, enter the default password,
cisco.
The switch ignores text in the username
field.
Note
The Express Setup window appears. If the Express Setup window does not appear, make sure that any pop-up blockers or
proxy settings on your browser are disabled and that any wireless client is disabled on your PC or laptop.
Step 8 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields:
All entries must be in English
letters.
Note
•In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. We recommend that you use the default VLAN value.
During Express Setup, VLAN 1 is the only VLAN on the switch. Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change
the management interface through which you manage the switch. The VLAN ID range is 1 to 1001.
•In the IP Address field, enter the switch IP address.
•In the Subnet Mask field, click the drop-down arrow, and select a subnet mask.
•In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway (router).
•In the Switch Password field, enter your password . The password can be from 2 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can
start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.
In the Confirm Switch Password field, enter your password again.
You must change the password from the default password,
cisco.
Note
(Optional) Enter this information in the Ethernet Management Port Settings fields:
•In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the Ethernet management port.
•In the Subnet Mask field, click the drop-down arrow, and select an IP Subnet Mask field, click the drop-down arrow,
and select and IP Subnet Mask.
Step 9 Enter information in the optional fields.
You can enter other administrative settings in the Express Setup window. For example, the optional administrative settings
identify and synchronize the switch for enhanced management. The switch clock is automatically synchronized with the
network clock by using NTP. You can manually set the system clock settings if the switch should have different time
settings.
Step 10 Click Submit to save your changes and to complete the initial setup.
After you click Submit:
•The switch is configured and exits Express Setup mode.
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•The browser displays a warning message and tries to connect with the earlier switch IP address. Typically, connectivity
between the PC and the switch is lost because the configured switch IP address is in a different subnet from the IP
address on the PC.
For more information about Express Setup fields, see the online help for the Express Setup window.
Step 11 Disconnect the switch from the PC, and install the switch in your network.
Step 12 If you changed the static IP address on your PC in Step 2, change it to the previously configured static IP address.
Step 13 You can now manage the switch by using Cisco Network Assistant, Device Manager, or both. See Managing the Switch
for information about configuring and managing the switch. We strongly recommend that you download Cisco Network
Assistant from Cisco.com and use it to manage the switch.
You can display Device Manager by following these steps:
•Start a web browser on your PC or laptop.
•Enter the switch IP address, username, and password in the web browser, and press Enter. The Device Manager
page appears.
If Device Manager does not appear:
◦Confirm that the port LED for the switch port connected to your network is green.
◦Confirm that the PC or laptop you are using to access the switch has network connectivity by connecting to a
well-known web server in your network. If there is no network connection, troubleshoot the network settings
on the PC or laptop.
◦Make sure that the switch IP address in the browser is correct.
◦If the switch IP address in the browser is correct, the switch interface LED is green, and the PC or laptop has
network connectivity, continue troubleshooting by reconnecting the PC or laptop to the switch. Configure a
static IP address on the PC or laptop that is in the same subnet as the switch IP address. For example:
•If your switch IP address is 172.20.20.85 and your PC or laptop IP address is 172.20.20.84, both devices
are in the same network.
•If your switch IP address is 172.20.20.85 and your PC or laptop IP address is 10.0.0.2, the devices are in
different networks and cannot communicate directly.
◦When the LED on the switch port connected to the PC or laptop is green, reenter the IP address of the switch
in a web browser to display Device Manager. When Device Manager appears, you can continue with the switch
configuration.
Managing the Switch
After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, you can use one of these options for further configuration.
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Using Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using Device Manager in the switch memory. This web interface offers quick configuration
and monitoring. You can access Device Manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser.
Procedure
Step 1 Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
Step 2 Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The Device Manager page appears.
Step 3 Use Device Manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring. See the Device Manager online help for more
information.
Step 4 For a more advanced configuration, download and run Cisco Network Assistant, which is described in the next section.
Using Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options
for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points. Cisco
Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to download, install, or use it.
Go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html
Procedure
Step 1 Click the Download Software link, and select the version that you want to download.
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
Step 2 Find the Network Assistant installer.
Step 3 Download the Network Assistant installer and run it. (You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this
choice.)
Step 4 When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final panel, click Finish to complete the Network
Assistant installation.
See the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
Using the Command-Line Interface
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI by using one of these options.
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RJ-45 Console Port
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the standard 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of
the cable to the console port on the switch.
Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
Step 3 Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Step 4 Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch.
Switch Ethernet Management Port
Procedure
Step 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the PC Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet management
port on the switch.
Step 2 Start a Telnet session on the PC.
Step 3 Enter the switch IP address that you assigned by using Express Setup.
Step 4 Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch.
Switch USB Mini-Type B Console Port
Procedure
Step 1 Connect an USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the mini B (5-pin-connector) USB port
on the switch.
Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
Step 3 Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Step 4 Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command reference
for more information.
You cannot use the RJ-45 console port and the USB console port at the same time. The USB console port takes
precedence over the RJ-45 port when both are connected.
Note
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Using Other Management Options
Cisco Prime Infrastructure combines the wireless functionality of Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) and the wired
functionality of Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution (LMS) with application performance monitoring and troubleshooting
capabilities of Cisco Prime Assurance Manager. For more information, see the Cisco Prime Infrastructure documentation on Cisco.com.
Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional)
This section applies only to the Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR stacking-capable switches.Note
Stack Guidelines
•Connect only Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-S switches in a mixed switch stack.
You can only create mixed stacks with Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-S switches (up to four
switches). You cannot create mixed stacks with other switches. Catalyst 2960-XR
switches cannot be added to mixed stacks. They can only stack with other Catalyst
2960-XR switches.
Note
•Install the FlexStack-Plus module and the FlexStack cable.
The FlexStack-Plus module is hot-swappable and can be inserted while the switch is
powered on.
Note
•Order the appropriate cable from your Cisco sales representative. The length of FlexStack cable depends on your configuration.
These are the different sizes available:
◦CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable)
◦CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cable)
◦CAB-STK-E-3M= (3-meter cable)
•Make sure that you have access to the switch rear panel and to the rear of the rack.
Installing the FlexStack-Plus Module
The switch should always have a blank module installed when a FlexStack-Plus module is not used.Note
The Catalyst 2960X-48P-L switch is shown as an example. You can install the module in other switches as shown.
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Procedure
Step 1 Use a number 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the FlexStack-Plus module blank cover on the switch back panel.
Step 2 Grasp the FlexStack-Plus module on the sides, and insert it into the module slot. Push the module in completely until you
feel it snap into place.
Step 3 Secure the screws on each side of the module.
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Avoid overtightening the
screws.
Note
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Stack Cabling
These figures show the switches stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. The connections are redundant. A Catalyst 2960-X switch
is shown in the examples, the Catalyst 2960-XR switch can be stacked in the same way.
Figure 2: Stacking Switches with the 0.5-meter FlexStack Cable
Figure 3: Stacking Switches with 0.5-meter and 3-meter FlexStack Cables
Installing the Switch
This section describes basic 19-inch rack-mounting. See the hardware installation guide for other optional bracket information. 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.
Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
•A number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch.
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Installation Guidelines
When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
•Clearance to the switch front and rear panel meets these conditions:
◦Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
◦Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
◦AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel.
◦Access to the rear of the rack is sufficient for connecting FlexStack cables to stacked switches, or connecting the optional
Cisco Redundant Power Supply (RPS) 2300.
•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Make sure that
the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
•For switches with the optional 1025-W power-supply module, first rack-mount the switch before installing the power-supply
module.
•Make sure power-supply modules are securely inserted in the chassis before moving the switch.
•When connecting or disconnecting the power cord on a switch that is installed above or below a 1025-W power supply-equipped
switch, you might need to remove the module from the switch to access the power cord.
•Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
•For the Catalyst 2960X-24PSQ-L switches: Allow these clearances:
•Top and bottom: 1.75 in. (44.44 mm)
•Back of switch: 3 in. (76.19 mm)
•Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the
temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
•Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent.
•Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet.
•For 10/100/1000 fixed ports, the cable length from a switch to a connected device cannot exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
•Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing contaminant buildup
inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must install this equipment in an environment as free from dust
and foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes from construction activities) as is possible.
Installation Warning Statements
This document includes the basic installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements appear in the switch
compliance and safety information guide document on Cisco.com.
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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
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008Warning
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 113°F (45°C). Statement 1047
Warning
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 3 inches (7.6
cm). Statement 1076
Warning
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Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets for the Catalyst 2960-X Switches
Procedure
Use two Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch.
Figure 4: Attaching Brackets for 19-inch Racks
Mid-mounting position3Front-mounting position1
Rear-mounting position4Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)2
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Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets for the Catalyst 2960-XR Switches
Procedure
Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch.
Figure 5: Attaching Brackets for 19-inch Racks
Mid-mounting position3Front-mounting position1
Rear-mounting position4Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01)2
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Mounting in a Rack
Procedure
Step 1 Use the four supplied Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack.
Step 2 Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
Number-12 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0523-01) or
Number-10 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0627-01)
4Cable guide1
Mid-mounting position5Phillips machine screw, black (48-0654-01)2
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Rear-mounting position6Front-mounting position3
Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Optional)
Always use a Cisco-approved FlexStack cable to connect the switches.
This is only supported on the stack-capable switches.Note
Use only approved cables, and connect only to other Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-S switches. Equipment
might be damaged if connected to other nonapproved Cisco cables or equipment.
Caution
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the FlexStack cables, and store them for future use.
Step 2 Insert one end of the FlexStack cable into the stack port of the first switch. Insert the other end of the cable into the stack
port on the other switch. Make sure that you insert the cables in completely until you feel them snap into place.
When you connect the FlexStack cable to the STACK 1 port, the tab should be above the connector. When you
connect the FlexStack cable to the STACK 2 port, the tab should be below the connector.
Note
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Step 3 Replace the dust covers when you remove the FlexStack cables from the connectors.
Removing and installing the FlexStack cable can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert the cable
more often than is absolutely necessary.
Caution
Connecting to the Switch Ports
This section describes how to connect to the fixed switch ports and to the SFP module ports.
Connecting to the 10/100/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ports
The fixed ports on the Catalyst 2960-X or 2960-XR Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) switches provide:
•PoE+ support for IEEE 802.3at-compliant powered devices
•PoE support for IEEE 802.3af-compliant powered devices
•Support for Cisco enhanced PoE (ePoE)
They also provide Cisco prestandard PoE support for Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points. See the switch hardware
guide for information on PoE budgeting. By default, a switch PoE port automatically provides power when a compliant device is
connected, including ePoE, PoE, and PoE+.
The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default. The
switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces
accordingly. Therefore, you can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to a
copper 10/100/1000 module port on the switch, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the
connection.
Note
Procedure
Step 1 Insert a straight-through, twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable in a switch 10/100/1000 port when you connect to servers,
workstations, IP phones, wireless access points, and routers. Use a crossover, twisted four-pair, Category 5 cable when
you connect to other switches, hubs, or repeaters.
Step 2 Insert the other cable end into an RJ-45 port on the other device.
Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Module Slots
Some switch models have SFP module slots and others have SFP+ module slots. The SFP slots support only the SFP modules. The
SFP+ slots support both SFP and SFP+ modules. For a list of supported modules, see the release notes on Cisco.com. For detailed
instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP modules, see the documentation that came with the SFP module.
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