Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Series User manual

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Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch
Getting Started Guide
• About this Guide, page 1
• Box Contents, page 2
• Running Express Setup, page 3
• Managing the Switch, page 8
• Installing the Switch, page 10
• Securing the AC Power Cord (Optional), page 14
• Connecting the StackWise Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch), page 14
• Connecting the StackPower Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch), page 15
• Installing the Network Module (Optional), page 16
• Connecting the Switch Ports, page 17
• Troubleshooting, page 19
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 20
About this Guide
This guide describes how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst switch. It also covers
switch management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking, port and module connections, and
troubleshooting.
For more installation and configuration information, see the Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X documentation
on Cisco.com. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and
documentation updates, see the release notes on Cisco.com.
When using the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version
running on the switch.
For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information for the Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switches on Cisco.com.

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Box Contents
Box Contents
Note Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco
representative or reseller for instructions.
1Catalyst WS-C3750X-48P1switch with optional
network module2
1. Catalyst WS-C3750X-48 switch shown. Your switch model might look different.
2. Item is orderable.
8Eight number-8 Phillips flat head screws
2AC power cord 9Cable guide
3Product documentation and compliance document 10 M4.0 x 20mm Phillips pan head screw
4Four rubber mounting feet 11 (Optional) RJ-45 console cable2
5Ground lug screw and ring terminal 12 (Optional) USB console cable2
6Two 19-inch mounting brackets 13 (Optional) StackWise cable (0.5-meter, 1-meter, or 3-meter)2
7Four number-12 pan head screws 14 (Optional) StackPower cable (0.305-meter or 1.5-meter)2
Product
Documentation
and Compliance
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Running Express Setup
Running Express Setup
You should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch to connect
to local routers and the Internet. You can access the switch through the IP address for further
configuration.
Note To use the CLI-based initial setup program, see Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the
CLI-Based Setup Program,” in the switch hardware guide.
You need this equipment:
• PC with Windows Vista, XP, or 2000
• Browser (Internet Explorer 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, Firefox 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 or later) with JavaScript enabled
• Straight-through or crossover Category 5 Ethernet cable
Note Before running Express Setup, disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser and any
wireless client running on your PC.
Step 1 Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch.
Step 2 During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, temporarily change your
PC settings before you use DHCP.
Note Write down the static IP address. You will need this IP address in Step 13.
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Running Express Setup
Step 3 Power the switch.
AC power switches: Plug the AC power cord into the
switch power supply and into a grounded AC outlet.
DC power switches: See the wiring instructions in the
hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Step 4 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 SYSTEM LED blinks green, and the XPS, STATUS, DUPLEX, and SPEED LEDs turn solid
green.
When POST is complete, the SYSTEM LED is green, the MAST LED is green if the switch is acting as stack master,
and the other LEDs turn off.
Note Before going to the next step, wait until POST is complete.
Troubleshooting:
If the SYST LED blinks green, does not turn green, or turns amber, contact your Cisco representative or reseller. The
switch failed the power-on self-test (POST).
Step 5 Press and hold the Mode button until all the LEDs next to
the Mode button turn green. (The XPS LED remains off
on some switch models.)
You might need to hold the button for more than 3
seconds.
The switch is now in Express Setup mode.
Troubleshooting:
If the LEDs next to the Mode button blink when you press
the button, release it. Blinking LEDs mean that the switch
is already configured and cannot go into Express Setup
mode. For more information, see the “Resetting the
Switch to the Default Settings” section on page 20.
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Running Express Setup
Step 6 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to a port:
• Any 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the switch front
panel
• The RJ-45 management port on the switch rear panel
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 mean a
successful connection.
Troubleshooting:
If the port LEDs do not turn green after about 30 seconds,
make sure that:
• 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 turned on.
Step 7 Start a browser session on the PC, and enter the IP address 10.0.0.1. When prompted, enter the default password,
cisco.
Note The switch ignores text in the username field.
The Express Setup window appears.
Troubleshooting:
If the Express Setup window does not appear, make sure that any browser pop-up blockers or proxy settings are
disabled and that any wireless client is disabled on your PC or laptop.
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Running Express Setup
Step 8 Enter this information in the Network Settings fields:
Note All entries must be in English letters.
• In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1.
Note 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).
• Enter your password in the Switch Password field. The password can be from 1 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.
Note You must change the default password, cisco.
(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 IP Subnet Mask field, click
the drop-down arrow, and select an IP Subnet Mask.
Step 9 (Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager
interface.
You can enter other administrative settings in the Optional Settings fields. For example, the optional administrative
settings identify and synchronize the switch for enhanced management. NTP automatically synchronizes the switch
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Running Express Setup
Step 10 (Optional) You can select the Advanced Settings tab on the Express Setup window and enter the advanced settings
now or enter them later by using the device manager interface.
• In the Telnet Access field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch by using the
command-line interface (CLI). If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.
• In the Telnet Password field, enter a password. The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric
characters, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the
Confirm Telnet Password field, re-enter the Telnet password.
• In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Enable SNMP only
if you plan to manage switches by using CiscoWorks 2000 or another SNMP-based network-management
system.
• If you enable SNMP, you must enter a community string in the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write
Community field, or both. SNMP community strings authenticate access to MIB objects. Embedded spaces are
not allowed in SNMP community strings. When you set the SNMP read community, you can access SNMP
information, but you cannot change it. When you set the SNMP write community, you can both access and
change SNMP information.
• In the System Contact and System Location fields, enter a contact name and the wiring closet, floor, or building
where the switch is located.
• (Optional) In the Enable IPv6 field, click Enable to enable IPv6 on the switch.
Note Enabling IPv6 restarts the switch when you complete Express Setup.
Step 11 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.
• 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 12 Disconnect the switch from the PC, and install the switch in your network. See the “Installing the Switch” section
on page 10.
Step 13 If you changed the static IP address on your PC in Step 2, change it to the previously configured static IP address.

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Managing the Switch
Managing the Switch
After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, you can use these options for
configuration:
• Device Manager
• Cisco Network Assistant
• Command-Line Interface
• Other Management Options
Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager in the switch memory. This is a
web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access it through a web browser.
Follow these steps:
1. Launch a web browser on your PC or laptop.
2. Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.
3. Use the device manager for basic switch configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device manager
online help for more information.
Step 14 See the “Managing the Switch” section on page 8 for information about configuring and managing the switch.
To display the device manager:
1. Start a web browser on your PC or laptop.
2. Enter the switch IP address, username, and password assigned in Step 8 in the browser, and press Enter.
The device manager page appears.
Troubleshooting:
If the 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 that you are using has network connectivity by connecting it 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.
• When the LED on the switch port connected to the PC or laptop is green, re-enter the IP address of the switch
in a browser to display the device manager. When the device manager appears, you can continue with the
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Managing the Switch
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. Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to
download, install, or use it.
1. Go to this Web address: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html.
Note You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly from the Web if your
browser offers this choice.)
4. When you run the installer, follow the instructions. In the final panel, click Finish.
Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
Command-Line Interface
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Use one of these options to it:
• USB Console Port
• Ethernet Console Port
• Management Port
Note You cannot use the Ethernet console port and the USB console port at the same time.
USB Console Port
Note A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the
switch USB console port. See the switch hardware installation guide for instructions.
1. Connect a 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 front panel.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and
no flow control.
4. Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command
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Installing the Switch
Ethernet Console Port
1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the PC Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to
the Ethernet console port on the switch rear panel.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and
no flow control.
4. Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command
reference.
Management Port
1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the PC Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to
the management port on the switch rear panel.
2. Start a Telnet session on the PC.
3. Enter the switch IP address that you assigned using Express Setup.
4. Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command
reference.
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 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 the Registrar to
automate initial configurations and configuration updates.
See the “Accessing Help Online” section on page 20 for supporting documentation.
Installing the Switch
This section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting. The illustrations show the Catalyst 3750X-48P switch.
You can install and connect other Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X switches as shown. See the hardware
installation guide on Cisco.com.
Equipment That You Need
• Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver capable of 5-inch pound of torque to connect the StackWise cable