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Cisco IE 3000 Switch
Getting Started Guide
• About This Guide, page 1
• Taking Out What You Need, page 2
• Connecting Expansion Modules, page 3
• Running Express Setup, page 5
• Managing the Switch, page 9
• Installing the Switch, page 11
• Connecting to the Switch Ports, page 21
• In Case of Difficulty, page 25
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 28
• Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms, page 28
About This Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially
configure your Cisco IE 3000 switch. Also covered are switch management
options, module connection procedures, basic mounting procedures, and
troubleshooting help.

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For additional installation and configuration information for Cisco IE 3000
switches, see the Cisco IE 3000 documentation on Cisco.com. For system
requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and
last-minute documentation updates, see the release notes, also on Cisco.com.
When you use the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco
IOS software version running on the switch. The software version is on the Cisco
IOS label on the switch rear panel.
For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco IE 3000 Switch that
accompanies this guide.
Taking Out What You Need
Follow these steps:
1. Unpack and remove the switch and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
2. Verify that you have received the items shown on page 3. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for
instructions.
3. Unpack and remove any optional expansion modules from their shipping
boxes.
4. Return the packing material to the shipping containers, and save it for future
use.
Note For information about using the switch with the optional PWR-IE3000-AC power
converter module, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
To rack-mount your switch, order the rack-mount adapter
(STK-RACKMNT-2955=). This is not part of the switch accessory kit.

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Figure 1 Cisco IE 3000 Shipping Box Contents
Connecting Expansion Modules
The switch can operate as a standalone device with Fast Ethernet ports. You can
increase the number of Fast Ethernet ports by connecting the Cisco
IEM-3000-8TM or the Cisco IEM-3000-8FM expansion module. You can also
install two expansion modules. Depending on the mix of switches and expansion
modules, you can have up to 24 Fast Ethernet ports. For more information about
the different combinations of the switch and expansion modules, see the
Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.
The switch expansion modules are optional and do not ship with the switch. You
need to order these separately.
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Follow these steps to connect the expansion modules to the switch.
Step 1 Remove the right side panel by firmly
grasping both sides in the middle and pulling
it outward. If necessary, use a flat-blade
screwdriver to pry open the side panel.
Step 2 Remove the EMI protective cover from the
connector.
Step 3 Push the upper module latches up and the
lower module latches down, and then slide the
switch and module together.
Note If you are installing a Cisco
IEM-3000-8TM module and a Cisco
IEM-3000-8FM module, install the
Cisco IEM-3000-8TM first.
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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 additional
configuration.
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
• A PC with Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 or XP installed.
• A web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, or Firefox 2.0)
with JavaScript enabled.
• A straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the
switch.
Disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser software and any
wireless client running on your PC.
Step 4 Push in the upper and lower module latches to
secure the module to the switch.
Step 5 If you are installing a second module, repeat Step 2 to Step 3, but secure the second module
to the right side of the first module.
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To run Express Setup:
Step 1 Make sure that nothing is connected to the
switch.
During Express Setup, the switch acts as a
DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP
address, change your PC settings before you
begin to temporarily use DHCP.
Step 2 Connect power to the switch.
See the wiring instructions in the “Grounding the Switch” section on page 17 and the “Wiring
the DC Power Source” section on page 18.
Step 3 When the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST). During POST, the
System LED blinks while a series of tests verify that the switch functions properly. Wait for
the switch to complete POST, which takes approximately 1 minute.
Step 4 Make sure that POST has completed by verifying that the System LED is solid green. If the
switch has not been configured, the Setup LED blinks green. If the Setup LED stops blinking,
you can still continue with the next step.
If the switch fails POST, the System LED turns red. See the “In Case of Difficulty” section
on page 25 if your switch fails POST.
Step 5 Press the Express Setup button. This button is
recessed behind the front panel, so you can
use a simple tool, such as a paper clip.
When you press the Express Setup button, a
switch port LED begins blinking green.
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Step 6 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable (not
provided) from the blinking switch port to the
Ethernet port on your PC.
The port LEDs on your PC and the switch
blink green while the switch configures the
connection.
Step 7 When the Setup LED turns solid green, start a browser session on the PC.
Step 8 The Express Setup window automatically appears. If the window does not appear, verify that
any proxy settings or pop-up blockers are disabled on your browser and that any wireless
client is disabled on your PC. You might also need to enter a URL in your browser, such as
Cisco.com or another well-known website. If you need help, see the “In Case of Difficulty”
section on page 25.
Note If the switch has been previously configured, the device manager page appears. You
can use it to change the switch IP address.
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Step 9 Enter the network settings. All entries must be in English letters and Arabic numbers.
• Management Interface (VLAN): We recommend using the default, VLAN 1. The
management VLAN establishes an IP connection to the switch.
• IP Assignment Mode: We recommend using the default, Static, which means that the
switch always has the IP address that you assign. Use the DHCP setting when you want
the switch to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
• IP Address: Enter the IP address for the switch. Later, you can use the IP address to
access the switch through the device manager.
• Subnet Mask: Select a mask from the drop-down list.
• Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the router.
• Password: Enter a password. 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 Password field, enter the password again.
For more information about the network settings, click Help on the toolbar.
Step 10 Enter the Optional Settings now, or enter them later by using the device manager interface:
• Enter a Host Name for the switch.
• Select Enable or Disable for Telnet access. If enabled, enter and confirm the Telnet
password in the Password fields.
• The date and time fields are populated from your PC.
• Click Enable to use Daylight Saving Time.
For more information about the optional settings, click Help on the toolbar.
Step 11 Click Submit to save the information that you entered and to finish the basic configuration.
You have completed the initial switch setup. If you click Cancel, the fields are cleared, and
you can start over.
Step 12 Turn off DC power at the source, disconnect all cables to the switch, and install the switch in
your network. See the “Managing the Switch” section on page 9 for information about
configuring and managing the switch.

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Refreshing the PC IP Address
After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address:
• For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch,
and reconnect the PC to the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new
IP address to the PC.
• For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured
IP address.
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 these sections for
additional configuration:
• Using the Device Manager, page 9
• Downloading Cisco Network Assistant, page 10
• Command-Line Interface, page 10
• Other Management Options, page 11
Using the Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager that is in
the Cisco IOS image. The device manager has a web interface that simplifies
configuration and monitoring of the switch. You can access the device manager
from anywhere in your network through a web browser.
Follow these steps:
1. Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
2. Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device
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3. Use the device manager to perform basic switch configuration and
monitoring. See the device manager online help for more information.
4. For more advanced configuration, download and run the Cisco Network
Assistant, which is described in the next section.
Downloading 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.
Follow these steps:
1. Go to this Web address: http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant.
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 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.
Command-Line Interface
You can manage the switch from the command-line interface (CLI) by connecting
your PC directly to the switch console port or to an Ethernet port. This procedure
explains how to access the CLI through the console port.