Cisco SF500-24P User manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco 500 Series Stackable Managed Switch,
a Cisco network communications device. This device is designed to be
operational right out of the box as a standard layer 2 and 3 switch. In the
factory default configuration, it will forward packets between connecting
devices after power up.
Before you begin installing the switch, make sure you have all of the
package contents available, access to the
Cisco 500 Series Stackable
Managed Switch Administration Guide
, and a PC with a web browser for
using web-based system management tools.
Package Contents
•Cisco 500 Series Switch
•Rackmount Kit
•Power Cord
•This Quick Start Guide
•Product CD
•Serial Cable
•Rubber Feet
This guide will familiarize you with the layout of the switch and describe
how to deploy the device in your network. For additional information, see
www.cisco.com/smb.

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Mounting the Cisco Stackable Managed
Switch
There are two ways to physically install the switch:
• Set the switch on a flat surface.
• Mount the switch in a standard rack (1 rack unit).
Do not deploy the device in a location where any of the following
conditions exist:
High Ambient Temperature—Refer to the following table for the high
ambient temperature rating of each switch.
Ambient Temperature Ratings
Switch Model High Temperature
SF500-24 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SF500-24P 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SF500-24MP 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
SF500-48 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SF500-48P 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SF500-48MP 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
SG500-28 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500-28P 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500-28MPP 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
SG500-52 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500-52P 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500-52MP 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
SG500X-24 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500X-24P 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500X-24MPP 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
SG500X-48 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500X-48P 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Centigrade)
SG500X-48MP 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
SG500XG-8F8T 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Centigrade)
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Reduced AirFlow—Bothsidepanelsmust be unobstructedtoprevent
overheating.
Mechanical Overloading—The device should be level, stable, and
secure to prevent it from sliding or shifting out of position.
Circuit Overloading—Adding the device to the power outlet must not
overload that circuit.
Rack-Mount Placement
STEP 1Removethefourscrewsfromeachside nearthe frontofthe switch.
Retain the screws for re-installation. Do not remove the four screws
from each side near the back of the switch.
STEP 2Place one of the supplied spacers on the side of the switch so the
four holes of the spacers align to the screw holes. Place a rack
mount bracket next to the spacer and reinstall the four screws
removed in step 1.
NOTE Suggestedscrewsizeis6.9mm(diameter)x6mm(height).Ifyour
screws are not long enough to reattach the bracket with the spacer in
place, attach the bracket directly to the case without the spacer.
STEP 3Repeat Step 2 for the other side of the switch.
STEP 4After the mounting hardware has been securely attached, the
switch is now ready to be installed into a standard 19-inch rack.
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CAUTION Forstability,load therack fromthe bottomto thetop,withthe
heaviest devices on the bottom. A top-heavy rack is likely to
be unstable and might tip over.
Connecting Network Devices
To connect the switch to the network:
STEP 1ConnectanEthernetcabletoanEthernetportofacomputer,printer,
network storage, or other network device.
STEP 2Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to one of the
numbered switch Ethernet ports.
The Ethernet port light turns green when the connection is active.
Refer to External Features of the Cisco 500 Series Stackable
Managed Switch for details about the different ports and LEDs on
each switch.
STEP 3Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for each device you want to connect to
the switch.
NOTE Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit
connectivity. When you connect your network devices, do not exceed
the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It can take up to
one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational after it is
connected. This is normal behavior.
NOTE 500 Series switches have both standard Ethernet and stack ports.
Standard ethernet ports can not be used for stacking. Refer to Stacking
the Switches for additional details.
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Considerations
If your switch is one of the PoE models, consider the following table for
specific information:
NOTE The switch can deliver a maximum of 15.4 Watts to any 10/100
Gigabit PoE port. SF500-24MP, SF500-48MP, SG500X-24MPP, and
SG500X-48MP can deliver a maximum of 30 Watts to any PoE port.
WARNING The switch is to be connected only to PoE networks without
routing to the outside plant.
CAUTION Considerthefollowingwhenconnectingswitchescapableof
supplying PoE:
The PoE models of the switches are PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment) that are capable of supplying DC power to
attachingPD(PoweredDevices).ThesedevicesincludeVoIP
500 Series Switches with Power Over Ethernet
Model Power
Dedicatedto
PoE
Number of
Ports
Supporting
PoE
PoE Standard
Supported
SF500-24P 180 Watt 24 802.3af and 802.3at
SF500-24MP 375 Watts 24 802.3af and 802.3at
SF500-48P 375 Watts 48 802.3af and 802.3at
SF500-48MP 740 Watts 48 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500-28P 180 Watt 24 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500-28MPP 740 Watts 24 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500-52P 375 Watts 48 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500-52MP 740 Watts 48 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500X-24P 375 Watts 24 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500X-
24MPP 740 Watts 24 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500X-48P 375 Watts 48 802.3af and 802.3at
SG500X-48MP 740 Watts 48 802.3af and 802.3at

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phones, IP cameras, and wireless access points. The PoE
switches can detect and supply power to pre-standard
legacy PoE Powered Devices. Due to the support of legacy
PoE, it is possible that a PoE switch acting as a PSE may
mistakenly detect and supply power to an attaching PSE,
including other PoE switches, as a legacy PD.
Even though PoE switches are PSE, and as such should be
powered by AC, they could be powered up as a legacy PD
by another PSE due to false detection. When this happens,
the PoE switch may not operate properly and may not be
able to properly supply power to its attaching PDs.
To prevent false detection, you should disable PoE on the
ports on the PoE switches that are used to connect to PSEs.
You should also first power up a PSE device before
connecting it to a PoE switch. When a device is being falsely
detected as a PD, you should disconnect the device from the
PoE port and power recycle the device with AC power
before reconnecting its PoE ports.
Configuring the 500 Series Stackable
Managed Switch
Before You Begin
Verify the managing computer requirements in the product release notes.
The switch can be accessed and managed by two different methods; over
your IP network using the web-based interface, or by the Command Line
Interface (CLI) through the console port. Using the console port requires
advanced user skills.
Accessing and Managing Your Switch
Use the Web-Based Interface
To access the switch by using the web-based interface, you must know
the IP address the switch is using. The switch uses the factory default IP
address of 192.168.1.254 by default.
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When the switch is using the factory default IP address, the System LED
flashes continuously. When the switch is using a DHCP server-assigned IP
address or an administrator has configured a static IP address, the System
LED is on solid (DHCP is enabled by default).
NOTE If you are managing the switch through a network connection and
the switch IP address is changed, either by a DHCP server or manually,
youraccess tothe switchwill belost. You mustenter the newIPaddress
the switch is using into your browser to use the web-based interface. If
you are managing the switch through a console port connection, the link
is retained.
To configure the switch through an IP network:
STEP 1Power on the computer and the switch.
STEP 2Set the IP configuration on your computer.
a. If the switch is using the factory default IP address of
192.168.1.254, you must chose an IP address for the computer
in the range of 192.168.1.1-192.168.1.253 that is not already in
use.
b. If the IP addresses is assigned by a DHCP server, make sure
the DHCP server is running and can be reached from the
switch and the computer. It might be necessary to disconnect
and reconnect the devices for them to discover their new IP
addresses from the DHCP server.
NOTE Details on how to change the IP address on your computer
depend upon the type of architecture and operating system you are
using.UsethecomputerHelpandSupportfunctionalitytosearchfor“IP
Addressing.”
STEP 3Open a Web browser window. If you are prompted to install an
Active-X plug-in when connecting to the device, follow the
prompts to accept the plug-in.
STEP 4Enter the switch IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For
example, http://192.168.1.254.
The Switch Login Page
displays.
STEP 5Enter the default login information:
•Username is cisco
•Default password is cisco (passwords are case sensitive)
STEP 6If this is the first time that you have logged on with the default
username and password, the
Change Password Page opens. The
rules for constructing a new login and password are displayed on
the page. Enter a new administrator password and click Apply.

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CAUTION Make sure that any configuration changes made are saved to
the Startup configuration before exiting from the web-based
interface by clicking on the Save icon. Exiting before you
save your configuration will result in all current changes
being lost the next time the switch is rebooted.
The Getting Started window displays. You are now ready to configure the
switch. Refer to the
Cisco 500 Series Stackable Managed Switch
Administration Guide
for further information.
Use the console port
To configure the switch by using the console port:
STEP 1Connect a computer to the switch console port by using the
provided serial cable.
STEP 2Start a terminal application such as HyperTerminal on the
computer.
STEP 3Configure the utility with the following parameters:
•115200 bits per second (with release 1.2.7 of the firmware,
autobaud detection is enabled by default, so the switch should
detect the speed after you press Enter).
•8 data bits
•no parity
•1 stop bit
•no flow control
STEP 4Enter a user name and password. User names and passwords are
both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. The default username is
cisco, and the default password is cisco.
STEP 5If this is the first time that you have logged on with the default
username and password, the following message appears:
Please change your password from the default
settings. Please change the password for better
protection of your network. Do you want to change
the password (Y/N) [Y]?
STEP 6Select Y, and enter a new administrator password.

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CAUTION Make sure that any configuration changes are saved before
exiting by issuing the command:
copy running-config startup-config
You are ready to configure the switch. Refer to the
Cisco 500 Series
Stackable Managed Switch Administration Guide
for further information.
NOTE If you are not using DHCP on your network, set the IP address type
on the switch to Static and change the static IP address and subnet
mask to match your network topology. Failure to do so may result in
multiple switches using the same factory default IP address of
192.168.1.254.
Stacking the Switches
Before configuring the switches as a stack, refer to the Cisco 500 Series
Stackable Managed Switch Administration Guide for additional details.
Refer to the front panel graphics in External Features of the Cisco 500
Series Stackable Managed Switch to help with the stack port
descriptions and supported modules.
The following graphic shows the stack ports to assist in connecting the
devices in a stack:
The 500X model is on the left, and the Sx500 model is on the right. The
SG500XG-8F8T model is shown below.
SFP G27/S3 G28/S4
1G/5G
G26/S2G25/S1
LINK/ACT GIGABIT
LINK
ACT
LINK
ACT
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LINK
ACT XG
XG1 XG2 XG3
/S1
XG4
/S2
5G
Stack
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LINK/ACT
LINK
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