Cisco Catalyst 3850 Getting Started Manual
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About This Guide
This guide describes how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst 3850 switch. The
guide also covers switch management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking, port and module
connections, and troubleshooting.
For more installation and configuration information, see the Catalyst 3850 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 3850 Switch on Cisco.com.
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About This Guide, page 1
Shipping Box Contents, page 2
Running Express Setup, page 3
Managing the Switch, page 7
Installing the Switch, page 10
Connecting the StackWise Cables, page 14
Connecting the Switch Ports, page 18
Troubleshooting, page 20
Related Documentation, page 22
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Summary of Contents for Cisco Catalyst 3850
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Related Documentation, page 22 • About This Guide This guide describes how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst 3850 switch. The guide also covers switch management options, basic rack-mounting, stacking, port and module connections, and troubleshooting. For more installation and configuration information, see the Catalyst 3850 documentation on Cisco.com. -
Page 2: Shipping Box Contents
Shipping Box Contents The illustrations of the Catalyst 3850 switch are not intended to depict any particular color scheme. They Note are provided as a reference for various features and markings described within this guide. Shipping Box Contents The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for... -
Page 3: Running Express Setup
Write down the static IP address. You will need this IP address in Step Note Step 3 Install the power supply modules. See the “Power Supply Installation” chapter in the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide for instructions. http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3850_hw Catalyst 3850 Switch Getting Started Guide... - Page 4 Before going to the next step, wait until POST is complete. Note Troubleshooting: If the SYST LED does not turn solid green, or turns amber, the switch failed the POST. Contact your Cisco representative or reseller. Step 6 Press and hold the Mode button until all the LEDs next to the Mode button turn green.
- Page 5 Any 10/100/1000 or 10/100/1000 PoE+ or • 10/100/1000 Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet ACTV (Cisco UPOE) ports 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 or laptop.
- Page 6 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 Subnet Mask field, click •...
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Page 7: 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 • Catalyst 3850 Switch Getting Started Guide OL-26778-02... - Page 8 Cisco.com Cisco Network Assistant Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC or laptop. 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.
- Page 9 Note If you are connecting a Microsoft Windows-based PC or laptop to the switch USB console port, install a USB device driver before you connect for the first time. See the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide for instructions. Connect a USB cable to the PC or laptop USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the mini-B Step 1 (5-pin-connector) USB port on the switch front panel.
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Page 10: Installing The Switch
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. - Page 11 Installation Warning Statements Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3850 Switch document on Cisco.com. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Warning...
- Page 12 Use four number-8 Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of each bracket to the switch in one of these mounting positions. Figure 2 Attaching the brackets to the switch Rear-mounting position Front-mounting position Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws Catalyst 3850 Switch Getting Started Guide OL-26778-02...
- Page 13 Statement 1006 Figure 3 Attaching the brackets to the rack Phillips machine screw, black Front-mounting position Cable guide Number-12 or number-10 Phillips machine screws Install the power supplies modules if needed. Catalyst 3850 Switch Getting Started Guide OL-26778-02...
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Page 14: Securing The Ac Power Cord (Optional)
Always use a Cisco-approved StackWise cable to connect the switches. To connect the cable to the StackWise port on the switch rear panel: Make sure that the Cisco logo is oriented at the top-side of the connector as shown in the illustration. Step 1... - Page 15 This illustration shows a recommended stack configuration with connections using 0.5-meter StackWise cables. Note You cannot have a switch stack containing a mix of Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 3650 switches. For more configuration examples, see the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com at: http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3850_hw...
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Page 16: Connecting The Stackpower Cables (Optional)
Connecting the StackPower Cables (Optional) Always use a Cisco-approved StackPower cable to connect the switches. The Catalyst 3850 ports accept either the yellow or the green end of the StackPower cable. Note Align the connector and connect the StackPower cable to the S-PWR port on the switch rear panel and finger-tighten the screw. -
Page 17: Installing The Network Module (Optional)
You can configure a StackPower stack of up to four switches for either power-sharing or redundancy. This illustration shows the recommended stack configuration with connections using 0.3-meter StackPower cables. For more examples, see the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com at: http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3850_hw Figure 8... -
Page 18: Connecting The Switch Ports
Connect the other cable end to an RJ-45 port on the other device. • In some switch models, the 10/100/1000 ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE), PoE+, or Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (Cisco UPOE). Support for IEEE 802.3af compliant powered devices (up to 15.4 W) PoE •... - Page 19 Connecting the Switch Ports SFP and SFP+ Tranceiver Module Ports Use only Cisco SFP transceiver modules with the switch. For a list of supported modules, see the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP transceiver modules, see the SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules documentation.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
Mode button to enter the Setup? Express Setup mode. POST errors are usually fatal. Contact your Cisco technical support representative if your switch fails POST. Did you press the Mode button while If yes, wait until POST completes. Power cycle the switch. -
Page 21: Obtaining Documentation And Submitting A Service Request
“Running Express Setup” section on page Accessing Help Online Look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide or the Catalyst 3850 Switch Software Configuration Guide on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation. -
Page 22: Related Documentation
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