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Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Guide for the
Catalyst Express 500 Switches
Corporate Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel:
408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
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Text Part Number: OL-9340-01

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-9340-01...
  • Page 2 Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Systems, Inc. could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB’s public domain version of the UNIX operating system.
  • Page 3 CCSP, CCVP, the Cisco Square Bridge logo, Follow Me Browsing, and StackWise are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Access Registrar, Aironet, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA,...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Getting Started Guide About This Guide This guide explains how to configure a Catalyst Express 500 switch for the first time. Basic configuration involves assigning network settings and a password to the switch. After you complete the basic configuration, you can access the internal device manager application to manage and customize the switch.

  • Page 6: Quick Tour

    To set up the switch, you use the SETUP button, an Ethernet port, and the SYSTEM, SETUP, and port LEDs. The model shown is a Catalyst Express 500-24LC. Your switch model might look slightly different. (PoE) ports supply up to...

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Power cord Rack-mounting brackets and screws Cable guide and screw Mounting feet Documentation OL-9340-01 POW ER OVER ETHE RNET Cat aly st Exp res s 500 SERI ES SYSTEM ALERT SETUP Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches...
  • Page 8 LED is solid green, the SETUP LED blinks green. The switch is ready to be configured. (If the SETUP LED stops blinking, you can still continue with the next step.) Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide POW ER...
  • Page 9 ETH ERN POWE OVER ETHE RNET POW ER OVER ETHE RNET Troubleshooting Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Run Express Setup o E 4 S Y S T E M Cis co 296 0 seri es +Po E-4...
  • Page 10 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 •...
  • Page 11 They also help prevent many problems caused by port misconfigurations. The only requirements are to decide and write down which switch port will be connected to which device type. You can connect a WAN device to any port.
  • Page 12 Server Switch Router Other Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Description Apply this role on switch ports connecting to desktop devices, such as desktop PCs, workstations, notebook PCs, and other client-based hosts. Note: Do not apply the Desktop role on ports that are connected to routers or to other switches.

  • Page 13: Install The Switch

    Getting Started Guide Install the Switch Before you install the switch, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst Express 500 Switch document that came with your switch. When selecting an installation site, observe these guidelines: Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, •...

  • Page 14: Rack Mounting

    If you are stacking switches, make sure that the mounting feet of the upper switch align with the recesses of the lower switch. Do not stack more than four units high. Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 15: Wall Mounting

    Repeat on the opposite side. Step 2 Mount the switch on the wall with the front panel facing up. For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.

  • Page 16: Connect Devices

    10/100/1000BASE-T port does, that link is active. Reselection occurs when the active link is disconnected. For a list of supported modules, see the Catalyst Express 500 Switch Release Notes on Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP modules, see the documentation that accompanied the module.

  • Page 17: More Information

    Enter the switch IP address (the address that you assigned in web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears. To end the session, close your browser window. OL-9340-01 Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches More Information Step 8) in the...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Help with the initial switch configuration is provided below. For additional assistance, refer to the online documentation at Cisco.com > Technical Support & Documentation > Switches > Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches. Checklist Was the SETUP LED blinking when you pressed...

  • Page 19: Obtaining Documentation

    IP address. For more information about changing the switch IP address, see the User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches online at Cisco.com. Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches Obtaining Documentation 1-15...

  • Page 20: Ordering Documentation

    Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments. Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-16 Chapter 1 tech-doc-store-mkpl@external.cisco.com Getting Started Guide or by fax at OL-9340-01...

  • Page 21: Cisco Product Security Overview

    All other conditions are considered nonemergencies. For Nonemergencies — • In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone: 1 877 228-7302 • 1 408 525-6532 • OL-9340-01 Cisco Product Security Overview security-alert@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-17...

  • Page 22: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco SMB Support Assistant provides service and support for the Catalyst Express 500 switches and other Cisco networking products. Cisco SMB Support Assistant offers simple-to-use Portal and Client applications, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week TAC support, and Advanced Replacement Next Business Day.

  • Page 23: Submitting A Service Request

    Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-19 OL-9340-01...

  • Page 24: Obtaining Additional Publications And Information

    For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for • maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to • help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions.

  • Page 26: Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms

    To read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps: To read translated and localized warranty information about your product, follow these steps: Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-22 Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that the part number 78-5235-03B0 is highlighted.
  • Page 27 Complete the information below, and keep it for reference. Company product purchased from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number Maintenance contract number OL-9340-01 Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-23...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches 1-24 OL-9340-01...

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