C H A PT E R 2 Installation and Startup The following topics in this chapter describe the preinstallation considerations and installation and startup procedures for the switch: • • Preinstallation considerations • • • Procedures for assigning IP information and a password to the switch Procedures for installing the switch on a table, rack, and wall and powering up the switch Procedures for connecting the switch to other devices Procedures for accessing the management interfaces Preparing for Instal
Preparing for Installation Warnings Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix C, “Translated Safety Warnings.” Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Warning Unplug the power cord before you work on a system that does not have an on/off switch.
EMC Regulatory Statements Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use. Warning When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Warning Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage. Warning Care must be given to connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
Preparing for Installation Site Preparation When determining where to place the switch, ensure the following conditions are met: • Operating environment is within the temperature, humidity, and altitude ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.” If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature might be greater than normal room temperature. • • Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
Package Contents Package Contents Note Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Preparing for Installation Powering Up and Using POST to Test the Switch Before installing and connecting the switch to other network devices, you might want to power up the switch and verify that it is operational. To power up the switch, connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power connector on the switch and the other end of the power cord to a power outlet. If your switch connects to the RPS, see the “Power Connectors” section on page 1-12 and the Cisco RPS documentation.
Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf • Fatal failure(s) detected—POST completes all tests, even after detecting a fatal failure. If the SYSTEM LED is amber and one or more of the port LEDs are amber, POST detected one or more fatal failures. The switch is not operational, the management console is not available, and the amber port LED(s) indicate which test(s) failed.
Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing the Switch in a Rack The rack-mounting brackets supplied with the switch can be attached to a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack. Figure 2-1 shows which mounting holes attach to the rack.
Installing the Switch in a Rack Caution Before you perform the following steps, be sure the switch is powered off and is not connected to a power source. Note Some switches are shipped with screws installed in the top rack-mounting holes closest to the front panel. If you want to rack-mount the switch with the front panel forward, remove these screws before attaching the mounting brackets. Do not use these screws to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. Use the screws supplied with the brackets.
Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 2-2 Attaching Brackets for 19-, 23-, and 24-inch Racks (Front Panel Forward) Phillips flat-head screws 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 26611 RPS MODE 19" configuration Phillips truss-head screws 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 26612 RPS MODE 23" and 24" configuration Attaching Brackets for 19-, 23-, and 24-inch Racks (Rear Panel Forward) FOR REMOTE SUPPLY IN MANUAL +12V @1A Phillips flat-head screws 19" configuration Phillips truss-head screws 26614 OR REM
Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 2-4 Attaching Brackets for 19-, 23-, and 24-inch Racks (Mid-Mount) Phillips flat-head screws 26615 OR REMOTE SUPPLY N MANUAL +12V @1A 19" configuration Phillips truss-head screws 26616 OR REMOTE SUPPLY N MANUAL +12V @1A 23" and 24" configuration Use the four supplied Phillips machine screws to attach each bracket to the rack, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 2-6 Attach the cable guide and secure the cables in the cable guide so that the cables do not obscure the switch or other devices in the rack. If the switch is in a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack, you can use the supplied black screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right rack-mount bracket, as shown in Figure 2-6.
Installing the Switch on a Wall Installing the Switch on a Wall Caution Before you perform the following steps, be sure the switch is powered off and is not connected to a power source. Note Some switches are shipped with screws installed in the top rack-mounting holes closest to the front panel. Do not use these screws to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. Use the screws supplied with the brackets.
Installing the Switch on a Wall Attaching Brackets for Parallel and Vertical Wall-Mounting OR REMOTE SUPPLY IN MANUAL +12V @1A Phillips truss-head screws For parallel wall-mounting OR REMOTE SUPPLY IN MANUAL +12V @1A For vertical wall-mounting 2-14 Catalyst 1900 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 26620 Phillips flat-head screws 26619 Figure 2-7
Installing the Switch on a Wall Attach the switch to a wall. For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is securely attached to a wall stud or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard, as shown in Figure 2-8. You must supply your own screws to attach the switch to the wall.
Connecting to the Console Port Connecting to the Console Port Note The rollover console cable and a RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter are supplied. If your management station requires a different adapter—such as a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE or RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter—you must provide it. For pinout information, see the “Console Port” section on page B-6.
Connecting to the Console Port Connect one end of the supplied rollover console cable to the console port, as shown in Figure 2-9. Step 2 Do not connect an actual telephone line, an ISDN line, or an Ethernet cable to this console port. Damage to the switch can result. Make sure you use the supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover console cable and the appropriate adapter to connect the console port to the management station or modem. Caution RATING 100-127V~ @0.6A 200-240V~ @0.
Powering Up the Switch Step 4 Connect the other end of the supplied rollover console cable to the adapter. Step 5 From your management station, start the terminal emulation program. Continue to the procedures in the “Powering Up the Switch” section on page 2-18. Connector and cabling specifications for the console port are in Appendix B, “Connectors and Cables.” Powering Up the Switch If your configuration has an RPS, see the “Power Connectors” section on page 1-12 and the Cisco RPS documentation.
Assigning IP Information and a Password to the Switch Assigning IP Information and a Password to the Switch After POST completes, the Management Console Logon Screen (Figure 2-10) is displayed on the management station. From this logon screen, you can assign IP information and a privileged-level password to the switch. This section describes the importance of IP information and a password to the switch and describes how to assign this information to the switch.
Assigning IP Information and a Password to the Switch Privileged-Level Password A privileged-level password provides security against unauthorized access to the management interfaces (switch manager, management console, or CLI) and is required to access these interfaces. Note When the switch is shipped, no password is assigned to it. However, a privileged-level password is required to access the Catalyst 1900 Switch Manager or to use Telnet access from a remote station.
Assigning IP Information and a Password to the Switch To assign IP information and a password to the switch, follow these steps from your management station: Step 1 Enter the [I] IP Address option on the Management Console Logon Screen (Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10 Management Console Logon Screen Catalyst 1900 Management Console Copyright (c) Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Assigning IP Information and a Password to the Switch Step 2 Enter the [I] IP address option from the IP Configuration Menu, and enter the IP address of the switch at the prompt. Use dotted quad format (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn). You can also assign the subnet mask and default gateway from this menu. If you do not know the IP information for the switch, contact your system administrator.
Connecting to the Switched 10BaseT Ports Connecting to the Switched 10BaseT Ports You can connect the 10BaseT ports (1x through 12x or 1x through 24x) to 10BaseT-compatible network devices, such as workstations, hubs, servers, routers, and other switches. All connections between the switch and the attached device(s) must be within 100 meters. You must provide the Category 3, 4, or 5 cable(s) to connect any of these ports to the other 10BaseT device(s).
Connecting to the Switched 10BaseT Ports RPS Connecting to a 10BaseT Port SERIES 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x 16x 17x 18x 19x 20x 21x 22x 23x 24x Ax 26638 Figure 2-12 Bx MODE Category 3, 4, or 5 cable (not supplied) Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the 10BaseT port of the network device. Step 3 Make sure that the LED for the port that you connected in Step 1 turns on.
Connecting to the Switched 100BaseTX Ports Connecting to the Switched 100BaseTX Ports You can connect the 100BaseTX ports (Ax and Bx) to 100BaseTX-compatible network devices, such as hubs, servers, routers, and other switches. All connections between the switch and the attached device(s) must be within 100 meters. You must provide the Category 5 cable(s) to connect any of these ports to the other 100BaseTX device(s).
Connecting to the Switched 100BaseTX Ports To connect a switch 100BaseTX port to another 100BaseTX device, follow these steps: Connect one end of the Category 5 cable to the 100BaseTX port on the switch. Figure 2-13 shows a Category 5 cable being connected to one of the 100BaseTX ports on a Catalyst 1924 switch. Step 1 Note When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers, ensure that the cable is a straight-through, twisted-pair cable.
Connecting to the Switched 100BaseFX Port Connecting to the Switched 100BaseFX Port Warning Class 1 laser product. Warning Avoid exposure to the laser beam. Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable from contamination and ambient light.
Connecting to the Switched 100BaseFX Port To connect a switch 100BaseFX port to another 100BaseFX device, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove the rubber plugs from the port and the rubber caps from the cable connectors. Step 2 Connect one end of the fiber-optic cable to the 100BaseFX port on the switch. Figure 2-14 shows a multimode fiber-optic cable being connected to the 100BaseFX port on a Catalyst 1924C switch.
Connecting to the Switched 100-Mbps Fiber-Optic Ports Connecting to the Switched 100-Mbps Fiber-Optic Ports Warning Class 1 laser product. Warning Avoid exposure to the laser beam. Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the fiber-optic port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the fiber-optic port and cable from contamination and ambient light.
Connecting to the Switched 100-Mbps Fiber-Optic Ports All fiber-optic connections between the switch and the attached device can be as follows: • If the switch port is configured for half-duplex operation, you can connect the port to another device that is within 412 meters of the switch.
Connecting to the Switched 100-Mbps Fiber-Optic Ports Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the SC or ST port of the network device. Step 4 Make sure that the LED for the port that you connected in Step 1 turns on. If the port LED is not on, look for the following problems: • • • • The network device is not on. The Ethernet adapter in the network device is not operating correctly. The cable is damaged or is not connected correctly. You are using the wrong type of cable.
Connecting to the Switched AUI Port Connecting to the Switched AUI Port The AUI port on the switch can connect to an Ethernet transceiver, which is then connected to a 10-Mbps Ethernet device through thick coaxial, thin coaxial, fiber-optic, or UTP cable. You must provide the Ethernet transceiver and cable to connect the AUI port to the other network device. Supported network and device distances vary depending on the type of Ethernet AUI transceiver used.
Connecting to the Switched AUI Port RATING 100-127V~ @0.6A 200-240V~ @0.3A 50-60Hz Connecting to the AUI Port DC INPUT FOR REMOTE POWER SUPPLY SPECIFIED IN MANUAL. +5V @6A +12V @1A 26636 Figure 2-16 CONSOLE Ethernet AUI transceiver (not supplied) AUI slide latch bracket Ethernet cable (not supplied) Step 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the 10BaseT port of the network device.
Accessing the Management Interfaces Accessing the Management Interfaces You can choose to use the default settings of the switch or to use the management interfaces to configure and monitor the switch. This section describes how to access the following management interfaces if the switch is not a cluster member: • • • Catalyst 1900 Switch Manager Management console and CLI SNMP Access to the management console or the CLI requires a direct connection to the switch console port or a Telnet session.
Accessing the Switch Manager Configuring Netscape Communicator 4.5, 4.51, or 4.61 Note Netscape Communicator 4.60 is not a supported browser. To configure Netscape Communicator, follow these steps: Step 1 Start Netscape Communicator. Step 2 From the menu bar, select Edit > Preferences. Step 3 In the Preferences window, click Advanced. Step 4 Select the Enable Java, Enable JavaScript, and Enable style sheets check boxes. Step 5 From the Advanced drop-down list, click Cache.
Accessing the Management Interfaces Step 5 Step 6 In the Internet Options window, click Security. (a) In the Zone drop-down list, select Trusted Sites Zone. (b) In the Trusted Sites Zone section, click Custom. (c) Click Settings. Select Java > Java Permissions section, and select Custom. Click Java Custom Setting, which appears at the bottom of the window. Step 7 In the Trusted Sites Zone window, click Edit Permissions.
Accessing the Switch Manager Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 Note During the installation of this browser, make sure to select the Install Minimal or Customize Your Browser check box. Then in the Component Options window, in the Internet Explorer 5 section, make sure to select the Microsoft Virtual Machine check box so that you can display applets written in Java. To configure Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, follow these steps: Step 1 Start Internet Explorer.
Accessing the Management Interfaces Step 9 Click Custom. This enables the Java Custom Settings... button. Step 10 Click Java Custom Settings.... Step 11 In the Trusted Sites window, click Edit Permissions. Step 12 In the Run Unsigned > Run Unsigned Content section, click Enable. Step 13 Click OK to close the Trusted Sites window. Step 14 Click OK to close the Security Settings window. Step 15 Click OK to close the Internet Options window.
Accessing the Switch Manager To display the switch manager, follow these steps: As in the following illustration, enter the switch IP address in the Location field if you are using Communicator (the Address field if you are using Internet Explorer). If the switch is a cluster member and does not have its own IP address, you need to use the command-switch IP address to display the Catalyst 1900 Switch Manager from a command switch Cluster Management application. 10.1.126.
Accessing the Management Interfaces Step 2 Enter the switch password or, if the switch is a cluster member, the command-switch password at the prompt. The switch manager Home Page is displayed (Figure 2-17). Figure 2-17 Home Page HOME Click to save the changes you made. 1 Click to discard all unsaved changes you made. Click for procedures and detailed field descriptions. PORT ADDRESS SNMP STP CDP SPAN CONSOLE STATISTICS SYSTEM CGMP 10.1.126.35 10.1.126.45 Systems, Inc.
Accessing the Management Console and CLI Continue to configure or monitor the switch from the switch manager, as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring and Monitoring from the Switch Manager.” Note You can bookmark the switch IP address to retrieve the switch manager for later use. If you are using Communicator, choose the Communicator menu option, and select Bookmarks>Add Bookmark. If you are using Internet Explorer, choose the Favorites menu option, and select Add to Favorites.
Accessing the Management Interfaces Figure 2-18 Management Console Logon Screen Catalyst 1900 Management Console Copyright (c) Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Accessing the Management Console and CLI Step 4 Enter the switch password or, if applicable, the command-switch password at the prompt. The Management Console Main Menu (Figure 2-19) is displayed.
Accessing the Management Interfaces Accessing MIB Files You can access the switch MIB files through SNMP to configure and monitor the switch. Note Wait approximately 1 minute for the changes to be saved to permanent storage before turning off the switch, or the changes might not be saved. If you are going to manage the switch by using SNMP and the MIB files, the Read and Write community strings need to be set. To do this, you can either • Use the default community strings — Read community string.
