Cisco Systems Catalyst 3550 Quick Start Guide

Getting Started GuideCatalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Getting Started GuideINCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY1 About this Guide2 Taking Out What You Need3

10 Installation Warning StatementsThis section includes the basic installation warning statements.WarningTo prevent the switch from overheating, do no

11 WarningInstallation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074Warning Statements for Connecting to DC Po

12 Attaching the BracketsUse four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets on the Catalyst 3550-12 switches.Number-8 Phillips

13 Attaching the BracketsUse six Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets on the Catalyst 3550-24 and 3550-48 switches.Number

14 Rack-Mount the SwitchUse the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. Use the four number-12 Phillips m

15 Connect to the Switch PortsThis section describes how to connect to the fixed switch ports and to the GBIC module ports.Connect to 10/100 and 10/10

16 Connect to 100BASE-FX PortsFollow these steps:Install and Connect to GBIC Module PortsFollow these steps:For a list of supported modules, refer to

17 After you connect to the switch port, the port LED turns amber while the switch establishes a link. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then t

18 Wiring the DC Input Power SourceFollow these steps:Step 3Slide the exposed area of the 6-gauge wire into the ground lug, and use the crimping tool

19 Caution You must connect the Catalyst 3550-24-DC switch only to a DC-input power source that has an input supply voltage from –36 to –72 VDC. If th

2 1 About this GuideThis guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst switch. Also covered are switch

20 7 In Case of DifficultyIf you experience difficulty, help is available here and on Cisco.com. This section includes Express Setup troubleshooting,

21 Resetting the SwitchThis section describes how to reset the switch by rerunning Express Setup. These are reasons why you might want to reset the sw

22 Follow these steps:1. Open your browser, and go to http://www.cisco.com/.2. Click Technical Support.3. Click Product Support > Switches > Cat

23 8 Obtaining DocumentationCisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain tech

24 You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:Cisc

25 Submitting a Service RequestUsing the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service req

26 Obtaining Additional Publications and InformationInformation about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various on

27 10 Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty TermsThere are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can us

28 Duration of Hardware WarrantyA Cisco product hardware warranty is supported for as long as the original end user continues to own or use the produc

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4 3 Running Express SetupWhen you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch

5 Step 7Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) to any 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the switch front panel and t

6 Step 12Enter this information in the Network Settings fields:• In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. Enter a new VLAN ID on

7 Refreshing the PC IP AddressAfter you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address.For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect

8 Downloading Cisco Network AssistantCisco Network Assistant is a free software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. Network A

9 5 Rack-MountingThis section covers basic 19-inch rack-mounting and switch port connections. The illustrations in this section show the Catalyst 355