Cisco 3750 X User Manual

 
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Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch 
Getting Started Guide
 •About this Guide, page 1
Box Contents, page 2
Running Express Setup, page 3
Managing the Switch, page 8
Installing the Switch, page 10
Securing the AC Power Cord (Optional), page 14
Connecting the StackWise Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch), page 14
Connecting the StackPower Cables (Catalyst 3750-X Switch), page 15
Installing the Network Module...

 
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Box Contents
Box Contents
NoteVerify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco 
representative or reseller for instructions. 1Catalyst WS-C3750X-48P
1 switch with optional 
network module2
1. Catalyst WS-C3750X-48 switch shown. Your switch model might look different. 
2. Item is orderable.
8Eight number-8 Phillips flat head screws 
2AC power cord9Cable guide
3Product documentation and...

 
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Running Express Setup
Running Express Setup
You should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch to connect 
to local routers and the Internet. You can access the switch through the IP address for further 
configuration.
NoteTo use the CLI-based initial setup program, see Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the 
CLI-Based Setup Program,” in the switch hardware guide.
You need this equipment:...

 
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Running Express Setup
Step 3Power the switch.
AC power switches: Plug the AC power cord into the 
switch power supply and into a grounded AC outlet.
DC power switches: See the wiring instructions in the 
hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Step 4Approximately 30 seconds after the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST), which can take up to 
5 minutes to complete. 
During POST, the SYSTEM LED blinks green, and...

 
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Running Express Setup
Step 6Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to a port:
Any 10/100/1000 Ethernet port 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. 
Wait until the port LEDs on the switch and your PC or 
laptop are green or blinking green. Green LEDs mean a 
successful connection.
Troubleshooting:
If the port LEDs do not turn green...

 
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Running Express Setup
Step 8Enter this information in the Network Settings fields:
NoteAll entries must be in English letters.
In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. 
NoteWe recommend that you use the default VLAN value. During Express Setup, VLAN 1 is the only VLAN on 
the switch. Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the management interface through which you 
manage the switch. The VLAN ID range is...

 
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Running Express Setup
Step 10(Optional) You can select the Advanced Settings tab on the Express Setup window and enter the advanced settings 
now or enter them later by using the device manager interface. 
In the Telnet Access field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch by using the 
command-line interface (CLI). If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.
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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
Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager in the switch memory. This is a 
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Managing the Switch
Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. 
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.
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Installing the Switch
Ethernet Console Port
1.Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the PC Ethernet port. Connect the other end of the cable to 
the Ethernet console port on the switch rear panel.
2.Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3.Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and 
no flow control.
4.Use the CLI to configure the switch. See the software configuration...