Page 2 - Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches; Welcome; Package Contents; Mounting the Cisco Switch
2 Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches Welcome Thank you for choosing the Cisco 300 Series Managed Switch, a Cisco network communications device. This device is designed to be operational right out of the box as a standard bridge. In the default configuration, it will forward packets between connecting...
Page 3 - • High Ambient Temperature
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 3 Do not deploy the device in a location where any of the following conditions exist: • High Ambient Temperature —Refer to the following table for the high ambient temperature rating of each switch: • Reduced Air Flow —Both side panels must be unobstructed to preven...
Page 4 - If your screws are not long enough to reattach the bracket; Wall Mounting; The switch should be mounted so that the ports face up or down.
4 Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches Rack-Mount Placement S TEP 1 Remove the four screws from each side near the front of the switch. Retain the screws for re-installation. (Do not remove the four screws from each side near the back of the switch.) S TEP 2 Place one of the supplied spacers on the sid...
Page 5 - Connecting Network Devices; To connect the switch to the network:; Features of the Cisco 300 Series Managed Switch; for
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 5 There is a wall-mount kit packed with your switch. The dimensions for the mount kit are as follows: Mount the managed switch to the wall by drilling two pilot holes 3.7 inches (95 mm) apart, attaching the provided anchors and screws to the wall, then sliding the s...
Page 6 - Repeat; Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit; 00 Series Switches with Power Over Ethernet
6 Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches S TEP 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for each device you want to connect to the managed switch. N OTE Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit connectivity. When you connect your network devices, do not exceed the maximum cabling distance of 10...
Page 7 - The switch can deliver a maximum of 15.4 Watts to any 10/100 or
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 7 N OTE The switch can deliver a maximum of 15.4 Watts to any 10/100 or Gigabit PoE port . The 24MP, 28MP, 52P and 52MP models of the switch can deliver a maximum of 30 Watts to any PoE port . W ARNING The switch is to be connected only to PoE networks without routi...
Page 8 - Before You Begin; Accessing and Managing Your Switch; Use the Web-Based Interface
8 Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches Configuring the Cisco 300 Series Managed Switch Before You Begin Verify the managing computer requirements in the product release notes. The switch can be accessed and managed by two different methods; over your IP network using the web-based interface, or by the ...
Page 9 - Switch Login Page; Getting Started
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 9 N OTE Details on how to change the IP address on your computer depend upon the type of architecture and operating system you are using. Use the computer Help and Support functionality to search for “IP Addressing.” S TEP 3 Open a Web browser window. If you are pro...
Page 10 - Troubleshoot Your Connection; managed
10 Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches • 8 data bits • no parity • 1 stop bit • no flow control S TEP 4 Enter a user name and password. User names and passwords are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. The default username is cisco, and the default password is cisco. S TEP 5 If this is the first tim...
Page 11 - Possible Causes and Resolutions; Bad Ethernet connection:
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 11 Pinging 192.168.1.254 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.254: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 If you cannot reach the switch, you should get a reply similar to the following: Pinging 192.168.1.254 with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out. Possible Causes and ...
Page 12 - Front Panel Ports; The ports and LEDs are located on the front panel of the switch.
12 Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches Features of the Cisco 300 Series Managed Switch This section describes the exterior of the managed switches including ports, LEDs, and connections. Front Panel Ports The ports and LEDs are located on the front panel of the switch. RJ-45 Ethernet Ports—Use these p...
Page 13 - Their LED status and indication are the same as on the RJ-45 ports.; Front Panel LEDs; LED; Reset Button; Returning the Device to the Factory Default Settings; Back Panel
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 13 • The LEDs of the corresponding RJ-45 port light to respond to the SFP interface traffic. N OTE SG300-10SFP and SG300-28SFP have dedicated SFP ports. Their LED status and indication are the same as on the RJ-45 ports. Front Panel LEDs System LED —(Green) Lights s...
Page 15 - Where to Go From Here; Support; Cisco Support Community; Product Documentation; Warranty Information
Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches 15 Where to Go From Here Support Cisco Support Community www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport Cisco Support and Resources www.cisco.com/go/smallbizhelp Phone Support Contacts www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_small_business _support_center_contacts.html Cisco Firmwa...
Page 16 - Americas Headquarters
Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc.www.cisco.com Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbersare listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices . Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliatesin t...