Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; Preface; Overview
iii Catalyst 2940 Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 C O N T E N T S Preface vii Audience vii Purpose vii Conventions vii Related Publications xiii Obtaining Documentation xiv Cisco.com xiv Documentation CD-ROM xiv Ordering Documentation xiv Documentation Feedback xv Obtaining Technical Assistan...
Page 4 - Installation; Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications; Connectors and Cables
Contents iv Catalyst 2940 Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Rear-Panel Description 2-9 Power Connector 2-9 Console Port 2-10 Security Slots 2-10 Management Options 2-11 C H A P T E R 2 Installation 3-1 Preparing for Installation 3-1 Warnings 3-1 Installation Guidelines 3-3 Verifying Package Con...
Page 5 - Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Contents v Catalyst 2940 Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 100BASE-FX Port B-4 SFP Module Slot B-4 Console Port B-5 Cable and Adapter Specifications B-5 Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts B-5 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports B-6 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports B...
Page 7 - Audience; Purpose
vii Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Catalyst 2940 switch, hereafter referred to as the switch . We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ether...
Page 13 - Related Publications
xiii Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Preface Related Publications Related Publications These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat2940/index.htm You can order printe...
Page 14 - Obtaining Documentation; Ordering Documentation
xiv Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Preface Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Documentation Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance, and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Syst...
Page 15 - Documentation Feedback; Obtaining Technical Assistance; Cisco TAC Website
xv Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Documentation Feedback You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. On the Cisco Documentation home page, click Feedback at the top of the page. You can send your comments in e-mail to bug-d...
Page 16 - TAC Case Priority Definitions; Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
xvi Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information To open a case by telephone, use one of the following numbers: 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 l...
Page 19 - Setting up the Switch; Features
C H A P T E R 1-1 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 1 Overview This chapter provides information about these topics: • Setting up the Switch, page 1-1 • Features, page 1-1 • Front-Panel Description, page 1-2 • Rear-Panel Description, page 1-9 • Management Options, page 1-11...
Page 20 - Front-Panel Description
1-2 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Front-Panel Description • Configuration – Supports manual and autoconfiguration for 10/100 ports – Supports manual configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps for 10/100/1000 port (full duplex only at 1000 Mbps) – Supports only 1...
Page 21 - Port Numbering
1-3 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Front-Panel Description Port Numbering Table 1-1 lists the port and slot numbering for the Catalyst 2940 switches. 10/100 Ports The 10/100 ports use RJ-45 connectors and twisted-pair cabling. The ports can connect to ...
Page 22 - SFP Module Slot
1-4 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Front-Panel Description Note When connecting the switch to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable. Note When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers, be sure to u...
Page 23 - SFP Modules
1-5 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Front-Panel Description SFP Modules The Catalyst 2940-8TF-S switch uses a field-replaceable SFP module to establish Gigabit connections. You insert an SFP module into the SFP module slot on the front of the switch. Th...
Page 24 - Cable Guard
1-6 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Front-Panel Description The Cisco CWDM SFPs operate on single-mode fiber. The SFPs support both Gigabit Ethernet as well as fiber channel (1 Gigabit and 2 Gigabit) links. For more information about Cisco CWDM SFPs, se...
Page 25 - SYST LED
1-7 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Front-Panel Description All of the LEDs described in this section are visible through the GUI management applications—the Network Assistant application for multiple switches and the device manager for a single switch....
Page 27 - Rear-Panel Description; Power Connector
1-9 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Rear-Panel Description Rear-Panel Description The rear panel of the switches, as shown in Figure 1-4 , have an AC power connector and an RJ-45 console port. Figure 1-4 Catalyst 2940 Switch Rear Panel Power Connector Y...
Page 28 - Console Port; Security Slots
1-10 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Rear-Panel Description Console Port You can connect a switch to a PC through the console port by using a RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If you want to connect a switch to a terminal, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-...
Page 29 - Management Options
1-11 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 1 Overview Management Options Management Options Catalyst 2940 switches offer these management options: • Network Assistant The Network Assistant is a GUI-based application that you can install and run on your desktop; you do n...
Page 31 - Preparing for Installation; Warnings
C H A P T E R 2-1 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install your switch, how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST), and how to connect the switch to other devices. Read these topics, and perform the procedures in this order:...
Page 33 - Installation Guidelines; Verifying Package Contents
2-3 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Preparing for Installation Installation Guidelines When determining where to place the switch, observe these guidelines. • Before installing the switch, first verify that the switch is operational by powering it o...
Page 34 - Verifying Switch Operation
2-4 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Verifying Switch Operation • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2940 Switch (order number DOC-7816656=) • Product ownership registration card If you want to connect a terminal to the swi...
Page 35 - Installing the Switch; Installing the Switch on a Desk (Without Mounting Screws)
2-5 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Switch Installing the Switch You can install the switch on or under a desk or on a wall. Before you begin the installation, decide where to mount the switch by reviewing the illustrations in these s...
Page 37 - Installing the Switch Under a Desk
2-7 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Switch Step 7 Place the switch onto the mounting screws and slide the switch forward until it locks in place, as shown in Figure 2-2 . Figure 2-2 Mounting the Switch on Top of a Desk Installing the ...
Page 39 - Installing the Switch on a Wall
2-9 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Switch Step 7 Place the switch onto the mounting screws and slide the switch forward until it locks in place, as shown in Figure 2-4 . Figure 2-4 Mounting the Switch Under a Desk Installing the Swit...
Page 42 - Connecting to an SFP Module
2-12 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Connecting to an SFP Module Installing the Switch (Magnet Mount) To mount a switch by using the magnet, follow these steps: Step 1 Place one side of the magnet against the bottom of the switch, as shown in Figure...
Page 45 - Connecting to the 100BASE-FX Port
2-15 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Connecting to the 100BASE-FX Port Step 2 Insert the other cable end into an RJ-45 connector on the target device. Step 3 Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have...
Page 47 - Where to Go Next
2-17 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Chapter 2 Installation Where to Go Next The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while the STP discovers the network topology and searches for loops. This process takes abo...
Page 49 - Understanding POST Results; Diagnosing Common Problems
C H A P T E R 3-1 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 3 Troubleshooting The front-panel LEDs provide troubleshooting information about the switch. They show power-on self-test (POST) failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. For a full description ...
Page 59 - Connector Specifications
B-1 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 A P P E N D I X B Connectors and Cables This appendix describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices. Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the Cata...
Page 61 - Connecting to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Devices
B-3 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix B Connectors and Cables Connector Specifications 10/100/1000 Ports The 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the Catalyst 2940-8TT-S switch uses a standard RJ-45 connector. Figure B-3 shows the pinout. Figure B-3 RJ-45 Pinouts for 10/10...
Page 63 - Cable and Adapter Specifications; Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
B-5 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix B Connectors and Cables Cable and Adapter Specifications Console Port The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. You can connect a switch to a PC through the console port and the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If yo...
Page 64 - Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports
B-6 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix B Connectors and Cables Cable and Adapter Specifications Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports Figure B-8 and Figure B-9 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for 10/100 ports. Figure B-8 Four Twisted-Pair ...
Page 65 - Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports
B-7 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix B Connectors and Cables Cable and Adapter Specifications Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports Figure B-10 and Figure B-11 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for the 10/100/1000 port. Figure B-10 Fou...
Page 66 - Cable and Adapter Pinouts; Connecting to a PC
B-8 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix B Connectors and Cables Cable and Adapter Specifications Cable and Adapter Pinouts This section describes the cable and adapter pinouts and also describes how to identify a rollover cable. Connecting to a PC Use the supplied RJ...
Page 67 - Identifying a Rollover Cable
B-9 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix B Connectors and Cables Cable and Adapter Specifications Identifying a Rollover Cable You can identify a rollover cable, also known as a “crossover” cable, by comparing the two modular cable ends. Hold the cable ends side-by-si...
Page 69 - Methods for Accessing the CLI
C-1 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 A P P E N D I X C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program This appendix provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for a standalone switch. This chapter contains these sections: • Methods for Accessing...
Page 70 - Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port; Taking Out What You Need
C-2 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Taking Out What You Need After you have entered the configuration information for the switch, save it to flash memory by using the write memory privileged EXEC command. ...
Page 71 - Connecting to a Power Source; Connecting to the Console Port
C-3 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Connecting to a Power Source Connecting to a Power Source Follow these steps to connect to a power source: Step 1 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the po...
Page 72 - Starting the Terminal Emulation Software
C-4 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Starting the Terminal Emulation Software Figure C-3 Connecting a Switch to a PC Step 2 Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to the serial port of a PC, or att...
Page 73 - Entering the Initial Configuration Information
C-5 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characterist...
Page 74 - Completing the Setup Program
C-6 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Completing the Setup Program Completing the Setup Program Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch: Step 1 ...
Page 77 - I N D E X; Numerics
IN-1 Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6157-01 I N D E X Numerics 10/100/1000 ports cable lengths 3-3 connecting to 3-14 to 3-15 connectors and cables B-3 described 2-3 to 2-4 10/100 ports cable lengths 3-3 connecting to 3-14 to 3-15 connectors and cables B-1 to B-2 described 2-3 i...
