Cisco Systems 520 manual Cisco Configuration Assistant

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Software Features

Cisco Configuration Assistant

Compared to the switch device manager, the Cisco Configuration Assistant offers an enhanced set of features for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the devices in your network.

The Cisco Configuration Assistant discovers all devices in the network and can configure all supported routers, switches, and wireless access points and controllers as well as Cisco Unified Communications call-routing and voice-mail systems. After the network is deployed, you also can use Cisco Configuration Assistant to generate status reports, to synchronize passwords, and to upgrade software across all of your Cisco network devices.

Some general Cisco Configuration Assistant features include:

•Centralized, common services—such as software upgrades, configuration management, inventory reports, network events, alerts, and password and configuration synchronization—for Cisco switches, routers, access points, and voice appliances in the network

•Centralized network monitoring using two views of all connected devices in the network: a physical view (Front Panel image) and a logical view (network Topology image) of different network devices

•Drag-and-drop software upgrade for multiple devices, including backup and restoration of device configuration files

•Security configuration for all the Cisco access points in the network

•Authenticated and encrypted communications between the Cisco Configuration Assistant client and each connected network device

•Simplified troubleshooting through an Events Notification Advisor (which identifies problems and suggests resolutions related to misconfiguration such as Smartports or duplex-mode mismatch) and through a Link Diagnostic Report (which identifies problems and suggests resolutions related to connectivity such as port-speed mismatch and faulty cabling)

The Cisco Configuration Assistant is available in a number of languages.

You can download the Cisco Configuration Assistant to your PC or laptop from this Cisco.com site:

http://www.cisco.com/go/configassist

Complete details about the Cisco Configuration Assistant features and the procedures for using the application are available from the Cisco Configuration Assistant documentation and the online help.

 

 

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Contents User Guide for Catalyst Express 520 Switches Page Page Page N T E N T S Installing the Switch Troubleshooting the Switch Cabling Guidelines A-10 Ethernet Port Connections A-10 How This Guide Is Organized Using This GuideMonitor the status and the performance of the switch Related Documentation Switch Documentation SetXii Chapter Topics IntroductionOverview 2show the switches in network examplesCatalyst Express 520-24TT-K9 Catalyst Express 520-8PC-K9Catalyst Express 520-24LC-K9 Catalyst Express 520-24PC-K9Cisco Smart Business Communications System Network Example Catalyst Express Switch Network Example AC power Hardware FeaturesConnector Security slotPoE LED System LEDUplink ports Admin buttonPorts View list Device Manager Software FeaturesDevice Manager Interface Monitoring Express SetupSecurity Cisco Configuration Assistant Supported Hardware Box ContentsSoftware Requirements Hardware RequirementsOperating System Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Before You Begin Setting Up the SwitchPrerequisites Set Up the Switch Existing NetworkTroubleshooting 201615 201616 Troubleshooting Set Up the Switch No Network 191685 Enter the network setting in the Express Setup window Repeat to Step Same network as the switch IP address assigned in Step When You Are Done Secured Sessions with the SwitchInstalling the Switch Cause severe bodily injury and equipment damage. Statement Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter OL-12761-02 Installation Guidelines Installing the Switch Installation Guidelines Install the Switch On a Desk or Shelf Prerequisite Install the Switch in a Rack201618 Cable guide is not used with Install the Switch on a Wall To the wall as shown in Step Connecting to the Switch Cabling Guidelines Repeat to as necessary Connect to an Ethernet PortInstall an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot Remove an SFP Module from an SFP Module Slot Connect to a Fiber-Optic SFP Module Port Connect to a Dual-Purpose Port Either Changing the Switch Network Settings Change Optional Administrative Settings Change the Switch IP InformationMonitoring the Switch OL-12761-02 Monitoring the Switch Front Panel View Review the Front Panel View and the LEDsPoE ExplanationExplanation Status AdminSpeed Port Mode Explanation DuplexSmartports Review the Dashboard Switch DashboardReview the Port Statistics Review the Port StatusSample Alert Log Review the Alert LogMonitoring the Switch When You Are Done OL-12761-02 Troubleshooting the Switch Switch Has Wrong IP Address Troubleshoot IP Address ProblemsIP Address Is Not Received from Dhcp Server Device Manager Does Not Display Troubleshoot Displaying of the Device ManagerDevice Manager Is Not Operating Properly Device Manager Is Not Accessible Through the NetworkDevice Manager Has a Slow Response Time Switch and Other Device Are Not Communicating Troubleshoot Connections to the SwitchCisco IP Phones Continually Disconnect Access Direct Managed Mode Restart the Switch Reset the Switch Recover a Username or Password Recover the Switch Software If You Need Further Help Troubleshoot a Failed Software UpgradeOL-12761-02 Reference Power Requirements Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Ranges Acoustic Dimensions2 Physical DimensionsLocation of the Switch Serial Number 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports Connector SpecificationsFigure A-4shows the pinout for a 10/100/1000 port Appendix a Reference Connector Specifications SFP Module Ports Copper SFP Module RJ-45 ConnectorFigure A-7 10/100/1000 Port Pinouts Dual-Purpose PortsSmall Form-Factor Pluggable Module Port Connections Ethernet Port ConnectionsSMF CSS5-CABSX-LCSC= Type Cisco Part NumberTwo Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts Cable and Adapter SpecificationsFigure A-10 Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T PortsFigure A-12 Identifying a Crossover Cable Crossover CableOL-12761-02 Cisco Support Resources Cisco Networking Professionals Connection Cisco Small and Medium-Sized Business SMB SolutionsNumerics IN-2 IN-3 IN-4 IN-5 IN-6 IN-7 IN-8 IN-9 IN-10
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